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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

8

Gibson denies Seaver duel in Mets win over Cardinals

Bob Gibson scoffs at a Seaver duel after Seaver beat the Cardinals as the Mets won 3-1. Gibson notes he pitched against the Mets, not Seaver, and defends his performance amid a series of NL results including Mays’ 40th birthday milestone victory and Stargell’s 13th homer for Pittsburgh.

Joe Carnicelt UPI Bob Gibson Tom Seaver St. Louis Seaver New York Mets Cardinals Gibson Mets Juan Marichal Ferguson Jenkins Iome New York Bud Harrelson Ed Kranepool Jerry Grote Grote Ted Sizemore San Francisco Atlanta Fittsburgh Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia Montreal Chicago San Diego Washington Minnesota Boston Milwaukee Detroit Kansas City California Cleveland Oakland Baltimore Willie Mays Bobby Bonds Braves Bonds Chris Speier Mays

Major League Standings and Friday Results Summary

United Press International reports National League East standings with New York and Pittsburgh leading, plus results from Friday including New York 3 St Louis 1 and Montreal 3 Chicago 1. American League table shows Boston atop the pennant chase as schedule notes and upcoming matchups for Sunday.

United Press International National League W. L. Pet New York Pittsburgh Montreal News St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston Atlanta San Diego Montreal S. Diego Carton Koosman Kingham Lersch Reed San Francisco Bryant Holtzman McAnally Briles Downing Cincinnati Gullett Nolan Ariin Phoebus Twiaight Boston Baltimore Washington Detroit Cleveland L. Pet Oakland Kansas City California Minnesota Milwaukee Calif Bosman Kaat Siebert Krausse Bunker Coleman Murphy Lamb Hunter Palmer Kline Bradley Gami

Merger Talks Reignite Between NBA and ABA in 1970s Plan

New York reports that the NBA and ABA agreed to seek congressional approval to consolidate, with interleague exhibitions planned before 1971 72 and a possible single entity by 1973 74, though key antitrust and player jump issues remain unresolved.

New York UPD ant-American Baseball Associations Congress Ution NBA Walter My Remedy ABA Kennedy

Red Heads to Clash With Parsons Staff in Fairfield

The All American Red Heads women’s basketball team visits Fairfield Iowa on May 10 1971 at Fry-Thomas Fieldhouse. They will play by men’s rules against the Parsons College staff with admission set at 150 for adults and high school students and 100 for grade school children.

Red Heads Fairfield Iowa Parsons College Athletic Department Parsons College Regulaion Fry-Thomas

Bowling group to meet Tuesday

The Washington Bowling Association will hold its annual meeting at Melody Lanes on Tuesday May 11 with supper at 6 p m. The board meeting starts at 7 and the Tournament of Champions roll-off follows at 8 p m.

Bowling Group The Washington Bowling Association Melody Lanes

Women's bowling league end of season results recap

Thursday Rollers League finishes second season with teams Merry Mixers Bowling Bags Four Spares Brighton Four Polka Dots Fourettes. Team series led by Merry Turners 2082 and Bowling Bags 2016. Team game top is Bowling Bags 102 and Brighton Four 694. Individual series stars Bert Turner 514 and Jan Johnson 507. Individual game best Jan Johnson 206 and Bert Turner 195.

Merry Mixers Brighton Merry Bowling Bags Bert Turner Jan Johnson

Monzon Defends Unbeaten Record Against Benvenuti in Monaco

Carlos Monzon of Argentina puts his seven year unbeaten streak on the line in an open air bout at Monaco's soccer stadium scheduled for 10:20 p.m. local time. Nino Benvenuti, seeking the crown for a second time, trains in Bordighera as doctors note his strong comeback potential.

Monte Carlo Monaco UPI Carlos Monzon Argentina Nino Bevenuti Bevenuti Monzon Til Benvenuti Rome

Space experts set sights on Mars and the Moon

The US Space Agency moves to launch a 2200 pound Mars reconnaissance satellite at 9 11 p m EDT aboard an Atlas Centaur rocket amid improving weather. Apollo 15's spacecraft is prepared on its Saturn V for a July 26 moon mission with astronauts Scott Worden and Irwin.

Mars US. Space Agency Moon Red Planet Neanside Mars Launch Pad David R. Scott Alfred M. Worden James B. Irwin America

Tax plan outlines funding shifts for school and cities

The Stromer plan links district growth to state economic performance with property tax needed to reach state average. A new House proposal would add about 70 million via a progressive income tax, targeting moderate earners, replacing a sales tax hike. The House also okays sending one fourth of a cent of sales tax back to municipalities, projected at 17.5 million.

Mainder Stromer House Robert D. Ray

Rogers ends Mid East visit with note of narrowed gap

Secretary Rogers wrapped up a week in the Middle East in Tel Aviv saying the trip helped narrow the gap between Israel and Egypt. He left for Rome to meet Pope Paul VI and Italian President Saragat, leaving behind Sisco for Cairo talks with Anwar Sadat.

Tel Aviv UPD William P. Rogers Middle East Israel Egypt Rogers Rome Paul VI Giuseppe Saragat Suez Canal Cairo Joseph C. Sisco Anwar Sadat Sisco

Two-ball plan set for next Wednesday at golf club

The first two-ball is scheduled for next Wednesday night May 12 at the Golf and Country Club. Tee-off after 5 p.m. with dinner at 8:30 p.m. Reservations call 653-2080 by Tuesday. In Rome, water shortages due to four-day strikes hit tourism and may hurt Italy’s foreign revenue.

Golf and Country Club Rome UPI Giacomo ‘Neri Italy

Mrs Donald Smith Installed as Baptist Women’s Mission Leader

Ten years ago today Mrs Donald Smith was elected president of the Baptist Women’s Mission Society at the general meeting Friday evening at the church. Mrs Werner served as installing officer.

Donald Smith Baptist’ Women’s Mission Society Werner

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