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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1969

Page

8

Carty Returns to Braves Plate in 7-4 Win Over Dodgers

Rico Carty, after TB and a dislocated shoulder, pinch hits in the sixth to lift Atlanta in a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cepeda later doubles in two runs to seal the win as the Braves erase a 4-3 deficit. Other NL and AL results noted with multiple scorers and key homers.

Vito Stellino UPI Rico Carty Carty Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Orlando Cepeda Pat Jarvis Braves

Steve Brooks Leads Alaska Marksmanship Tradition

Steve Brooks of Anchor Age Alaska ends his high school rifle career with a fourth straight Alaska State Smallbore Championship win. He also captured the Alaska Open Championship and NRA Standard Target State title, beating former college All-Americans and a current nominee. Brooks holds three National Junior Records and one Civilian Record and will graduate May 26 with honors, with four year scholarships to the University of Alaska and Kansas State University.

Steve Brooks Charles Brooks Anchorage Alaska Steve Brighton Effie Brooks Wayland Brooks Fairbanks East Anchorage High School University of Alaska Kansas State University

High School Senior Earns Nursing Scholarship

Beverly Eyestone daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Eyestone received a scholarship from the Washington County Tuberculosis Association to attend Mercy Hospital School of Nursing next fall. She is a senior at the local high school and the award honors scholastic excellence and a well rounded high school record.

Beverly Eyestone Clifford Eyestone Washington County Tuberculosis Association Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

Demon golfers fall in one stroke dual meet

Washington High School golfers lost to Fort Madison 178 to 177 at the Sheaffer Municipal Course. Medalists were Tom Logan and Joe Gebhardt for Washington with 42s. Fort Madison’s Steve Schier led the visitors with 43. A and B matches split, with Fort Madison taking the reserves 182 to 197.

Washington Fort Madison Sheaffer Municipal River City Ft. Madison Tom Logan Joe Gebhardt Kevin Caldwell Terry Cox Bruce Paul Steve Schier Steve Casady Mike Krieger al Wellington Chris McC Tom Trier Kraig Lemley Richard Miller Mark Mangold Dan Bickhart

Celtics face must win game to force seventh in Boston

Boston hosts Los Angeles in a pivotal 5 p.m. EDT game at Boston Garden as the Celtics chase a comeback from 0-2 in the NBA Finals. Lakers lead series 3-2 after a 117-104 Thursday win and hold home-court advantage heading into the key matchup.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Boston Garden Celtics Los Angeles Bill Russell National Basketball Association Lakers

Major Leagues By United Press International National League Standings and Schedule

National League standings show Chicago leading East with a 14 9 record and .608, followed by Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. West features Los Angeles and San Francisco atop the table, with Atlanta and Houston trailing. Friday results include Chicago 6 New York 4 and Pittsburgh 7 Montreal 3. Sundays games list Pittsburgh at Montreal and New York at Chicago among others. American League results note Detroit and Baltimore strong starts, with Seattle and Kansas City midpack. several day games and matchups scheduled for Sunday.

Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis Houston San Francisco San Diego Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Baltimore Oakland Seattle Kansas City California Cepeda Braves Pete Mikkelsen Jim Wynn Jack Billingham Astros Giants al Ferrara Reds Johnny Podres Rich Hebner Dock Ellis Pirates Expos Donn Clendennon al Spangler Ron Santo Santo Spangler Ken Holtzman Cubs United Press International W. L. Pet Lesalue Los Angeles Atlanta Oss Phila Los Ang Cinci San Fran Pitts Moose Joster Niekro Cloninger Minnesota Kan City Calif Sparma Jarvis Phoebus Stottlemyre Horgan Ascual Peters Perry City

Eight horse field in Kentucky Derby

Eight 3-year-olds contest the 95th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with Majestic Prince Top Knight Arts And Letters and Dike as leading contenders. Fleet Allied Traffic Mark Ocean Roar and Rac Jet are outsiders in the $155,700 classic with a $113,200 winner’s purse and $25,000 second place prize. Over 100000 spectators, including President Nixon, were expected on a warm fast day as Top Knight led at 9-5 with Arts And Letters 4-1 and Dike 5-1.

Louisville, Ky UPI Churchill Downs Majestic Prince Top Knight Arts and Letters Dike Fleet Allied Traffic Mark Ocean Roar Rac Jet Nixon Dean Hall Vincent Kanowsky Partners

Record of New Cars and Owners Listed

A historical ledger lists several vehicle makes and owners including GMC Truck, Ford, Pontiac, Chevrolet and Olds models. Names include Dale Eugene Roberts Earl Schuer man Darrell Stal acker Gary Virginia McCurdy Dallas Chamberlin Clinton Boshart Ralph Graber Boyd Stoutner Leon McNeil Lucian Griggs Wayne Williams Gilbert Roth Ezra Jones and a GMC Handy Bus.

Dale Eugene Roberts GMC Earl of Faith Schuerman Ford Darrell Brent Stalacker Gary Virginia McCurdy Dallas Alice Chamberlin Pontiac Clinton Shirley Boshart Chevrolet Ralph P. Graber Olds Boyd Freeman Stoutner Leonor Linda McNeil Lucian Orville Griggs Wayne Mary Williams Gilbert Fredrick Roth Ezra Mary Jones

Women's Bowling Lane Leaders Report Scores and Standings

Wednesday results show Carson's 2414 and Bryn Mawr 2514 leading the team series with Jack & Jill posting 2515. Individual highs include B Ward 586 series and 216 game, L Miller 553 series and 202 game. Bryn Mawr and McCleerys top the team game with 908 and 888.

Meeemouds Cnnddstewepsawn Ge i Areeae Ainsworth Bank BTGE TLAWE Cciccacs Eintsaistees McCleery Cumming Squire Shoppe Gatk & Jill Jsikes Carson's Jack & Jill Roe’s Ainsworth Minick’s Bryn Mawr McCleery’s McCleery B. Ward L. Miller

West Chester Women’s Society elects officers for 1969 70

The regular meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at West Chester United Methodist Church elected officers for 1969 70 led by President Mrs Keith Stewart and including Vice President Mrs Ted Griffith Secretary Mrs Earl Griggs Treasurer Mrs Kenneth Dusenbery and many committee posts.

West Chester Womens Society of Christian Service Ken Dusenberg Ivan Niffenegger Keith Stewart Ted Griffith Earl Griggs Kenneth Dusenbery L. P. Statler Alice Norman Karl Parcell Robert Davis Cedar Rapids Hillcrest Davis Orr Marvin Crile Keith Fisher Fisher Jay Hough Tom Hobbs Cancer Crusade Eldin Bauer Everette Coon Richard Fisher

State fish contest seeks Iowa’s vote and prize

The Burlington Hawk-Eye invites Iowans to name a state fish for a $100 prize and an 11 by 14 painting by George Marzeck. Entries must be brief letters with name and address, postmarked by June 30, 1969, and submitted to STATE FISH CONTEST, Burlington Hawk-Eye.

Burlington Iowa Hawk - Eye George Marzeck The Marzeck Mar S. Main St Kenneth R. Kakac Fish & Game Officers State Conservation Commission Howard D. Bailey Iowa Wildlife Federation Dale Brentnall Izaak Walton League of America Jim Eland Burlington Hawk-Eye George L. Marzeck Outdoor Writers Association of America

Ainsworth Kindergarten Round-up and May School Trips

The May 2 kindergarten registration at Ainsworth Kindergarteners begins at 1 PM with a short program for mothers and children. The Ainsworth 1st grade heads to Iowa City today, May 2, under Mrs. Sherry Lord, while 6th graders from Ainsworth and Riverside plan a May 8 Des Moines trip to the Legislature and a museum visit, with Sen. Richard Stephens and Rep. Herb Campbell to attend. The Ainsworth Kindergarten will go to Iowa City on May 9 under Mrs. Ruth Jenkins. Deer were spotted near the area this morning, a rare sight for the community, followed by a note on pheasants. The Sorosis Study Club of Ainsworth meets May 9 in Washington with a bulb and plant exchange, led by Mrs. Paul Beard and Mrs. Orie O'Conner.

Ainsworth Iowa City Sherry Lord Riverside Des Moines Legislature Richard Stephens Herb Campbell Wilma Alvine Ain Sorosis Study Club of Grace Stone Washington Paul Beard Orie O’conner

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