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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1969

Page

2

Cubs edge Braves after triple play embarrassment

Cubs win 2-1 over Atlanta as Billy Williams, Don Kessinger and Glenn Beckett deal with a second triple play in three weeks. Jim Hieman homers in the seventh to seal the victory while Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, San Diego and the Dodgers win elsewhere.

Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Williams Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett Cubs Atlanta Braves San Diego Cinci St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston Montreal San Francisco New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phils California Baltimore Minnesota Boston Chicago Cleveland Oakland Washington Detroit Seattle New York Kansas City Jim Hieman Braves Atlanta Jim Maloney Pete Rose Bobby Tolan Alex Johnson John Bench Reds Giants Juan Marichal Bobby Bonds al Santorini Expos Len Gabrielson Innning Dodgers Phils

Chiefs thump Cardinals 31 to 21 for fifth straight win

Kansas City, 5-0 in exhibition play, beat St Louis 31 21 as Len Dawson threw two TD passes, Mike Garrett scored, and Jan Stenerud kicked three field goals. Cardinals QB Karley Johnson left with a head injury and punter Chuck Latourette knee surgery expected.

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Modern prices push shoppers to seek value deals

Retail reports note inflation keeps everyday goods costly with fewer discounts for consumers. Analysts cite rising transportation costs and supply chain pressures as contributors to higher shelf prices across multiple categories.

Demons reveal 1969 slate at Case Field clinic

Coach Roger Harrington and the Washington Demons unveiled the 1969 season setup at Case Field amid a large crowd. A defensive edge dominated a no punts scrimmage 14 to 10, while the offense showed potential with hard runs and sharp passes. Season ticket sales continue, with reserved seats available at Schoonover Drug as the opener vs Wilton Junction approaches next Friday.

Roger Harrington Washington Demons Case Field Demons Iowa Wilton Junction Schoonover Drug

Major Leagues Friday's Results Recounted by Team

Friday results feature Chicago edging Atlanta 2 1 and Cincinnati routing St Louis 8 1 Houston halting Pittsburgh 2 4 while San Diego beat Montreal 3 0 San Francisco blanked New York 5 0 and Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 5 0 Also listed are today's probable pitchers with matchups and times for six games including Chicago at Atlanta and Philadelphia at Los Angeles plus Sunday schedule and other scores from the day.

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Yanks Pepitone Fails to Report and Is Suspended

The New York Yankees suspend Joe Pepitone with a $500 fine for leaving the stadium without permission after a game with the Chicago White Sox. Pepitone, noted for jokes, faces an indefinite suspension as he reportedly heads toward financial dealings and deals with marital issues. Yankee President Mike Burke emphasizes duty to the club despite Pepitone’s personal problems.

NEW York UPI New York Yankees Joe Pepitone Pepitone Yankee Yankee Stadium Chicago White Sox Ball Park Houk Kansas City Mike Burke

Buckeyes open 1969 football drills under Hayes

Ohio State opens its 1969 football season with 65 candidates including 39 lettermen from last year’s undefeated squad reporting to Woody Hayes for conditioning. Northwestern and Illinois also began practice as Indiana and Purdue held pre season sessions across the state. Iowa praised as the Hawkeyes report in excellent shape.

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Cavole may play some with Hawks this season

Iowa coach Ray Nagel said defensive back Ray Cavole who was expected to miss the season due to a hernia operation may play part of the 1969 season. Cavole joined the Hawkeyes at the first practice as team doctors voiced optimism about his recovery. The Hawkeyes prepared with three a day drills and planned contact sessions starting Tuesday.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Ray Cavole Ray Nagel Cavole Hawkeye W.D. Paul Kansas City Nagel Hawkeyes

Melnyk Leads Amateur Golf Chase at Oakmont

Steve Melnyk, from Brunswick, Ga., holds a 54-hole lead in the USS Amateur at Oakmont, two-thirds finished, with a 216 total. Vinny Giles and Allen Miller trail by three strokes after third round scores of 72 and 73, as several players report club thefts including Hynman and Masserio who used borrowed sets.

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Syrians Detain Israelis After Hijacking To Damascus

Six Israelis aboard a hijacked Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 were detained in Damascus while the other 107 passengers and crew were to be released later. Two hijackers, a Yemeni woman Shadia Abou Ghazala and an Algerian man, were held by Syrian police. The flight came from Rome to Athens, diverted to protest U S arms sales to Israel, and prompted international condemnation from U S Secretary of State Rogers and Israeli officials. The only named Israeli detainee was Prof. Shomlo Samueloff of Hebrew University.

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