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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

7

Mason City dominates all-state baseball teams

Mason City Mohawks claim spring and summer state titles with 45 4 record and three all-state picks. Pitcher Mark Adams leads first team while Jim and Dave King land on second team. Davenport Assumption claims three honors. several players slated for college, including Winter and Cordt. IDPA notes era of a storied career for coach Elmer Starr and announces selections by a panel of editors.

DES Moines IDPA Mason City Mohawks Iowa Daily Press Association Mark Adams King Brothers Jim Dave Adams Mason City Cedar Rapids Mohawks Council Bluffs Lincoln Council Bluffs Jefferson Elmer Starr Starr Dave King Davenport Assumption Iowa Pat Broders Dan Ewen Karl Luzum Broders Don Miller Steve Stumpf Norway George Niehouse Cedar Rapids Jefferson Bob Rongish Council Bluffs Lincoln Niehouse J-Hawks Rongish Lynx Kim Hyland Radcliffe Iowa State University Stumpff University of Iowa Tom Steen Indianola Burke Evans Waterloo Daily Courier al Miller Cedar Rapids Gazette Tom

Raiders rely on fresh talent for 1972 season prospects

Oakland coach John Madden praises the 1971 rookie crop as possibly the best in Raiders history and notes 1972 potential stars like Mike Siani Cliff Branch John Vella and Skip Thomas. With Warren Wells uncertain and Rod Sherman in limbo the team leans on rookies to fill receiver and defensive gaps while veterans anchor the lineup.

Ron Our Skski Oakland UPI Oakland Raiders John Madden Mike Siani Villanova Cliff Branch Colorado John Vella Southern Cal Skip Thomas Kelvin Korver Northwestern Iowa Mel Lunsford Central Ohio Raiders Warren Wells Warren Madden Rod Sherman Houston Oilers Liam Branch Mike Cliff Thomas National Football League Fred Biletnikoff Marv Hubbard Don Highsmith Pete Banaszak Charlie Smith Hewritt Dixon Clarence Davis

Demolition Derby Sunday at Washington County Fairgrounds

The Washington County Developmental Center sponsors a demolition derby at the fairgrounds on Sunday August 20 starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds fund the Developmental Center. Tickets available in advance or at the gate. Cars must meet regulations. Details from officials or Box 61 Washington.

Washington County

Frazier to Fight Foreman in October Title Bout

Promoter Bill Miller says heavyweight champion Joe Frazier tentatively agreed to defend his title against George Foreman in October in Las Vegas. Foreman seeks a title shot at any price, with Frazier to be paid at least 750000, while WBC and WBA threaten to strip the champion if a ranked contender is not met. Frazier already defended the title by KO over Ron Stander and Terry Daniels.

Las Vegas Nevar Joe Frazier George Foreman Bill Miller Miller Frazier Foreman World Boxing Council World Boxing Association Ron Stander Terry Daniels

Briefs Fined for Failure to Yield Right of Way

Fred R. Martin paid a $10 fine and costs in the justice of the peace court here for failure to yield the right of way.

Fred R. Martin Justice of the Peace Court

Concannon Traded to Dallas Cowboys for Asher

NFL veteran Jack Concannon joined the Dallas Cowboys after Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears veteran QB will back Craig Morton. Cowboys sent offensive tackle Bob Asher to Chicago in the deal with rookie Bill Line as part of the exchange. Headlines note Staubach injury and a busy training camp with several Monday and Sunday games listed across the schedule.

Joe Carnicelly UPI Jack Concannon Dallas Cowboys Concannon Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Bears Bob Asher Bill Line Cowboys Roger Staubach Craig Morton Boston College Aeam Minnesota Vikings Fran Tarkenton Buffalo Bills Washington Redskins San Francisco San Diego Miami Cincinnati Louis Denver Pittsburgh Atlanta Los Angeles Oakland New York Jets New York Giants New Haven Conn Cleveland Detroit Ann Arbor Mich Chicago New England Baltimore Kansas City Duane Thomas Chargers Gary Hammond Hammond Lubbock Tex Jets

Perdock Wins at Oskaloosa in 25 Lap Feature

Perdock starts pole and leads all 25 laps at Oskaloosa Thursday evening in a tight finish with John Moss Ed Sanger and Pokey West crossing in that order. He also wins the Australian and the first heat with Maurer Barton Webb, second heat West Sanger Merryfield Bonzer, third heat Moss McDonough Dolan, and a full consolation and sportsman and a separate Skip Kennedy feature showing further podiums.

Hon Fernock Wasmngtaveun Oskaloosa Perdock John Moss Ed Sanger Pokey West Chris Maurer George Barton Virgil Webb Joe Merryfield Bob Bonzer Tim McDonough Roger Dolan Bill McDonough Hoffman Dickie Keen Prymek Giel Hanson Sportsman's Race Dick Lewis Jim Brown Ron Brisey Eldon Newberry Craig Hogg Skip Kennedy Moss Sanger West Merryfield Don Hoffman Dolan Barton Bonzer

Expos pitcher's rough major league debut ends in 17-5 loss

Montreal Expos rookie Hector Torres, making his first pitching appearance, allowed five straight hits and three more runs as Houston Astros routed Montreal 17 to 5. Torres admitted he had never pitched before and threw fastballs as he faced a 20-hit Astros attack led by Lee May and Cesar Cedeno.

Fred McMane UPI Hector Torres Montreal Expos Steve Carlton Torres Gene Mauch Houston Astros Expos Astros Lee May Omer Cesar Cedeno Doug Rader Cedeno May

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