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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1971

Page

7

Vida Blue Youngest Cy Young Winner in AL

Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics, age 22, becomes the youngest Cy Young winner. He edged Mickey Lolich 98 to 85 points, with Wilbur Wood third. Blue led in wins, shutouts and strikeouts, despite a late-season slump and Orioles playoff defeat.

Oakland UPI Vida Blue Oakland Athletic Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers Blue Baseball Writers Association of America Committee Lolich Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Dave McNally Baltimore Orioles Dick Drago Kansas City Royals Andy Messersmith California Angels Mike Forrest Orioles Athletics Wood Dean Chance The Angels

Quail Hunters Report Strong Opening Day Across Iowa

Quail hunters had one of the best opening days in southern Iowa with many limits by afternoon. Weather was damp with rain in parts. birds held well and dogs aided hunts. The Iowa Conservation Commission notes quail are the state's No 2 game with over a million birds harvested yearly.

Iowa Conservation Commission Eugene Klonglan Iowa Conservation Commission Klonglan East Central

Chiefs win 6th game and league standings shift

The Chiefs remain undefeated after their 13 to 7 victory over the Dolphins in YMCA flag football. Other results include the Patriots 6, Raiders 0. Chargers 32, Bills 6. Oilers 18, Broncos 6. Standings show the Chiefs and Oilers leading, with Dolphins, Patriots, Bills, Broncos, Jets, and Chargers trailing.

Chiefs Dolphins Patriots Raiders Chargers Bills Oilers Broncos Mark Williams Dan Martin Mark Stalder Mike Genkinger Matt Redlinger Joe Hennigan Rod Vargason Dolphin Steve Sproule Eddie Boone Roger Blodgett Bronco Jets

Erving Adapts Quickly to Pro Game with 35 Points in Squires Win

Julius Erving, after leaving UMass and signing with Virginia, scored 35 as the Squires defeated the Pittsburgh Condors 149 to 136. He joined Charlie Scott, who had 39, to spark a 44-point first quarter and coast afterward. John Brisker led Pittsburgh with 38.

United Press International Julius Erving Erving University of Massachusetts Virginia Charlie Scott Squires Pittsburgh Condors Scott John Brisker Pittsburgh Paul Ruffner American Basketball Association New York Nets Utah Dallas Denver Memphis Billy Paultz Bill Melchionni Nets Paultz Melchionni New York Rick Barry Mack Calvin Zelmo Beaty Stars Beaty Ralph Simpson Art Beckett Rockets Wendell Ladner Hayes Lanier Milwaukee Baltimore Boston Buffalo Golden State Chicago Portland Phoenix Cincinnati Archie Clark Kareem Jabbar Bob Dandridge Bucks John Tresvant Walt Frazier Dave Debusschere Jo Jo White John Havlicek Celtics

Rockets win on disputed goaltending call

The Houston Rockets end a six game skid with a 104-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons amid a controversial late goaltending call by referee Ken Hudson. Elvin Hayes scored 30 while Bob Lanier led Detroit with 38 in a game marked by heated coaching reaction and a clock-controversy.

Richard L Houston Rockets Elvin Hayes Ken Hudson Rockets San Diego National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons Bill van Breda Kolff Bob Lanier Hudson Manny Sokol Lanier Mike Newlin

Bowling Results Monday Bank Leads With High Scores

Bowling results show Bank sweeping 4 0 over Osincup Abstract VFW 1 Essex 3 Lines 1 River Products 1 Dayton 3. Bank 2404, Dayton 2400 team series. Bank 833 823 team game. Ann Curl 579 and 215. Betty Ward 568 235. Lucy Smith leads averages at 185 with other top averages listed.

Bank Osincup Abstract VFW Essex Lines River Products Dayton Ann Curl Betty Ward Lucy Smith Maxine Steele Janice Johnson Ama _ Russell Fairy Sampson Elizabeth Johnson Myrtle Reighard Kay Lister Kay Custer Jan Lines Pauline Crull Pauline Riley Margaret Zieglowsky Marjorie Glover Washington State Bank Apt Dayton Beauty County Abstract Essex Eee Eee Ll Osincup Drug Lines

Delaware in grid lead

Delaware leads the United Press International small college football poll, topping the ranking with first place votes. The list presents teams, win loss records in parentheses and reflects the current standings in the UPI survey.

New York UPI United Press International

Local Bowling Results Include Tight Team and Individual Feats

Results Tuesday show Home Town 2 1 Thermogas 2 1 Carson 2 1 Moothart 2 1 D Ville Bank 3 0 Iowa Cafe. Thermogas leads team series 2632 and team game 923 while Carson sits 2628 and 921. Individual top scores include C Humphreys 612 and Joe Richards 586. game highs go to R Crone 217 with Joe Richards and C Brown at 214.

Hennigan Thermogas Carson Moothart Mills D’ville Bank Iowa Cafe C. Humphreys Joe Richards R. Crone C. Brown

Hawks Focus on Defense Ahead of Wisconsin Clash

Iowa City UPI report says the Iowa Hawkeyes pivot to defense for Saturdays game with Wisconsin. Coach Frank Lauterbur notes Wisconsin’s potent offense and targets players Neil Graff and Rufus Ferguson while evaluating Don Osby and Charlie Cross for injuries.

Iowa City UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Wisconsin Frank Lauterbur Badgers Lauterbur Ohio State Hawkeye Neil Graff Rufus Ferguson Carly Don Osby Charlie Cross

Washington eighth graders cap season with 12 6 win over Fairfield

Washington's eighth grade football team closed with a 12 to 6 victory over Fairfield to finish 4 and 1. Dan Renoux returned an interception for a score and led with nine tackles, while Joe Moretti blocked a punt and added eight tackles. Rodney Job ran for the second TD as Coach Denny Coon praised fundamentals and future potential.

Washington Fairfield Trojan Dan Renoux Dan Joe Moretti Joe Mike Roth Jerry Geyer Steve Hackbarth Rod Job Denny Coon

Bowling Scores From Local League Meet

Team results show Steele 2819 and Nixon 2681 in team series with Lemke Electric and Watson Cleaners scoring in. Individual high games include Rick Crone 246 243 and 688 across series, Bill Wulf 566. Team totals list Steele 990 and 961 in the pair of games.

Lemke Electric Steele Lumber Occa Cess Ote CO Les Watson Cleaners Gy Eel Pao Tly Paterteaty Sos Lesa Ess Lemke Theatre Steele Sorrell Nixon Pat & Mary Perfex Watson Steel Rick Crone Bill Wulf

Rural Club Activity at Wellman Hosts Potluck Dinner

Wellman reports a noon Wednesday potluck with 13 members and two visitors. Sympathy sent to Mrs. Roy Raymond of Washington on her husband’s death, former Wellman resident Cora Miller. Several visitors and relatives from Iowa sites joined gatherings at various homes.

Wellman Alvin Acord Lee Walton Roy Raymond Washington Raymond Cora Miller John Canott Mercy Hospital Keith Lemley Phil Lemley Parnell George Canott Crawfordsville Jerry Canott Cecil Townsend Janie Todd Robert Streeh la Crosse Wis Leila Yoder Mid Prairie C.H Yoder West Chester Donald Yoder Marvin Yoder Edward Hudson Springville

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