Memory and faith mix in 1973 Washington column
An Iowa brief blends quotes on faith and memory with a note on youth and parents. It recalls a young Forsch’s pitching, his earlier no hitter, and his wife Molly’s reactions to his baseball milestones.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1973
Page
4
Tulsa pitcher Forsch throws first no hitter in 21 years
Molly Kneen recalls her husband Bob Forsch a Tulsa Oilers pitcher who no hit the Denver Bears 5 0 in Tulsa on May 25 a historic feat praised by fans and family. The win featured a dominant curve ball and strong fastball control marking his first no hitter as a home team pitcher in two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Denver Bears
Tulsa
Bob Forsch
Phil
Marge
Forsch
Tulsa Tribune
Property tax debated as reform target in campaign
An Iowa City debate features McGovern and Nixon stances on property tax. Mason Gaffney argues property tax can be progressive with proper administration and revenue sharing. The piece notes voter rebellions against taxes, loopholes for the rich, and calls for federal incentives to favor state reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
Mason Gaffney
McGovern
T.V
Nixon
Miami
Iowa City
Berkeley
The Smallest Class Proves a Point at Sutton School
Sutton School plans a graduation for a single pupil James D Sutton Jr as primary source of protest after layoffs in Spokane school system. He says he supports his son and seeks reemployment while wife sells real estate to feed the family. The ceremony includes a one man procession and a bac calaureate address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McGinn
Spokane
Wash
UPI
Sutton School
James D. Sutton
James Jr
Sutton
Joseph Echols Jr
Jim Martin
Jim
McGovern
Abby
Rick
Daddy
South seals slam despite poor diamond split in bridge
In this contract, South reaches six hearts after careful planning despite a 4 1 1 7 diamond split. He ruffs clubs in dummy, draws trumps, and through precise discards and ruffs converts the hand to a successful slam, showing balance of luck and good management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
West
Declarer
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Hair loss tale links stress to temporary balding
A prisoner on death row reportedly averaged about 1 000 hairs lost daily under stress, with hair regrowth after pardon. A University of Pennsylvania doctor cites this as support for the theory that worry can cause temporary baldness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Fiancee and money woes test a college romance
Teen bride candidate details her father oilman’s pressure on fiancé to sign a prenup. The fiancé refused, ending the engagement, and the writer seeks Abby’s view while expressing heartbreak.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington, Iowa
Christ Jesus
Philemon
Apostle Paul
Jesus Christ
Daily Oklahoman
Young Forsch
Little Rock
Molly Kneen
Phil Kneen
Sacramento
California
Bob
The
Tulsa Oilers
St. Louis Cardinals
Bears
Denver
Washington
the Daily Iowan
State University of Iowa
Gaffney
Nancy
Blondie
Bumstead
Tae
Boner
Kame
B. Kay Becherey
King of Clubs
East
West Pass
North Ay
LM Boyd
Ann
Panama Canal
South Pacific
Germanicus
Antonius
Faustine
Herculeus
M. Boyd
P.O
Fort Worth
LM. Boyd
ONICE
Jean Axbby
Abigail van Buren
Chicago Tribune N. Y. News
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