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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1972

Page

7

Washington Demons win fifth straight Relays title at Case Field

Washington Demons dominate the Washington Relays at Case Field piling up 962 points to Mt. Pleasant's 752. Don Adams triple wins include a long jump relays mark of 21 ft 2 in and a 10.2 100 yd dash. John Simmons of Fairfield set high hurdles 15.1 and 13.5 in the 120 yd low hurdles.

Don Adams Washington Demons Washington Tom Derrick Fort Madison Adams Daryl Braun John Simmons Fairfield Marvin Anderson Mt. Pleasant Simmons Nelson Demons Dave Green Randy Martin Ward Anderson Larry Hysell Ron Mullikin Dennis Witthoff Dave Stannard Andy Shimko Dennis McAllister Jeff Swartzendruber Mike Rhum Mike Barnett Tony Matteson Ft. Madison Boyd Buser Columbus Tom Sands Chris McCracken Chris van Auken Kevin Steeples Mike Arnold Swaim Davis County Tom Prado Jeff Holtgrove Dick Waterhouse Tim Morrison Mike Basham Rod Franklin Mile Run Leo Meade Jay Skinner

Chinese table tennis team dominates Detroit match

In a vivid display at Cobo Hall, 14 Chinese players defeated the American team 5 to 1 before 10 221 spectators. Security barred mingling with the public as protests and banner conflicts arose, with a two hour Detroit factory tour the sole face to face moment.

Detroit UPI China Motor City United States Cobo Hall Motherland U.S

Lakers edge Bucks in playoff thriller for 21-point edge

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108 105 in Milwaukee to take a 21 lead in the Western Conference playoffs. This victory boosted team morale and provided key confidence for the Lakers as the season progresses.

Milwaukee Wis UPI Los Angeles Milwaukee Bucks Lakers

Rankin Takes Early Lead In Dinah Shore Championship

Judy Rankin shot a three under par 69 to grab a two stroke lead after the first round of the Dinah Shore Colgate Winners Circle at Mission Hills. Kathy Whitworth Jane Blalock and Carol Mann were tied for second at 71 as light wind and fast greens challenged the 40 players in the field.

Palm Springs Calif UPI Judy Rankin Mission Hills Country Club Desert Kathy Whitworth Jane Blalock Carol Mann Miss Whitworth Miss Blalock Miss Mann Hughes Sports Network

Bowling League Scores and Highs Report

The MELODY MAKERS mix with Gutter Dusters and Odd Squad as results show Dusters and Nots leading. Fores, Shots, Diggers, Rollers, and Numbs post varied scores on Thursday night. High team series belong to Dusters and Shots, while individual records go to Jerry Fisher and L Smith with Ken Hanson and Smith posting top games.

Dusters Nots Diggers Jerry Fisher L. Smith Ken Hanson

Nets to Change Scenery Against Virginia Squires

The New York Nets face the Virginia Squires in a road game, as the team looks to shake up the schedule and seek a better result. No further details on lineup or score are provided in the snippet.

United Press International New York Nets Virginia Squires Nets Squires Richmond Norfolk New Yorkers Utah Dallas Chaos Indiana Denver CBS Kentucky Colonels Charlie Scott NBA Julius Erving Scott Virginia Erving Kentucky Pacers Stars

Bend in the Madison River Formed a 75 yard Gorge

The Beartraps gorge formed when the Madison River eroded granite creating a mile deep chute that narrows channels to about 40 feet. The landscape showcases a dramatic, ancient geologic process in Montana’s rugged terrain.

Montana Madison

Baseball players face fans today

Major league players begin the first strike curtailed season facing uncertain fan reception. With 24 teams in action and six games per league, gate totals depend on city crowds. The Presidential Opener in Washington is canceled as the Senators move to Texas.

Vito Stellino UPI Washington Senators Texas Los

Opening Day in Cincinnati Sets Traditional NL Start

The National League opener unfolds in Cincinnati with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to throw the first ball. Other NL games feature New York at Pittsburgh and Chicago hosting Philadelphia among others. AL schedules include New York at Baltimore and Boston at Detroit. Night games in California, San Diego, and Houston. daytime elsewhere. teams wary after a two week layoff. pitchers guarded to avoid sore arms. only strikes over the plate count now.

Minnesota Oakland Texas California Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee Cleveland San Diego Houston

Knicks Dominate Celtics Striking 4th Straight Playoff Win

New York roars past Boston 116 to 94 to seize a 1 0 lead in the Eastern finals. Frazier pours in 36 points as all Knicks starters reach double figures. Celtics struggle with 35 of 95 from the field and key scorers Havlicek and Cowens limited.

NEW York UPI New York Knicks Boston Celtics Atlanta Jo Jo White Hawks Knicks Celtics Baltimore Boston John Havlicek Dave Cowens Walt Frazier Jerry Lucas Dave DeBusschere Bill Bradley Earl Monroe Phil Jackson Frazier

Top jumper to compete at Drake Relays

Wisconsin world record high jumper Pat Matzdorf will headline the 63rd Drake Relays field in Des Moines. He defends 1970 and 1971 high jump titles in the college division and will join a six-man high jump lineup all with 7-2 marks. Relays officials call the field the classiest and toughest yet with five world record holders in attendance. Jim Ford, a former Drake standout and three-time 1951 champion, will serve as parade marshal.

DES Moines UPI Pat Matzdorf Wisconsin Meet Bob Ehrhart Matzdorf Drake Berkeley Calif Ehrhart Rodney Milburn Southern Ralph Mann Brigham Young al Feuerbach Preston Iowa Kjell Isaksson Sweden Jim Ford Bulldogs Marshall Ford

Players Seek Money NHL Pension and Playoff Increase

The National Hockey League Players Association warned owners they will strike next season if pension and playoff payments are not raised. Players seek owner contributions up by 3600 to 7000 dollars per player and playoff money rising from 787700 to about 1.4 million.

Toronto UPI National Hockey League Players Association Major League Baseball NHL

Freshman Jim Harris Leads USD Winter Varsity Awards

Jim Harris a Washington Iowan and freshman at the University of South Dakota earned a varsity award for winter sports in 1971-72. He set 18 school marks as a swimmer under coach Don McCullough, claiming multiple freestyle and breaststroke records and helping USD reach intercollegiate status. Harris was USD’s top scorer with 93 points, runner up to Mark Reeder in overall points.

Jim Harris Washington University of South Dakota Don McCullough USC Harris James Harris Northwest Missouri State College Northwest Missouri Wayne State College Mark Reeder Sioux City Coyotes

Friday Mixers League Results Show Clear Wins

Friday night scores include Snipes 3 Cats 0 and Rollers 3 Nuggetts 0. Beginners 3 Pack 0 and H R s 2 Bombs 1. Team series led by Snipes 1826 and 153, Rollers 1837. Individual tops Jerry Fisher 221 and Inez Lomen 198. Jan Johnson 499 in team total 600.

Snipes Pack Rollers Jerry Fisher Jan Johnson Inez Lomen Alley Cats Nuggetts Wolfe Pack Holy Rollers Gutter Snipes H&r's

Livingston Day Meeker Bates Attorneys Directory Card

Professional directory listing for Livingston Day Meeker and Bates law firm with office at 112 South B and phone 653-2147 including Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates Abstract Dept. in office.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul W. Shearer West Main

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