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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1972

Page

7

Washington Demons Girls Track Impress in Debut Meet

Coach Mike White praised the Washington girls after their first competition. Jane Redlinger led with wins in the 60, 100, and 220 yard dashes while Kathy Escher set a 176 foot softball mark. Runners paced the 880, taking seconds and thirds as the team eyes an April 18 dual at Oskaloosa.

Washington Oskaloosa Pekin Jane Redlinger Demons Kathy Escher Kathy Wittetoe Debbie Horn Mary McCarthy Sue Hennigan

Cubs poised as solid contenders in 1972 NL East

Scottdale report says Cubs under Leo Durocher look solid in 1972. Offseason adds include Jose Cardenal from Milwaukee and Steve Hamilton from San Francisco. Durocher plans leadoff shifts with Monday and Cardenal, outfield depth boosts defense and speed, pitching staff features Jenkins Pappas Hands and Hooten, with several candidates for the fifth spot and possible trade for a right handed reliever.

Scottsdale, Ariz UPI Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Durocher Cubs Oakland A's Jose Cardenal Milwaukee Brewers Steve Hamilton San Francisco Giants Cardenal Billy Williams Rick Randy Handley Cy Young Fergie Jenkins Milt Pappas Bill Hands Bob Compton Shreveport Compton Hamilton Ray Newman Phil Regan Bill Bonham Joe Decker Regan Leo

Nicklaus Starts Masters With Grand Slam Hopes

Jack Nicklaus opens the Masters aiming to win his fourth title and complete golf's first Grand Slam. Eddie Pearce joins him at 12:03 p.m. EST while Palmer and Trevino figure as top challengers amid fast greens and Poa Annua bumps.

David Moffit UPI Augusta Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Eddie Pearce Wake Forest Tampa Fla Jack Billy Casper Palmer Lee Trevino Trevino Tommy Aaron George Archer Gay Brewer Bob Goalby Casper Charles Coody Archer Greensboro

Favor Iowans in gym meet

Iowa State hosts eight league champions and 200 gymnasts in a meet seeking the NCAA team crown. Strong threats from Iowa and Penn State with standout Avener for Penn State and Showalter for Iowa in a field that includes Southern Illinois, Georgia Southern, Air Force, Washington and New Mexico.

Ames UPI Iowa State University University of Iowa Penn State Hilton Coliseum Towa State Southern Tlinois Cyclones Bob Roth Jim Stephenson Marshall Avener Nittany Lions Avener Iowa State Iowa Dean Showalter le the Hawks Southern Ilinois Georgia Southern Air Force Washington New Mexico

ABA honors to Gilmore for 1971 72 MVP and All-League

Artis Gilmore 7-foot-2 rookie center of the Kentucky Colonels named ABA MVP for 1971 72 and selected at center on the All League team. He led the league in rebounds and was a top scorer as Kentucky posted a 68 16 record. Dan Issel Zelmo Beaty and others named to the first team with Gilmore.

New York UPI Artis Gilmore Kentucky Colonels American Basketball Association Gilmore Jacksonville UCLA Kentucky Oakland Oaks Virginia Squires Dan Issel Utah Zelmo Beaty Issel Rick Barry Bill Melchionni Donnie Freeman Dallas

Guests fill Keota homes for Easter and family visits

In Keota the community notes Easter gatherings and visitors. David Taylor plans to attend a Mississippi wedding leaving Gary with grandmother Mrs James Greiner. Several guests drop in for dinners and calls across Keota Sigourney and surrounding towns.

Keota Paul Sievert Keota David Taylor Washington Mississippi Gary James Greiner Ray Doud Town City Karen Minks Sigourney Sue Ruiz Hubert Greiner Linda Joyce Marlene W. J. Clarahan Kimberly Powell Maurice Conrad Minato Ill Jerry Powell Wellman Jim Finucane Pella New Ulm Minn Don Earls Tracy Frankie Hiawatha Isaac Norenberg Donald Norenberg Connie Dan Bennett Jimmy Jay Norenberg Missouri State College Isaac Norenbergs

Contests and Court Battles Over Contest Rules

Legal disputes over contest rules show how contracts govern participation and judge discretion. Myrtle challenged a fatness disqualification and won, while other cases upheld judges within contract limits. Family relationships and employee rules hinge on precise wording and separateness. Association of the Bar 1972.

Myrtle Neainess

Williams Named Phi Kappa Theta Treasurer at Northeast Missouri State

Michael K. Williams of 409 East Main Washington Iowa serves as treasurer of Phi Kappa Theta at Northeast Missouri State College this year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Keith Williams. Williams is a junior majoring in business administration. SAIGON U S warplanes hit military targets in North Vietnam in retaliation for the Communist invasion of South Vietnam according to the U S command.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam South Vietnam

Kentucky Colonels win first playoff game in series

The real Kentucky Colonels snapped two opening-round losses with a 105-99 victory over the New York Nets. Walt Simon and Artis Gilmore each had 25 points, Gilmore added 22 rebounds, and Simon sealed the win with 48 seconds left. Nets guard John Roche scored 22 as New York trails 2-1. In other action Utah beat Dallas 96-89, while Virginia and Indiana led their series.

United Press International Real Kentucky Colonels Colonels American Basketball Association New York Nets Walt Simon Artis Gilmore Gilmore New York Utah Dallas Virginia Indiana Denver Simon Nets New Yorker John Roche Rick Barry Kentucky South Carolina Dan Issel Les Hunter Louis Dampier Issel Hunter Dampier Jimmy Jones Merv Jackson Stars Chaps Jones Jackson Willie Wise Zelmo Beaty Donnie Freeman

Bucks Can Clinch Series Against Warriors Tonight

Milwaukee leads 3-1 in the NBA playoff series over the Golden State Warriors and can clinch the series with a victory tonight. The Bucks would then face the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals. The Lakers swept the Chicago Bulls 4-0 to reach the conference finals. The Knicks and Bullets duel in New York as their Eastern series sits at two games apiece.

National Basketball Association Milwaukee Los Angeles Lakers Bucks Golden State Warriors Warriors Lakers Chicago Bulls New York Knicks Baltimore Bullets New York New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Boston Celtics Atlantic Hawks

Dear Abby column notes on family and romance

A letter from a Missouri family reflects on twins and age differences, while readers share humorous and cautionary anecdotes. Debates over ex-marine exes, marital jokes, and a Clayton Place court tale are echoed in Abby’s column, with a regional audience weighing in.

Abigail van Buren Chica Tabwae-H. Y. Mews Sred Abby Tulsa St. Louis County Clayton Place Eugene Austin Council ON Family Law

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