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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1968

Page

8

Abnerthy shines as Reds end skid vs Dodgers

Reds relief ace Ted Abernathy pitched 123 innings with 7-1 record and 0.79 ERA this season, helping Cincinnati halt a seven game slide with a 7-4 win over Los Angeles. Mack Jones delivered a clutch two run double in the eighth, while Abrenathy’s underhanded pitching style contributed to the comeback and moved the Reds closer to the NL leaders as several games across the league unfolded.

Dave Bristol Cincinnati Reds Ted Abernathy Stanley N.C Cincinnati Ol’ Abby Reds Los Angeles Dodgers

Major Redlinger Visits with Family in Town

Ten years ago Major Matthew Redlinger and twins John and Joann arrived from San Diego to spend ten days with his mother Mrs. M. J. Redlinger and relatives here. The major returned to San Diego Wednesday evening while the eight year old twins remained to spend the summer with their grandmother.

Matthew Redlinger John Joann San Diego Calif M. J. Redlinger

Nicklaus Casper lead strong field at San Antonio PGA

The 50th PGA Championship tees off at Pecan Valley with Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper as 3-1 favorites. Trevino Weiskopf Stockton Palmer Snead also challenge for the $25,000 first prize as players debate the course rough at 7,096 yards par 70.

San Antonio Tex UPI Texas Jack Nicklaus Billy Casper Nicklaus Casper Don January Pecan Valley Country Club Lee Trevino Cabellero Tom Weiskopf Dave Stockton Arnold Palmer Sam Snead Ohio Snead Palmer Trevino

Yankees Win To Tie For Lead In City Little League

The Yankees defeated the Orioles 9 to 8 to finish the city Little League season tied for the league lead with a 4 and 2 record. The game was tied 8 to 8 after three innings before the Yankees pushed a run in the bottom of the fourth via two walks an error and a base hit. Irl Lambertson Sean O’Hanlon and Todd Nemmers pitched for the winners, while Scott Rich took the loss.

Yankees Orioles Irl Lambertson Sean O’hanlon Todd Nemmers Scott Rich

Hohl's team leads in women's golf league standings

In the Country Club 29 golf league the Hohl team holds a two point edge over Dorothea Brindley and Carolyn Levy captains. Results on Wednesday show Hohl 0 14 Haberman 2 Nemmers 3 Morrison 3 Levy 4 Brindley 2 Doak 3 Lloyd 3 with low scores led by Monie Nemmers 39 and Babe Hillman 48. Standings list Hohl 15 and Brindley 13 Levy 13 Lloyd 12 Morrison 11 Nemmers 11 Doak 11 Haberman 9 12.

Sean O'Hanlon Irl Lambertson Todd Nemmers Sid Mabb Doug Enfield Jeff McCarthy Larry Escher Jim Dayton Paul Anders Dave Eschweiler Kelly Gipple Scott Rich Jeff Lampkin Bill Tucker Darwin Vos Gary Goodwin Jim Wilson Matt Hotle Mark Ballard Mary Hohl Babe RH Hillman C — Virginia Tschantz D — Katherine Kiesey Ilene Trier Norma Turnipseed Hohl Brindley Levy Lloyd Morrison Nemmers Doak Haberman

Major Leagues Leaders and Wednesday Scores in National Leagues

National League standings show St Louis leading with 59 wins and Atlanta 49. Philadelphia 46, San Francisco 45, Cincinnati 43, Chicago 45, Pittsburgh 42, New York 42, Los Angeles 42, Houston 39. Wednesday results include Chicago 8 Philadelphia 4 and New York 5 Pittsburgh 4. American League standings list Detroit 57 wins and Baltimore 49. notable results include Washington 2 New York 1 and Boston 6 Minnesota 5.

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Zip line inventor built fortune by simple mesh work

A noted inventor who popularized the zip line reportedly earned a fortune through practical, hands on experimentation and commercialized simple mesh technologies. He leveraged iterative testing and small improvements to turn a basic concept into a profitable venture.

Mullets Extend Lead in Junior Golf Standings

The Mullets widen their margin in the junior golf loop at the Country Club this week, adding half a point to lead The Duds and Skull-Its. Readouts show scores by team including Dave Tweeton 47 and Tom Sheetz 48 for the Mullets, along with other players such as Rick Garrett 47 and Steve Goff 49 for Skull-Its.

The Ward Anderson Craig Paul Mike Woods Robby Reed Dave Whitaker the Skull - Its Rick Garrett Steve Goff Mike Roe

Indians Defeat Tigers 7 to 2 in City League Game

In city Little League action on Wednesday the Indians beat the Tigers 7 to 2. Winning pitcher Jeff Vargason allowed one hit and fanned nine. Marty Young took the loss, surrendering three hits and striking out 12. Box score follows.

Indians Tigers Jeff Vargason Marty Young

Arrives in Ottumwa Revered Sneed visits Richland guest

Rev J Richard Sneed of Whittier California, former Richland Methodist pastor, arrives in Ottumwa to visit relatives and area friends. Local families host Alaska, Texas guests. hospital updates note surgeries and recoveries. multiple residents travel for camps, vacations, and family events across Iowa and neighboring states.

Richland J. Richard Sneed Whittier California Ottumwa James Wallis Ollie Baptist Mercy Hospital Iowa City Norman Smith Anchorage Alaska Cathy Johnson Austin Texas Jasper Smith Cletus Yoder Russell Yoder Crystal Alter R. N Logan Sellars Washington County Hospital Earl Gillis Roger Gillis Calif Ivan Gillis Raymond Swartzwelter W. E. Luithly Longmont Boulder Colo Swartzwelter Luithly

Couple Rescued After Three Weeks on Palmyra Island

Barbara Gregory 29 and George Hughes 35 were stranded on the uninhabited Palmyra Island 960 miles south of Honolulu after Hughes yacht ran aground June 28. Their SOS was picked up Tuesday, and Coast Guard HC130 aircraft from Honolulu located them. Gregory, a sailing novice from Honolulu, had left June 17 from the Solomon Islands seeking escape from life in Hawaii and the mainland.

Honolulu UPI Coast Guard Pacific Barbara Gregory George Hughes Palmyra Island U.S. Navy Hughes Gregory Solomon Islands Hawaii

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