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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1972

Page

7

Mays Hits 650th Career Home Run in Candlestick Return

Willie Mays, 41, belts his 650th career homer in a 3-1 Mets win at Candlestick Park. He previously stunned ex-teammates with a game winner in Shea, and his return drew 18,117, more than twice Giants' average. Other NL and AL results noted.

UPI Willie Mays Mays San Francisco Giants New York Mets Shea Stadium New York Willie San Francisco Candlestick Park Mets Giants Cleon Jones Tommie Agee Jerry Grote Chicago Milwaukee Minnesota Joe Morgan

Hoyt Wilhelm Ends Career with Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers asked irrevocable waivers on 48 year old reliever Hoyt Wilhelm, ending a 20 year major league career. If unclaimed by next Thursday he becomes a free agent and may seek work elsewhere, with the Dodgers offering a minor league pitching instructor role if needed.

LOS Angeles UPI Hoyt Wilhelm Los Angeles Dodgers Wilhelm Dodgers

Bart Starr Retires From Active Football Career

Bart Starr announced his retirement from active play due to a failing right shoulder. The 38 year old Packers great, who led Green Bay to NFL titles and Super Bowls, said he exhausted attempts to recover after surgeries and will spend time with his family.

Green Bay, Wis UPI Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Starr Packers St. Norbert College Cherry Packer Dan Devine Vince Lombardi Green Bay NFL Devine

Local Residents Named in Court Case Records

On the record Robert J. TeBockhorst Chevrolet James Franklin Hotchkiss Plymouth Milo Steele Steele Oil Products Chevrolet Truck Reinhold Kunze Ford Charles William Andrews GMC Truck Donald Swailes Honda Burge Junior Hammond Honda Ronald Keith Freyenberger Chevrolet Phillip Williams Mercury Ronnie Lee Robertson Honda David L. Wilson Dodge

Robert J. TeBockhorst Chevrolet James Franklin Hotchkiss Plymouth Milo Steele Steele Oil Products Reinhold Kunze Ford Charles William Andrews GMC Donald Swailes Honda Burge Junior Hammond Ronald Keith Freyenberger Phillip Williams Mercury Ronnie Lee Robertson David L. Wilson Dodge

Baseball Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues

Major leagues show Pittsburgh and Detroit atop their divisions with Oakland and Cincinnati strong in the West. Friday night games featured decisive wins for New York over California and Chicago over Houston while multiple teams scheduled key matchups and varied pitchers across a full slate of Sunday and today’s games.

United Press International National League G.b. W A.b Pittsburgh Detroit New York Baltimore St. Louis Boston Chicago Montreal Cleveland Philadelphia Milwaukee West West W B. W Cincinnati Oakland Houston Los Angeles Minnesota Atlanta Kansas City San Fancisco California San Diego Texas Pitt N.Y Calif Oak Inn Phila Minn Ball San Fran Cleve York McAndrew San Francisco Reberger Simpson Moose Ryan Rose Kline Gardner Corbin Stephenson Hunter Horlen Tiant Siebert Kilkenny Bahnsen McNally Splittorff

Melnyk Surges to Tied Lead in Akron Classic

Steve Melnyk shares the 36 hole lead at 137 after a Friday 68 in the American Golf Classic in Akron Ohio. Bert Yancey Ray Floyd and Melnyk are two under par with Arnold Palmer Jim Wischere one behind as pressure builds for a title bid. Dave Eichelberger shot a 65 to lead a 139 group.

Akron, Ohio UPI U. S Steve Melnyk Melnyk Laura Bert Yancey Ray Floyd Arnold Palmer Jim Wischere Yancey Floyd Palmer Dave Eichelberger

Spassky retreats to seclusion after Fischer defeat

In Reykjavik, Boris Spassky has fled to a downtown penthouse and canceled all engagements amid Russian reports he is irritated by Bobby Fischer. The sixth game of the world championship match begins Sunday as Fischer seeks a two to two and a half point lead, with Spassky allegedly unraveling under Fischer’s aggressive play and public tantrums.

Reykjavik UPI Boris Spassky Bobby Fischer William Lombardy Fischer Spassky Bobby Lombardy

Washington Demons Rally To Fourth straight Victory

Washington Demons overcome West Liberty 5 3 to extend winning streak to four as Anderson goes four for four and Crawford drives in two. Smith earns win in relief after a tough start by Van Cleave Ruppert. West Liberty pitcher Carter takes loss. game notes include base loaded sixth and errors by both teams.

Reds Pirates Bob Gibson Cardinals Braves Don Sutton Wes Parker Dodgers Phillies San Diego Houston Nate Col Washington Demons West Liberty Columbus Junction Geo Garcia Garcia Joe Williams Ward Anderson Kevin Crawford Steve Paulson Mike Gallagher Crawford Anderson Williams Randy Payne Roger Smith Smith Mike van Cleave Doug Ruppert Tom Carter

Livestock Judging Draws Large Crowds At Wayland Barn

More than 100 4-H and FFA members and parents attended the livestock judging workout at Wayland Sale Barn. Six classes were judged with top individuals led by Andy Rowe of Wellman scoring 289 of 300. Teams led Lime Creek Livewires and Riverside Ramblers. The next session is the Washington County Fair livestock judging contest on Monday July 31 at 3 30 p.m.

FFA Wayland Sale Bob Emde Wellman Jim Hotchkiss Washington Jim Frier Henry Andy Rowe Jerry Roth Tom Horn Riverside Mark Hotchkiss Mike Houseal Kevin Smith Henry County Lime Creek Livewires Wellman Area Riverside Ramblers Washington Hustlers Chicagua

Let Our Object Be Our Country Says Webster

A quote from American statesman Daniel Webster is cited as a thought for the day. The speaker urges loyalty to the country with the maxim Let our object be our country our whole country and nothing but our country.

Daniel Webster

Briefs Fined and Car Accident Report

Rita Jean Greiner of Keota paid a $10 speeding fine in justice court. Jean Marie Ward of Washington drove into a parked car owned by John Marc Knapp in Sunset Park at 6:40 p.m. Friday, loss of control while turning into the park. Damage estimated at $375. Ward charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance ahead.

Rita Jean Greiner Keota Justice of the Peace Court Jean Marie Ward Washington John Marc Knapp Sunset Park

Schwengel urges participation in new politics at Riverside rally

Representative Fred Schwengel spoke at Riverside’s Centennial Old Fashioned Political Rally advocating participatory democracy. He urged both parties to open doors to minorities and working people, arguing internal competition strengthens government.

Riverside Fred Schwengel Schwengel Republican Party

Property Deeds In Town of Wellman and Ainsworth

Deeds transfer West 68 feet of Lots 9 and 10 in C L Wakelee subdivision Wellman to Everette L Plecker and wife. Lydia Crayne conveys North Half of South 108 feet of Lot 1 in Out Lot 7 Washington addition to Rex Stout and wife. Hazelett transfers South 35 feet of Lot 2 and Lot 3 in Block 7 Erdice addition to Ainsworth to Clarence B Kaufman and wife.

Ethyle Groff Ellis Alice Groff Frits J.F. Frits Everette L. Plecker C.L. Wakelee Smith Wellman Lydia Anna Crayne Rex Stout Washington John David Hazelett Clarence B. Kaufman Erdice Ainsworth

Professional Directory Listing for Livingston and Morrison Firms

Directory snippet shows law firms in Livingston and Morrison. Listings include Livingston Day Meeker Bates with attorneys Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates Abstract Dept at 112 South B with phone 653 2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd lists Edmond D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd at 211 West Washington St with phone 653 5431.

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

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