Jenkins Strives To Prove His Superstar Status In NL
Chicago pitcher Ferguson Jenkins dominates with a fifth straight complete game, 3-0 over Philadelphia, bringing his season win total to six and his claim to be a 100000 dollar class star. He cites a contract goal while Cubs management weighs his value.
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Fred McMane
UPI
Ferguson Jenkins
Jenkins
Bob Gibson
Juan Marichal
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Groots
Philadelphia Philes
Gibson
Marichal
Tom
Phillies
Them
Larry Bowan
Hickman
Chris Short
San Francisco
Cincinna
New York
Houston
St. Louis
Montreal
Kansas City
Baltimore
Detroit
California
Giants
Reds
Tio Fuentes
Tony Perez
Cincinnai
Bud Harrelson
Cardinals
Expos
Reuss
J ‘Amos Otis
Bruce Dal Canton
Orioles
Otis
Royals
Dave McNalley
Southeast Meet Friday Set for Oskaloosa Track Clash
Southeast Conference athletes gather in Oskaloosa for the annual track meet with rain and peak form shaping finals. Oskaloosa Indians and Washington Democrats loom as favorites with several meet records under threat and many top marks listed from 1959 to 1970.
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Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Indians
Washington Demons
Washington
Kim Steele
Jerry Kamp
Fort Madison
Allen Cherum
Fairfield
Tom Derrick
Eleven drivers join exclusive 170 mph club at Indy practice
Mark Donohue leads a busy testing day as 11 drivers, including Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford, and Loyd Ruby, exceed 170 mph at the track. Andretti hits 174.250 in a Granatelli built car while Revson follows with 175.063. Donohue posts an unofficial 177.340 as 59 of 77 entered cars remain in the garage and 53 pass tech inspections.
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Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
Mark Donohue
Media
Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Andy Granatelli
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Tex
Loyd’ Ruby
Wichita Falls
Ruby
Rutherford
Donohue
Oval
Peter Revson
New York City
McLaren
Revson
Bobby Unser
Albuquerque
John Mahler
Bettendorf
Towa
Bud Tinglestad
Speedway
Tinglestad
Eirele
Quick
Larry Cannon
Danville
Ill
Dee Jones
Phoenix
Ariz
Hawkeye Athletes Earn Three Scholarships
University of Iowa names three awardees including Craig Sandving who receives the Big Ten Medal of Honor for scholarship and athletics. Steve Penney earns the Nile Kinnick Award for athletics leadership, and Lusk of Madison wins the Bucko O Connor award for sportsmanship and academic achievement.
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Iowa City
UPI
University of Iowa
Craig Sandvng
Sioux Falls
S.D
Sanding
Nile Kinnick
Major leagues By United Press International
A sports roundup from UPI with standings, probable pitchers, and results across the American and National Leagues. Notable notes include cross burning incidents in Cedar Rapids tied to local civil rights figures and a $500 reward for information leading to arrests.
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Reberger
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Angeles
Osteen
Ellis
Diego
Roberts
Mont
N.Y
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Pitts
Cedar Rapids
UPI
Cesar Rapids
Donald Canney
Demon golfers edge Mt Pleasant on Washington course
The Mt Pleasant Demons varsity edged Mount Pleasant 168 to 169 led by Joe Gebhardt 38 medalist. Craig Paul 41 Tom Trier 44 Steve Goff 45 Mark Mangold 47. Mount Pleasant counters with Kennedy Wohlleben and Alter 42s Kim Holtgreve Bentler 43. Junior varsity won 176 188 with Walker Greene 42 and Schantz Sheetz 46. Demons travel to Iowa City West Thursday.
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Mount Pleasant
Washington
Joe Gebhardt
Craig Paul
Tom Trier
Steve Goff
Mark Mangold
Doug Kennedy
Alton Wohlleber
Scott Alter
Kim Holtgreve
Roger Bentler
Rick Garrett
Im Walker
Steve Greene
Rusty Tschantz
Tom Sheetz
Demons
Todd McBeth
Kim Dickson
Bob Elgar
Rob McCuen
Scott Peatson
Iowa City West
Mary Pitson visits Wellman relatives and local notes
Mrs. Mary Pitson of Williamsburg completes a two week visit with sister Helen Schroeder and family in Wellman. Birth announced for Christa Michelle Fellner in Sacramento. Local events include Shenks Nursing Home new resident Israel Wiles Turnipseed and Mid Prairie High School spring play How to Succeed in Business Without Really Try on May 14–15 at 8 p.m. with adults 1.00 and students 0.50.
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Lida Rowe Wellman
Mary Pitson
Williamsburg
Wis
Helen Schroeder
Helen
Ray J. Marner
David Fellner
Sacramento
Calif
Christa Michelle
Verne Conway
Steve Harvey
Bobby
Andalusia
Mid - Prairie High School
Mi Prairie High School
Shenks Nuing
Israel Wiles
Turnipseed
Louise Penningroth
Wellman
Ruth Page
Jessie White
Ida Bull
Wilton Junction
W. S.C. S. Methodist
Id - Prairie High School
John Strain
Cal Hickman
Strain
Clarence Stull
Mid- Prairie
Kalona
Emma Webster
Fred Durian
Fred
Keith Wilson
Iowa City
Opal Disney
Mercy Hospital
Dorcas Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Calvin Sealf
Church group elects new officers for coming year
A brief business meeting announced new officers: Mrs. Albert Larson secretary, Mrs. Merle Crossett missions, Mrs. Gene Gaschke interpretation, and Mrs. Jake Litwiller Christian service. Merlyn Hale presented the Love Gift dedication. A lunch committee included Chet Edmundson, Merlyn Macy, and Juline Macy. Next meeting is a breakfast May 27 at 9 a.m. in the church basement with dedication and installation of officers.
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Albert Larson
Merle Crossett
Division of Missions
Gene Gaschke
Division of
Interpretation
Jake Litwiller
Christian Service
Merlyn Hale
Chet Edmundson
Merlyn Macy
Juline Macy
Iowa considers tax swap on prescriptions and premiums
West central Iowa state senator James Griffin proposes repealing the 3 percent sales tax on prescription drugs and replacing it with a 2 percent levy on Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums. He says the change would shift about 1.5 million dollars in revenue and recapture lost funds through policy taxes.
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UPL
Iowa
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
James Griffin
R - Counsil Bluffs
Blue Shield Olicies
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