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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1969

Page

8

Reggie Smith's hot bat fuels Red Sox rally in KC win

Reggie Smith moved to cleanup by Boston Manager Dick Williams nine games ago has driven in 14 runs since. Smith hit a three run homer in the eighth to spark an eight six Boston victory over Kansas City as Detroit beat Oakland and Baltimore-Seattle rained out. Reds beat Pirates 6-2 as Tolan, Bench and Beauchamp homered. Tigers rally past Athletics 8-4 behind Cash and McLain. Dodgers top Expos 6-3 behind Osteen as Davis homered twice. Crawford and Davis spark Dodgers in early inning surge.

Reggie Smith Boston Dick Williams Smith Red Sox Kansas City Royals Moe Drabowsky Detroit Oakland Baltimore Seattle Cincinnati Pittsburgh Los Angeles Montreal Kansas City Tony Conigliaro Pat Kelly Mike Fiore Jim Beauchamp Johnny Bench Bobby Tolan Reds Pirates Tolan Bench Johnson Beauchamp Jim Merritt Norm Cash Willie Horton Jim Northrup Ron Leeds Denny McLain Tigers Athletics Cash McLain Willie Davis Claude Osteen Dodgers Expos Willie Crawford Davis Tom Haller

Argentina Strike Lands Thousands in Nationwide Protest

Buenos Aires and other cities halt transport as hundreds of thousands of workers and students join a strike against President Ongania. Police clash with snipers in Cordoba while militants bomb stations in several cities. Military courts are set up as troops are withdrawn to bases amid violence and calls for wage hikes.

Buenos Aires UPI Juan Carlos Ongania Cordoba Rosario la Plata Salta Ongania

Gripping heat looms over the Indianapolis 500 race

The 53rd Indy 500 faces record heat with forecasts in the high 80s and near 130 degree asphalt. Pole winner A J Foyt leads a crowded field including Bob Unser Mario Andretti Roger McCluskey Mark Donohue Dan Gurney and Jimmy McElreath as contenders for the prize exceeding 750000 amid grueling conditions.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Foyt Bobby Unser Mario Andretti Roger McCluskey Mark Donahue Dan Gurney Jimmy McElreath

Major League Baseball schedule across six games today

Major Leagues listing with multiple doubleheaders and night games. Matches include Atlanta at Chicago, Houston at Pittsburgh, San Francisco at New York, San Diego at Montreal, Los Angeles at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at St Louis with additional Saturday pairings and late-night games in Detroit Seattle Cleveland Oakland New York Kansas City Chicago Washington Baltimore Boston Minnesota.

Atlanta Reed Chicago Selma Houston Griffin Lemaster Pittsburgh Bunning Moose San Francisco McCormick New York Seaver San Diego Ross Montreal Grant Los Angeles Foster Philadelphia Fryman Cincinnati Maloney St. Louis Gibson San Fran Phila Detroit Hiller Seattle Pattin Cleveland Paul Pina Oakland Nash Krausse Peterson Bahnsen Kansas City Jones Bunker Peters John Washington Hannan Coleman Baltimore Palmer California Messersmith Minnesota Boswell Boston Lonborg Calif Kane City United Press International L. Pet West

Junior Chamber installs new officers in local chapter

Ten years ago today Leo Beauchamp was installed president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce chapter at the Thursday evening meeting. Dick Paul will serve as first vice president, Lyle Gwin, second vice president, Bob Elliott, third vice president, Luther Smith, secretary, Holger Christensen treasurer.

Leo Beauchamp Chamber of Commerce Dick Paul Lyle Gwin Bob Elliott Luther Smith Holger Christensen

84 golfers shoot par score or lower at Memphis Open

MEMPHIS Tenn UPI 144 top golfers teed off in the 12th Memphis Open under 90s heat. Bob McCallister led with a 63 seven under par tying the course record. Lee Elder Ron Reif Bert Yancey and John Lotz were one behind at 64. Gene Littler Lee Trevino Lou Graham and Mac McLendon stood two back at 65. Gary Player among 11 at 66.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Colonial Country Club Mercury Tour Bob McCallister McCallister Lee Elder Ron Reif Bert Yancey John Lotz Lake Arrowhead Calif Dallas Gene Littler Lee Trevino Lou Graham B.R Mac) McLendon Gary Player

Women Bowling Monday Niters League Results

Melody Lanes 2299 edged Bo's Belles 2252 in team series. Team game saw Melody Lanes 823 over Cal's Gals 813. Lucy Smith led with a 583 series and a 213 game, with Kate Morrison at 543. Linda Daut had 199 in a separate game. A $10,000 Servicemen's Group Life Insurance policy costs a serviceman $2 due to added hazard cost paid by the U S.

Melody Lanes Bo’s Belles Cal’s Gals Lucy Smith Kate Morrison Linda Daut U. S

Change in conduct rule aims to curb athlete alcohol use

Des Moines IA April 26 the Iowa High School Athletic Association revised its good conduct rule affecting ineligible players for six weeks if found with liquor or drugs. The updated policy emphasizes school notification, police coordination, and coach education to reduce forfeitures and allow Board review of each case.

Des Moines ICPA Iowa High School Athletic Association The Association Board of Control

Obscenity judged by job and status says study

A St Louis University psychiatrist found that a person’s job education and financial status shape judgments of obscenity. Using 285 men and 29 women he showed 90 nude photos and found policemen and psychiatrists labeled the fewest as obscene while small businessmen laborers and probationary officers labeled the most. Higher income and education correlated with stricter or looser judgments depending on the group.

ST. Louis UPI St. Louis University Marshall B. Katzman Katzmann

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