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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1972

Page

9

Mets Fall 6-4 as Crawford Sparks Dodgers Rally

Dodgers defeat Mets 6-4 behind Willie Crawford’s homer and triple in a day-night game. Seaver takes loss after yielding a leadoff single in the ninth. Giants, Phillies, and Rangers win in other NL and AL action.

UPI Mets Willie Mays New York Tom _ Leaver Los Angeles Willie Crawford Dodgers San Francisco Montreal St. Louis Houston Philadelphia San Diego Texas Baltimore Boston California Seaver Danny Frisella Bill Buckner Crawford Tommy John Ron Bryant Giants Cardinals

Bruins Win Stanley Cup 1972 Over Rangers 3-0

Boston clinched the title four games to two as Bobby Orr scored twice on power plays and Eddie Johnston praised the team’s all-around effort. Orr earned the Conn Smythe with a knee pain managed for the win, while Gerry Cheevers’ goaltending helped seal the victory in New York.

NEW York UPI Bobby Orr Boston Orr Bruins New York Rangers Eddie Johnston Gerry Cheevers Wayne Cashman Ranger Cashman Cheevers Rangers Vic Hadfield Emile Francis National Hockey League Rod Gilbert Brad Park Hadfield

Demolition Derby Planned in Sigourney Parkhill Field

The Kiwanis Club of Sigourney will sponsor a demolition derby on Sunday afternoon June 11 at Parkhill Field in Sigourney. Registration material for cars and drivers is available from Robert G. Marget of Sigourney.

Kiwanis Club of Sigourney Parkhill Field Robert G. Marget

Demons in district at Keokuk track meet

Washington High School boys track team travels to Keokuk for the Class AA district meet with preliminary races at 10 a.m. and finals at 1:30 p.m. It is Washington’s final Class AA appearance. next year the Demons move to Class A. Attendance figures for entered teams are listed, with Washington at 496 and Keokuk at 733.

Washington Keokuk Demons Burlington Ottumwa Fort Madison Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Oskaloosa Jim Rossen Worley Hysell Randall Mullikin Stannard Witthoft Adams Anderson Williams McAllister McConnell Shimko Renoux Swartzendruber Payne Martin Dash Witthoff Garrett and Coon Holden Libe Smith

Willie Mays Receives Royal Welcome by New Mets

Willie Mays arrives in New York as a Mets player with a Cadillac greeting and press access. He meets teammates and recalls Horace Stoneham and Don Grant while expressing gratitude for the fans and the warm reception, including a kiss from a fan after posing with photographers.

New York UPI Willie Mays The Mets Shea Stadium Dodgers Jerry Grote Willie Jim Beauchamp Grote Jim Beauchamp Dave Marshall Giants Sam McDowell Manhattan Mays Midtown Manhattan Horace Stoneham Stoneham Philadelphia Midtown Horace Montreal New Chee San Francisco

Beman trails by one at Colonial with new muscle aid

Deane Beman, 34, sits one stroke behind leaders Fred Marti and Bruce Crampton after a 67 opening round at Colonial National Invitational. He credits a unique radio frequency muscle trainer from Olney, Md., for his improved form as several players score 68 and 69 to sit near par.

Fort Worth Tex UPI Deane Beman Beman Fred Marti Bruce Crampton Bert Greene Dave Stockton Leonard Thompson Olney Bethesda Colonial

Kenway Store 2 and Buckwalter Motors Bowling Standings

Buckwalter Motors leads the KenWay Store 2 event with a team score of 909 while Sohigro 859 and top individuals include John White 244 and John Hough 224. Final standings feature MELODY MAKERS banquet at The Willows on May 18.

Buckwalter Motors Kenway Sohigro John White Dick Hotle John Hough Cal Humphrey Harry Suter Earl McVey Harold Williams Eugene Boock Dave Murphy Vernon White Jim Richards Dutch Myers the Willows Melody Makers SD Figi Sais Eeeek Dusters Fores Rollers Diggers Joe Wallace Lucy Smith Bobbi Schiebel

Washington Girls Track Qualifiers Largely Depend on District Times

Jane Redlinger led Washington High School at the Williamsburg district meet, winning the 60 yard dash in 7.5 seconds and potentially qualifying for state. Other possible qualifiers include Sue Hennigan, Jane Redlinger in the 100 yard dash, and the 440 relay team Booth Hennigan Martin Redlinger. Washington finished seventh in a 25-team field. Cathy Wittetoe placed fifth in the 880. Williamsburg won the team title with 66 points.

Jane Redlinger Washington High School Williamsburg Jane Sue Hennigan Cindy Booth Rhonda Martin Washington Cathy Wittetoe Cardinal Clear Creek Winfield Harmony Pekin Iowa Valley Danville Lone Tree

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