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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1976

Page

7

Yastrzemski belts three homers in 9-2 win over Tigers

At 36 Carl Yastrzemski hit his 320th to 322nd career homers in Boston 9-2 victory over Detroit, joining Ted Williams as one of eight Red Sox to homer three times in a game. He went 4-for-4 with four RBIs as Ferguson Jenkins pitched a complete game. In other AL results, New York edged Cleveland 3-2 and Baltimore beat Milwaukee 5-3. NL scores included Philadelphia over New York 2-1 and Houston 9 San Diego 4.

Bill Madden UPI Carl Yastrzemski Ted Williams Yastrzemski Williams Boston Red Sox Boston Detroit Tigers Bosox Ferguson Jenkins Yazi New York Cleveland Baltimore Milwaukee Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Los Angeles Atlanta

Schmidt settles for single in Phillies 2 1 win over Mets

Mike Schmidt, NL home run king material, swings for a single in the fifth inning to drive in the go ahead run as Philadelphia beats New York 2-1 for an 11th straight road win. Larry Bowa doubled ahead of Schmidt. Christenson held Mets six innings. three Phils relievers closed it out. Pirates beat Cardinals 7-6 and Dodgers 4-1 lead NL results. AL scores listed.

Fred Down UPI Mike Schmidt Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Phils Larry Bowa Philadelphia Larry Christenson Mets Tug McGraw Gene Garber Tom Underwood Pirates Cards Duffy Dyer Cardinals Richie Zisk Manny Sanguillen Pittsburgh Ramon Hernandez Harry Rasmussen Dodgers Braves Mike Marshall Tommy John Steve Yeager Dusty Baker Los Angeles Marshall

Floyd Works on Irons Ahead of Memphis Classic

Masters champion Ray Floyd prepares for the $200,000 Memphis Classic at Colonial Country Club. Floyd says a corrected iron swing could boost his chances in a strong field missing Nicklaus Irwin Green and Miller. Trevino Hill Littler and Player are also noted threats as pro-am results hint at tough course conditions.

Memphis Tenn Jack Nicklaus Hale Irwin Hubert Green Johnny Miller Floyd Lee Trevino Dave Hill Gene Littler Gary Player Trevino Fort Worth Tex Hill

Major League Standings And Schedule Highlights

United Press International reports the National League East leaders Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at 20 8 and 20 12 records, with New York and Chicago close behind. West sees Los Angeles atop 22 13, while Cincinnati and San Diego pace the West. Wednesday results include rain postponed Chi at Mtl and a 7-6 St Louis win over Pittsburgh. multiple today games and Friday night schedules feature key matchups across leagues.

United Press International W. L Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Montreal St. Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego Houston Atlanta San Francisco Niekro Wehrmeister Gullett Caldwell R.reuschel Rogers Morton Ray Phila

Washington freshman competes in Iowa Conference golf meet

Mike Young from Washington, a freshman at Penn College, shot 156 in the Iowa Conference meet where Penn finished behind Central. fellow Penn freshman Roger Metzger led with 148 as Metzger earned medalist honors. Mike, a former Washington High School golfer, is the son of Mr and Mrs Sam Young.

Mike Young Washington Penn College Iowa Penn Roger Metzger Central Mike Washington High School Sam Young

Two rookies qualify to race at Indy

Indianapolis upi rookie news notes two rookies have qualified Bobby Olivero and Vern Schuppan while seven rookies were vying for a spot in the 500. Johnny Rutherford led with a fast 189 mph lap, and Janet Guthrie faced engine woes as her car required a fourth engine after a piston failure.

Indianapolis UPI al Loquasto Track Bobby Olivero Vern Schuppan Johnny Rutherford Rutherford Janet Guthrie Rolla Vollstedt Guthrie

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