Mets Sweep Cardinals to Seize Momentum in NL Race
The New York Mets swept the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 and 1-0 to extend their winning streak and close within four games of first place Chicago in the NL East. Jerry Koosman pitched a scoreless 23 innings over two games, while Steve Carlton was roughed up in the opener. The National League also saw Chicago split with Montreal, Pittsburgh sweep Philadelphia, and Los Angeles and Houston posting key wins as the season progresses.
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New York Mets
Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Steve Carlton
Jerry Koosman
Montreal
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Atlanta
Braves
Houston
San Diego
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
California
Seattle
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Minnesota
Oakland
A’s
Jim Hickman
Cubs
Dock Ellis
Pirates
Larry Hisle
Phillies
Willie Stargell
Hisle
Juan Marichal
Jack Hiatt
Willie McCovey
Ken Henderson
Giants
Frank Linzy
Tito Francona
Bob Tillman
Dick Dietz
Bill Singer
Dodgers
Wes Parker
Tom Haller
Tony Cloninger
Denny Lemaster
Ed Spiezio
Padres
Joe Niekro
Highland Defeats Lone Tree In 11-1 Victory
Highland beat Lone Tree 11-1 in a high school baseball game. Highland scored 11 runs on nine hits with one error while Lone Tree had one run on no hits and seven errors. Winning pitcher Tim Krantz threw a no hitter through five innings. Larry Yoder Greg Schott and Tim Krantz each went two for three. Highland improves to 5-3 in the Southeast Iowa Conference and hosts L and M on Monday.
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Highland
Lone Tree
Tim Krantz
Larry Yoder
Greg Schott
Krantz
Iowa
Summer reading program kicks off at Washington Public Library
More than 150 children gathered at the Washington Public Library this morning to register and attend the first meeting of the annual summer reading program of the city.
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Washington Public Library
Elastic Support Stockings for Men Parke-Davis Review
The reader, Merritt McDaniel, praises Parke-Davis elastic support stockings for men noting two-way stretch, no garters needed, firm compression from foot to calf, arch support, and leg fatigue relief for varicose veins, calling it the best brand he has worn.
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Parke-Davis
Douglass wins Kemper Open with 14 under par finish
Dale Douglass, 33, born in Oklahoma and raised in Colorado, captured the Kemper Open title in Charlotte by finishing 14 under par 274 after a closing 5-under 67. Texan Charles Coody was runner up at 278, with Gary Player and Bruce Crampton tied for third at 279. Palmer, defending Kemper champion, shot 66 to tie for fifth but failed to defend the title.
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N.C
UPI
Dale Douglass
Oklahoma
Colorado
North Carolina
Douglass
Wilmington
Charles Coody
Gary Player
Bruce Crampton
Player
Crampton
Coady
Arnold Palmer
George Archer
England
Tony Jacklin
Joel Goldstrand
Palmer
Amana Open draws top golf stars in Iowa City
In the Amana VIP Open at the University of Iowa course 32 pros compete for nearly 40000 in prize money plus appearances. Notables include Masters winner George Archer US Open champ Orville Moody defending champion Gene Littler and last year’s Amana winner Lee Trevino. The event features Amana ranges and a 1969 car among prizes with a 2500 check for the winner.
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Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Professional Golfers Association
PGA
George Archer
Orville Moody
Amana
Lee Trevino
Amana Refrigeration Co
George Forestner
University of Iowa
White Sulpher Springs
W. Va
Trevino
Terry Dill
Dale Douglass
Steve Spray
Gene Littler
Bob Goalby
Miller Barber
Frank Beard
Jay and
Lionel Hebert
Johnny Pott
Don January
Peiffer's team leads twilight golf at Washington CC
Peiffer's team holds a two point lead in the men's twilight league at Washington Country Club this week with Bob Lowe's squad in second. Friday results show strong rounds from Jim Lloyd the medalist with 34 and Westphal and DeLa near the 35 mark as standings list Peiffer 251, Lowe 23, Hendricks 23, Paul 2212, and Lloyd 22.
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Peiffer
Washington Country Club
Bob Lowe
Hensel
Lowe
Brake
Lloyd
Hendricks
Paul
Wells
Bollman
Bannister
DeLa
Gebhardt
Westphal
Morrison
Jim Lloyd
Bill Westphal
Bud DeLa
Bickhart
Greene
C — Berns
E. Morrison
Vetter
Boyd
D — Lewis
E. Brown
E — Chalupa
Meinhart
Elliott
F — D. Myers
Goff
Bean
C. Brown
G Levy
Vos
H — Williams
Neuwirth
Local Fines For Speeding and Breach Of Peace
Ronnie L. Brunk of Washington was fined $20 for speeding 40 in a 25 zone. Larry Dean Helfrich of Washington paid $10 on a breach of peace charge. Joe Gingerich of Kalona was fined $10 for speeding.
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Ronnie L. Brunk
Washington
Larry Dean Helfrich
Joe Gingerich
Kalona
West Liberty MVSS Mid Season Championship Features Fast Times
At West Liberty the MVSS Mid Season Championship produced tight racing with a new track record set by Mel Morris at 24.71 seconds, besting Stan Crooks. Morris dominated multiple heats and led the 15 lapper, while Mike Niffenegger and Lyle McNall chased. Time trials begin 7 p.m. next Saturday, June 28 at Columbus Junction with a 50 lap feature as the highlight.
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West Liberty
Mel Morris
Morris
Stan Crooks
Pokey West
Lyle McNall
Bill Newman
Bob Helm
Niffenegger
Newman
Tom Harris
Moss
Ron Prymek
West
Prymek
Larry Jenkins
Byron Buchele
Buchele
Jenkins
Dan Robertson
Richard Hamilton
Robertson
del Abney
Blackie Lyons
Columbus Junction
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