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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1972

Page

12

Trojans Host Washington Demons in Friday Clash at Case Field

Washington Demons, buoyed by homecoming spirit, travel to Case Field to meet Fairfield Trojans in a Southeast Seven showdown. Washington eyeing a pass heavy attack, but will be without knee injured John Laffoon and ankle hampered Gary Wade.

Washington Case Field Fairfield Trojans Fairfield John Laffoon Gary Wade John Davis Davis Mt. Pleasant Ron Mullikin Ray Williams Doug Farrier Hysell Panthers Terry Watson Steve Libe Terry Renoux Dave Green Brian Dennis Witthoft Brian Keedy Fairfield’s Trojans Phil Bartruff Mike Bartruff Ames Pearl Smith Muscatine Oskaloosa

AL East loosens with Yank, Oriole losses

The Orioles lose 3-0 to Gaylord Perry, and the Yankees blow a 5-0 lead before Detroit wins 6-5. Both teams sit 32 games back as Boston holds first with a 7-5 win over Milwaukee. Perry earns his 23rd win in a seven-hitter while McNally takes the loss.

Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Orioles Gaylord Perry Cleveland Indians Yankees Detroit Tigers Tigers Boston Detroit Milwaukee Red Sox New York Tiger Yankee Ralph Houk Sparky Lyle Ed Brinkman Willie Horton Tony Taylor al Kaline Duke Sims Dave McNally Chris Chambliss Ray Fosse Perry Boog Powell Reggie Smith Luis Aparicio Aparicio Kansas City Chicago California Texas Oakland Minnesota St Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles San Diego Houston San Francisco Matty Alou Sal Bando Bando Alou John Mayberry White Sox Roger Nelson Wilbur Wood Clyde Wright Wright

Major loops Today's Probable Pitchers schedule

Today's baseball slate lists probable pitchers for both leagues with times in EDT. Notable pairings include Briles versus Carlton in Pittsburgh Philadelphia at 7 p.m. and Tiant facing Perry in Boston Minnesota doubleheader notes and multiple late-night games across divisions.

Pittsburgh Briles Philadelphia Carlton Boston Detroit Baltimore New York Cleveland Milwaukee West Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City California Texas Oak Inns Oak Splittorff Tiant Perry Oakland Blue Stottlemyre Lolich Calif Kaw City

Big Ten coaches shuffle lineups for Saturday games

Michigan State plus others juggle players as injuries and illnesses hit multiple Big Ten teams. MSU quarterback Mihaiu limps through practice while backs Williams and Mays are sidelined or banged up. Wisconsin replaces Johnson with Lick and Cullen. Minnesota seeks a running back amid injuries. Michigan shifts Curtis Tucker and Banks to fill spots. Ohio State starts France at left tackle.

Chicago UPI Big Ten Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Spartans Southern California MSU Jesse Williams Mike Holt Spartan George Mihaiu Damon Mays George Tech Wisconsin John Jardine Badgers Northern Illinois Syracuse Louisiana State Jardine Ron Buss Bob Johnson Baton Rouge Dennis Lick Johnson Mark Cullen Minnesota Nebraska Gophers Jim Henry Kevin Keller Colorado Lincoln Cal Stoll Michigan Wolverines Tulane Curtis Tucker Larry Banks Harry Banks Ohio State Doug France Merv Teague

Quad City Open tees off at Crow Valley with 60 players

The $100,000 Quad Cities Open at Crow Valley Golf Club opens with 60 players led by Lee Revine and Jim Jamieson. Western Open champ Jamieson is from Moline and Trevino seeks a fifth win of the season as he pursues a $20,000 first prize. The 6600 yard par-71 course features rolling terrain and fast greens with several notable entrants including Labron Harris Jr., John Mahaffey, Chuck Courtney, and Bob Goalby.

Peafkwounr Im Curi Lee Revine Jim Jamieson Crow Valley Golf Club Jamieson Moline Trevino Crow Valley Labron Harris Jr John Mahaffey Chuck Courtney John Schlee Jim Wiechers Larry Hinson Rod Funseth Mac McLendon Mike Hill Ken Still Bob Goalby Belleville

Colosseum Closes After Stone Falls Raise Alarm

Rome authorities ordered the 1892 year old Colosseum shut to visitors after inspectors found chunks weighing up to 45 pounds breaking from cornices and arches. Traffic vibrations, rain and weeds blamed for the deterioration amid limited upkeep funds. Elveno Pastorelli led the fire brigade team that enforced the closure and cordon.

Rome UPI Colosseum Superintendency of Antiquities Italy Arena Elveno Pastorelli Fire Brigade

Explosive Tennessee offense boosts Vols for Auburn clash

United Press International reports Tennessee builds an explosive offense behind Condredge Holloway and Gary Valbuena as Auburn eyes a 4 point underdog spot. The series history leans Tennessee, with prior close wins by Auburn, while Auburn counters with a strengthened running game and a seasoned defense to stop the Vols.

Ey United Press Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Auburn Tennessee Condredge Holloway Gary Valbuena Sam Mitchell Vols Penn State Wake Forest Holloway Valbuena Knoxville Sullivan Bill Battle Battle Georgia Tech Mississippi State Chattanooga Harry Unger Terry Henley Dave Lyon Gardner Jett Southern California Michigan State Oklahoma Clemson Colorado Vanderbilt Ohio State North Carolina Nebraska Minnesota Michigan Tulane LSU Wisconsin Notre Dame Purdue Washington

Nixon Urges Voting for GOP Lawmakers in Campaign Drive

President Nixon campaigned in New York and planned events in Chicago San Francisco and Los Angeles urging a strong Republican majority to push domestic programs past a Democratic Congress. He touted progress in economy crime and foreign policy and cited anti crime measures and Supreme Court appointments as safeguarding civil rights.

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