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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1971

Page

8

Gibson ends less streak for Cardinals in 7-2 win over Giants

Bob Gibson halted a long win drought with a four-hitter as the St Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2. Alou and Cruz homered for San Francisco, while Jerry McNertney and Adi Maxvill drove in runs for the Cardinals. Dodgers, Pirates, Braves, Astros, Expos also won in a full league slate.

St. Louis Cardinals Bob Gibson San Francisco Giants Gibson Cardinals Giants San Francisco Matty Alou Jose Cruz St Louis Jerry McNertney Adi Maxvill Los Angeles San Diego Pittsburgh Chicago Atlanta New York Houston Cincinnati Philadelphia Montreal Boston Detroit Baltimore Washington Cleveland Kansas Milwaukee Mineota California Oakland Billy Buckner Dodgers Doyle Alexander Angeles Francisco Willie Crawford Alexander Bob Robertson Gene Alley Bob Moose Pirates Cubs Robertson Alley Mmist Earl Williams Omer Mets Williams Danny Frisella Ron Reed Bob Watson Larry Dierker Astros Jim Wynn Watson Roger Metzger Dave McDonald Okie Dan McGinn Expos Deron Johnson Woody Fryman Phils

City Baseball Monday Tri County Little League Reds vs Wayland

Tri County Little League at Green Field features Reds against Wayland at 6 p.m. Blues have no game. Friday Tri County Softball Washington All-Stars host Trenton at 8 p.m. at Green Field. Tuesday Mt. Union All-Stars visit Green Field at 8 p.m.

Tri - County Reds Wayland Green Field Blues Washington Trenton Tri-County All-Stars Mt. Union Green

PVT Smith Tries Upset in Wimbledon Final

Private Stanley Smith of the United States Army from Pasadena faces Australia’s John Newcombe in the All England Championships title match. Newcombe arrives as a 2-1 favorite seeking his third Wimbledon crown and a $9,000 prize, while Smith aims to repeat past victories over Newcombe and become the upset of the tournament despite Army duties limiting practice.

Wimbledon England Stanley Smith United States Army Smith Pasadena Calif John Newcombe Australia Tom Gorman Cliff Drysdale Evonne Goolagong Margaret Court Newcombe Queen's Club Los Angeles Pacific Southwest Ken Rosewall

Track meet opens with USA Soviet World Team clash in Berkeley

At Berkeley USA trails Soviets and World Team by a point as finals loom. Randy Matson Karl Salb and Dave Roberts push the Americans in shot put pole vault and relay events. Soviet women lead 42 31 with strong showings. Borzov eyed in 200 as Deckard and Black support US hopes.

Berkeley Calif UPI America Soviet Union Yanks Randy Matson Karl Salb Dave Roberts Kiev Ussr U.S Valeriy Borzov Willie Deckard Larry Black

Rusley team edges in twilight golf league matchup

Phil Rusley’s squad holds a slight edge over Dick Paul’s leaders after an 18 to 14 win on Friday. Westphal led scoring with 16 while Paul and DeLa each posted 15. Medalist honors went to Westphal and Lloyd with 36s. other low rounds included Nemmers, Tschantz, Lewis, Vetter, Steele, Brown, Lucia, Curtis, and Walker.

Phil Rusley Dick Paul Rusley Bob Lowe Westphal Paul DeLa Brake C. Wells Lloyd Gebhardt Morrison Greene J. Wells Bill Westphal Jim Lloyd Ridley M. Nemmers Tschantz C — Lewis Vetter D— C. Steele Ed Brown E — Lucia Curtis Walker Reve

Major League Standings and Friday Night Results

Major and National League standings shown with teams and records. Friday results include Yankees blank, Orioles loss, Royals edge, and Cardinals blank. Tonight and Sunday schedules feature multiple interleague matchups across both leagues with listed pitchers and venues.

U . Pet Baltimore Boston Detroit Cleveland New York Washington West Wa Oakland Kansas City Minnesota Californ Chicago Milwaukee California Corbin Lopez Dobson Cain Brown Wright John Peterson Tiant Pittsburgh J. Louis Philadelphia Montreal West W. L. Pet San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Cincinnati San Diego Phila Cinnati St. Louis Nash Gentry Burgh Johnson Pappas Louis Carlton Marichal Lorsch Morton Grimsiey Forsch Downing Roberts

Highland Huskies win to keep title hopes alive

Highland High School baseball beat Mediapolis 3 to 1 to move to 8 4 in conference play. Tim Carson earned the win with 11 strikeouts, a fifth inning triple produced two runs, and Highland faces New London Monday at 8 p.m. The junior team plays in Wapello today at 3 p.m.

Highland High School Mediapolis Huskies New London Highland Tim Carson Charles Meeker Carson Tom Schneider Steve Colbert Stanley Richardson Alan Weimer Rich Soukup Wapello

Errors account for Hawk loss in Iowa City

Mid-Prairie Hawks fall 9 46 as U-High dominates with five runs in the fifth and four in the sixth. Urligh struggles at the plate while Brad Gardner absorbs the loss. Madsen gets the win as Reed Edmundson's long fly and an error spark the Hawks' early lead. two late rallies fall short. Next games: Monday at West Branch, then Mt. Vernon Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Mid-Prairie Hawks Iowa City Hawks Iowa Hawks Solon Mid-Prairie Urligh Brad Gardner Mid Mid ~ Prairie Steve Mast Madsen Reed Edmundson West Branch Mt. Vernon

Building of highways grows harder from red tape

In Ames Iowa the push to build highways faces increasing federal environmental hurdles. Officials report delays as states must solicit comments from local and state agencies on environmental impact. Interstate 35 progress slows with pending federal approval and a projected completion around 1974.

AMES IDPA Iowa The Highway Commission Ray Kassel Commission Hamilton - Wright County Cerro Gordo Franklin County Williams Federal Highway Administration Gus Anderson

Fireworks seized by U S agents in preholiday raids

Federal raids under a 1970 law confiscated illegal fireworks across 60 locations. The FDA cited bans on large powder content with cherry bombs at 20 grains, M80 salutes 50 to 80 grains, and aerial bombs 50 to 200 grains. The Holland Ohio stop involved 310,000 units valued at about $35,000. The owner faced charges for illegal purchase of jack powder and illegal manufacture of explosives.

Uw (Ur Food and Drug Administration FDA Holland Ohio

Ten Years Ago Today at Washington Public Library Read Program

Ten years ago today the Washington Public Library busily hosted the annual summer reading program with 254 children registered and daily attendance ranging from 136 to 165 in the first week.

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