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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1969

Page

8

Astros Rally Behind Dierker Five-Hitter For 6 1 Victory

Houston right hander Larry Dierker, 22, struck out 14 and allowed five hits in a 6 1 win over Philadelphia to snap the Phillies five game run. Jim Wynn supplied a three run homer in a 13 hit Astros attack while Johnny Callison homered for the Phillies in the seventh.

Philadelphia Phillies Dierker Jim Wynn Hollywood Calif Phillies Johnny Callison Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Chicago Baltimore Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Oakland Washington California New York Boston Seattle Phil Niekro Braves Niekro Jim Davenport Giants Gaylord Perry Tony Perez Jim Merritt Clay Carroll Reds Mets Merritt Carroll Bob Veale Willie Stargell Pirates San Diego Clay Kirby Veale Chuck Hartenstein Willie Crawford Willie Davis Dodgers Ferguson Jenkins Jim Brewer

International Harvester League Bowling Championship Preview

Crawfordsville leads regional bowling through 2629 team series and 910 team game feats. Moothart adds 868, while Hamil 575 and Crull 546 set standout marks. Individual game tops include Wallace 209 and Wallace 203. International Harvester and Mills prepare to roll off for the league crown.

Int'l Harvester Crawfordsville Picho Tome Hamil Crull J. White Blankenhorn J. Wallace S. Wallace G. Murphy International Harvester and Mills

Major Leagues Daily Baseball Standings and Results

United Press International tallies National League East and West standings with records, recent results, and listed upcoming games. It notes Chicago leading NL East, Atlanta atop NL West, and key matchups and probable pitchers for the day.

United Press International W. L Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St. Louis Montreal W. L. Pet Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati San Diego Houston Los Ang Phila Cin Pitts San Fran Lemaster Wise

West Liberty man dies on Interstate 80

Samuel Liddel a 29 year old West Liberty resident was killed in a head on crash on Interstate 80 one mile west of the West Liberty interchange. Police said a westbound semi swerved and missed his station wagon but a second semi driven by Andrew Benton 40 of Council Bluffs could not stop and struck the wagon. Benton was uninjured. Liddel died at the scene and traffic was backed for about three hours.

West Liberty Iowa UPI Samuel Liddel Liddel Andrew Benton Council Bluffs Benton

Iowa grants scholastic status to 16 dismissed players

Sixteen black athletes dismissed from the University of Iowa football team will reportedly retain their athletic scholarships as long as they maintain academic progress. A meeting with coach Ray Nagel and administrators explored options for those wishing to return next fall, contingent on team approval.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI University of Iowa Daily Iowan Philip Hubbard Ray Nagel Forest Evashevski Sam Fahr

First anniversary of tornado Day of thanks at Oelwein

Oelwein marks the first anniversary of the May 15 tornado with Appreciation Days on May 17. The program includes parades, Miss Tornado, a water fight, style show, tornado films, rides, and a street dance. City officials note $14 million in damage, 2000 trees lost, one death, and ongoing rebuilding. Bond issues totaling $1.78 million fund a new city hall, fire station, and two demolished school buildings. VIPs include Gay, Robert Ray, and Congressman John Culver. Job Corps crews from Neola and Rhinelander assisted in the disaster aftermath.

Oelwein Fire Department Mealey Sam Mazziotti Gay Robert Ray John Culver Neola Rhinelander Wisconsin

Funeral services for Mrs H R Edmondson held

Funeral services for Mrs. H. R. Edmondson were held Wednesday morning at Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Vernon Elgin in charge. Pallbearers included Walter Starr Very Mitchell Fred Kimmel John Downs Forest Brock and Robert Lowe Jr. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Pekin Fellowship officers elected for 1969 70

Pekin Fellowship in Richland elected Rev. Thomas Stratman as president Rev. Larry Willey as vice president Mrs Naomi Patterson as secretary and treasurer Delegates at large include Richard Horras and Don Fritchen A new nominating committee member is Mrs Carl Conger Packwood to serve with Howard Horras Ollie and Don Fritchen of Richland Also noted Todd Egbert 24 year old grandson of the Louie Egberts is seriously ill with a kidney disease in Burlington

Richland Pekin Thomas Stratman Larry Willey Naomi Patterson Richard Horras Don Fritchen Carl Conger Packwood Howard Horras Ollie Todd Egbert Louie Egberts U. S Canada E. R. Bennett Orrie Hadley McBeth Allen Schillerstrom Spokane Washington John O'Connell Maureen St. Louis Kermit Hinshaw Kentucky Noel Carter Globe Arizona Nora Carter Homer Dresslers Harold Coffman Tucson Carl Coffman Jefferson County Hospital Coffman Pearl (Lloyd) Dickinson

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