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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1971

Page

8

Demons host ninth graders in crowded Washington meet at Case Field

Washington Demons finish fifth in six team invitational at Case Field Ottumwa takes third place and Mullikin wins the 100 yard dash while Black takes the 880 yard run in a meet with many close events including strong showings from Ottumwa Iowa City and Osceola with multiple top finishes across sprints relays and field events.

Pamners Case Field Ottumwa Washington Demons Fairfield Osky Woodsmall Scarff Capps Piro Rummelhartig Evans Holtgrewe Marselles Smith Mullikin Morris Reardon Dekraai Richards Dash Perdue Franklin Grey Millenstein Miller Mt. Pleasant Oskaloosa Iowa City Washington Perrue Rummel_aart Mt Pleasant Town City Dekock Marcelles Quigley Vana Holden Davis Holt ¢ Grewe Roth Black Martinson Libe Dekoek Anderson Thompson Ott Mildenstein Perdue I Waterhouse Moffitt Sopher Glasgow

New London Wins Waco Relays In Busy Meet

New London easily outdistanced 12 rivals at the Waco Relays with 70 points, ahead of Williamsburg 45 and Aquinas 40. NL dominated six relays, with multiple podium finishes across sprints, distance, hurdles, and field events led by New London athletes in medley and shuttle hurdles while Central Colubmus and Waco posted notable showings.

New London Williamsburg Aquinas S&m Columbus Junction Central Waco Danville Highland van Buren Tri - County Wapello Morning Sun Enc Fiay Ew London Oldon Meade Graf Peterson Lauber Phillips Columbus Miller Clark Klobnak McGill Lem Donnell Kurb Meeker Carlson Webb Wapelio Wileliamsburg Watenenan Ofson Mercer Graff, A Louber Rump van Auken Arthur H Meade McFarland Young Sharp Wagner Rich Lorber Leitmeier

Women bowler standings and high scores at Pin Queen League

Friday night results show Hy Vee four games 2106 and Sitlers 1980 while Boyd s hits 2110 in team play. High scores include Lucy Smith 543 series and 200 game, and Betty Ward 539 series with Jan Johnson 195. Other competitors listed from McCleery and Willows clubs.

Miller Welding Washington Accounting McCleery - Cumming Co Sitler’s Auto Parts Miller Boyds Hy- Vee Lucy Smith Betty Ward Jan Johnson

Record of new cars by various dealers and makers

The record lists new cars associated with Herman Albert Behrend at International Travel Hall Philip D Ahrens Chevrolet Truck The McCleery Cumming Co Cadillac Michael Thomas King Ford and Myron L Graber Liberty Mobile Home.

Herman Albert Behrend International Travel Hall Philip D. Ahrens Chevrolet Truck the McCleery - Cumming Co Cadillac Michael Thomas King Ford Myron L. Graber Liberty Mobile Home

YWCA Dinner Attracts Ninety Five Attendees

Ten years ago the annual YWCA dinner drew ninety five attendees in the Y community room Friday evening. Mrs. William Boshart, president of the YW Council, presided and welcomed members and guests.

YWCA Y Community Room William Boshart YW Council

China Trip Rivets Delegation Members on Visit

Leaders described the China visit as memorable while expressing hopes for a US trip. John Tannehill, 19, praised Chinese progress and Maoist era ideas, and Olga Solteser, 16, lamented poverty but said Americans may better appreciate their own country after the trip. Steenhoven called the visit the most memorable experience of their lives.

United States John Tannehill Middleport Ohio Mao Olga Solteser Orlando Fla China Steenhoven

Seaver and Marichal Return to Form Boost NL Hope

National League ace Tom Seaver of the Mets shut out the Pirates 1-0 with 14 strikeouts and no walks, while Juan Marichal of the Giants fired eight hitless innings before yielding two hits in a 9-0 win over the Cubs. The day’s action also saw Bob Gibson drive in three runs in the Cardinals’ 7-1 win over the Padres, and the Braves rally past Philadelphia behind Earl Williams’s two-run hits. Other scores included Los Angeles over Houston in 10 innings and Cincinnati-Montreal snowed out.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Tom Seaver New York Mets Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Weaver Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Seaver Donn Clendenon Marichal Giants Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Philadelphia St. Louis San Diego Gil Hodges Ken Rudolph Jim “Hickman Rudolph Hickman Dick Dietz George Foster Ferguson Jenkins San Francisco Bob Gibson Gibson Padres Luis Melendez Ted Sizemore Cardinals Bill Buckner Richie Allen Dodgers Astros Buckner Allen Steve Garvey Earl Williams Braves Williams Phillie Jim Bunning

Bucks one win from NBA finals after big win in L A

The Bucks, 66-16 in the regular season, beat the Lakers 117 104 to take a 3 2 lead in the best of seven in Inglewood. Lew Alcindor had 31 points and 20 rebounds. Chamberlain fouled out twice and scored 15 with 16 boards as Goodrich led LA with 25.

Inglewood Calif UPI Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Lew Alcindor Los Angeles Lakers Milwaukee Larry Costello Alcindor Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Nate Thurmond San Francisco Bucks Big Green Machine Wisconsin Bob Boozer

Mixed bowling results from Holy Rollers event

The Holy Rollers led the mixed bowling league with 30 percent roll and win margins as Nuggetts Alley Cats 222.7 held the top team score. Team series saw Rollers lead 2159 while Nuggetts posted 1922. Rollers games 153 and 716. Nuggetts 658. Sleepers 3 and Rats 0. Individual leaders included J Fisher 597 and L Smith 538. J Fisher also posted 2225 high game and L Smith 196.

Holy Rollers J. Fisher Smith

Grave to be opened to settle Williams child burial row

In PORT CRANE NEW YORK state cemetery officials plan to open the grave of Joilynn Rae Williams to resolve a dispute over the child’s burial place. Patricia A Williams, the child’s mother, says she was not notified of the burial despite paying for a plot, prompting a long standing disagreement with cemetery manager Ernest Youngs. The state will cover costs, with opening expected Monday or Tuesday.

Port Crane N.Y UPI Joilynn Rae Williams Heaven Patricia A. Williams Binghamton Illiams State Cemetery Board John P Lomenzo Albany

Reed returns Knicks rally to 89 84 over Bullets

New York leads Eastern Conference final series 3-2 after a tight 89-84 win over Baltimore. Walt Frazier top-scored with 28, Reed labored through a sore shoulder yet made crucial plays including a late rebound to seal the game.

UPI New York UBC Wills Reed New York Knilk J. Reed Baltimore Madison Square Garden Reed Andrew) Patterson Walt Frazie Bullets Frazier Red Holzman Jack Marin Fred Carter Marin Carter Earl Monroe Gene Shue Knicks Monroe NBA Holeman

Obituary Note Adds Sister to Lorel Garrett Kin

The Ot tumwa resident Lorel Garrett’s obituary corrections list additional survivors including Mrs. Leota Kent as a sister and adds Nina Deal to the named siblings. The Washington Community School board meeting is set for April 21 at 7 30 p m in the senior high library.

Garrett Osborne Leota) Kent Ottumwa Lorel Garrett Nina Deal School Board Washington Community School Board of Education

Major leagues standings and Friday results recap

National League and American League standings show New York and St. Louis leading, with Phillies, Braves, and Padres trailing. Friday’s results include New York’s win over Pittsburgh and several interleague matchups. Upcoming Sunday games list Cincinnati at Montreal, Pittsburgh at New York, and other divisional clashes across leagues.

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