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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1973

Page

9

Clyde victim of Red Sox by Tommy Harper homer at Fenway

Young pitcher Clyde fell to 1-2 as Tommy Harper hit a towering homer over Fenway's Monster to lift the Red Sox to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Carl Yastrzemski added a three run shot to seal the victory for Boston as Marty Pattin pitched a complete game. Other AL results featured Tigers over Angels 7-6 and Yankees over Royals 10-3.

Freddown UPI Young David Clyde Fenway Park Boston Tommy Harper Red Sox Texas Rangers Clyde Detroit Tigers California Angels New York Yankees Kansas City Royals Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Oakland A's Milwaukee Brewers Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Pittsburgh San Diego Los Angeles St. Louis Houston Philadelphia Dave Sells Dick Sharon Duke Sims McAuliffe Gene Michael Thurman Munson Yankees Pat Dobson Michael

Fire hits U S Military Records Center in Missouri

Firefighters battled a large blaze at the U S Military Personnel Records Center in Overland Missouri. The six story facility housed records for 56 million former servicemen and the fire spread across floors despite containment efforts. FBI agents were called in to investigate. Regional GSA administrator Jeffrey Hillelson noted prior arson attempts with about 12 small fires in past years.

WOULD UPI Military Personnel Records Center Overland FBI Jeffrey P. Hillelson General Services Administration

Washington Reds Triumph Over Blues 11 to 9

Washington Reds defeat Washington Blues 11 to 9 in a six inning game. Sean O'Hanlon earned the win with two hits and seven strikeouts over three innings, Perry Sojka took the loss with 11 strikeouts and 13 walks. Horn led Blues with two hits. All players participated.

Washington Reds Blues Red Pony League Washington Blue Reds Sean O'Hanlon Perry Sojka O'Hanlon Horn Sojka

Past Chiefs meet in Brighton hall

Brighton July 10 Mr and Mrs Tony Meuth attended Tiff Widmer six year old birthday at his parents home in rural West Chester. Rex Widmer of West Chester hosted ice cream and cookies Sunday afternoon. Beverly Smith and her mother left for Phoenix after visiting Brighton area friends. Past Chiefs Club met at K P Hall with ten members and one guest Mrs Sandy Scott initiated. Harmony Club met at the Brighton Cafe then at Mrs Bessie Leoffler’s home. Kenny Meyer now operates the Brighton Cafe. Parishioners of St Joseph East Pleasant Plain mark 25th anniversary and farewell for Rev Bass with 6:30 mass and reception. Esther Morgan returned from Portland and South Beach visits. Max Benda toured northeastern states and Canada. Judge Edmondson moved back to Washington.

Font Meuth Brighton Tony Meuth Tiff Widmer Larry Widmer West Chester John Winters Joan All Fairfield Rex Widmer Tiff Beverly Smith Opal Smith Pheenix, Ariz Donnie Guy Larry Chiefs Club K.P. Hall Nellie Paul Merna Robison Sandy Scott Gladys Schooley Hazel Schaffer Harmony Club Brighton Cafe Bessie Leoffler Lillian Schaffer Kenny Meyer St. Joseph of East Pleasant Plain Bass St. Joseph Francis Bass Esther Morgan Portland Ore Ray Hodson South Beach Max Benda Greyhound Canada Niagara Falls Ottawa Montreal Quebec City Maine Boston Mass New York City Philadelphia Washington, D.C Gettysburg Pittsburgh Chicago Judge Edmondson Washington

Iowa 1973 deer season rules and changes announced

Des Moines announces 1973 Iowa deer seasons with expanded shotgun muzzleloader buck only season to all five zones. Bucks only licenses issued in varied zone ratios. quotas rise from 19000 to 27500. Shotgun season runs December 1 to 5, sunrise to sunset, one deer per day, zone 1 favored for higher antlered license share. Bow season Oct 13 to Nov 25 then Dec 8 to 16 with same hours. License must be applied Sept 1–15. fee is $10.

Des Moines Iowa State Conservation Commission Bob Barratt The Commission County Recorder Offices Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife 4Th Street

Three-way lead in Shrine golf classic after opening round

Three players share first with five under par 66s as Tom Kite David Graham and Labron Harris pace the Shrine Robinson Open at Crawford County Country Club. Homero Blancas struggled with a broken putter finishing 75 while Mike Higgins contends at 67 despite a chest injury.

Nopinson Tom Kite David Graham Labron Harris Homero Blancas Blancas Crawford County Country Club Harris Graham Hollywood Fla Kite University of Texas Mike Higgins Higgins Grier Jones

Witnesses predict 50,000 at International Assembly

AKLAND Calif UPI Denovan's Witnesses officials expect over 50,000 people to attend Sunday's final meeting of the five day International Assembly. Previous session drew more than 47,000 as leaders debated the 1914 date for the last days of Man's rule.

Akland Calif UPI Denovan's Witnesses Assembly Lee C. Hurley Oakland Earth Hurley J. W. Stuefloten Sacramento

Ed Sanger Wins Midseason Race at Southern Iowa Speedway

Ed Sanger of Waterloo won the midseason super stock championship at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa. He led Bill McDonough of Cedar Rapids and Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo in the 30 lap feature. Pokey West hit the fence in heat seven. Kenny Fenn and Kenny Boyse finished second in their respective races. Heat winners included Sanger Zwanziger McCall Curt Hansen and Ed Pilcher won the consolation.

Ed Sanger Waterloo Southern Iowa Speedway Oskaloosa Sanger Bill McDonough Cedar Rapids Bill Zwanziger Pokey West Chester Kenny Fenn Washington Kenny Boyse Wellman Bob McCall Ottumwa Curt Hansen Dike Ed Pilcher Bloomfield

Dump operator in Colfax ordered to stop open burning

Iowa Air Quality Commission ordered William G. Wade to halt open burning at his Colfax dump after three major fires in 14 months. Wade defended himself, saying he did not start the blazes and had tried to extinguish them as State DEQ and an environmental tech described a May 13 fire seen from I-80.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Air Quality Commission Colfax William G. Wade Wade Municipal Refuse Service Robert Lohrman State Department of Environmental Quality Interstate 80

Family of ten rescued from sea off Key West

A Sarasota attorney and his nine relatives including six children survived after clinging to an overturned 26 foot boat for more than 24 hours in rough seas and torrential rain. The family left Key West Tuesday for Dry Tortugas and were rescued by a pleasure boat. One child and the mother suffered injuries and shock. others were treated for exposure.

Key West Fla UPL Gerald Surfus Sarasota Tortugas Islands Surfus Clifton Surfus Frances Mary Emily Daphne Amy Bonnie Carrie Dawn

Miller Leads British Open After Second Round At Troon

Johnny Miller, mirroring his Oakmont form, birdied four of nine holes to hold a two stroke lead over Weiskopf and Yancey after 45 holes at Troon. Weiskopf faltered with a six on nine, Nicklaus stayed within three after a 67, while Trevino and Palmer battled rough weather and inconsistent putts.

Froon Scotland UPI Johnny Miller Oakmont Miller Tom Weiskopf Weiskopf Bert Yancey Yancey Jack Nicklaus Inishers Nicklaus Niexlaus Lee Trevino Troon Tom

Washington County Cookout King Contest Seeks Entries

Entries for the Washington County Cookout King Contest are due by July 25 at the Washington County Fair. Open to all county men who supply their own equipment, with prizes across categories and a path to the Iowa State Fair.

Washington County Washington County Fair Evening Journal Farm Bureau Washington County Farm Bureau Washington Louis Larsen

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