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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1968

Page

8

Nelson wins two Drake Relays Most Outstanding Athlete award

St Cloud State distance runner Nelson adds a second Most Outstanding Athlete honor at the Drake Relays. He set new 6 mile and 3 mile marks, joining Don Gerhmann and Wes Santee as two-time recipients, while other records fell across the two day meet including Burgher’s triple jump and Texas’ 3 05.5 mile relay.

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Mosier sets new mark at Columbus Jet in MVSC races

Mark Mosier of Washington dominated the MVSC superstock races at Columbus Junction Saturday night winning four of eight events. Fast track improvements at the Louisa fairgrounds fueled exciting dashes, with Mosier posting a 27.21 second time in time trials. Finishing behind him in the feature were Ron Prymek Iowa City Ron Hemsted Lone Tree Bill Helm Rochester Harris Iowa City Jenkins Darting Wilton Junction. Heat winners included Mosier Hemsted Prymek Morris Helm Newman Jones Darting Dodder Stewart and Jarris Brissey Buchelle. Next week races move to West Liberty.

Mark Mosier Washington Columbus Junction Louisa Fairgrounds Tim Mosier Ron Prymek Iowa City Ron Hemsted Lone Tree Bill Helm Rochester Harris Jenkins Darting Wilton Junction Moss Stewart Newman Morris Hemsted Prymek Helm Mitchell Jones Dodder Jarris Brissey Buchelle Crooks Robertson West Liberty

Washington Transfer Dominates Friday Bowling Meet

Washington Transfer wins team series with 2135 and 776 in games, besting Western Auto 2034 and 696. Individual leaders include L. Smith with 515 in series and J. Duffy with 199 in games, followed by B. Ward at 485 and 197. Other teams listed include Amway Products, McCleery's, Ross Rejects, and Made O'Day with varying scores.

Washington Transfer McCleery - Cumming Amway Washington Accounting Western Auto Ross Rejects McCleery’s L. Smith B. Ward J. Duffy

Regan fuels Cubs revival with two saves in doubleheader

Regan saved both ends of an 8-4 and 5-2 doubleheader sweep over the Houston Astros, after being acquired from the Dodgers. His two appearances helped Chicago move into a tie for third at 8-8, easing a bullpen burden and sparking a late surge. In the NL and AL games, Cards, Giants, Phils, and Mets also won, while Carlton and Koosman earned key wins for their teams. A note adds there is one Roman Catholic priest per 1,316 people in France.

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Dual and Trojan Invitational golf results

Washington High School golfers dropped a tight Muscatine dual 171 to 168 at Geneva CC and placed eighth of 12 at Fairfield Invitational scoring 346. Medalist Gordon Gottschalk 73. Washington shooters Logan 83 Cox 85 Eschweiler 85 Nemmers 93. Muscatine won B match 190 to 201 and beat Roosevelt 168 to 171 earning strong showings ahead of upcoming Fairfield and Sigourney duals.

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Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Mae McCreedy held

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Mae McCreedy were conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Vernon G Elgin presiding. Pallbearers included Charles and Ross, Milford and Burke McCreedy, Milo Steel Sr. and Elmer Steele. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

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