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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1972

Page

7

Pokey West Captures Second Eldon Feature Win

Pokey West won his second feature race in as many nights at Eldon Saturday, following a Cedar Rapids victory Friday. Roger Dolan and Ron Perdock trailed him across the line, with detailed heat and semi main results listed along with the point standings led by Niffenegger and West.

Pokey West Eldon Cedar Rapids West Roger Dolan Ron Perdock Mike Derr Mike McClure John Babb Ed Mellicker Bob McCall Chris Maurer Dale Snyder Steve Fraize Bob Whidmarin Jr. Reese Kenny Boyse Ed Haas Gary Thomas Bob Baker John Dicks John Straight Dick Lewis Bill Metcalf Don Benge Dick Jones Paul Lampher Jack Snakenberg Leo Franklin Dolan Perdock Maurer Babb Mellicker Derr Niffenegger Zwanziger Eaker McDonough Reese Fraize

Giants tie Jets as Namath fails to predict winner

Namath predicted a Jets win in the pre season game but the Giants stymied the plan by intercepting five passes in a 31-31 tie in New Haven. Namath credited the Giants with a helluva game while Don Maynard and Eddie Bell connected on big scoring plays.

Joe Frohlinger UPI Joe Namath New York Namath New York Jets Baltimore New York Giants Jets Giants New Haven Conn Don Maynard Eddie Bell Pete Gogolak Ron Johnson Randy Johnson Bob Tucker New England Chicago Detroit Cleveland Oakland Los Angeles Houston Green Bay San Diego San Francisco St. Louis Denver Randy Vataha Reggie Rucker New England Patriots Chicago Bears Ken Stabler Charlie Smith Dryle Lamonica Don Milan Raiders Rams Don Pastorini Mark Mosely Packers Pastorini Alvin Reed Ken Burroughs

Applications Set for 1972 Gun Deer Licenses in Iowa

The Iowa Conservation Commission announces dates for 1972 gun deer license applications from September 1 to September 15. Applications must use ICC forms with a $10 payment by certified check or money order. personal checks are rejected. Bow licenses run Oct 1 to Nov 22 with no limit. Zone quotas apply in Zones 3 and 5 with random drawings to decide antlered or any-sex-age licenses.

Iowa Conservation Commission ICC Iowa

Birdies pave way for Devlin's win

Australia golfer Bruce Devlin used four straight birdies in the final round to seize the $200,000 USI Classic at Pleasant Valley. He fired a 69 to finish 13 under total 275, earning $40,000. Lee Elder was runner-up, while Tom Mahaffey tied for third with Tommy Aaron. Mahaffey earned $11,800.

Sutton UPI Australia Bruce Devlin Pleasant Valley Country Club Lee Elder Tom Mahaffey Houston Tommy Aaron Devlin Mahaffey Aaron Elder

Wilson Strikes Out 14 as Astros Top Phillies 3-1

Don Wilson fanned 14 Phillies in a 3-1 Astros victory, 11 strikeouts in last five innings. Jesus Alou drove in the winning run after Helms sparked a seventh-inning rally, while Greg Luzinski homered for Philadelphia. Other NL games featured Reds, Pirates, Cubs, Giants, Expos scoring in tight wins.

Don Wilson Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies Jesus Alou Phillies Wilson Helms Alou Larry Howard Greg Luzinski Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh San Diego Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco St Louis Montreal Atlanta Pete Rose Reds Mets Don Gullett Clay Carroll Stargell Torres Jim Hickman Ron Santo Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Santo Cubs Claude Osteen Rick Reuschel Jack Aker Dave Kingman Bobby Bonds Ron Bryant Kingman Garry Maddox Bonds Tim Foli Braves Bill Stoneman Ron Schueler Expos Hector Torres Tim McCarver Torres Foli

Claude Randall Wins Washington County Derby At Fairgrounds

Claude Randall of Fairfield won 100 dollars in the Demolition Derby at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sunday. Barbara Reisener of Washington took the new car as added attraction. About 1,500 spectators and 47 entries participated. 495 dollars in prize money was awarded.

Claude Randall Fairfield Washington County Fairgrounds Barbara Reisener Washington Washington County Don Peiffer Jim Dunn Kalona Dennis Drish Brighton Claude Randall Fairfield Jim Milam West Chester James Carr Riverside Gary Glandon Deanna Johnson Wapello

Irv Janey wins Iowa 200 at Des Moines fair track

Irv Janey of Cedar Rapids wins the Iowa 200 at the state fair track after leading the final 152 laps, passing Fred Horn of Marion who had earlier led. Teammate John Moss of Iowa City finishes second as Horn ends third. both Moss and Janey drive J and M Engineering sponsored cars amid extreme heat.

Des Moines UPI Nara Irv Janey Cedar Rapids Iowa State Fair Track Janey Fred Horn Marion John Moss Iowa City Horn Moss J&m Engineering Fred

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