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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1971

Page

8

Giants roll past Reds in six to widen NL West lead

San Francisco swept Cincinnati 6-1 as Willie McCovey Bobby Bonds and Dick Dietz homered. Gaylord Perry six hitters helped the Giants move eight games up on second place. Reds, in fifth, remain 1 1/2 games behind. Other NL scores noted with New York Milwaukee rained out.

San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Giants Reds Willie McCovey Bobby Bonds Dick Dietz Gaylord Perry San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta West Jim Merritt Bonds Dietz Chris Speier McCovey Ken Henderson Buddy Bradford Willie Mays New Fork Houston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Montreal Pittsburgh San Diego Boston Minnesota California Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Oakland New York Ken Boswell Jerry Grote Bud Harrelson Tim Foli George Culver Larry Dierker Dave Marshall Bill Hands Cubs John Callison Billy Williams Santo Joe Torre Torre Lou Brock Cardinals Dick Schofield Gene Clines Padres Pirates

This Is Your Life program honors J M Finney at church

Ten years ago J M Finney a resident at the U P Home was honored during a This Is Your Life program staged by the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church men’s brotherhood Monday evening Ralph Kleese acted as master of ceremonies The event highlighted Finney’s life and associations with the church community.

J. M. Finney U. P Men's Brotherhood of the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Ralph Kleese

Owners clash over mixed all star game plan

NBA and ABA players announced a players promoted super game to be staged May 28 at the Houston Astrodome, featuring 10 stars from each league. The event, TVS broadcast, aims to show high level play within a free enterprise system, not a merger.

New York UPD National Basketball Association American Basketball Association Houston Astrodome TVS Oscar Robertson Milwaukee Bucks NBA Players’ Association Robertson NBA ABA Lew Alcindor Dave DeBusschere Walt Frazier

Bowling group meets Tuesday on 71st Washington Association

The 71st annual Washington Bowling Association meeting was held at Melody Lanes on Tuesday May 11 with dinner for delegates. William E. Steele was named president for 1971-72. officers include Richard B. Hotle vice president Joe A. Richards and John W. McGill executive directors and John W. Lee secretary treasurer.

The Washington Bowling Association Melody Lanes Walliam E. Steele Association Richard B. Hotle Joe A. Richards John W. McGill John W. Lee Calvin E. Humphreys Ric Crone Bob Roe Les Reber Rich Bennett Tom Bollman Darwin Vacha Twink Zieglowsky Diamond Inn Worley Gulf

Greenlee to Attend University of Dubuque This Fall

Doug Greenlee a 5 11 inch 185 pound lineman from Washington will attend the University of Dubuque in the fall according to head football coach Maury Waugh. Greenlee earned honorable mention all state honors on coach Roger Harrington’s 1970 squad and is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Greenlee of Washington. He plans to major in physical education at Dubuque.

Doug. Greenlee Washington University ‘of Dubuque Maury Waugh Greenlee Roger Harrington Doug Ralph Greenlee

Major leagues standings and Tuesday results across leagues

United Press International league tables show American and National standings with teams Boston Baltimore Detroit New York Washington Cleveland Oakland Kansas City California Chicago and more. Tuesday results include Boston 5 Minnesota 4 and California 5 Detroit 0 among others with rain delays noted and upcoming pitchers listed for tonight and Thursday games.

W. L. Pet Boston Baltimore Detroit New York Washington Cleveland Oakland Kansas City California Chicago Minnesota Ball Culp Blyleven Peterson Milwaukee Pattin Bosman Bradley Coleman Dobson McDowell Hedlund Jackson Pittsburgh St Loui Montreal Ascue Philadelphia West W. L. Pet San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Houston Cincinnati San Diego St. Louis San Frank Pittsleigh McNally Wilson Seaver Holtzman Bunning Gullett Bryant Stone Sutton Walker Coombs

Demon track stars set records in Relays season

Washington High School Demons boast one of their best seasons with several new local records at Relays. Members have entries in the record books as the team prepares for the Southeast Seven Conference meet at Oska loosa Friday evening.

Washington High School Washington Oskaloosa

Two Soviet Jews admit hijack plot in Leningrad trial

Tass reports two more defendants Mikhail Korenblit and Viktor Shulbans confessed complicity in the attempted hijack of a Soviet plane near Leningrad last June 15. The nine defendants, all Jews or Zionist sympathizers, were charged with acts hostile to the Soviet state and anti-Soviet agitation. Butman had earlier testified that eight of the nine knew of the preparations and aided the plan.

Moscow UPI Leningrad Tass Mikhail Korenblit Viktor Shulbans Hillel Butman Korenblit Butman

War women attack high-lift antiaircraft site in Indochina

Report notes US aircraft fired on by 37 and 57 millimeter antiaircraft guns as Tomcats drop seven-ton bombs on the target. Four five minutes later 4s diverted from the Ho Chi Minh trail strike the site again, knocking out more guns. Spokesmen say MIG21 jet attacked an unarmed US Air Force observation plane over Laos, the first such air attack in the Indochina War.

Wommen Page 1 Ho Chi Minh Trail Air Force Laos Indochin

Summer bowling meeting set for Monday at Columbus Junction Bowl

All women interested in summer bowling are urged to attend a Monday Nighters meeting at 7 30 p m on Monday May 17 at the Columbus Junction Bowl. Attendees should be ready to bowl afterward. For more information contact Dee Walley at 653 2732 or 459 7905.

Columbus Bowl Columbus Junction Iowa Marion Allen Mary Milder Columbus Junction Bowl Dee Walley

Visit with Luers at Keota Thursday

Keota residents recount visits and gatherings across nearby towns. Families from West Branch, Oxford, Haskins, Wellman, Kalona, Swisher and other areas shared Mother's Day and weekend hospitality with relatives including the Luers, McConnells, and Lillig in multiple home visits and meals.

Paul Sievert Keota Oren Jones West Branch James Leary James Coffman Frank Lillig Michael Lillig Lewis J. Powell Doug Jerry Powells Wellman John Powell Dan South English LJ Powell Sr Alvie Heisdorffer Keota James Watson Trenton Ray Kiernam Swisher A. J. Fitz Simmons Rebekah Monroe G. A. Hess Stanley Skinnen Stevie Clay Goode Washington Cressie Goode Bloomfield Charles Corpman Kalona Raymond Herry Gary Hauschild Katie Cedar Rapids Roger Mound T. R Tom Burton E. J. Mormann Eldridge Bill Henderson E.J. Wormanns Paul Hammes Bill Adam Fairfield

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