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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1973

Page

7

Murcer's homer fuels Yankees past Indians in 7-2 win

Bobby Murcer, fined earlier for calling Bowie Kuhn gutless over Perry’s spitball, hits a two run homer off Gaylord Perry as New York stacks a six run fourth inning to beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2. Roy White adds two solo shots as Texas blanked Kansas City and other scores roll in.

Intostexim UPI Bobby Murcer Gaylord Perry Murcer Baseball Bowie Kuhn Kuhn Perry New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Roy White New York Yanks Boston Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh Montreal Cincinnati San Diego Chicago San Francisco Houston St. Louis Philadelphia Jim Bibby St. Louis Cardinals Texas Kansas City Bibby Fran Healy Earl Williams Doyle Alexander Baltimore Detroit Tigers

Hale Irwin Leads At Western Open In Chicago

Hale Irwin, 28, shot a 66 to stay two strokes ahead in the Western Open at Midlothian, posting a 36 hole nine under par 133. Bruce Crampton and Rik Massengale stood at 135, while Arnold Palmer struggled with 33 putts. Leonard Thompson set a course record with 4 but finished 141, as 33 players remained under par after 36 holes.

Chicago UPI Hale Irwin Irwin Kansas Midlothian Bruce Crampton Rik Massengale Massengale Crampton Sy’s Billy Casper Arnold Palmer Palmer Dick Crawford Tom Kite Bruce Devlin Larry Hinson Miller Barber Rocky Thompson Lionel Hebert Pat Fitzsimons Leonard Thompson Bobby Locke

Major League Standings and Friday Results Snapshot

National and American League standings shown with wins and losses, plus Friday results across multiple matchups. Key teams include Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Montreal, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Oakland, and Detroit with upcoming schedules and probable pitchers for today and Sunday games.

G.b. W Chicago New York St. Louis Baltimore Montreal Milwaukee Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Detroit Ste New York Cleveland W. I Fe Recigls Los Angeles San Francisco Oakland Houston Minnesota Cincinnati California Atlanta Kansas City San Diego Texas Los Ang San Fran Phila Calif Matlack Strom Hooton Wood Osteen Hamilton Jinnati Hall Wright Arlin Drago Siebert Forsch Dunning Carrithers Decker Harrison Ryan Kan City

New FBI Head Declares Himself Non-Political

Clarence M. Kelley, named director by a 96 to 0 Senate vote, says he is nonpolitical and will be a firm but fair administrator. The Kansas City police chief, with 21 years in the FBI, faces questions about Watergate and agency reform. He noted he would consult the attorney general and president on authority matters and reserved the right to resign if needed. Kennedy urged Kelley to purge bureau members tied to past excesses to safeguard the FBI’s integrity.

Kelley William D. Ruckelshaus Environmental Protection Agency FBI L. Patrick Gray Nixon Gray

Avila GasGrils Offer At Thermogas Spark Interest

Family oriented sale message promotes Arkia Gas Grills by Avila with emphasis on charcoal flavor without mess and saving at Thermogas. Limited time incentive suggests visiting store to inspect grills and compare costs.

Nave Messiess Avila Arkia Thermogas

Ninety Golfers Attend Women's Invitational at Washington Club

Ninety golfers from sixteen clubs attended the Women’s Invitational at the Washington Golf and Country Club on a perfect June day. Medalist was T. Simpson of Fairfield Walton with 42. Washington’s Helen Doak shot 44 and Mary Hohl made the day’s only birdie. Lunch for 118 was served at the club. Several players enjoyed bridge in the afternoon.

Washington Golf and Country Club T. Simpson Fairfield Walton Washington Helen Doak Mary Hohl

Jermier enters race at All Iowa Fair sprint

Jermier joins more than 30 drivers at the All Iowa Fair sprint races on July 3. Drivers from Iowa Missouri and Illinois compete on the dirt track as Washinson is listed among entrants.

Jermier On Jermier Washinson Iowa Missouri Ilinois

Washington Mfg edges, falls in week for Major baseball

Washington Manufacturing played two Little League Major games this week. They lost to Brighton 11 to 7 with Scott Whittenberg as pitcher and Mullikin earning the Brighton win. Washington then beat Moorman 10 to 6 as Speece, Pfeiffer and Howell led the hitters.

Washington Manufacturing Brighton Moorman Scott Whittenberg Mullikin Schooley Farrier Marty Speece George Pfeiffer Speece Jim Howell Dennis McCall Dave Hillman McKowen

Huskies tie for loop lead after 7 4 win over Wapello

Highland Huskies rallied to a 7 4 victory over Wapello Friday, sharing the league lead with Columbus Community and Mediapolis. Highland erased a 1 0 deficit with a five run fifth inning and added one in the sixth. Doug Kloppfer earned the win and Rick Soukup had two hits while Highland defender Tony Rechkemmer took the loss.

Highland Huskies Wapello Columbus ‘Community Mediapolis Highland New London Huskies Doug Kloppfer Rick Soukup Tony Rechkemmer Soukup Highland Highland

Secretariat Heads to Arlington Park in Chicago Invitational

Secretariat, hailed as possibly the greatest, faces three rivals in a mile and an eighth race at Arlington Park. He carries No. 4 with Ron Turcotte aboard, while Our Native, Blue Chip Dan, and My Gallant seek upset. A record crowd and a potential $3 million mutuel handle are anticipated as post time at 5:15 p.m. CDT.

Chicago UPI Secretariat Arlington Park Whirlaway Bull Sea Johnstown Discovery Iron Leige My Gallant Our Native Blue Chip Dan Laurin Ron Turcotte Tony Rini Leslie Ahrens Craig Perret Linda's Chief Arlington Sham Linda

Kiwanis Run Past Brighton in 16-5 Little League Win

Kiwanis built a 16-5 victory over Brighton on Wednesday led by Jon Bell's bases loaded home run and Rob Chmelar's one hit pitching. Also contributing were Paul, Myron Sojka, and Chmelar with Tony Emry’s Brighton lone tally. Bruce Lemmons took the loss.

Jon Bell Rob Chmelar Kiwanis Brighton Paul Myron Sojka Tony Emry Bruce Lemmons Steve

McDonough wins Oskaloosa feature

Bill McDonough of Cedar Rapids won his second feature of the season at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa in the 25 lap super stock race. Bill Zwanziger was runner up and Verlin Baker finished third with Mel Morris winning heat one in Pokey West's car. Jim Brown claimed his eighth Sportsman feature in a row, Kenny Fenn took second, and Baker won the consolation with Bob McCall second. The late models have a $4,000 purse on July 4. hot laps at 7 p.m. and time trials at 7:30 p.m.

Bill McDonough Cedar Kapids Southern Iowa Speedway Oskaloosa Bill Zwanziger Waterloo Verlin Baker Cedar Rapids Mel Morris West Liberty Pokey West Jim Brown Martinsburg Kenny Fenn Washington Bill Zwanziger McDonough Zwanziger Baker Bob McCall Ottumwa

Plan couples two ball Fourth of July event at Country Club

A couples two-ball is planned for the Fourth of July at the Country Club beginning at 2 30 p m. Members are to bring a meat dish one dish to pass and their own table service for the evening potluck.

Cinderella 4-H Club June Meeting Highlights

The Cinderella 4-H Club met with Mindi Mangold. Ten members and two leaders attended along with two guests. Carol Radda gave a project talk Refurnishing a Wood Case. Demonstrations were Beauty and Grooming Aids by Lauri Greiner and Dress Revue Tips by Carol Radda. The group discussed the new uniform and Jacque Reed reported on junior 4-H camp. The dress revue was held with Mrs. George Colthurst judging. Winners: Juniors Jacque Reed and Laurie Greiner alternate. Intermediate Bonita Moeller and Sue Dusenbery alternate. Senior Marjorie Peiffer. Refreshments served.

Mindi Mangold Carol Radda Lauri Greiner Jacque Reed George Colthurst Laurie Greiner Bonita Moeller Sue Dusenbery Marjorie Peiffer

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