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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1972

Page

7

Orioles righty Cuellar steadies season with two hitter win

Mike Cuellar delivered his best fastball in months as the Orioles beat the Indians 2-0 behind a four hit shutout. Blair and Holtzman helped key Baltimore's runs with a triple and a sacrifice fly, while the A's, Tigers, Red Sox and other majors scene teams posted late winners and big innings.

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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Snapshot

The chart shows team records and percentages for the National and American Leagues, with Friday results including Chicago over Montreal and Pittsburgh over Philadelphia. Tonight's and Sunday's game lineups list pitchers and matchups for Montreal Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St Louis San Diego Cincinnati San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles Houston.

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Suffering Baseman Heads Mark Early Season Baseball Toll

NL managers Harry Walker and Walt Alston were ejected as the Dodgers beat the Astros 5-3. Frank Lucchesi watched the Phillies lose their 10th in a row, 6-4 to Pittsburgh, while Chicago topped Montreal 5-3 and other NL games included St Louis 6 New York 2, Atlanta 9 4 San Francisco, Cincinnati 4 0 San Diego. In the AL Detroit defeated New York 8-2 and Baltimore shut out Cleveland 2-0.

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Huskies Baseball Rally Beats West Branch 12 6

Highland High School defeated West Branch 12 to 6 in a baseball game led by Wayne Weimer with a home run and a double on 11 hits. Rick Soukup and Jeff Schott added two hits each. Doug Kleopher earned the win with 12 strikeouts. West Branch pitcher Tom Donough took the loss amid eight Highland errors.

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Indy 500 Opens With Record Speeds and Perils Amid Winged Cars

The 56th Indy 500 starts with 33 cars led by Bobby Unser at 195.940 mph as new aero designs and treadless tires push speeds higher. Drivers face danger after Jim Malfoy’s death and Art Pollard’s injury, with Al Unser aiming for a third straight victory and a $1 million prize. Mario Andretti and A J Foyt also race as Triple Crown hopes loom.

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Nicklaus Sets Pace in Atlanta Classic as Grand Slam Hope

Jack Nicklaus shoots 64 to move two strokes clear at Atlanta Classic midway, with Bob Lunn and Gary Player chasing. Nicklaus aims for the Grand Slam and plans to skip Charlotte and Philadelphia tour stops to prep for the U.S. Open. He trails Richard Karl early but surges with an eagle at 11 and four late birdies.

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McDonough Wins Cedar Rapids 25 Lap Feature

Bill McDonough led from the start to win the 25 lap feature at Cedar Rapids Friday night. John Moss finished second with Ed Sanger third and Ramo Stott fourth. Doc Maynor and Moss staged a late side by side duel with Maynor ultimately taking the lead for a strong win. Bill Zuanzinger was runner up and Stott took third in the result.

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