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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1977

Page

7

Indians win end losing streak in quirky lineup act

Cleveland manager Frank Robinson let his players line up to bat as a novelty tactics paid off in a 4-3 victory over Toronto. Buddy Bell shone with three hits two runs scored and two RBIs while Frank Duffy moved from ninth to second and added two sacrifice bunts.

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Bowling Team Scores and Individual Standouts

Hennigan led the team with a 933 game and Land-O-Lakes reached 930. Individual series saw M. Moore 619 and M. Leavitt 573, while M. Moore 239 and M. Leavitt 230 topped the game charts. 2rs 2698, Moline ers 956, Moline anson 575, Jack.

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Alexander wins Drake decathlon title with 8055 points

Des Moines reports Steve Alexander of Houston, in his first Drake decathlon, tops national marks with 8055 points after 4,219 in the opening round. Bruce Jenner's record 8250 remains out of reach due to a bruised left heel hindering distance running. Alexander led seven events, but faltered in the 1500 meters final, timing 4:53. The field also featured Rex Harvey and others in pursuit of meet records amid Drake Relays activities.

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Mid-Prairie hosts first 9th grade wrestling tournament

The inaugural Mid-Prairie 9th Grade Wrestling Tournament drew eight schools and about 60 competitors at Mid-Prairie Junior High. Four champions emerged: Todd Wehr 150 lbs, Randy Billups 156 lbs, Steve Vincent 185 lbs, and Jeff Aggson heavyweight. Meanwhile U.S. soybean exports to Japan total about 7 billion pounds yearly.

Mid-Prairie Todd Wehr Randy Billups Steve Vincent Jeff Aggson

Washington Demons top Ft. Madison in golf dual

Washington High School varsity golfers posted steady scores to defeat Ft. Madison 165 to 171 on the front nine at Sheaffer Memorial. Matt Nemmers and Marty Young each shot 40 to lead Washington with Scott Azinger firing 41 for the Bloodhounds. The Demons junior varsity won 187 to 189 as Jon Burlingame led with 46.

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