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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1972

Page

7

Pirates sweep Giants as Robertson sparks win and first place

Bob Robertson recovered from a 0-for-21 stretch with three hits in four at bats as Pittsburgh completed a 4-1 and 9-7 sweep of San Francisco. The wins put the Pirates one-half game ahead of idle Mets in the NL East. Robertson drove in a run with a two-run single and earned a standing ovation.

Ers Wirner Bob Robertson Robertson Pirates San Francisco Giants New York Mets Bill Virdon Oliver Nelson Briles Dave Giusti Stargell Chicago San Diego Cleveland California New York Kansas City Billy Williams

Major League Baseball Scores and Schedules Roundup

National League East standings and Thursday results feature Pittsburgh, Chicago, Montreal, and New York with scattered results. American League highlights include Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, Boston and Houston, with Thursday night and Saturday matchups listed for key interleague games.

United Press International National League Pittsburgh HIB New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia W. L. Pet G. Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston M2 Atlanta San Diego San Francisco Pitts San Fran Carlton Houston Wilson Morton Renko Reed Kelley Osteen Hooton Cinci Phila W. L. Pet Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Ste New York Milwaukee W. L G.B. Oakland Minnesota California Kansas City Texas City Calif Tidrow Oakland Holtzman Coleman Clark Palmer Kant Gogolewski Kline

Nicklaus Leads After Open Frenzy At Pebble Beach

Six players tied for the first-round lead at the U S Open in a crowded field at Pebble Beach California. The six leaders posted one-under 71 to top the board as players played cautiously in rolling coastal conditions. Nicklaus said no one wants one big hole to wreck their round.

Pebble Beach Calif UPI Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Gary Player South Africa Lee Trevino

Trojans Reach Title Game After 3 1 Victory Over Sun Devils

Southern California advanced to the College World Series final by beating Arizona State 3-1. Pitcher Jim Crawford, 13-1, was set to face Mark Sogge in Friday’s championship game as Sun Devils coach Jim Brock vowed to adjust the lineup to spark bats.

vMana Neo UFI Southern California Trojans Arizona State Trojans Sun Devils Jim Brock Brock Southern California Jim Crawford Mark Sogge Crawford Sogge Trojan Rod Dedeaux Clint Myers Jerry Mantle Ken Huizenga Roy Smalley Smalley Milt Guggia Tim Steele Daryl Arenstein

Martin Triumphs In Osky Feature Amid Crashes

Martin wins the Oskaloosa feature as John Moss battles to third place despite a late fire under his car and a black flag. Joe Merryfield, Moss, Ed Sanger, Pokey West, Ron Hemsted and others follow. Another semi main sees Perdock collide with the fence. no injuries but his car is out. The sportsman race ends after a wreck, Lampher flipping and Phillips spinning near the light pole.

Martin Oskaloosa John Moss Joe Merryfield Moss Ed Sanger Pokey West Ron Hemsted Irvin Phillips Paul Lampher Lamphers Phillips Red Drake Curt Hansen George Barton Bill Martin John Babb Curt Hough Don Hoffman Merryfield Sanger

Washington wallopers dominate Ainsworth in season opener

Washingtons Wallopers defeated Ainsworth 15 to 3 in the junior jets league opener at Ainsworth. Jane Redlinger hit a home run among three hits, with Janet and Julie Roth also totaling three hits. Kathy Escher pitched the win while Crystal Love took the loss. Ainsworth scorers were Janie Roberts Delores Stout and Nancy Tobin. Washington improves to 1-0, Ainsworth drops to 2-1.

Washington Wallopers Ainsworth Jane Redlinger Janet Julie Roth Kathy Escher Crystal Love Janie Roberts Delores Stout Nancy Tobin Washington Ainsworth

Openings Left in YWCA Swim Classes This Week

The YWCA offers regular instruction for women and girls with a junior life saving class at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays for those 11 and up or who have completed fifth grade. Mrs. Carroll Kinney will teach. For information or registration call the YWCA at 653-2594 on Tuesdays or Fridays.

YWCA Carroll Kinney

Forty Women Attend Luncheon and Golf Day at Country Club

About forty women joined a luncheon and golf day at the Country Club. Championship flight low score went to Bea Haberman with “Day 14% Haberman” noted. other flight winners included Babe Hillman Dorothy Cold Marge Kneen Millie Keating Bess Llewellyn and Liz Widmer with various scores.

Bea Haberman Babe Hillman Dorothy Cold Marge Kneen Millie Keating Bess Llewellyn Liz Widmer Haberman Nemmers Doak Lloyd TM Hohl

Demons Fall Twice as Ft. Madison Tops Washington in Doubleheader

Ft. Madison moved to first in the Southeast Seven with 2-0 and 5-1 wins over Washington. Glasgow pitched a three hitter with 11 strikeouts in game one while Van Cleave fanned four in relief. Washington’s Joe Williams collected two hits in game one and doubled in game two, but Roger Smith took the loss in the nightcap as Ft. Madison tallied two and three runs in the third and fifth innings respectively. Washington drops to 2-8 in non conference play and heads to Keota for a 6:30 p.m. doubleheader Monday.

Ft. Madison Washington Demons Bloodhounds Glasgow Mike van Cleave Mike Gallagher van Cleave Wellman Joe Williams Larry Guy Kevin Crawford Williams Zeck Crawford Ward Anderson Mike Schooley Roger Smith Keota

Riverside girl celebrates seventh birthday party

Miss Yvette Musack, aged seven on June 6, was honored at a Thursday birthday party at her Riverside home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Musack. Attendees included Theresa and Kim Davis and many friends. outdoor games and prizes, gifts for Yvette, and lunch prepared by her mother.

Riverside Wilbur Kiene Riverside Yvette Musack Jim Musack Yvette Theresa and Kim Davis Cheri Gaulacher Angie Leyden Janet Sammons Mary Ann Schnoebelen Michelle Kiene Betty Mary Lori Swailes Lesa Williams Frank Tiger Rodhwick Jr Lesa Hospodarsky Paula Julie Bret Rummelhart Gailia Reece Deanna Cindy Paul Rummelhart Denver Hospodarsky Gailia Rummelhart Hospodarsky

Funeral services for Martha Fern Adrian held at St James

Funeral services were held for Mrs Martha Fern Adrian on Wednesday June 14 1972 at St James Catholic Church with Rev Edward Collins officiating Burial was at Sigourney Pallbearers were Raymond Adrian Richard Adrian Leo Heisdorffer and Harold Bray Eden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Highland Sweeps Lone Tree In Doubleheader Dominates JV and Varsity

Highland tops Lone Tree 3 0 in JV with Tom Carson earning a one hitter and Tim Carson sealing a 12 0 shutout in varsity. Backed by two clutch infield hits by Colthurst Wingler and a Colbert steal, Highland improves to 3 0 in the Southeast Iowa Conference and 6 1 overall as they prepare for Mediapolis.

Highland Lone Tree Carson Brothers Tom Carson Tim Tom Colthurst John Wingler Mark Colbert Colthurst Carson Huskie Tim Carson Lone Tree Varsity Rick Soukup Rick Rotter Rotter Randy Arthur

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