Dodgers Roll Over Pirates as Sutton Seeks 20 Wins
Don Sutton became the NL's first seven game winner with a 7-0 LA victory over the Pirates aided by Ron Cey. Sutton shrugged off hypnosis talk and credited manager Walt Alston for keeping him in rotation during his slump. Other NL results included New York over Cincinnati 3-2 and St. Louis beating San Francisco 4-3.
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Warriors force Game Seven in Western Conference finals
The Golden State Warriors out-rebounded the Chicago Bulls 51-39 and topped Chicago 86-72 to even the series at 3-3. Rick Barry led with 36 points and seven steals as Chicago's offense cooled after a fast start.
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Bullets Oust Celtics in Playoff Clash to Reach Finals
Washington Bullets, led by coach K C Jones, toppled the defending champion Boston Celtics 98 92 in the NBA playoffs. Jones faces Chicago or Golden State next as Boston rues turnovers and Havlicek admits Boston was outplayed.
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Demons Qualify for State Track at Mt Vernon Meet
Washington High School scored 26 points in the Class A district meet at Mt. Vernon. Gary Crawford Perry Stannard and Marty Miller had strong showings and earned state track meet berths with Stannard and Crawford advancing.
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Young wins Lady Tara with late birdie finish
Donna Caponi Young overcame a perilous finish to win the 1975 Lady Tara Golf Classic in Atlanta. She led by four entering the final holes, dropped to four under after a water hazard and a three putt, but closed with a 15-foot birdie at No 15 to seal a one-stroke victory over Sandra Palmer and Gloria Ehret. Palmer, who had planned a mid-round swing change after birdies and a hole in one in seven holes, finished two back at 215, while Ehret tied for third at 214 after a 71 final round.
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Two Dandelion Control Methods in Spring and Fall
Iowa State University horticulturist Ed Cott notes two dandelion control methods. Dig them out by hand is safest in spring while 2 4D spraying is common though risky due to drift. Fall application between mid September and early November yields more complete kill. Oil soluble amine is safest form. sodium salt is safe but less available. Do not use grass clippings for six weeks after treatment.
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Crampton Confident of Byron Nelson Tourney Victory
Bruce Crampton, seeking his first Byron Nelson title, shares the 54 hole lead at 10 under 203 with Bob Eastwood and Rod Funseth as a heavy thunderstorm forced a 2 hour delay and a fresh start at Preston Trails Course.
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Goodwin Wins Sprint Car Feature At Knoxville Track
Ray Lee Goodwin captured the Marion County Track sprint car feature at Knoxville on Saturday night May 10. Ralph Blackett Del Schmidt and others trailed closely as Goodwin clinched the victory after a tight finish. Wolfgang subbed for Leonard McCarl, while Ed French, top contender from El Paso, Texas, flipped but was uninjured. Thirty-nine cars from six Midwest states competed. Darrell Dawley damaged his car in time trials but escaped injury.
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Bowling results from local league standings and high scores
The report lists top teams Pratt's Apco Keeley's Sportsman's of Sig Hy-Vee and Hagie Gulf with 3s and 1s. High team series: Swanson's 2111 and Hamilton's 2039. Team game leaders include Hamilton's 759 and Swanson's 727. Individual leaders include L. Smith 541 and B. Beauchamp 529. Season highs note Hamilton's team series 2181 and 811 game, Lucy Smith 583, RenElla Smith 245.
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Jurgensen Receives WFL Contract Offer
Washington based Sonny Jurgensen, retired Redskins quarterback, heard an offer from the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League on Friday. Reported plans include a long-term deal potentially around one million dollars. Jurgensen becomes a free agent after last season.
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Methamphetamine risks and rise in teen use warned
The Evening Journal series discusses methamphetamine known as speed or crystal, its dangerous effects including insomnia and hallucinations, and the surge in teen and young adult use. It notes methods of use, detection, and calls for public awareness to curb abuse, with next topic Barbiturates.
Rabies Vaccination Urged for Iowa Dogs
An Iowa State Health official urged dog owners to vaccinate pets against rabies. State law requires vaccination by 6 months, with boosters at 6 to 12 months. Officials noted skunks carry rabies in Iowa and three unvaccinated dogs were bitten by skunks this year.
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