Reds-mount 14-2 rout at Wrigley in Wilbur Wood loss
The Cincinnati Reds crushed the Chicago Cubs 14-2 at Wrigley Field, driven by a 2-1 attack including a grand slam by Ken Griffey and homers by Perez Driessen Foster and Rose. The win puts Cincinnati within a half game of the Dodgers in the NL West as Wilbur Wood suffers a fractured kneecap and may miss the rest of the season.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results Update
United Press International reports National League East standings with Philadelphia leading at 15 7 and New York 18 10. West table shows Cincinnati 15 10 and Los Angeles 15 11, with several late results from Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday night schedule and Tuesday matches across cities including Philadelphia, St Louis, Chicago, San Francisco, and Montreal.
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Dake wins late model feature at West Liberty track
Darrell Dake of Cedar Rapids captured the late model feature at West Liberty as the third successive winner this month. He overtook Ron Prymek midway and held on for the victory while L. D. O'Brian swept the sportsman class in the Saturday program with Prymek finishing second.
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Surprise victory in women's tourney
Sally Little won the inaugural Women's International golf tournament at Hilton Head Island with a birdie on the 18th hole to edge Jan Stephenson by one stroke. Little described being in shock after clinching the title as she faced final holes that challenged her lead.
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Demon eighth graders take second at Fairfield meet
Washington eighth grade girls finish second in a quadrangular at Fairfield as Fairfield wins with 712 points. Mt. Pleasant is third with 652 and Ft. Madison 51. Washington sets three local records in first-place events including a 55.3 in the 440 medley relay and 2:08 in the 880 medley. Lampkin wins two sprints and Voelker throws a 28 foot 834 inch shot. Crawford adds a 10.2 hurdles.
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City league baseball coaches meeting set for May 12
City league baseball coaches should plan to attend a meeting on Wednesday May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Washington YMCA. Rules will be discussed and equipment handed out. Those unable to attend should contact Max Cousins as staff member Kirk Helmstead urges full attendance.
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Higher Postage Rise Since 1971 Stamp Shift
Since May 1971 when the 8 cent stamp started, first class postage has climbed 63 percent while overall prices rose 35 percent. The disparity highlights continuing cost pressures on mail users and shoppers alike.
Twilight League opener set for Friday at Washington CC
Twilight League rosters are complete as play begins Friday May 14 at Washington Country Club. Twelve teams of ten compete with ten teams active each Friday and two byes each week. First round matchups include teams 1 vs 2 3 vs 4 5 vs 6 7 vs 8 and 9 vs 10. Team rosters list players by team number.
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Bowling Scores and Half Winners Tie Break Result
Mineart rolled 767 and Goedken 757 for team game. Pauline Cady 539 and Jean Stout 510 led individuals in series. Cady 213 and Stout 212 topped games. Rubio Bank captured the first half while Goedken won the second half. In the roll off Goedken Insurance took first place.
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