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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1977

Page

7

Jones in top four with Padres four hitter masterclass

Randy Jones pitched a four hit, 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies after long rehabilitation from surgery. He improved to 2-4, doubled in the seventh to aid San Diego, and rookie Gene Richards hit his first major league home run. Other NL results included Astros, Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, and Dodgers victories.

Mark Friedman UPI Randy Jones Frank Jobe Padres Ace Jones Philadelphia Phillies Phils San Diego Gene Richards Houston Chicago San Francisco Montreal St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Atlanta Los Angeles New York

Public Road Vacation Hearing Notice in Washington County Iowa

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hear objections May 27 1977 at 9 50 AM in Washington Iowa on proposed vacating streets and alleys in Wellston North and South parts of Lots 11 through 22 Eastside lots 10 and 11 and adjacent road segments. Damages claims must be filed by May 3 1977. Published May 5 1977 in the Washington Evening Journal.

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Palmer and Yastrzemski Spark AL Contention Across League

Orioles ace Jim Palmer won his fourth in a row as Baltimore beat Oakland 9-2, lifting their record to 11-9 and closing in on first in the AL East. Lee May hit a first inning grand slam, Pat Kelly added RBI singles. Carl Yastrzemski helped Boston win with a bunt to drive in a run in Seattle, then added a single as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 5-2. Other AL results: White Sox over Royals 6-3, Blue Jays 10-3 over Brewers, Indians 6, Twins 5.

Braves Pirates Frank LaCorte Demery Coast Dodgers Mets Davey Lopes Dodger Bill Russell Reggie Smith Russell Tommy John Dusty Baker Los Angeles Bill Madden UPI Jim Palmer Carl Yastrzemski Palmer Lee May Baltimore Orioles Oakland A’s Orioles May Pat Kelly RBI Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Denny Doyle Boston Seattle Red Sox Blue Jays Eddie Yost Denny Jim Rice Chicago Kansas City Toronto Milwaukee Cleveland Minnesota Texas Detroit California New York White Sox Royals Chet Lemon Oscar Gamble Lemon Jim Colborn Gamble Bart Johnson Brewers Dave McKay

Bill Russell Leaves Seattle SuperSonics Coaching Role

SEATTLE UPI Bill Russell was released as coach and general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics for not delivering a 150 percent effort. Owner Sam Schulman will pay him 150000 over 24 months, less than his 250000 annual salary. Russell said he wants to pursue other activities and praised Schulman as a civic minded man. Schulman cited the split of duties and signaled major personnel changes as the shakeup began, with assistant GM Bob Walsh dismissed.

Seattle UPI Bill Russell Seattle Supersonics Sam Schulman Russell Schulman Richard Cobey The Sonics Sonic Bob Walsh

Major League Baseball Standings and Friday Games

Major league results and Friday schedule list several matchups with pitchers and times including Houston Chicago Montreal San Francisco Philadelphia San Diego New York Los Angeles and notes of Friday games across the circuit. The list also includes night games and pairings like Kansas City Texas Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Toronto Seattle Baltimore Oakland New York California Boston.

Atlanta Chicago Cinci Pittsburgh Houston St. Louis Phila Los Angeles Montreal San Diego New York San Fran Kansas City Texas Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Toronto Seattle Baltimore Oakland California Boston Wwe Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Houston San Francisco Tex Calif N.Y Brett Splittorff Beare Garvin Wheelock Jenkins Norris Hunter

Bowling Scores and Standings From Wednesday Meet

KCII led with a 4 0 win over Nat l Guard while Hanson Concrete edged L and W 3 1. Farm Bureau defeated Pepsi Cola 4 0 and Jim s Standard beat Payne TV 3 1. High team series went to KCII 2687 and Farm Bureau 2611, with team games 954 for KCII and 911 for Farm Bureau. Individual leaders include Ken Lindmeier 558 series and 230 game, Maurice Crawford 553, Rich Bennett 615, 245, and many notable bowlers across Bennett Masonry, Lawn and Leisure, Squire Shoppe, and Wagon Wheel clubs.

KCI Nat'l. Guard Hanson Concrete L & W Service Farm Bureau Pepsi Cola Jim’s Standard Payne T.V KCII Ken Lindmeier Maurice Crawford Mel Letcher Bennett Masonry Lawn & Leisure Rich Bennett Carl Wulf Ron Kirkey Jack & Jill Wagon Wheel Carson's Roe’s Squire Shoppe Betty Ward Martha Lowe Martha Schooley Mildred Wilson Barb Beauchamp Dort Patterson Shirley Burlingame Clara White Donna Carr Janet Sherman Pansy McGill Curly Murphy Joy Crossett Ann Carl Sandy Robinson Lou Roe Sharon Keeler Bev Long Pat Hunt Lela Hysell Corn King Jim’s Standard Peer KCN Seemee Nat'l Payne Uiy Petsieo U.saeis

Trojans Lead NFL draft after Day One with six selections

Southern California topped the draft with six players chosen on the first day including Ricky Bell and three of the first five. Colorado and Boston College followed with nine and eight picks respectively as Notre Dame had zero players selected for the first time in recent draft history.

New York UPI National Football League Southern California Ricky Bell Trojans Chicago Tampa Bay Vince Evans San Francisco Buffalo Mike Burns Cleveland Atlanta Ken Randle San Diego Ron Bush St. Louis Eric Williams Clint Strozier Minnesota Dave Farmer Oakland Rod Martin Pittsburgh Tony Dorsett Panthers Larry Swider Denver Jim Corbett Cincinnati al Romano Houston Carson Long Los Angeles Don Parrish Minnesota Vikings Colorado Jim Kelleher Vikings Neal Craig Boston College Kansas Baylor Georgia Nebraska Michigan Purdue Arkansas State Notre Dame

Hawk Relays Set With West Liberty Rail In Title Duel

The seventh annual Hawk Relays schedule Friday May 6 features twelve teams including West Liberty and Williamsburg. Jeff DeWilder of BGM tops the shot put at over 63 feet, while Kevin Kos of Mid Prairie seeks a sixth 440 yard win. Mid Prairie exited last Friday with 52 points in Durant’s Wildcat Relays, trailing West Liberty. Other standout marks include Jerry Griffith two golds in track and field, Artie Dayton strong in hurdles, and Randy Hochstedler timing a 4 51 mile.

West Liberty Williamsburg Jeff DeWilder BGM DeWilder Iowa Mid-Prairie Kevin Kos Wildcat Durant Hawks East Central Miles Dave Billups James Erb Erb Jerry Griffith Artie Dayton Kevin Kos Randy Hochstedler Dave Showalter John Schlabaugh Randy Billups Showalter Schlabaugh Tom Dusenbery

Lakers win seventh playoff game in comeback

In Inglewood, the Lakers rallied from a 14 point first half deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 97 84 in game seven. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 36 points and grabbed 26 rebounds as Los Angeles advances to face the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference finals.

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