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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1973

Page

7

Ryan Throws Second No Hitter Of Season For Angels

Nolan Ryan pitches 6-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers, striking out 12 of 14 and 17 total in a no hit win. He becomes the first to throw two no hitters in a season in 20 years, as California ends a four game skid and Detroit drops its fifth straight win.

Neil Hershberg UPI Nolan Ryan California Angels Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers Ryan Alvin Tex Tigers Detroit Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Allie Reynolds Yankees Virgil Trucks California Angels Oakland A’s Bobby Winkles Bill North Reggie Jackson Oakland Milwaukee Dick Green Bert Campaneris North Green Campaneris Jackson Danny Thompson Mike Adams Minnesota Cleveland Adams Tony Oliva George Mitterwald Jim Holt Joe Lis Twins Buddy Bell George Hendrick Dwight Evans Boston Texas Evans

Cedar Rapids golfer sets course record to win Iowa Amateur

Steve Kehrer of Cedar Rapids shot a Beaver Hills course record 66 and 290 total to win the Iowa Men's Amateur Golf Championship by one stroke over Bud McCardell of Newton. Floren DiPaglia and John Barrett tied for third, with a crowded leaderboard including IV Miller Furman Turner Chapman Solliday in the top ranks. Kehrer, an office equipment salesman, had a 76 in the opening round.

Cedar Falls Steve Kehrer Cedar Rapids Beaver Hills Country Club Iowa Kehrer Bud McCardell Newton

Hy-Vee Topples Moorman In Curfew Shortened Game

Doug Marshall homered and earned the win as Hy-Vee edged Moorman 10 to 9 in a Little League clash halted by curfew. Marshall struck out 8 and walked 11, with Jaspering closing. Marshall had 3 hits. Sojka 8. Genkinger McCall Hillman and Adams also hit for the losers. McKowen and Adams scored twice each.

Doug Marshall Hy-Vee Moorman Marshall Jaspering Marshall Marshall Sojka Genkinger McCall Hillman Adams McKowen

Washington men softball group meets Wednesday at YMCA

A league meeting for Washington men’s softball players is set for 8 p m Wednesday at the local YMCA. Weekend results include Krantz Barber Shop 5 Pepsi-Cola 4, Glandon’s D X 15 Perfex 6, Sportsman’s Lounge 9 Crane 1, and DeKalb 9 Paul’s Shoes 2. Hawkins and Carruthers pitched for Krantz and Pepsi respectively.

Washington YMCA Krantz Barber Shop Pepsi-Cola Glandon D-X Perfex Sportsman's Lounge Crane DeKalb Paul's Shoes Hawkins Krantz Carruthers Pepsi W. Smith L. Williams W. Emry Sportsman's Neil Chmelar L. Starr Paul's

Methodists edge Assembly of God in church softball clash

The United Methodists won 14 to 13 over the Assembly of God in eight innings. Key plays came from Mike Shalla Bruce Campbell and Larry Fishback. The church league slow pitch games continue Tuesdays and Fridays at Washington Mennonite Field.

United Methodists Assembly of God Methodists Mike Shalla Bruce Campbell Larry Fishback Washington Mennonite Field

Washington Mfg Defeats Wilson 15 to 9 in Little League

Washington Manufacturing beat Wilson 15 to 9 in a Little League game. Winning pitcher Marty Speece struck out 8 and walked 4. Pohren hit a home run for Washington. Van Houten Howell and Pfeifer each had two hits. For Wilson, Hennigan Vogel and Macrander each had two hits.

Washington Manufacturing Wilson Marty Speece Macrander Pohren van Houten Howell Pfeifer Hennigan Vogel

Tractor pull results at West Liberty Fairgrounds

Friday evening open class events at West Liberty Fairgrounds produced top placers across weight classes. Notable winners include Rod Wallman and Jack Simon in 5 000 lb stock. Fred Strothman and Robert Chickering in 5 000 lb hot rod. Terry Cardon and Ron Bowser led 7 000 lb stock. Vernon Husser and Chickering topped 7 000 lb hot rod. Ernie Ropp and John Klug won 9 000 lb and 12 000 lb stock respectively.

West Liberty West Liberty Fairgrounds Rod Wallman Yarmouth Jack Simon Fred Strothman New London Robert Chickering Bloomfield Jerry Forinash Keota Keith Sanket Fairfax Terry Cardon Winfield Ron Bowser West Chester Ron Parker Martello Doug Ham Solon Vernon Husser Slater John Strothman Ernie Ropp Katona John Klug Farmington Jerry Matheus Mt Pleasant

Brighton and Glandon Lead Washington Little League Standings

Brighton tops the major league standings while Glandon's D X nueve leads the minor league in the Washington area. The Washington Little League All Stars begin tournament action Wednesday at Oskaloosa with schedule entries for Monday and Tuesday across North and South Diamond fields.

Brighton Glandon Washington Oskaloosa South Diamond North Diamond Kiwanis Lions State Bank D-X

Washington Girls Swim Team Beats Burlington 156 116 In City Meet

The Washington girls defeated Burlington Thursday at Crape Park Pool by 156 to 116. Results list multiple event winners including S Robertson C Miller and L Boshart across 50 and 200 yard distances, with relays and age groups noted.

Washington Burlington Crape Park

Tom Weiskopf Wins The British Open At Troon

Tom Weiskopf captures the 1977 British Open at Troon amid wind and rain to tie the championship course record. Jack Nicklaus lauds Weiskopf’s talent while Nicklaus and Lee Trevino note his rising dominance and talk of a major future for the young champion.

Troon Scotland UPS Tom Weiskopf Weiskopf Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Nicklaus Johnny Miller Neil Coles Tom Oakmont

Major League Standings and Sunday Night Results

Baseball results list standings and upcoming schedule with teams such as Los Angeles Pittsburgh Montreal New York Chicago San Francisco St Louis and Baltimore. Probable pitchers include Sutton Briles Niekro Forsch Lonborg Norman Gibson and others with games across cities like Philadelphia Cincinnati Montreal Houston and Chicago.

Lyle Nolte Winkles New York Kansas City Oakland Milwaukee Minnesota Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Boston Texas Houston Philadelphia Atlanta Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles St. Louis San Diego San Francisco Pittsburgh Angels Ryan Phila Cinei San Fran Pittsbigh S.D el Los Angeles Sutton Briles Koosman Ita Niekro Renko Forsch Lonborg Norman Bart Gibson Pittsleigh N.Y Cinci United Press United Press International St Louis Detroit

Legion chief proposes detente ties with European veterans

National American Legion Commander Joe L. Matthews outlined plans for closer links with Eastern European veterans while denying any soft stance on communism. Speaking at the 55th West Virginia banquet, the Fort Worth leader said formal ties could advance detente and noted recent visits to the Soviet Union Hungary and Poland with invitations extended to Soviet and Polish delegations to U.S. Legion meetings.

United States

July 16 Almanac Highlights Hard History and Births

The July 16 Almanac notes dates and celestial positions for July 16 1973. It marks Mary Baker Eddy born 1821 and historical events including DC designated as capital 1790 and Farragut becoming admiral in 1862. It also mentions the 1945 first atomic test in New Mexico and Apollo 11 crew heading to the moon in 1969.

United Press International Mars Jupiter Saturn Venus Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Church Congress District of Columbia United David Farragut New Mexico

Skala Wins George Washington Ladies Golf Classic in Upset

Carole Jo Skala captured her first Ladies Professional Golf Tour title at the George Washington Classic in Horsham Pennsylvania finishing 214 after 54 holes. She and Sandra Haynie edged Kathy McMullen for second as Skala credits a tip from Ed Oldfield for fixing a slicing swing and powering a final eagle on the 11th hole amid rain delays.

Horsham Carole Jo Skala Chicago Ed Oldfield Skala Michael Shingley Springs Calif Sandra Haynie Runaway Bay Tex Kathy McMullen Bradenton Fla Miss Haynie Hidden Springs Golf Club Zarn

Livingston Day Meeker Bates Argue in Abstract Dept Office

Attorneys Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates with Craig Arbuckle represent the Abstract Department located at 112 South B in the Livingston area. Contact phone 653-2147 for services.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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