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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1973

Page

7

Demons Take Second at Mustang Relays in Bloomfield

Washington finishes runner-up with 61 points behind Keokuk at the 16th annual Mustang Relays. Dave Green sets his fourth discus meet record this season at 164 ft 6 in, while Dick Shepherd wins the two mile in 10 36.4. Other Washington scorers include Randy Payne, Denny Witthoft, Ron Mullikin, Lester Worley, and Dick McAllister, with relays posted across the meet.

Swashington Demons Srnecine Bloomfield Keokuk Wayne van Buren Dave Green Washington Dick Shepherd Randy Payne Holden Ron Mullikin McConnell Farrier Martin McAllister Lester Worley Hysell Worley Mullikin Denny Witthoft Payne Libe Shepherd Denny McAllister Libe Witthoft

Washington Girls Track Lead District Meet Schedule

Washington high school track teams head to Williamsburg on Tuesday May 8 for district competition as part of statewide events. The district rounds run May 7 and 8 with the state meet in Des Moines May 18 and 19. Other area teams include Columbus Community Highland and Keota among 22 total squads.

Washington Williamsburg Ion Des Moines Columbus

Kunnert Chosen by Bulls in NBA Draft

Kevin Kunnert of Dubuque Wahlert and Iowa Hawkeyes was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA draft. The 21 year old center led Iowa in rebounds and field goal percentage, averaging 14.5 boards and 21.6 points, with a season high of 32. He expects to play center for Chicago and noted the spooky prospect of facing Wilt Chamberlain.

UPI Iowa Kevin Kunnert Chicago Bulls NBA Wilt Chamberlain Kunnert Dubuque Wahlert Chicago Eryone Kunnert Minnesota Hawkeyes Big Ten Northwestern Don Nelson Nelson Boston Celtics Willy Chamberlain Chcago

YMCA Gymnasts Defeat Ellis Y in Cedar Rapids Meet

Washington YMCA gymnasts trounced Ellis YMCA Cedar Rapids 53 to 8 in a meet featuring tumbling balance beam and trampoline events. Various age group winners listed include Marketta Boshart Holly Maggert Carolyn Hanson and many others across 8 to 15 plus divisions with Harriet Hoxton coaching the local team.

Washington Ymca Ellis Ymca Cedar Rapids Marketta Boshart Holly Maggert Carolyn Hanson Jerry Gipple Marcy Fulton Susie Bash Amy Lassen Debbie Redlinger Esa Hackbarth Nancy White Tammy Borchardt Marti Deaton Roseanne Mellinger Diane Richardson Barb Debbie Johnson Sara Robertson Wendy Coffin Lisa Boshart Dennis Richardson Eric Johnson Eric Roth Mark Mellinger Betty Klopfenstein Sue Weber John McCarthy Dan Renoux Tony Hahn Harriet Hoxton

Foursome Plans Cremation at Hyde Park Golf Course

A Cincinnati foursome vowed to be cremated and have ashes sprinkled over Hyde Park Country Club tees greens and traps after death. Tony Hense died last year. his widow opposed the plan. Chester Guy’s widow confirmed his ashes were scattered on the 15th tee, while Bob Anderson and Virgil Parish kept quiet. Andy details say Tony wanted placement near the 15th green trap and joked about escaping it after 15 strokes.

Cincinnati UPL Hyde Park Country Club Tony Hense Chester C “Chick” Guy Guy Ft. Lauderdale Fla Bob Anderson Virgil Parish Tony Anderson

White Sox crush Yankees as homers surge in win

Chicago White Sox top New York 8-4 behind Eddie Leon's homer and three RBIs plus Bill Melton and Carlos May also homering. Melton delivery sparked a five-run fourth inning as Stan Bahnsen earned his second win. Other AL and NL results noted, including California's Frank Robinson three-run shot.

Joe Frohlinger UPI New York Chicago Eddie Leon Bill Melton Carlos May Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Yanks Melton White Sox Leon Mike Andrews May Yankee Ralph Houk Stan Bahnsen Detroit Texas Minnesota Boston Milwaukee Kansas City Oakland Cleveland California Baltimore San Francisco Montreal Cincinnati San Diego Pittsburgh Atlanta Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Los Angeles Frank Robinson Jim Spencer Bobby Valentine John Mayberry Dave May Brewers Larry Hisle Twins Rico Carty Rangers Ted Kubiak RBI Sal Bando Jay Johnstone

Thermogas and Mills split as Thermogas tops Mills

Thermogas 4 Mills 0 in men s bowling. Washington Cafe 4 Iowa Cafe 0. Crawfordsville Bank 3 Carson 1. Hennigan 3 Home Town 1. Team series Thermogas 2749 Mills 2619. Team game Thermogas 992 Mills 910. Individual series R Crone 608 C Humphreys 591. Individual game R Crone 246 C Humphreys 226.

Thermogas Mills Washington Cafe Iowa Cafe Crawfordsville Bank Carson Hennigan Home Town R. Crone C. Humphreys Thermogas Washington Cate Hennigan, Inc Carson Plumbing Mills Rambler Iowa Cate

Demon girls claim fifth straight win in dual meet

Washington High School girls rolled to a 103 to 392 victory over Mt. Pleasant, setting new school marks in distance medley and 100 meter hurdles. Sophomores Cindy Booth and Cathy Escher starred with wins in multiple events as coach Mike White praised depth. The team will compete at the Waco Relays starting Thursday.

Washington Igh Mt. Pleasant Mike White White Cindy Booth Cathy Escher Waco Washington Mineart Schlapkohl Reschly Booth J. Redlinger Escher Redlinger Richards Jarrard Martin Wilson M. Redlinger Cousins Adams B. Redlinger Sojka M. Redlinger J Redlinger Turner Franzen Loeffler Hazelett Myers Wittetoe Bates Cousins Roth Farrier Mangold

Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues

United Press reports National League East standings with teams Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Montreal St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Houston Los Angeles and Atlanta. Tuesday results include San Francisco 4 Chicago 2 and Montreal 7 Cincinnati 2. American League figures show Milwaukee Cleveland Texas Minnesota and Oakland with daily results and listed probable pitchers for Thursday games.

United Press Pittsburgh Chicago New York Philadelphia Montreal St. Louis San Fran Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta Inn Montreal Pittsbgh Los Ang Phila San Francisco Marichal Jenkins Pam Moore Billingham Caldwell Briles Lonborg Morton Koosman Wilson Downing St Louis Spinks American League Journal Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Boston Cleveland West Minnesota Kansas City California Oakland Blue McNally Singer Fryman Texas Slaton Simpson McGlothen

Lakers Hope To Oust Warriors In Do Or Die Clash

Lakers host Golden State aiming to avoid a 3 0 deficit after taking the first three games. Warriors Cazzie Russell and Jim Barnett embrace the chance while Boston prepares for Knicks as Havlicek battles neck and shoulder injuries making his status uncertain. Knicks Earl Monroe listed doubtful with a bruised hip ahead of game five.

Stu Camen UPI Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics John Havlicek Lakers Golden State National Basketball Association Cazzie Russell Jim Barnett Warriors Russell Barnett Los Angeles Boston New York Knicks Boston Garden Celtics Havlicek Knicks Thomas Silva Silva Earl Monroe Monroe

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