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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1972

Page

7

Tigers edge Yankees 4 3 in strange no hit eighth inning

Tigers win 4 to 3 as Slayback and Lockwood excel through eight, but both fail to retire a ninth inning batter. Slayback first major league appearance, aided by Sherman and Seelbach to beat New York 4 3. Lockwood’s Milwaukee 2 0 over Baltimore, Sanders seals one hitter. Also notes Oakland 3 0 Texas and other scores across leagues.

UPI Bill Slayback Skip Lockwood Slayback Fred Sherman Chuck Seelbach Detroit New York Lockwood Ken Sanders Milwaukee Baltimore Bobby Grich Sanders Oakland Texas Cleveland Boston Minnesota California Kansas City Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Atlanta Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Houston San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles Ken Holtzman

Major League Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games

National League East leaders Pittsburgh and New York post records around 39-22 and 38-25 with Montreal and Philadelphia close. American League teams Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Oakland Chicago and Detroit trade wins as pitchers’ matchups shape today’s schedule across a full slate including double headers and night games.

United Press International Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia W. L. Pet G Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Cinci Kison McAndrew Nash Reynolds Jenkins Pappas Phila Pitts Atla Baltimore Cleveland Boston Milwaukee Oakland Minnesota Kansas City California Texas Detroit Milw Kan City Ryan Perry Bahnsen Splittorff Hamilton Bosman Blasingame Lolich Curtis Colbert

Wimbledon star Chris Evert draws cheers on ladies day

At Wimbledon fans focus on teen star Chris Evert known as Little Miss Icicle. The 1 year-old blonde from Fort Lauderdale, seeded No. 4, aims high as Evonne Goolagong sits out. Jimmy Connors shocks with a upset over Bob Hewitt in opening men’s round as Ilie Nastase eyes Graebner in a potential second-round clash.

Wimbledon England Val Ziegenfuss San Diego Calif Chris Forest Hills Colette Mrs. Evert Jimmy Connors Belleville Bob Hewitt South Africa Clark Graebner New York Ilie Nastrase Romania Nastrase Graebner

Big weekend auto racing planned at Knoxville meet

A packed three day program at Marion County Fairgrounds Knoxville features Saturday night supermodifieds with a top field led by Roger Larson and Ray Lee Goodwin, followed by Monday night midgets with Joe Demko Jeff Kelly and Mike Smith, then a stock car program headed by Bill Ludington Mike Pinckney and Mike Keen plus a fireworks show. Top Knoxville supermodified standings listed for June 26 1972.

Knoxville Marion County Fairgrounds Roger Larson Soloman Kans Ray Lee Goodwin Kansas City Joe Demko Minneapolis Bill Denning Jeff Kelly Fort Worth Texas Mike Smith Bill Ludington Carlisle Mike Pinckney Des Moines Mike Keen Marshalltown Lonnie Jensen Lincoln Nebr Roger Roger Jerry Blundy Galesburg Ill Stacey Redmond Mason City Steve Shultz Chillicothe Earl Wagner Pleasantville Jay Woodside Dick Sutcliffe Greenwood

Sluggers overpower Cubs as Cards beat Indians in city softball

In a girls city league softball doubleheader Monday night the Sluggers defeated the Cubs 22 to 6 while the Cards topped the Indians 10 to 5. Carol Jarrard homerred and tripled driving in four as pitcher for the Sluggers, Teresa Hackbarth and Julie Walker each had two hits for the Cards, Cindy Sproule pitched for the Indians' defeat. Standings show Sluggers 20, Cards, Indians, Cubs 02.

Cubs Indians Carol Jarrard Teresa Cold Linda Ledger Debbie Gevock Teresa Hackbarth Julie Walker Jean Gevock Cards Karen Ruppert Barb Lund Cindy Sproule

Zwanziger wins Mid-season race at Hawkeye Downs

Zwanziger of Waterloo dominates the 30 lap Mid-Season Championship at Hawkeye Downs last Friday night as 4173 paid observed Ed Sanger lead 26 laps before a lap 27 spinout with Zwanziger. Top five finished within a car length, followed by John Moss, Fred Horn, Ramo Stott, and Sanger.

al Zwanziger Waterloo Hawkeye Downs Ed Sanger Sanger Zwanziger John Moss Iowa City Fred Horn Marion Ramo Stott Keokuk Iowa Ron Perdock Washington Stott Bill McDonough Cedar Rapids Bob Hilmer Dysart Jerry Mull Martello Andy Andrews Andrews Bill Zwanziger Chuck Wicher

Reds pound Demons twice in Southeast Seven clash

Centerville swept a doubleheader as the Reds smashed four homers to total 14 runs. O'Donnell hit a grand slam in game one, Starcevich added a three run shot, and King belted a two run homer. Washington's Demons fall to 3-11 in league play.

Darold Knowles Oakland Texas Eric Soderholm Minnesota California Soderholm Twins Vada Pinson Graig Nettles Cleveland Boston Ray Culp Washington Demons Centerville Reds O'Donnell Dave King Jim Starcevich Roger Smith Gary Zeck Craig Caldwell Caldwell Dave van Houten Smith Jeff Swartzendruber Swartzendruber van Houten Ward Anderson Joe Williams Anderson Twinbill Tom Blazovich Mike van Cleave Starcevich

Nixon China Trip and Kraut Fact Digest

President Nixon’s historic visit to China is noted alongside a quirky claim from the National Kraut Packers Assn. that kraut was discovered in ancient China during the Great Wall era. The piece adds a whimsical stat about fictional hot dog lengths matching the wall's reach.

Nixon China National Kraut Packers Assn B.C Great Wall of China United States Great Wall

Journal Sale Date Column June 27 Public Sale

Public sale notices list several auctions across Iowa towns. Events include a 6:00 pm start west of a cheese factory, a July 1 furniture and antique auction at Wellman Recreation Center, a July 22 conservatorship public auction near Wayland, and weekly livestock auctions at multiple locations including Columbus Junction, Wapello, Middletown, Ollie, and Kalona with specific times and items such as tools, furniture, and farm items.

Cheese Factory Tiny Swartzendruber Wellman Recreation Center Vella Maplethorpe Conservatorship Central Park Wayland Iowa Oral Conrad Peeve Town Smylie-Haupert Livestock Co Columbus Junction Wapello Livestock Sales Inc Wapello Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Middletown Burlington Washington Livestock Sales Co Kalona Sales Barn Kalona, Towa

Reds defeat Wellman 9 4 in Little League clash

The Washington Reds defeated the Wellman Reds 9 to 4 in a Little League game on Monday evening. Washington pulled away with a six run third inning led by Mike Gebharat and several others collecting hits. Crossett earned the win before being relieved in the third, with McKowen finishing the game.

Washington Reds Wellman Reds Washington Doug Crossett Marty McKowen Crossett McKowen Miller Mike Gebharat Russell Woods Greg Horn Jim Gebhardt Yoder Stutzman Wellman

No-hitter by Rich Monday in Pony League rout

Rich Monday hurled a no hitter and struck out seven as the Washington Reds crushed Hills 16 to 1. Kelley Gipple fueled the 10-hit attack with a double and two singles, while Mike Roth Dean Speece and Matt Sojka each added two hits. The game ended after 4 ½ innings due to the 10 run rule. Moss took the loss.

Scott Rich Washington Reds Hills Kelley Gipple Washington Mike Roth Dean Speece Matt Sojka Tim Evans Moss

Riverside Outs West Chester 10-9 in Little League Thriller

Riverside erased a deficit to beat West Chester 10-9 at West Chester on Monday night. The winning run came on three sixth inning errors. Thomann earned the win, while Milam and Porter pitched for West Chester. Down hit a homer and a single for Riverside, with Moeller and Kalberg adding two singles each. Boyd led Chester with two singles and two runs.

Riverside West Chester Thomann Jim Milam Mark Porter Moeller Kalberg Bill Boyd Chester

Pony League game canceled for tonight

The Pony League game between the Washington Reds and Brighton was canceled by Brighton. It was set to start at 8 oclock this evening.

Washington Reds Brighton

Antique China and Glassware Collection Summary

Antique assortment featuring Bavarian Haviland and Nippon wares. Includes 82 piece White Haviland set, butterfly Prussia glass, opalescent dishes, mirrors, miniature lamps, framed pictures, and porcelain figurines. Also listed are silver teapot, sterling flatware, glass dogs, cremation of lamps, and various collectibles.

Haviland China Prussia Nippon Bennington Pottery Ironstone Jardiniere

COLNS Seated Liberty Half Dollar and Indian Head Coins Sale

Auction listing for COLNS featuring a Seated Liberty Half Dollar 18550 coins and 581 Indian Head Pennies from 1865 to 1909 with various other coins. Items include a range of U.S. coins and related numismatic pieces.

COLNS

Furniture and Household Goods Auction List 1858 Itemay

A long catalog of household items including Walnut chests, dressers, towels, linens, kitchenware, appliances, beds, rugs, furniture sets, cookware, linens, clocks, radios, and related hardware. Notable include Elgin watch, Victrola records, Frigidaire refrigerator, Philco TV, RCA phonograph, Hoover cleaners, and assorted furniture pieces.

Elgin Superba Hoover Philco RCA Portable Phonograph

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