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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1971

Page

8

McCullough named ISU athletic director amid praise

Lou G. McCullough, 46, former top assistant on the Iowa State football staff, is named the universitys new athletic director effective July 1. He previously served under Woody Hayes at Ohio State and succeeds Clay Stapleton, who left for Florida State.

McCullough Woody Hayes Ohio State University Clay Stapleton Florida State University Robert C. Fellinger Fellinger Lou Iowa State Stapleton Cyclone Country Ames Ohio State Florence Ala Wofford College Wofford University of Wyoming Wyoming Indiana University Hayes Bette

Ziegler shoots 62 leads at Memphis Classic

Larry Ziegler, 31, Terre Du Lac, Missouri, carded six birdies and an eagle for a 62 on the par 70 Colonial Country Club course to lead the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic after day one. Frank Beard is two behind with 64 while Lee Trevino and Chi Chi Rodriguez shot 66.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Larry Ziegler Ziegler Terre Dulac Steve Reid Danny Thomas Frank Beard Lee Trevino Chi Chi Rodrigue Dave Hill Memphis Colonial Country Club

Alcindor to marry then play in all star basketball game

Lew Alcindor will wed today in Washington then fly to Houston for the first joint NBA ABA All Star game. The 7-3 Bucks center will join Oscar Robertson and Elvin Hayes among others in a major fundraiser game seen on a record television network.

Lew Houston UPI Lew Alcindor Alcindor Milwaukee Bucks Washington National Basketball Association American Basketball Association Whitney Young Foundation Oscar Robertson Bucks Robertson John Havlicek Russell Celtics Billy Cunningham Philadelphia 76Ers ABA Larry Brown NBA Rick Barry New York Zelmo Beaty Utah Willie Wise Charlie Scott Virginia Larry Jones Florida Mel Daniels Roger Brown Indiana Don Freeman Steve Jones Texas Bill Melchionni

Twilight Golf Play Postponed and Schedule Change

Twilight league matches set for June 4 at Washington Golf and Country Club will be played Friday Aug 11. The local course closes at 7 30 PM June 4 due to appearance of trick shot artist Paul Hahn Jr.

Washington Golf and Country Club Paul Hahn Jr

Rough day for Frank and Tony in key AL games

Frank Robinson and Tony Oliva misplayed costly plays as Baltimore and Minnesota suffered defeats. Robinson dropped a routine fly allowing two runs in a 10-5 loss to Cleveland, while Oliva failed to field a line drive, enabling a bases clearing triple in Minnesota’s 5-3 loss to Kansas City.

Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Robinson Cleveland Indians Orioles Oliva Roberto Pena Kansas City Royals Dave Johnson Ray Rosse Frank Johnson Indians Ted Uhlaender Uhlaender Boog Powell Baltimore Pena Brewers

Major leagues standings and tonight's probable pitchers

National League matchups listed with expected starters for tonight including Chicago at Pittsburgh Atlanta at St Louis Houston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Los Angeles New York at San Diego Montreal at San Francisco. Saturday's schedule adds Chicago at Pittsburgh Montreal at San Francisco and more across leagues. American League standings show Boston Baltimore Detroit New York Cleveland Washington in the East and Oakland Minnesota California Kansas City Milwaukee Chicago in the West with recent results noted.

Atlanta Montreal Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Willie Horton Tigers Baltimore al Kaline Horton Bill Freehan Fritz Peterson Mickey Lolich Gary Peters Reggie Smith Rico Petrocelli Boston Red Sox Pappas Wlaker Nash Cleveland Houston Wilson Gullett Philadelphia Short Downing New York Seaver San Diego Arlin Renko Stone Montral L.A W. L. Pet Detroit Washington Oakland Minnesota Oo California Kansas City Milwaukee Minnesota McDowell Johnson Wright McLain Messersmith Kekich Blue Siebert McNally Perry Cain Parsons Cleo K.C S.F

Indy's 500 billed as most competitive race in years

Indy 500 poised for a torrid duel among at least six top drivers for a million prize. McLaren drivers Peter Revson Mark Donohue and Denis Hulme lead a field likely to average a record speed near 160 mph. Al Unser Bobby Unser and A J Foyt headline the chase with Donahue favored to beat the field.

Indianapolis Ind UPI al Unser Albuquerque N.M Victory Lane Unser Bobby A.J. Foyt Houston Tex Peter Revson New York City Mark Donohue Media Revson New Zealand Denis Hulme Donahue Bobby Unser Brother al Foyt Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls Joe Leonard San Jose Calif Mario Andretti Nazareth

City Baseball Schedule Highlights Local Pony League

Washington Blues face Washington Reds at Hills on League Monday with a 6 p.m. start. Washington Blues host Wayland at 6 p.m. Tuesday, while Waco Pony League plays Washington Reds at Green Field also at 6 p.m.

Washington Pony League Blues Washington Reds Washington Washington Blues Wayland Waco Pony League Green Field

Washington Wins Babe Ruth Play with Lopsided 18-4 Victory

Washington broke the game open with two six run innings to beat Lone Tree 18-4 in Tri County Babe Ruth play. Terry Roth earned the win on the mound with Mike Van Cleave. Joe Williams and Kevin Crawford led Washington at the plate. Washington hosts Riverside at Green Field Thursday at 6 p.m.

Washington Lone Tree Tri-County Babe Ruth Terry Roth Mike van Cleave Roth Joe Williams Kevin Crawford Riverside Green Field

Accident tightens grip on Ainsworth driver’s day

George Edward Schultz of Ainsworth escaped injury when his accelerator jammed on East Washington. He tried to loosen the pedal but lost control, sending his car onto the curb and striking a sign post. Estimated damage to the vehicle was 700 dollars.

George Edward Schultz Ainsworth East Washington Schultz

Tragedy in West Germany as train crash injures pupils

Police said pupils from Geschwister School in Radevormwald, 23 000 residents, aged 10 to 14, were on a train when a heavy freight locomotive crashed into the Diesel passenger train near Dahlerau on a curve, crushing the first car and derailing the second. It was described as the worst accident since 1949.

Ruhr Bremen Geschwister Radevormwald West Germany Federal Republic Dahlerau

Grand jury urges gifts disclosure and civil action over county spending

The grand jury recommended sworn statements from any person or corporation doing more than 5000 in county business to reveal gifts to officials. It urged the county attorney or attorney general to file civil suits to recover excess expenditures, including about 24000 over run on the county shop project, tied to a 10 year review of road material purchases and a call for reform in contracting laws.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors

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