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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1972

Page

7

Benchs two homers power Reds in 17 inning win over Phillies

Johnny Bench and Don Gullett carried the Cincinnati Reds past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 in 17 innings. Bench slugged two homers including a three run blast in the 17th, while Gullett worked five scoreless relief innings after a slow start. The night also saw Willie Mays and Hank Aaron each go hitless as Atlanta and Milwaukee won.

UPI Johnny Bench Don Gullett Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Bench Reds Gullett Phils Atlanta New York Houston Montreal Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago San Diego Baltimore Oakland California Cleveland Kansas City Boston Minnesota Detroit Milwaukee Texas Rico Carty John Milner Niekro Lee May Bob Watson Cesar Cedeno Larry Dierker Bill Buckner Tommy John Tuan Marichal Marichal Ed Goodson Dave Kingman Bobby Bonds Bob Barton Barton Jose Cardenal Ken Rudolph Jerry Morales Cardenal

Major league baseball standings and Friday results summary

National League East standings and Friday results show New York leading with a 30 12 record, Pittsburgh 24 16, Chicago 24 18. West divisions list Los Angeles 27 17, Cincinnati 25 18, Houston 25 18, Atlanta 19 22, San Diego 16 27. Friday games include Cinci 6 Phila 3 in 17 innings, Houston 7 Montreal 1, and Atlanta 6 New York 1 among others.

Uy United Press International National League W. L. Pet G.B. New York Pittsburgh Chicago Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis G.B Los Angeles Cincinnati Houston Atlanta San Diego San Francisco Cinci Phila Inns New York Chi San Franz Kelley Seaver Forsch Stoneman Simpson Carlton Pappas Arlin St Louis Spins Sutton Blass McDowell San Fran Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Milwaukee West v. L. Oakland Minnesota California Texas Kansas City Oakland Minn Beene Bahnsen Ryan Tidrow Perry Niekro Holtzman Dobson

Dake for Cedar Rapids Feature Loses To Moss At Hawkeye Downs

Darrel Dake led the 25 lap Hawkeye Downs feature in Cedar Rapids Friday night until John Moss overtook on lap 15 to win. Dake settled for second with Fred Horn third as 17 cars started and 13 finished. Heat and semi results list Zwanzinger, Niffenegger, Perdock and Beckman among winners.

Darrel Dake Hawkeye Downs Raceway Cedar Rapids John Moss Ramo Stott Mike Niffenegger Dake Moss Fred Horn Roger Dolon Stott Ed Sanger Bill Zwanzinger Bill Beckman Joe Rance Ron Perdock Chuck Bucherad Bill McDonough Horn Zwanzinger McDonough Sanger Sportman Roy Wilson Jerry Mall Dave Rodman Dave Butler

Trusties Strike to Support Police in Reno Jail

In Reno Nevada 54 jail trusties refused to report for work as a sympathy strike for police demanding a 10 cent raise. They cited jail food protests but ended the action by lunch. Police Chief James Parker reported the brief stoppage.

Reno Nev UPI James Parker

Collins Radio lands nearly $11 million Navy contracts

Senator Jack Miller of Iowa announced that Collins Radio Co. of Cedar Rapids received contracts totaling $10,960,981 from the Navy for airborne communication navigation and identification components. All work will be performed at the Cedar Rapids plant.

Washington UPI Jack Miller Alowa Navy Department Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids Miller

Gibby Gilbert Takes Kemper Open Lead At Quail Hollow

Gibby Gilbert carded a five under par 67 to reach 36-hole total of 135 and lead the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. Rod Funseth shot 65 to set the day’s low round and join the 14 under total in the two day standings, as Cesar Sanudo Billy Casper and Dave Hill vie for second.

Charlotte N.C UPI Gibby Gilbert Gilbert Quail Hollow Country Club Hollywood Fla Gilbert Rod Funseth Cesar Sanudo Sanudo Billy Casper Stormy Dave Hill Hill Sogey Casper Trevino Labron Harris Stillwater Okla Kermit Zarley Houston Texas Wynn Bob Wynn Dayton Ohio Gary Player Doug Sanders Sanders North Carolina Kemper Dale Douglass Dick Lotz Quail Hollow Funseth Newsweek Magazine

Bob Hope urges end to Vietnam war during Wilberforce visit

Bob Hope told Wilberforce University that the Vietnam War was bungled and expressed hope the end is near. He spoke while receiving an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree and quipped that everyone thinks he is human, but he has a certificate to prove it.

Wilberforce, Ohio UPI Bob Hope Vietnam U.S Hope Wilberforce University

Summer league baseball plans announced for week of June 5

Jeff Buhr program director at the YMCA announced rosters and practice schedules for city baseball teams. Minor league rosters mix 11 and 12 year olds with 9 and 10 year olds to form six teams while 12 year olds in Tri County play in the Tri County League, all in a plan to align with National Little League rules.

Jeff Buhr YMCA Tri-County Reds Blues Babe Ruth

Blalock may play under court order

UPI reports federal court allowed Jane Blalock to compete in LPGA events while a $5 million suit over her one year suspension proceeds. She seeks damages and challenged the suspension as unreasonable and damaging to her living. A June 12 hearing is set as Blalock remains the tour's leading money winner this year. Davis & Palmer adds Robison and Swanson to its Washington sales staff.

Atlanta UPI Jane Blalock Miss Blalock Sutton Mass LPGA Rade Blalock Louisville Hhe Portsmouth N.H Charles Moye Davis & Palmer Chick Jean) Robison Marion M. Swanson Davis and Palmer, Inc the Square Washington

Confident Carol aims for Carling win at Pine Ridge

LPGA players Carol Mann and Marilynn Smith led the field entering round two of the Lady Carling Open at Pine Ridge. Mann, a frequent bridesmaid, trailed Smith by one stroke while Smith switched putters and shot 68. Kathy Ahern and Joann Prentice stood tied for third at 70 as defending champion Kathy Whitworth carded 75 and several players withdrew due to illness or injury before the final 54 holes.

Son Carol Mann Pine Ridge Miss Mann Marilynn Smith Miss Smith Houston Kathy Ahern Joann Prentice Baltimore Kathy Whitworth Sandra Palmer Joann Carnet Betty Burfevidt Amnie Amizich Jane Huntsbeger

Cinderella 4-H Club Meets at West Chester Church

The Cinderella 4-H group met May 30 at West Chester Methodist Church for a luncheon for mothers. Guest was county 4-H committeewoman Mrs. Wayne Mangold. Mindi Mangold elected club secretary. Jacque Reed led pledges with music by Marjorie Peiffer. Talks on Milk and Spaghetti given by Jacque Reed and Judy Reed, plus an experiment Why eggs turn green by Karla Wright. A manners skit by Rose Peiffer and two posters Courtesy at the table and A safety guide when working with food by Diane Lillie were presented. Mrs. Keith Statler and Mrs. Mangold discussed the Fair list and projects. Meeting planned for June 7 at Mrs. Statler’s home. Next meeting June 22 with Sherry DeWolf.

West Chester Methodist Church Wayne Mangold 4-H Mindi Mangold Jacque Reed Marjorie Peiffer Judy Reed Karla Wright Rose Peiffer Diane Lillie Keith Statler

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