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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1972

Page

9

Washington sophs fall as Mt Pleasant Panthers roll to 16 6

Mt Pleasant sophomore Panthers upset the Washington Demons 16 6 at Mt PleasantMonday night. Panters opened 8 0 halftime lead then added a 60 yard drive cap from 5 yard line and a second score after kickoff. Farrier returned an 85 yard punt for Washingtons lone points. Nine fumbles split between teams. Demon QB Van Cleave struggled with poor pass protection and will reportedly move to Massachusetts with family.

Mt. Pleasant Panthers Washington Demons Pat Hennigan Doug Farrier Farrier Jeff Libe Mike van Cleave Hennigan Joe Marie Dave Booth Brian Romine Ottumwa van Cleave Massachusetts

Robinson Sparks Oriole Victory Over Red Sox

Brooks Robinson delivered three hits two runs and an RBI as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 5 2 to tighten the AL East pennant race. The win moved Baltimore within a game of first. Paul Blair’s second inning leaping catch saved a potentially big inning and earned the praise from Robinson and manager Earl Weaver.

Win Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Baltimore Detroit Boston New York Robinson Paul Blair Doug Griffin Blair Griffin Earl Weaver Lynn McGiothen

Probate Notice of Flossie Holmes Estate in Iowa

Public notice in Washington County Iowa announces probate of the will of Flossie B Holmes deceased with executors Donald E Holmes and Delbert Charles Holmes. It sets a one year deadline to contest the will, requests debt payment, and requires creditors to file claims within six months after the second publication dated September 26 1972.

Flossie B. Holmes Donald E. Holmes Delbert Charles Holmes Delbert Chartes Holmes Washington Iowa

Redskins rally to upset Vikings in Minneapolis

Bill Malinchak of the Redskins celebrated his anniversary with a high impact game, blocking a punt for a touchdown and recovering a fumble to seal a 24 21 victory that spoiled Fran Tarkenton's debut. Minnesota led most offensive categories but miscues hurt them.

Bloomington Minn Bill Malinchak Washington Redskins Minnesota Vikings Malinchak Indiana Detroit Lions Washington Viking Alan Page Minnesota Oscar Reed Vikings Fred Cox Ted Vador Detroit

Ninth Grade Football at Kalona Thursday

Washington's ninth grade team travels to Kalona to face Mid-Prairie Thursday afternoon with a 4 30 p.m. kickoff on Kalona’s new junior high field east of the building.

Washington Kalona

Jim Brown Wins Hawkeye Downs Super Stock Race at Cedar Rapids

Jim Brown of Martinsburg won the super stock race at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Sunday afternoon. Dick Lewis and Paul Lampher finished second and third respectively. Bill McDonough won the feature race, with Ron Perdock of Washington fourth in the first heat and eighth in the feature, while Pokey West placed third in the semi main.

Jim Brown Martinsburg Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Dick Lewis Paul Lampher Bill McDonough Ron Perdock Washington Pokey West

Mike Edwards Trap Shoot at Washington Club

The Washington Chapter of Izaak Walton announces the Annual Mike Edwards Trap Shoot on September 24 at the club grounds seven miles south of town on Highway 1. Shooting begins at ten with lunch on the grounds. all members are urged to attend and assist.

Washington Izaak Walton Mike Edwards Highway 1

Demolition Derby Draws Wellman Lions Crowd

The Wellman Lions Club sponsored a first of its kind demolition derby drawing 650 attendees. 33 entrants competed with LaVern Redlinger of Harper winning, Dave Miller of Kalona second, and a tie for third between Dwight Dunn of Wellman and Dick Burns of Stockport. Proceeds from $1 admissions benefited the Iowa Lions Club Light Conservation Program.

Wellman Wellman Lions Club LaVern Redlinger Harper Dave Miller Kalona Dwight Dunn Dick Burns Stockport Iowa Lions Club

Bowling MELODY STRIKERS Surge to 9 8 Win Over Essex

River Products tops Washington State Bank 8 7 as Gibson Discount, Osincup Drug, Vin, Dayton Beauty, and others post matches. Team series led by River Products 2514 with River Products 845 game and Lucy Smith 559 series. Individual games include Lucy Smith 201 and 183, Marge Glover 182.

Essex Washington State Bank River Gibson Discount Dayton River Products Washington County Athe State Bank Lucy Smith Inez Lomen Marge Glover

Major baseball league standings and Monday results recap

United Press International reports standings across the American and National Leagues with teams such as Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Boston New York Baltimore St. Louis Montreal Cleveland Philadelphia Milwaukee San Francisco California San Diego Texas and others. Monday results include New York 1 Pittsburgh 0 and Baltimore 5 Boston 2, plus Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 0.

Pet Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Boston New York Baltimore St. Louis Montreal Cleveland Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati Oakland Houston Los Angeles Minnesota Atlanta Kansas City San Francisco California San Diego Texas Bradley Odom Montgomery Wright Downs Gibson Bosman Moose Corbin Koosman Lolich Morton Hiller Palmer Pattin Osteen Norman

Fare strike frees London bus conductor from jail

UPI reports Ronald Bowler, a London bus conductor, was released after a 24 hour strike by coworkers protesting his nine month sentence for stealing 15 cents in fares. He was granted permission to appeal the judgment.

London UPI Ronald Bowler Bowler

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