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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1968

Page

8

McLain wins for Detroit in 7-3 over Orioles

Denny McLain earned win 27 with a seven hitter to key the Detroit Tigers past Baltimore 7-3 and widen the pennant gap as McLain turned a seventh inning triple play by himself after Boog Powell lined out. Jim Northrup added three hits and three RBIs, including a first‑inning two-run homer.

Denny McLain Baltimore Orioles McLain Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Tigers Boog Powell Powell Dizzy Trout Hal Newhouser Boston Washington Chicago

Niners League totals led by C & J Feed in series and games

C & J Feed topped the Thursday Niners League with a 2384 team series and 834 and 816 team games. Individual leaders included Jerry Fisher with 544 in series and 196 in a game, Henry Wagenknecht with 512, and Al Fahr posting 205 in a game.

Watson Jerry Fisher Henry Wagenknecht al Fahr

Player leads Thunderbird after 54 holes in New Jersey

Gary Player, 32, shot 70 to hold a two stroke edge at 207 after 54 holes of the Thunderbird Golf Classic in Clifton New Jersey. He feared a collapse after bogeys at 16 and 17, with six players within three shots of the lead and a $30 000 prize at stake.

Fromane UPI Clifton N.J Gary Player Bob Murphy Homero Blancas Bob Lunn Australia Bruce Crampton Lunn Upper Montclair Country Club Crampton Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer

Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights

United Press International roundup lists current standings and upcoming games across the majors with notable pitcher records. It covers matchups at key ballparks including Atlanta New York Houston Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati and notes Sunday results and today's probable pitchers across divisions.

Atlanta Niekro Stone New York Koosman Cardwell Houston Cuellar Giusti Pittsburgh Veale Moose San Francisco Marichal Bolin Chicago Holtzman Ross Los Angeles Kekich Moeller Philadelphia James Fryman St. Louis Gibson Cincinnati Nolan Detroit Baltimore Boston Washington Cleveland Minnesota Oakland California Stottlemyre Barber Leonhard Nelson Horlen Priddy Moore Hannan Lolich Sparma Krausse Nash Pizarro Kant Chant Brunet W. L. Pet Chuckin Charlie Daryle Lamonica Kansas City Green Bay Dallas Miami New Orleans

Congo president stripped of power in military action

In Brazzaville the army-led government reportedly stripped President Alphonse Massemba Debat of powers. The 47-year-old leader, who was briefly reinstated after a 3 August coup, has not broadcast since clashes erupted with Cuban-trained youths aided by supporters. The army overran a camp housing 300 youths and advisers, while Massemba Debat remained absent and silent.

Brazzaville UPI Alphonse Massemba- Debat French Congo Massemba-Debat

Charlie Johnson Leads Cardinals Past Vikings in Exhibition

Charlie Johnson, on weekend Army leave, spelled starter Jim Hart and threw three passes for 78 yards to rally the St. Louis Cardinals for a 31-28 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He connected with Roy Shivers for 42 yards and Dave Williams for 25 before an 11-yard TD pass to Williams with 79 seconds left.

Charlie Johnson St. Louis Army Cardinal Jim Hart Minnesota Vikings Johnson Roy Shivers Dave Williams Williams

Robertson Wins Feature at MVSC Superstock Race

Dan Robertson of Muscatine won his first MVSC superstock feature at Columbus Junction track Sunday night. Ten different winners have this season, with John Moss of Iowa City holding six victories and Mark Mosier of Washington on a four win streak. Finishes followed Robertson by Stan Crooks Bud Darting Ron Prymek Bill Newman Bob Helm and Ron Hemstead. Heat winners were Darting Mickey Robertson Crooks Helm Prymek Hemstead Morris Jackson Rockwell Dodder Buchelle Jones Morgan Redlinger. Tim Trial went to Mosier in 28.35 seconds. Trophy clash was won by Goldberg. Brissey and Pokey West took the semi main. The superstocks head to West Liberty track tonight.

Dan Robertson Muscatine Columbus Junction Robertson John Moss Iowa City Mark Mosier Washington Stan Crooks Bud Darting Ron Prymek Bill Newman Bob Helm Ron Hemstead Darting Mickey Newman Crooks Helm Prymek Hemsted Morris Jackson Rockwell Dodder Buchelle Jones Morgan Redlinger Tim Trial Mosier Goldberg Brissey Pokey West West Liberty

Sharks dislike humans say expert views on bites

UPI reports shark expert Dr. Shelton Applegate of the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History doubts sharks seek people as prey. He observes most bites are a mistaken one bite then spit out, explaining why some survive shark encounters.

Los Angeles UPI Shelton Applegate Applegate Los Angeles County

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