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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1973

Page

7

Aaron's homer opens Braves win over Padres rookie pitcher

Hank Aaron homered in the second inning to pace the Atlanta Braves to a 7-3 win over San Diego rookie Randy Jones in his first major league start. Aaron added a sixth inning single, and Dave Johnson hit a three-run homer in the eighth as Atlanta pulled away. Jones worked seven innings, allowing five hits.

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Frank Leahy dies after long illness in Oregon

Frank Leahy famed Notre Dame coach with seven unbeaten seasons dies at Good Samaritan Hospital Portland after a five year battle with leukemia and other ailments He died of heart failure at nearly 65 He coached Heisman winners and remained active as Canteen Corp executive Survivors include wife Florence and seven children Funeral plans pending in Portland or Long Beach Indiana

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Standings and results highlight busy baseball card

Major League standings show National and American Leagues with team records and games back, plus Friday results across city headlines. A separate Liverpool note traces a newborn named after eleven players and manager from the famed team.

Colborn Stars as Brewers Triumph as All-Star Talk Rises

Jim Colborn pitched nine hits over seven innings and improved to 10-1 as Milwaukee defeated Cleveland 8-2. Don Money driving in three with a bases loaded triple sparked the rout while Colborn urged Hall of Fame consideration for the All-Star game. Manager Del Crandall backed his ace, noting Colborn’s skill and ERA near 2.00.

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Crocker Seeks First LPGA Win At Heritage Green Open

Mary Lou Crocker led the Heritage Green Open after a 67 with seven birdies and 10 pars as she pursues her first LPGA victory. Sue Benning and Kathy Ahern shot 68s while Sandra Palmer posted 69. Judy Rankin opened with 73 and Jane Blalock commented on the LPGA suspension ruling.

Southbury Far East Sue Benning Kathy Ahern Sandra Palmer Judy Rankin Jane Blalock LPGA Miss Blalock

Columbus Squeezes Past Huskies 3-2 In Southeast Iowa Clash

In a tight Southeast Iowa Conference game on Friday night Columbus edged Highland 3-2 to pull even for second place. Gary Slight earned the win for Columbus while Jeff Schott took the loss. Columbus had six hits and two errors, Highland three hits and two errors.

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Washington Triumphs 4-3 Over Mid-Prairie in Babe Ruth Victory

Washington edged Mid Prairie 4-3 Friday night in Babe Ruth League play at Kalona. Winning pitcher Scott Rich struck out 12 with four walks and five hits allowed. Washington tallied two hits and one error while Mid Prairie had five hits and two errors. Rich and Gary Crawford led the Optimist offense with key hits. Hochstedler Beckley Bontrager Billups and Harlan collected Mid Prairie hits.

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