Vigilance Crucial at Auto Racing Tracks
Report notes safety, sponsorship and sanctioning concerns for stock car racing at area tracks. An accident involving Ron Hemsted of Lone Tree saw his jalopy plunge off a turn and burst into flames. Hemsted escaped, was treated at Mercy hospital Town City for a bruised kidney and first and second degree burns on arms back and shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Hemsted
Hemsted
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Columbus
Wiy
al Sanberg
Burlington
Mississippi Valley Speedway Club
MVSC
Fort Madison
Tipton
Mel Morris
West Liberty
Mid- America
Mel
Pat Blake
Clarence
Pat
Dint McCurley
Morris
Quad Cities Lead Slips as Clinton Beats Angels 3-1
In a tight Midwest League-night, Clinton defeated Quad Cities 3-1 while Fox Cities and Wisconsin Rapids surged. Clinton chased starer Mike Carubia with a three-run seventh, Rich Severson Howie Wood Duane Tos Ephson and Stan Jaciuk delivering consecutive hits. Jin Morris earned the win with nine strikeouts. Wisconsin Rapids' John Counsell and Jim Sevick led with a doubled and a homer. Fox Cities added on with Stan Walters' two-run homer as Decatur beat Quincy 9-2 behind Dick Sparks.
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Associated Press
Quad Cities
Clinton
Angels
Fox Cities
Wisconsin Rapids
Dube Fie
Wisconsin Rapids Twins
Waterloo
Titles Decided In Trap Tourney Opens Iowa Meet
Dr Meder of Guttenberg won the Iowa Open Amateur handicap with 96 of 106 from 20 yards. Robert Martin of Des Moines defeated Fred VanPelt in a shoot-off for the 16 yard Town Open Amateur after a 100 target tie and a 25 target tiebreak. The event drew 185 gunners and runs through Santley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
2D. E. Meader
Guttenberg
Robert Martin
Des Moines
Dr. Meder
Martin
Fred VanPelt
VanPelt
Santley
IOWA SPORTS SHORTS ROGERS OUT
Lonnie Rogers, a University football player, was dropped by Winnipeg in the Canadian League on Thursday as four American imports were released from the squad. Darley ousted in net meet Kalamazoo. Chuck Darley of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly Town City, fell in singles at the National Junior and Boys Tennis Tournament, losing in the fourth round to third seed Stan Smith of Pasadena, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOWA
Winnipeg
Canada
Tull
Lonnie Rogers
University
Darley
Kalamazoo
Mich
Chuck Darley
Hochester
Minn
Town City
Political Ties Of Evy Flora Criticized Again
Iowa City readers confront renewed criticism of athletic director Forest Evy Evy and assistant Robert Flora amid Democratic party tensions. Republican candidate Dale Erickson accuses them of alienating supporters and threatening university funds while Flora accuses the state convention of surrender to Goldwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evy
Flora
Iowa City Actvities
Iowa
Forest
Evashevskix
Robert Flora
Dale “Erickson
Inowa City
Las! Ag
Johnson“ County
Damoct
Evashevski
Harold Hughes
Erickson
University of Town
Goldwater
Close Open Loop Tilts Close In Slow Softball Tilt
In a pensive but readable fragment, Open Loop tilts continued with Softball action at Kent Stein Park. Wilson Chevrolet of Durant defeated Henderson Garage in a 10 inning test while May Drug of Columbus Junclion 20 faced off against Mav's weather. The garbled text mentions teams Wilson and Joehning in a first place race and partial scores, but legible details are sparse.
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Wilsows
Wilson
Chevrolet
Durant
Henderson
May Drug
Columbus
Krieger
Motors
Ina Mae
Vey Carlisle
Wilton
Produ Wilson
Chevrolet Cs ‘Hamm
Jacques
CAU
Kents Stein
Park
Carlisle
No-hitter shines as Carlisle beats Henderson in league play
In a rare strong pitching duel Keith Chapman hurled a no hitter for Carlisle against Henderson. Holst and Ralfs produced limited threats with singles and a seventh inning single by W Ralfs and Frisch’s ninth inning double as Wilton’s six hit attack faded. Lilienthal and Murdock supplied two hits for Wilson while Lenker and Lenker contributed for the Wilton group in a tight league contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’ Chapman
Holst
W. Ralfs
Frisch
Last-Inning Wins Mark Church Loop Doubleheader
Two games finished in the final half of the last inning during a YMCA Clutch Softball Teague tripleheader at Weed Park. EUB Calvary Baptist edged Calvary Baptist 8 7 as Willtrout earned the win and Maynard Crist took the loss with Leech, Davis, Willtrout, Morgan, and Almandinger contributing notable hits. First Baptist Zion Lutheran rallied to a 9 7 win over Zion Lutheran as Axel, Schaedig, Freese, and Marr homered or doubled. Luiken earned the win. Lincoln Boulevard beat Island Methodist 18 4 behind Wilson and Lange with multiple doubles from Hate, Wilson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Weed Park
EUB
Calvary Baptist
Wing
Mike Schmidt
Calvary
Willtrout
Maynard Crist
First ‘Baptist
Zion Lutheran First Baptist
Zion Lutheran
Ron Axel
Paul Schaedig
Dave
Freese
Richard Marr
Robert Pough
Mike Koesler
Schaedig
Axel
Marr
Frank Newton
First Baptist
Harvey Wielzel
Larry Bunn
Ron Campbell
Craig’ Schreurs
Bob Nielzel
Dan Cottell
Paul Cottrell
Bob Luiken
Richard Boldt
St. Mary's
St. Mathies
North Methodist
Lincoln Boulevard
Grace” Lutheran
Zion ‘Lutheran
Sland Methodist
Lincoln
Island Methodist
Weed. Park
St.Mary's
Lincol Boulevard
Bowling results feature Wapello leads in team counts and high games
In a cluttered PlaMor bowling recap Wapello tops team game with 890 Moerdinks 890 high game by Bramwell 226 and Henman 222 along with high series by Bramwell 618 Carrol Martin 484 and Moerdinks 2643. Giants recall pitcher John Prepenter from Tacoma to strengthen staff as Valley racing returns after 25th Roosevelt Raceway anniversary crowd 25 854 attends harness racing night at Westbury Roosevelt.
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PlaMor
Westbury
OY. Gm
Roosevelt Raceway
Muscatine Horseshoe Club Dominates Oakville in Close Match
Muscatine swept Oakville 214 to 180 in games and 677 to 1180 in points Thursday night at Oakville. D Stineman Taylor and Keith Jordan led Muscatine with 250 points. Rich Conklin also reached 250. Oakville's Dan Cadogan scored 162, while Ben Murray and B Marquardt totaled 192 from five games. The club hosts Mundmouth at Weed Park courts Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Muscatine
Musastine
D. Stineman
Lefty’ Taylor
Keith Jordan
Madelee Blake
Rich Conklin
Dan Cadogan
Oakville
Ben Murray
Marquardt
Monmouth
Weed Park Courts
Jowans Place In Rodeo Minnesota Event
Two Jowans placed in the National High School Rodeo here Thursday. Mel Fuelling of Tabor was fifth in the saddle bronc competition and Carol Ortner of Holstein was sixth in the pole bending race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mel Fuelling
Tabor
Garol -Ortner
Holstein
National Cycle Races Target Indianola Championship Event
National championship motorcycle races set for Greenwood Roadway near Indianola on Sunday August 89. Program features a 75 mile amateur race and a national championship road race with more than 100 riders expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Greenwood Roadway
Minor league results from Associated Press report
International League Lennie Toronto defeated Richmond 12 to 1 while Buffalo and Columbus split a game at 4 to 1. Pacific Coast League results included Oklahoma City 5 Indianapolis 3 and Salt Lake 5 Denver 3 with Hawaii, Seattle, Portland, and Tacoma posting varied scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
International Lennie Toronto
Richmond
Buffalos
Columbus
Jacksonville
Oklahoma City
Indianapolis
Salt Arkansas
Denver
Hawaii
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Hendersons Rally Past May Drug Inning Baseball Bout
Henderson Garage drove in four runs in the second inning to take control as May Drug faded. Key hits came from Bennett, Wasson, Padgett, and Briggs while Berzin earned the win with two strikeouts. Anderson struggled, fanning one while allowing four walks in a five to four line score. Other boxing results from Sanremo and Los Angeles report separate knockouts in Welterweight bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Grunder
Chapman
Lilier
Wilson
Bob
May
Bennnett
Wasson
Quigley
Anderson
Bennett
Dodder
Henderson
Neil Padgett
Junior Briggs
Mike Ber
Jin
RW May Drug
Hendersons
Richardson Wins 14th Heavyweight Fight in Oakland
Willie Richardson of San Jose stopped Kirk Barrow in the third round of a scheduled 10 round heavyweight bout in Oakland to record his 14th victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
Willie Richardson
Kirk Barrow
Oakland
Harris and Eichelberger Lead Odessa Pro-Am with 63s
Labron Harris Oklahoma State coach and Dave Eichelberger posted a blistering nine under par 63 to take the first round lead in the Odessa Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament worth $15,000 held in Odessa Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Tex
Labron Harris
Oklahoma State
Dave Eichelberger
Venturi Honored After 1984 National Open Win
Ken Venturi, returning from a long journey, was guest of honor Thursday night at the California Country Club, where he began his golf career, celebrating his victory in the 1984 National Open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venturi
San Francisco
Ken Venturi
California Country Club
A's reshuffle as Shoemaker sent to Dallas for Meyer
Kansas City Athletics optioned fielder Charles Shoemaker to Dallas to clear space for Bob Meyer a left handed pitcher acquired from the Los Angeles Angels. Meyer joins the roster after a midweek trade enhancing the pitching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A's
Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics
Charles Shoemaker
Dallas
Bob Meyer
Los Angeles Angeles
Mexicali Boxer Debuts with First Round KO in Los Angeles
Felipe Gonzalez of Mexicali made his U.S. debut with a first round knockout over Manny Reyes of Tijuana on Thursday night in Los Angeles. Reyes, fighting at 118 pounds, fell early as Gonzalez secured the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Felipe Gonzalez
Mexicali
Mexico
U.S
Manny Reyes
Tijuana
Deeds Recorded In Muscatine Transfers
N F Dillon and Mildred Dillon convey part of lot 10 block 214 Muscatine to Charles Thomas and Billie Thomas. Ray Hockersmith transfers lot 14 block 6 South Park addition Muscatine to Charles Thomas.
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N. F
Mildred Dillon
Charlés
Billie Thomas
Conesville Melon Days Rodeo Planned for Sept 4-6
Plans for Conesville Melon Days and Rodeo set for September 4 to 6 include two rodeo contests, a horse show, queen contest, parade, political speaker, dancing, and free watermelon. Events feature at L-Bar-M Rodeo Grounds with a Friday dance and Sunday's finale, plus a weekend carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
L-Bar-M
Lebar-M
le Bar-M
Bermuda Trip Won by Wilton Groceryman
Wilton D and Mrs C J Davies owners of Jakes Market Wilton join Benner Food Stores Peoria in an all expense paid Bermuda trip as winners of a 25 week campaign to boost sales across ice cream beauty aids fresh produce and meat. The 90 employees and wives will fly there by chartered plane. Also noted is Mrs Vernon Squires and Marty visiting Ports mouth Virginia for about three weeks while Mr Patterson Navy assignment changes to New Jersey in August.
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Wilton
C. J
Jake) Davies
Jake's Market
Wll
Benner Food Stores
Peoria
Bermuda
Davies
Vernon Squires
Marty
Ronald Patterson
Roxann
Portsmouth
Patterson
U. S. Navy
New Jersey
Letts Personal News and WSCS Meeting Notice
Letts residents report Mr and Mrs John Hildebrand Alan and Jaret Hildebrand left for Fullerton California after two weeks with the Van Delinders and Hildebrands They visited friends in Melbourne Georgia and Monroeville Pennsylvania for the funeral of Maude Owen WSCS meets Wednesday Aug 4 at noon for a potluck at the Methodist church with hostesses Hazel Thompson Mabel Bailey and Philip Wagner The 4 30 pm general meeting features Que Later Years A Time for Responsible Living led by Mrs Harry Gipple Max Hafner H N Smail and Mrs Harry Van Delinder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ine ‘Geph
Maude Owen
WSCS
Methodist Church
Hazel Thompson
Mabel Bailey
Philip Wagner
Harry Gipple
Max Hafner
H. N. Smail
Harry van Delinder
Schwob resigns Wapello Chamber post as secretary
Fr Schwob resigns as secretary of the Wapello Chamber of Commerce effective Aug 1. The board accepted the resignation and a successor will be named soon. Mrs Dorothy McNeil attended the Southeast Iowa UPW officers meeting in Davenport with plans for the Fall Presbyterial. Visitors at the Hoovers include family from Las Vegas and Renton, while the Webers vacation in Colorado. Lyle Bickford and family vacation at an Arkansas camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred”Schwib
Sam Callahan
Black Hills
Lyle’ Bickford
Arkansas
Achievement Day Held by Wilton Willing Workers
Wilton Wil ing Workers Club held its first Achievement Day at the Wilton Methodist Church on Tuesday night July 28. Leaders Mrs Ronald Kerr and girls organized the program with Kathy Mann Beth Richards opening a furniture refinishing demonstration. Cristi Christiansen led games and Sindy Mann presented holiday centerpieces. The group sang a closing song led by Margaret Jensen with refreshments served by the girls and county extension director Irene Lary as special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wilton Methodist Church
Ronald Kerr
Kathy Mann
Beth Richards
Cristi Christiansen
Sindy Mann
Christi Christiansen
Benny Mann
Margaret Jensen
Irene Lary
Five Day Forecast Warm start then cooling period
JOWA predicts a warm humid start to the period with temperatures about 5 degrees above normal. Normal highs range from the mid 80s northeast to near 90 in the southwest while lows run from the lower 60s to near 70. Showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday or Wednesday with rainfall mostly under an inch in the northeast and about half an inch in the southwest.
Parchert Reunion Plans at Weed Park
The Parchert family reunion is set for Sunday in Weed Park. A pot luck dinner begins at noon after attendees arrive for the gathering.
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Weed Park
Softball Games Postponed By Fair Weather
Softball games scheduled for tonight in both the Open and Church leagues have been postponed due to the fair. Open league tilts will be played Monday night August 10 at the same times. Church league games move to Friday night August 7 at the same times.
Pike Peppy Pals 4-H Club Meets in Methodist Church
The Pike Peppy Pals 4-H Club met Wednesday evening July 29 in the Methodist Church basement. Reports covered H Conference COED Camp and MUSC SCOT TREN Camp by listed members. A clarinet duet, skit participation, Clover demonstration for West Liberty Fair, and judge Taige were noted with lunch served by a refreshment committee.
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Nichols
Pike
Methodist Church
Chevy Carter
Lois Albrecht
Kay Barnhart
Cindy Porter
Cheri Lanfier
West Liberty Fair
Patsy Marine
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Ly Gel
Decatur
Quincy
Dick Sparks
Cedar Rapids
Valeria Wieskamp God
Carl Bannister
Frances Raufaster
Ernie Gray
Dorothy Kislentachéer
Ted Jensen
L & M Pure Service
Park Ave
Nyaa and
Motorola
Pransistor
Watteties
Blake's Radio
Town Ave
Dial
Wilh’ ‘Wilson A
Joehning
Lincoln Island
Boulevar d
Outhit Island
Methodist
Island
Jack ‘Wilson
Ken Lange
Wayne Shoultz
Mike. Hate
John» Wilson
Vernon Wilson
Tom Atkins
Church
Giants
Philadelphia
San Francisco Giants
John Prepenter
Pacific Coast
APCO
Dick’s
Mississippi Drive
Jowans
Rodeo
Sanremo
Italy
Willie’ Richardson
Alside Aluminum
L. W. Hartley
West Sixth St
Muscaine, In
Melon
Fred Everett
Wilton Groceryman
Ervices
FRY Electric
Mulherry
McKee Farm Store
Spring Street
Muscatine, Ia
Wapello
Wilton Willing
Parchert Reunion
PUROX
Economica
Union Carbide Corporation
The
Kacena CO
Grandview Avenue
Nichols Pike
Say Barnhart
Debbie Bieri
Sandi Schmitt
Cnoryl Zarler
Peggy Fridley
Carol Hahn
Helen. Taige
Edward W. Riley
Walnut
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