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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1969

Page

8

Pinson Leads Cards In 8-2 Win Over Giants

Vada Pinson drove in three runs and extended his 18 game hitting streak as St Louis defeated San Francisco 8-2. Brock left the game with elbow pain after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. In other NL action Atlanta beat Montreal 8-2 as Rico Carty sparked a seven run seventh. Drysdale earned his 209th win for the Dodgers with relief from Mikkelsen.

Vada Pinson St. Louis Cardinals Roger Maris Pinson Lou Brock Curt Flood San Francisco Cubs Mets Chicago Los Angeles New York Cincinnati Atlanta Montreal Houston Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Diego Baltimore Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Oakland Washington California Boston Seattle Brock Rico Carty Jim Britton Don Drysdale Pete Mikkelsen Dodgers Drysdale Billy Williams Mikkelsen Tony Perez Reds Gerry Arrigo Roberto Clemente Pirates Padres Jim Bunning Bob Moose Clay Kirby Joe Morgan Phils Morgan Gary Geiger

Betsy Rawls Captures LPGA Title at 41

Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg South Carolina won the LPGA championship at Kiamesha Lake New York becoming the oldest champion at 41. She shot two under par 71 at the Concord Hotel course and finished three strokes ahead of Carol Mann and Susie Maxwell Benning earning $5,250 first prize and adding her 50th tour victory.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y UPI Betsy Rawls Spartanburg S.C Ladies Professional Golfers Association Betsy Concord Hotel Carol Mann Susie Maxwell Benning Louise Suggs

Mrs James Birney and Mrs Harold Klopfenstein Return Home

Mrs James Birney and Mrs Harold Klopfenstein returned home Friday evening from Ames where they spent three days attending the Women's Leadership Convention held on the Iowa State College Campus.

James Birney Harold Klopfenstein Ames Iowa State College

Favorites advance in tennis meet in Cedar Rapids

In the Iowa State Open Tennis Tournament, top seeds won on Sunday. Steve Wilkinson defeated Bill Rompf 6-2 8-6 in singles. Mona Schallau beat Judy Thompson 6-1 6-4 in the women's division. Wilkinson teamed with Craig Sandvig to win the men’s doubles, while Katy Fletcher and Sue Moen claimed the women’s doubles title by beating Brenda Coffield and Judy Thompson.

Cedar Rapids Iowa UPI Steve Wilkinson Iowa City Bill Rompf Des Moines Rompf Mona Schallau Judy Thompson Davenport Wilkinson Craig Sandvig University of Iowa Sioux Falls S.C Katy Fletcher Sue Moen Wilkinson-Landing Bob Sprenglemeyer Dale LeProvost Dubuque Miss Fletcher Miss Moen Brenda Coffield Miss Thompson

Hendricks Builds Three Point Twilight Golf Lead

Hendricks tops Friday play at Washington Country Club with a three point edge in this year’s men’s Twilight Golf League race. Medalists Wells Westphal and Lloyd shared honors at one over par 36 as Paul and Peiffer sit tied for second. gross scores listed include DeLa Hensel and others.

Hendricks Washington Country Club Paul Peiffer Wells Westphal Lloyd DeLa Hensel Lowe Gebhardt Bannister Morrison Bollman Brake

All-Stars progress in pass blocking and defense for Jets game

The 1969 College All-Stars, prepping to face the New York Jets in Chicago on August 1, show rapid gains in pass blocking and defensive secondary play. Coach Otto Graham and Leon McLaughlin praise the defensive backs led by Marsalis, Thompson, Maxwell, Brown, Bradley, Wehrli, Redmond, and Epps. Interior linemen Rudnay, Kolb, Montler, Shinners, Jenkins. tackles Bradley Kunz Foley Mayes. If trends hold, those areas should not hinder the All-Stars.

Chicago New York Jets Otto Graham Leon McLaughlin Graham Jets Jim Marsalis Tennessee State Bill Thompson Maryland State Tom Maxwell Texas A. & M Terry Brown Oklahoma State Bill Bradley Texas Roger Wehrli Missouri Rudy Redmond University of Pacific Gene Epps Texas - el Paso McLaughlin Jack Rudnay Northwestern Jon Kolb Mike Montler Colorado John Shinners Xavier al Jenkins Tulsa Dave Bradley Penn State George Kunz Notre Dame Dave Foley Rufus Mayes Ohio State

Ainsworth Nine Defeats Washington Blue 11 to 4

Ainsworth beat Washington Blues 11 to 4 in a Tri County Little League game on Saturday. Winning pitcher Carson allowed five hits with 12 strikeouts and two walks. Orris Ort and Carson hit homers for Ainsworth, Orris went 3 for 3, McFarland 2 for 4 with a triple, while Reed singled and tripled for the losers.

Ainsworth Washington Blues Carson Long Orris Ort McFarland Jack Reed

Vietnam War Update From Saigon Front Lines

Reports say U.S. 82nd Airborne killed six of a Communist patrol near Hoc Mon just northwest of Saigon with other clashes 28 miles away. General Abrams ordered five waves of B52 bombers against guerrilla hideouts around Saigon and Pleiku as Ambassador Bunker and President Nixon weigh withdrawal plans in Bangkok.

Creighton W. Abrams U.S Saigon Pleiku Highlands Abrams Ellsworth Bunker Bangkok Nixon Vietnam U.S. 82Nd Airborne Division Hoc Mon

Floyd sets 12 under par to win Firestone Classic

Floyd, 26, won the American Golf Classic at Firestone with a record 12 under 268, beating Bobby Nichols by four strokes. Weiskopf tied course record with 66 to finish third at six under, while Nicklaus faltered to 85 over the final holes. The crowd of 23,955 faced a two hour delay due to heavy rain as Floyd earned $25,000 and boosted season earnings to $61,192.

Akron, Ohio UPI Raymond Floyd Akron Cleveland Floyd Firestone Country Club Lake Havasu City Ariz Bobby Nichols Ken Ventury Tom Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus Bobby Mitchell Nicklaus

Major League Standings and Sunday Results Summary

United Press International provides standings and results from Sunday across the majors. Highlights include Cincinnati defeating New York 6 to 3, Pittsburgh 4 San Diego 1, Los Angeles 6 Chicago 2, St Louis 8 San Francisco 2, Houston 3 Philadelphia 2, and Atlanta 8 Montreal 2 with additional details on upcoming pitchers and Tuesday schedules across multiple cities.

United Press International Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh San Diego Los Angeles Chicago St. Louis San Fran Houston Phila Atlanta Montreal San Francisco Bryan McCormick Kelly Taylor Los Ang Pitt WCW L. Pet. GB Chicago New York Philadelphia

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