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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1969

Page

8

Wilson Pitches Six-Hitter as Astros Top Reds 13-2

Don Wilson out pitched Cincinnati again, six-hitting the Reds while Houston erupted for nine runs in the sixth. The Astros won 13-2 as Wilson claimed victory and noted he preferred the win early in the season. Other scores included Atlanta 6-3 over the Padres and Giants 6-4 in 10 innings over the Dodgers.

Don Wilson Cincinnati Reds Wilson Reds Cincinnati Houston Astros Boston Baltimore Minnesota Seattle Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Chicago Oakland California New York Washington Denis Menke Jim Wynn Sandy Valdespino Bob Aspromonte Atlanta Padres Braves Aspromonte Orlando Cepeda Bob Tillman Tito Francona Francona Felipe Alou Bobby Bonds Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Hal Lanier Dick Dietz

British have high hopes for golf win

Tony Jacklin carried Britain's hopes into the final round of the British Open at Lytham St Annes with a two stroke lead, while Jack Nicklaus lurked five behind. Bob Charles and Christy O Connor shared second at 210, Roberto De Vicenzo 211, and Peter Thomson 211 as contenders plus Nicklaus. Nine of 11 Americans made the cut, with Davis Love and Bert Vance at 214.

Lytham ST. Annes England UPI Tony Jacklin Britain Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Jacklin New Zealand Bob Charles Christy O’connor Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Peter Thomson Gary Player Nicklaus Davis Love Marietta Bert Vance Tallahassee Fla

Highland Beats New London 11-4 In Conference Baseball

In a Southeast Iowa Conference game on July 10 at Highland, Highland defeated New London 11 to 4. Tim Carson earned the win in relief of Allen Weimer, pitching one hit over four and a third innings. Miller took the loss for New London. Greg Schott led Highland with a 3-for-5 showing, while Yoder Krantz and Flynn added two hits each. Highland, now 6-1 in conference, next faces Winfield Mt. Union on July 14 at Columbus Junction, start time 6 p.m.

Johnny Briggs Ron Stone Phils Cubs Briggs Stone Mike Ryan Dave Watso Tony Taylor Larry Hisle Mike Wegener Mack Jones Bobby Wine Expos Mets Wegener Lou Brock Vada Pinson Cardinals Pirates Julian Javier Vic Davalillo Steve Carlton Brock Curt Flood Pinson Highland New London Iowa Tim Carson Allen Weimer Carson Miller Lipert Greg Schott Yoder Krantz Flynn Winfield Mt. Union Columbus Junction

Cubs beat Giants 15 to 1 in city league

The Cubs defeated the Giants 15-1 in a city league baseball game on July 11. John McCarthy earned the win with four strikeouts and three walks, adding four doubles and a triple in five at bats. Kent Kelly took the loss, fanning five batters while issuing seven walks. Mike Young contributed two hits for the Giants.

Cubs Giants John McCarthy Kent Kelly Mike Young

Army to release classified chemical weapons data

A subcommittee spokesman said tests at Dug way used rocket warheads and raised questions whether nerve gas would be exploded high in the atmosphere. Reuss praised the Army for releasing documents but noted ongoing classification of details such as type nature quantity height of release and related data on chemical munitions under development.

Dugway Reuss Army

Major Leagues slate with multiple city matchups today

A full Major Leagues schedule features Montreal at New York, Philadelphia at Chicago, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Cincinnati at Houston, Atlanta at San Diego, San Francisco at Los Angeles, plus Sunday games listed. Probable pitchers include Stoneman, Ryan, J Johnson, Jenkins, Blass, Gibson, Cloninger, Dierker, Stone, Santorini, Herbel or Sadecki, Osteen. standings show American League East led by Baltimore at 60-27 and Boston 49-39, with New York 41-47.

Wilson Reds Atlanta San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago Montreal New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Stoneman Ryan J. Johnson Jenkins Blass Gibson Cincinnati Cloninger Houston Dierker Stone Santorini Herbel Sadecki Osteen Phila Pitts San Fran W. L Baltimore Detroit Washington Cleveland West W. L. Pet Minnesota Oakland Seattle Kansas City California Wash Kan City McGlothlin Hunter Horlen Rooker Pattin Miller Tiant Lolich Nagy Cuellar Burbach Bosman United Press International Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phil S.F S.A

Two Car Crash in Washington Corner Leaves No Injuries

At 9 a.m. July 10 at West Madison and South Iowa, Charles Steven Smith of Wellman turning left cut in front of Nancy Lee Bowen of Washington who was going straight. Both cars damaged, no injuries. Smith charged with failure to yield right of way. Union meeting set for July 14 at 7 30 p.m. in ISU meeting room for Washington Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union 591.

Washington West Madison South Iowa Charles Steven Smith Wellman Nancy Lee Bowen Smith Washington Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union 591 ISU

Blues Beat Wayland 11-6 In Pony League Baseball

In a July 10 Pony League game Washington Blues defeated Wayland 11-6. Pitcher Mike Gallagher struck out twelve batters to pace the win, with Mike Gallagher and Kevin Crawford leading the Blues offense in a solid hitting display.

Washington Blues Wayland Mike Gallagher Kevin Crawford Blues

Quarterback retirement questions swirl around Morrall

In New York, Earl Morrall, 35, hints he may retire but keeps door open. He weighs Colts interest against his own career plans while Namath and Unitas shape the backup vs star dynamics. The piece notes other quarterbacks retire or unretire amid NFL uncertainty.

Nofsinger Falcons Terry San Francisco Earl Morrall Baltimore Colts Morrall Joe Namath Don Meredith Colts Johnny Unitas Baltimore Unitas

Namath plans Jets camp return despite retirement doubts

Joe Namath is expected to report to the New York Jets training camp at Hofstra University within 48 hours. The UPI learned he may not yet have sold his stake in the Bachelors III club, risking a Rozelle suspension if he reports while owning the nightclub.

NEW York UPI Joe Namath New York Jets United Press International Namath Jets Hofstra University Hempstead N.Y Pete Rozelle Rozelle Manhattan Upper East Side Weeb Ewbank Commissioner’s Office Los Angeles

Dodgers Beat Cubs 7-4 in City League Action

On July 10 the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 7-4 with Phil Long earning the win and Doug Rupert taking the loss. Tim Evans knocked in four runs while Long and Evans starred for the Dodgers. July 11 produced a 0-0 tie between the Dodgers and Braves, with Phil Long and Bob Nardy delivering strong pitching performances.

Dodgers Cubs Phil Long Doug Rupert Tim Evans Evans Braves Bob Nardy Greg Fenno

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