Foreign athletes shine at Drake Relays in Des Moines
The 66th Drake Relays open in Des Moines with strong foreign presence. Kenyan Mike Boit leads Eastern New Mexico in a special 800-yard run and anchors two relay units while facing competition from Irishman Niall O Shaughnessy and Kenyan Tom Boitt. World-class talents like Bernd Herrmann, Stan Vinson, and Daruisz Podobas join US athletes Frank Shorter and Francie Larrieu in chase for titles and Olympic bids.
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Des Moines
UPI
United States
New Mexico
Mike Boit
Boit
Drake
Bolt
Wesley Maiyo
Wyoming
Niall O'Shaughnessy
Arkansas
Adare
Ireland
O'Shaughnessy
Kansas
Staynings
Michigan
Daruisz Podobas
Poland
Charlton Ehizuelen
Illinois
Nigeria
Frank Shorter
Ivory Crockett
Francie Larrieu
Girls earn Drake honors at Des Moines Relays
Washington High School girls competed in the Drake Relays in Des Moines finishing second in the 440 yard relay behind Woodbine and placing sixth in the 100 yard dash. Relay team members were Jane Redlinger Stephanie Cousins Janet Roth and Sharon. Cindy Booth had the sixth fastest 100 yard dash time and may be selected for the Iowa Track Club for the 880 yd medley on Saturday. Finals for the 440 yard relay and 100 yard dash were scheduled for the weekend.
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Washington
Des Moines
Mike White
Jane Redlinger
Stephanie Cousins
Janet Roth
Sharon
Woodbine
Cindy Booth
Iowa
Stone's Cubs ace role grows with three wins
Cubs right-hander Steve Stone earns his third win in as many starts as Chicago leads the Eastern Division. He treats teammates to meals after victories, including after an eight-hitter win over the Phillies. Stone credits a strong fastball and notes Madlock and Morales supply key hitting support.
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Waleago Cubs
Steve Stone
Stone
Ron Santo
Chicago
Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
Bill Madlock
Madlock
Jose Cardenal
Jerry Morales
San Francisco
Houston
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Diego
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White Sox
Minnesota
Texas
California
Reds
Braves
Johnny Bench
Ony Perez
George Foster
Jack Billingham
Giants
Astros
von Joshua
Derrell Thomas
Ken Forsch
Steve Ontiveros
Doug Rader
Dodgers
Padres
Ken McMullen
Ron Cey
Dodger
Dave Winfield
Rick Rhoden
Be a good neighbor and a good citizen
A civic reminder urges residents to report loose or stray dogs to the city at 653 6584. The notice emphasizes community responsibility and quick response to animal control concerns.
Demon golfers Triumph over Muscatine by 14
Washington Demons win 157 to 171 on the Country Club course led by Marty Young 38 and Mike Young 39. Muscatine’s Tom Siering shot 40 to top theVisitors. JV Demons 184 188.
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Palancea
Washington Demon
Muscatine
Washington
Marty Young
Demons
Mike Young
Jeff Laing
Matt Nemmers
John McCarthy
Tom Siering
Muskies
Brad Freemore
Sam Hoffman
Jim Schmenk
Tim Peters
Gary Mineart
Todd Nemmers
Scott Dalrymple
Ron Schmaltz
Demon
Phil Busley
Fairfield
Rusley
Ottumwa
Burlington
Notre Dame
Trojans
Oskaloosa
Anley
Oakland A's open season with fast start and strong rotation
Oakland gains an 11-5 record and leads the AL West by one game after Mike Norris and Glenn Abbott filled starting roles effectively following the injury to Jim Hunter. The club aims to sustain momentum from their 1972 championship era with Alvin Dark managing a deep bullpen led by Rollie Fingers.
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United Rest
Jim Hunter
Oakland A’s
Hunter
Alvin Dark
Rollie Fingers
Mike Norris
Glenn Abbott
A’s
Master Derby wins Blue Grass in muddy Keeneland run
Master Derby, bred from Dust Commander, conquers mud at Keeneland to win the Blue Grass Stakes earning 61,250. Jockey Darrel McHargue keeps him third early then maneuvers to hold off Honey Mark as Prince Thou Art and Avatar finish behind. The victory boosts Master Derby toward the May 3 Derby.
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Lexington
UPI
W. E. “Smiley
Adams
Central Kentucky
Keeneland
Dust Commander
Honey Mark
Avatar
Ruggles Ferry
Sylvan Place
Wicked Park
Harvard Man
Decipher
Master Derby
Prince Thou Art
Darrel McHargue
Jenner wins Drake Relays decathlon with record 8139 points
Bruce Jenner captured the Drake Relays decathlon title with 8139 points to set a Relays mark and rank among the year’s best. He led after five events, claimed a javelin win, and posted a 1 500 meters time of 4 18.1 while totaling top marks in the hurdles, discus, and pole vault.
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Bruce Jenner
DES Moines
UPI
Drake
Jenner
Fred Dixon
Beverly Hills Striders
Steve Gough
Club Northwest
Dixon
Gough
Jeff Bennett
Oklahoma Christian
Nikolay Avilov
Soviet Union
Rex Harvey
U. S. Air Force
Jim Howell
Ball State
Jim Schnur
Cincinnati
Phil Scott
Graceland College
Lamont
Iowa
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Harold L. Johnson
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Mark Keedy
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Give Heart Fund
APCO
Everett Havenstein
E. Washington
Erson
N. Jefferson
Wayland
Town
Zenith
W.E.P
Ford
Jeanite
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