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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1972

Page

7

Washington Demon Baseball Promises Inexperienced Start

Washington High School begins its first baseball program under Coach Doug Dunlap with a 21 man roster and no returning lettermen. The schedule features 14 doubleheaders from May 29 at Oskaloosa to July 17 state sectional play, all at Green Field with free admission.

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Sinker ball helps Morton throw Expos to win over Phillies

Montreal pitcher Carl Morton used a new sinker to toss a one hitter in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia, ending the Phillies nine game slide. Hector Torres and Bob Bailey homered as Morton improved to 24. Ralph Garr, Dusty Baker and others contributed in a day with several NL and AL results.

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All Star Exhibition Draws Mixed NBA ABA Interest

At Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale New York the second annual unsanctioned All Star game pits ABA players against a disinterested NBA lineup. Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Jerry West won't play others like Nate Archibald and Bob Love have appeared. The event drew approval from players but little enthusiasm from NBA stars and remains condemned by NBA Commissioner J Walter Kennedy.

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Frazier Stands as Heavyweight Clash Looms in Omaha

In Omaha Frazier defends his 28 fight winning streak against Ron Stander, labeled the Bluffs Butcher. Stander arrives confident despite tough odds as weigh-in set for noon and a crowd of about 10,500 expected at the Civic Auditorium.

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Nemmers Team Leads Women's Golf League At Washington CC

Rosemary Nemmers' squad leads the Ladies Day league with 6 2 points at Washington Country Club. Connie Day Helen Doak Cathy Lloyd Ben Haberman and Mary Hohl trail with 4 2 3 2 3 2 and 2 points respectively. Low flight scores include Doak 43 Schantz 52 Myers 53 Peiffer 55 Light 64 Llewellyn 71 and Gamon 80. A men's breakfast and blind bogey event will follow on May 29 with signups at the club. Rich Troedson signed by the San Diego Padres as their No 1 pick in January's draft.

Rosemary Nemmers Washington Country Club Connie Day Helen Doak Cathy Lloyd Ben Haberman Mary Hohl Doak Schantz Myers Peiffer Light Llewellyn Gamon Washington Golf & Country Club Harold Kerr SAN Diego UPI San Diego Padres Rich Troedson

Wasserfort Wins Feature at Oskaloosa Speedway

Larry Wasserfort in car number 2 led most of the feature race at Oskaloosa Wednesday night to secure victory. Ed Sanger finished second with Ron Perdock dropping out before the finish. The top ten included Curt Hansen, Bob Bonzer, Bill Newman, Bill McDonagh, Chris Maurer, John Babb, Red Drake, and Pokey West. Maurer won the five lap Australian run and Ed Pelcher took the consolation. Mackie Heinbaugh won the Sportsmans trophy.

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New Tri County baseball practice and game schedule

The Y staff led by Jeff Buhr announces updated baseball practice times and games. Activities run May 26 to June 3 with Pony League sessions, Tri County Little League Blues and Reds, Babe Ruth practices, and league games on select dates.

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