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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1973
Page
7
Washington Demons, led by Coach Doug Dunlap, swept a Thursday doubleheader at Davis County 1-0 and 6-3. The 13-8 overall and 12- in the Southeast Seven put them at least at .500 and in contention for third place, marking a strong improvement from their debut season.
The Columbus Softball Association sponsors the fifth annual Southeast Iowa tournament at Marshall Field Columbus Junction August 5-12. Double elimination with $25 entry and two game walls. Iowa teams only. final entry July 18. contact Warren L. May for details.
Glandon's D-X team earned its first season win Tuesday evening by defeating Kiwanis 12 to 8. Tim Macrander was the winning pitcher, Steve Paul took the loss, and Britsch hit a two run homer to pace the offense.
Major League standings broken into National and American Leagues with team records and percentages, followed by Thursday results and a list of today's and Saturday's scheduled games and probable pitchers across three time zones. Notable teams include New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Minnesota, Houston, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Pittsburgh.
DeKalb clinched the men's softball tournament at Green Field with a 5-3 victory over Krantz. Siefkas delivered a three run homer, Brock added a two run blast, and Frank Chmelar earned the win while Gary Curtis took the loss. Crane beat Glandon's D-X 20-19 in the consolation. Krantz beat Pepsi 10-9. DeKalb beat Sportsman's Lounge 11-7. Glandon's triumphed over Paul Shoes 15-4. Crane edged Perfex 19-18. In the second round Krantz defeated Glandon's 10-0 and DeKalb defeated Crane 2-0.
Washington Manufacturing posted its second Little League win with a 13 to 2 victory over Moorman in three innings. Nine runs in the first set the tone as Tim Hennigan Alan Van Houten and Scott Whittenberg led the hit parade. Whittenberg doubled and homered while Hennigan and Van Houten went 3 for 3. Whittenberg was the winning pitcher with Brad Black providing relief and Dennis McCall took the loss for Moorman.
Wimbledon final pits Billie Jean King against Chris Evert in a rare all American clash as King chases a fifth title while Evert, 18, seeks to derail the defending champion. Evert advanced after beating Margaret Court and King survived Evonne Goolagong in a tight semi final. In the men’s draw, Jan Kodes beat Roger Taylor to reach the final and will face Alex Metreveli after Mayer’s upset run.
UPI reports London police say television producer Robert Abrahams, intoxicated by allergy pills and a drink, insulted passing motorists and ripped a police officer’s shirt. A magistrate fined him $50, ruling combination of drugs and drink not a sufficient excuse for his actions.
Dave Concepcion went 5 for 5 with a two out ninth inning single that scored Don Gullett and gave the Cincinnati Reds a 4 3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The hit helped Cincinnati close within six games of Los Angeles as Sparky Anderson faces rotation pressure for All Star selection.
Verlin Eaker of Cedar Rapids wins the Southern Town Speedway feature at Oskaloosa on July 4 in a tight finish. Don Hoffman of Des Moines and Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo place second and third after Hoffman led 22 laps.
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