Littler Opens U.S. Open Lead at Oakmont
Gene Littler, returning after cancer treatment, shoots two under par 34 on Oakmont front nine to take an early opening round lead. Jack Nicklaus, gunning for a fourth Open title, begins with pars as sun shines over the 73rd U.S. Open field.
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Lee Trevino
Tommy Aaron
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Columbus
Rick Wise Near No Hitter in Reds Victory
Rick Wise, traded to St Louis earlier, carried a no hitter into the ninth before Joe Morgan broke it with a one-out single. Wise improved to 8-3 as the Cardinals beat Cincinnati 8-1 with seven-spot in the third, Luis Melendez delivering a grand slam. Other scores included Phillies 16 Dodgers 3 and Mets 3 Giants 2.
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Huskies Rally Past Lone Tree in 13 7 Victory
Highland Huskies erased a 7-6 deficit with five runs in the sixth inning to defeat Lone Tree 13-7 at Lone Tree. Coach Terry Carson was ejected in the fifth for alleged ball netting remarks as Ron Orris doubled home two runs and Randy Arthur swiped four bases. Doug Kloppfer earned the win, Paul Forbes took the loss, and Highland improved to 5-1 as they prepare to host Mediapolis Friday in a top South East Iowa Conference clash.
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Lone Tree
Huskies
Randy Arthur
Doug Kloppfer
Tom Carson
Forbes
Mediapolis
Iowa
LoneTree
Kiwanis Edge Brighton 15-6 In Season Opener
Kiwanis defeated Brighton 15 to 6 in the first game of the season. Umpires called the game due to darkness after Washington pitcher Steve Paul allowed one homer by Bruce Lemmon and Robbie Chmelar hit a second inning homer off Tony Emry. Winning pitcher Paul, losing pitcher Scott.
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Washington
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Tony Emry
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Scott
Lloyd team leads in women’s golf at Washington CC
Lloyd’s team maintains top position in the Women’s Golf League at Washington Country Club after this week’s matches. First flight scores Haberman 43, Lloyd and Nemmers 44. second Busley 47, Hayes 48. third Myers 53, Williams 54. fourth Thorne 59, Kneen 62, Peiffer 62, Adams 62. fifth Lorden 58, Llewellyn 60. sixth Hildebrand 54, Croley 71. Standings show Lloyd 17 percent, Doak 142, Day 10 percent, Hohl 10, Nemmers 10, Haberman percent.
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Nemmers
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Kneen
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Adams
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Llewellyn
Hildebrand
Croley
Doak
Hohl
Major League Standings and Probable Pitches
Standings show New York and San Francisco leading the National League, with Philadelphia and Atlanta in pursuit. Probable pitchers listed for San Diego at Montreal and Chicago at Houston as night games set for 8 and 8:30 p.m. EDT respectively.
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Nine Point Tournament to Close Saturday at Columbus Bowl
The nine pin tap tournament at Columbus Bowl in Columbus Junction ends Saturday June 16 with final games starting at 11 p.m. Leader is Genevieve Oostendorp of Nichols at 801, followed by George Stych of Muscatine in second with 708.
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Genevieve Oostendorp
Nichols
George Stych
Muscatine
Washington Optimist tops Lone Tree 12 11 in Tuesday game
The Washington Optimist Babe Ruth team beat Lone Tree 12 to 11 after tying 1 11 in the seventh. Scott Rich earned the win with five strikeouts and ten walks, while Miller took the loss with seven strikeouts and two walks. Washington players David Cousins Mike Roth Matt Sojka Gary Crawford Jeff McCarthy and Doug Enfield recorded hits. Lone Tree’s Miller had four.
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David Cousins
Mike Roth
Matt Sojka
Gary Crawford
Jeff McCarthy
Doug Enfield
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Skylab crew tests ball bearing experiment in space
Skylab astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz adjusted to an early schedule and attempted to produce ball bearings but instead yielded irregular metal globules. The mission aims to study in orbit manufacturing potential as they melt nickel cylinders in a vacuum chamber, hoping for perfect spheres. The day’s work was shortened by two hours to help the crew adapt before their June 22 return to Earth.
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UPI
Skylab
Charles “Pete” Conrad
Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
Conrad
Mission Control
Earth
Iowa House votes to end personal property tax on livestock
In an 87 to 8 vote the Iowa House approved eliminating the personal property tax on livestock to spur cattle production and grain movement. The plan phases out the tax over ten years with an $8 million annual appropriation to reimburse local districts and a 4 million dollar provision for 1973, while lawmakers seek Senate concurrence and avoid broader tax overhauls.
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Iowa
Robert D. Ray
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Railroads seek 5 percent general freight rate rise
Washington UP I reports railroads will file for a five percent general freight rate increase, potentially boosting annual revenue by about 619 million dollars. The ICC authorized the filing, with the rise to take effect between July 20 and August 10 if approved.
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Campbell Building Products, Inc
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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