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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1977

Page

7

Phillies Close Within Two Of Cubs In NL East Lead

Phillies beat Chicago 4-2 and 9-2 to narrow the NL East gap to two games behind the Cubs. Luzinski hit a homer in each game while Schmidt’s presence reduces his home run burden. Jim Lonborg won the nightcap. Christenson improved to 8-5 after relieving in the seventh. Other NL scores featured Pirates, Expos, Padres, Braves, Giants, and Reds wins.

Mike Tully UPI Greg Luzinski Mike Schmidt Schmidt Luzinski Philadelphia Chicago Jim Lonborg Phillies Cubs Bill Bonham Larry Christenson Pittsburgh New York Montreal St. Louis San Diego Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati Houston Pirates Mets Jim Rooker Dave Parker Pat Zachry Nino Espinosa Mike Vail Expos Cardinals Pepe Frias Warren Cromartie Bill Atkinson Gary Carter Andre Dawson Padres Dodgers Mike Champion Jerry Turner Dan Spillner Braves Giants Brian Asselstine Terry Whitfield Eddie Solomon

Nicklaus and Floyd Lead Pleasant Valley Classic Round Two

Nicklaus and Floyd share the 36 hole lead at 7 under par 135, joined by Rod Curl. Gary Player trails by two as Hatalsky Lister and Pooley stand one behind. Nicklaus thrills 29,500 spectators in hot Sutton heat with a 67.

Morris Hatalsky John Lister Don Pooley Hatalsky Nicklaus Golden Bear Fred Marti Floyd Curl Pleasant Valley

Orioles ride Flanagan to 4 2 win over Brewers

Baltimore moves atop AL East for first time since June as Mike Flanagan notches his fifth straight complete game and Andres Mora drives in two with doubles. Orioles win 4-2 while Milwaukee’s Steve Brye goes 3-for-4. Other scores include White Sox 9 Red Sox 7 and Royals 7 Yankees 4.

Chris Turkel UPI Baltimore Mike Flanagan Milwaukee Brewers Orioles Boston New York Flanagan George) Bamberger Andres Mora Milwaukee Steve Brye Chicago Kansas City Toronto Detroit Seattle California Oakland Minnesota Texas Cleveland White Sox Red Sox Lamar Johnson

Y's Men beat Lions 20 to 10 in Little League showdown

The Y's Men's Little League team defeated Kiwanis 20 to 10. March Henry and Robbie Rich pitched for the winners, Ricky Albright homered for the Y's Men, while Darren Hill doubled and homered for Kiwanis. Kerry Severson and March Henry added two hits for the victors.

Y’s Kiwanis March Henry Robbie Rich Scott Goff Ron Goodwin Jim McKeene Matt Myers John Shelman Ricky Albright Y’s Men Darren Hill Kerry Severson

Carner Leads LPGA Tourney At Riviera

JoAnne Carner shot 66 to lead the Borden LPGA event at Riviera Country Club in Dublin Ohio by one stroke over Amy Alcott. Alcott carded 67 while Betty Burfeindt and Dot Germain were two back with 68, and Judy Rankin Beserra Bertolaccini all at 69. Carner praised improved putting and noted high roughs on the tough Riviera layout.

Dublin Ohio UPI JoAnne Carner Judy Rankin Riviera Country Club Amy Alcott Carner Riviera Troy Forrest Archer Alcott Betty Burfeindt Dot Germain Lenore Beserra Silvia Bertolaccini

Major League Baseball Standings and Friday Results

Friday results show Pirates, Mets, Phillies, and others with wins and losses. Key scores include Pittsburgh defeating New York 7-1, Philadelphia besting Chicago 9-2, and Montreal edging St Louis in extras. Probable pitchers listed for several matchups across major league markets.

Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Montreal St.l Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati Houston San Diego Los Angeles St. Louis United Press International Baltimoe Boston Ly Phila Pittsbgh Los Ang Cinci Kan City San Fran Minn Houston Texas Calif Oakland Seattle Cleveland Toronto Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Milwaukee Minn California

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