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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1971

Page

5

Jenkins keeps winning as Cubs roll past Expos

Ferguson Jenkins fans five and drives in two as the Cubs rout the Montreal Expos 10 to 2. Jenkins, on pace for his fifth straight 20-win season, improved to 17 victories with his sixth consecutive win. The Cubs remained atop the NL East chase behind strong pitching and timely hitting.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Ferguson Jenkins Jenkins Chicago Cubs Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Los Angeles St Louis New York San Francisco Atlanta San Diego Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia Homer Steve Carlton St Lews Mets Torre Cardinals Jose Cruz al Gallagher Giants Allant Jerry Johinson Braves John Cumberland Dave Campbell

Standings and Results From The Major League Baseball Schedule

United Press International standings show the American League East led by Baltimore and Boston, with New York and Detroit in close pursuit. Results include Washington over Minnesota and Chicago and New York defeating opponents, plus a slate of night games and probable pitchers for upcoming matchups across the leagues.

Baltimore Oakland California Cleveland Milwaukee Boston Chicago New York Detroit Kansas City Washington Minnesota Bob Robertson Luke Walker Pittsburgh Dodgers Walker Los Angeles Joe Ferguson Roberto Cimente Pirates United Press International W. L. Pet Houk Kan City Alif Tiant Milaukee Pattin Broberg Thompson Blyleven Corbin Kekich Wood Coleman Murphy Paul Blue Cuellar Chicago Louis Philadelphia Montreal Atlanta Houston St. Louis San Francisco Phila Pitts Osteen Cincinnati Simpson San Diego Roberts

Pony teams split pair in local league doubleheader

Washington's Pony League teams split a pair with the Blues defeating Lone Tree 7 to 6 and the Reds losing 8 to 7 to Mid-Prairie. Mike Van Cleave earned the win for the Blues with 10 strikeouts. Harland pitched for Mid-Prairie in a close win.

Washington Pony le Tue Blues Lone Tree Reds Mid-Prairie Mike van Cleave Hill van Cleave Bob Nardy Brian Caldwell Johnson Miller Watkinson Harland Doug Ruppert Smith Roth John McCarthy Ruppert Sojka Jeff McCarthy Brenneman Yotty McAndrew

U S Eager for Pan Am Games Victory Over Cuban Team

UPI reports the United States baseball and basketball squads arrive in Call, Colombia, aiming to defend titles at the Pan Am Games. Coach Bob Winkles says Cuba is older and favored, while U S players sacrifice amateur status to stay eligible, facing a younger, less experienced U.S. team in basketball.

John G. Griffin CALL Colombia UPI United States Bob Winkies Winnipeg Canada U.S USL Winkles Arizona State U Natron Cuba Jim Gudger East Texas State Kenny Davis Georgetown Jadget Gadger Gudger Oscar Robertson

Couple killed in Iowa crash near Oxford interchange

A Tennessee couple August Ruppert 64 and Martha Ruppert were killed when a semi collided with their car on I 80 about one mile west of the Oxford interchange. Authorities said the car went out of control and rolled over an embankment.

Oxford Ville Tenn August Ruppert Martha Iowa Highway Atrol Ruppert

Professional Directory Listings For Livingston Morrison Owen and More

Directory of local lawyers and professionals with offices in Livingston Morrison Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Orr Stewart Shearer Owen and others. Includes addresses 112 South B 211 West Washington 225 West Main 109 East Main 108 North Motion and phone numbers. Some entries note office details and hours including a chiropractor in Kalona Iowa and a doctor with limited hours.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Twerton North Motion J. R. Rissland Kalona Iowa

Hemsted dominates Southern Iowa fair race amid crashes

Kon Hemsted cruises to a third win in a month at Southern Fans Speedway, with tight battles for second as Roger Dolan earns runner up. Wrecks injure several in sportsman class while Fred Knapp and Rich Evans lead in feature action and a crowd-pleasing heat program wraps up with Dolan taking the main.

Venauuan Kon Hemsted Southern Fans Speedway Mississippi Valley Speed Club Hemsted Ron Jackson Dan Dickey Ron Prymek Dickey Jackson Roger Dolan Pokey West Big John Moss Lisbon Dolan West Moss Stan Stove Phil Reese Bob Bonzer John Meyer Ed Pitcher Jerry Hird Oskaloosa Hob Baker Hird Slim Doonan Ross Hancock Mahaska County Fred Knapp Rich Evans Evans Bob Thompson Steve Ed Pilcher Tom Sewart Hob Megan Larry Lembree Gary Thomas Stan Stover Mel Morris Phil Leese Joss Stover Ion Ris West Morris Rovide Reese Morris Dale Defrance Defrance Bonzer Southern Iowa Fair

Reds Beat Brighton In Hard Fought Little League Clash

Washington men scored early and held on for a win over the Brighton Little Leaguers. Reds outhit 9 to 3. Sean O’Hannlon earned the win with 12 strikeouts. Doug Black and David Cousins each had two hits for the Reds. Other Reds hitters included Rick Chorpening Gregg Horn Matt Nemmers Marty McKowen and Mark Genkinger. Johanson started for Brighton, relieved by Schooley.

Washington Brighton Reds Sean O'Hannlon Johanson Schooley Doug Black David Cousins Rick Chorpening Gregg Horn Matt Nemmers Marty McKowen Mark Genkinger R. Mullikin

Reds Brighton Match Summary Note

The fragment lists Reds and Brighton with numeric codes 26001x9R 9H 3E and 005 0027R 3H 2E. It appears to be an equipment or score table snippet rather than a full report. No clear event, date, location, or outcome is provided.

Brighton

Funeral services for Clarence A. Johnson held in Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Clarence A. Johnson at the Jones Funeral Home with Wayne Wilkens in charge. Wayne Wagner served as soloist. Casketbearers included Richard Moothart Morton art Prestion Harvey Mervin Grosseup Robert Soileau and William Dusenbery. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Bucks Knights Kings and Knicks win in YMCA high school action

In Washington YMCA cage games, the Bucks beat the Knights 66 64 with Joe Gilmore 24 points and Jim Owen 10s. The Kings topped the Aces 67 64 as Don Adams led with 22 and Ward Anderson 19. The Knicks routed the Royals 112 63 behind Steve Smith 39 points and Doug Hough 20 for the Royals.

Bucks Knights Kings Aces Knicks Royals Washington Ymca Joe Gilmore Jeff Swartzendruber Jim Owen Terry Roth Joe Gebhardt The Scott Swartzendruber Don Adams Ward Anderson Larry Guy Craig Paul Steve Smith Roger Smith Mike Gallagher Smith Guy Bordwell Black Doug Hough Terry Spurgeon Joe Williams

Body of man found near Interstate 80 Kellogg interchange

Jasper County sheriff and BCI probe a Tuesday discovery of an unidentified man shot three times in the head on a side road near the I 80 Kellogg interchange. The victim, believed about 40 years old, may have died from foul play. fingerprints will be sent to federal authorities for identification.

Newton UPI Jasperounty State Bureau of Criminal Investigation BCI Iterstate 80 Kellog Jasper County Darrell Hurley Hurley Des Moines Washington

Tickets on sale for city tourney at Green Field

Washington Area Little League announces tickets for the two session city tournament at Green Field on August 7 and 8. Advance sales are from city league players or at the Y. gate tickets are valid for one day. Eight area teams are scheduled to compete.

Washington Area Green Field Advai

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