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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1973

Page

7

Dodgers Earn Big NL Weekend Sweep With Nine-Run Rally

The Los Angeles Dodgers, nicknamed No Names for their lesser known catchers Lopes Ferguson Cey and Yeager, beat the San Francisco Giants two of three, including a 15 3 Sunday romp that gave Andy Messersmith his third win. Lopes and Ferguson homered, Cey had four hits and five RBIs, Yeager three hits. Other NL results included Cubs over Phillies 4 2, Braves 3 2 over Padres, Reds 2 0 over Astros, Cardinals 3 2 over Expos, Mets 6 4 over Pirates. AL scores had California 3 Chicago 0 and New York 4 Baltimore 0, then Orioles won 9 6. Dodgers erupted for nine in the fourth to pull away with Barr charged with loss.

Los Angeles Dodgers Dave) Lopes Joe) Ferguson Ron) Cey Steve Yeager Ferguson San Francisco Giants Andy Messersmith Lopes Cey Cubs Phillies Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves San Diego Padres Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros St Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates California Chicago New York Baltimore Oriole Milwaukee Detroit Boston Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Texas Oakland Dodgers Jim Barr Jack Billingham Johnny Bench Cincinnati Astros Bernie Carbo Cardinals Expos Bob Gibson Bill Stoneman Mets Pirates Jim Beauchamp Tug McGraw Jim McAndrew Luke Walker

Dodgers Rally Past Giants as Cubs Sweep Phillies

The Cubs swept a doubleheader with Philadelphia as Ferguson Jenkins out pitched Steve Carlton in game one and Ron Santo fueled a 14 hit attack in game two. Hank Aaron raised his career homer total to 683 with two solo shots as the Braves split with San Diego. Bernie Carbo delivered a clutch two run single in the Cardinals rally past the Expos.

Cubs Phillies Ferguson Jenkins Steve Carlton Ron Santo Hank Aaron Babe Ruth Braves Padres Aaron Bill Greif San Diego Roric Harrison Ron Reed

Demon girls send six entries to state track meet

Washington girls track team advances six entries to the state meet at Drake Stadium Des Moines with standout relays led by the distance medley quartet Beth Redlinger Stephanie Cousins Carol Wittetoe and Carrie Reschly The mile relay also ranks in the top 20 and individual entries include Reschly Richards Booth and Sojka The team placed second in the Southeast Seven Conference meet at Fairfield with several school and meet records set across field and track events

Washington Drake Stadium Des Moines Beth Redlinger Stephanie Cousins Carol Wittetoe Carrie Reschly Debbie Adams Kathy Richards Patty Sojka Reschly Richards Jolene Roth Cousins Mary Redlinger Sojka Cindy Booth Demon Girls Fairfield Booth Carol Schlapkohl Schlapkohl Kathy Escher Debbie Horn Sandy Bradley Connie Lane Becky Maddi Jayne Kessel Adams Escher Debbie Myers Carrol Vittetoe Elaine Martin Roth M. Redlinger

Mothers Day lucky for Judy Rankin

Judy Rankin, the hot LPGA veteran with two straight wins, said Mothers Day has been lucky for her. She shot an even par 73 to win $4,500 in the $30,000 event as her five year old son Tuey battled chicken pox. Rankin’s recent wins, including Raleigh Classic, lift her to sixth on earnings with about $20,836.25 as she looks toward upcoming events.

Towson, Md UPI Carling Judy Rankin Dallas Tuey

Morris Wins Contested Race At West Liberty

Mel Morris dominated time trials heats and the feature at West Liberty Saturday night but an on track incident during lapping slowed the lead pair. The finish was ruled Morris’s win with Niffenegger second and Hemsted Prymek and Hirst rounding out the top five.

West Liberty Mel Morris Morris Mel Mike Niffenegger Niffenegger Ron Hemsted Ron Prymek Tom Hirst Bill Hopp John Moss Walt Carney Larry Armstrong Mike McNeil Pop Rummelhart Moss Tom Briggs

Eaker Captures Cedar Rapids Stock Car Race at Hawkeye Downs

Verlin Eaker surged from the third row to win as Cedar Rapids field showcased Iowa fastest stock cars. Curt Hanson led early and set the pace while Pokey West and Ed Sanger battled to overtake late. West finished fourth by a half car ahead of Sanger. Bill Zwanziger crashed but unharmed.

Cevar Hawkeye Downs Verlin Eaker Johnny Babb Ed Sanger Curt Hanson Fred Horn Pokey West John Moss Mike Niffenegger Stan Stover Red Drake John Connolly Rapid Baker Eaker Baker Hanson West Sanger Martin Wasserfort Dr. al. Maynor John Babb Cal Swanson Bill Zwanziger

Rites for Pollard scheduled today

Memorial services are set in Indianapolis for racing veteran Art Pollard who died after a practice crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Pollard, a 46 year old from Medford Oregon, was known as a gentleman and a speaker for safety programs. His funeral will be held at Farley Speedway Funeral Home with burial in McMinnville Oregon.

Indianapolis, Ind UPI Art Pollard Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pollard Methodist Hospital Medford Ore Roseburg Johnny Rutherford Farley Speedway Funeral Home McMinnville, Ore

Major League Standings and Saturday Recap Summary

Major League standings with Chicago and Baltimore leading the pack and New York posting 17 14. Saturday results show Detroit, New York and Chicago posting multiple wins while several teams suffer shutouts. Upcoming schedules list probable pitchers for key matchups across divisions.

Riggs wins tennis battle of sexes

United Press International reports Bobby Riggs, 55, defeated Margaret Court 6-2 6-1 in Ramona California in the televised Tennis Battle of the Sexes. Riggs earned 20 000 dollars, Court 10 000, and Riggs dominated the match by forcing Court into a defensive baseline game.

United Press International Bobby Riggs Stan ”Smith Riggs Margaret Court Ramona Calif

Washington Bowling Association Annual Meeting Impends

The annual meeting will be held tonight at Melody Lanes starting at 6 p.m. Officers will be elected and league makeups decided. A roll-off for the Tournament of Champions is planned. Team captains secretaries and association officers are requested to attend.

The Washington Bowling Association Melody Lanes

Bowling MELODY MAKERS Final Standings

Team standings show Gutter Dusters 1922 and Four S's 1915 in team series and Four 695 in team game. Individual results list Jerry Schiebel 542 and Catherine Wallace 515 for series while Jack Eaton 224 and Catherine Wallace 204 top games. unclear entry notes 700 and What Fore.

Gutter Dusters Jerry Schiebel Catherine Wallace Jack Eaton

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