Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1977

Page

7

Carlton 6hitter keeps Phils on heels of Cubs

Phillies righty Steve Carlton improved to 15-6 after an 8-1 win over the Padres, adding three hits himself. The victory shrank the gap to one game behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL East as other NL games produced Reds edge Cubs, Astros shutout Pirates, Mets beat Dodgers in 14 innings, Cards top Braves, Expos beat Giants.

Carlton Phils Cubs Fred Down UPI Steve Carlton Phillies San Diego Padres Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Los Angeles Pirates Jose Cruz Joe Niekro Astros Bruce Kison Mets Dodgers Lee Mazzilli Joel Youngblood Dave Lopes Cards Braves Eric Rasmussen Jerry Mumphrey Cardinals Rasmussen Dick Ruthven Gary Matthews Expos Giants Jackie Brown Dan Stanhouse Ellis Valentine San Francisco Jim Barr Valentine Brown

Ottumwa ousted in girls state softball meet

In Fort Dodge Ottumwa, defending state champion, fell 3-2 to Kingsley-Pierson in the quarterfinals. Ann Coughenour fanned eight with no walks for Ottumwa, while Jill Grabe drove in two runs. Ottumwa’s two runs came on steals as Audrey Starr doubled for Ottumwa. Urbanda continued its perfect season with a 4-0 win over Battle Creek, Kim Wright striking out 10.

Fort Dodge Iowa UPI Ottumwa Kingsley-Pierson Ann Coughenour Pantherettes Jill Grabe Stacie Roepke Kingsley Audrey Starr Frank Huston Heck Urbanda Battle Creek Kim Wright Wright Brenda Sather Carol Finn Urbandale Dorothy Schmidt Battle

Local Professional Directory Listings by City Firms and Services

A compiled local directory lists attorneys and law firms such as Anderson & Buffer Kalona and Stewart & Shearer with offices in Washington Iowa, plus other services including child care at The Children’s House Inc, counseling, farm financing through Production Credit Association, hearing aids by Helga Burroughs, nursing homes Maplewood Manor Keota, optometry Dr John W Lemmon, osteopathy Dr P L Etter, and Swarthout Realty broker Lowell Swarthout with contact details and office locations. Includes multiple addresses and phone numbers for these providers and firms.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main

Standings and games in Major League Baseball Tuesday results

National League East standings show Chicago leading with 61 wins and 43 losses followed by Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. West division lists Los Angeles atop but Cincinnati and San Francisco trail. Wednesday results include New York beating Los Angeles and Philadelphia routing San Diego. American League table shows Boston and Baltimore leading, with New York and Detroit mid-pack. Wednesday results feature multiple extra innings and scores across divisions.

United Press International Chicago Phila Pittsbgh St. Louis Montreal New York Los Ang Cinci Houston San Fran San Diego Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia Inns Pittsburgh Freisleben Christenson Bahnsen Solomon Los Angeles Pittslegh Boston Oakland Milwaukee Cleveland Texas Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Toronto Baltimore California Seattle Jefferson Leonard Blyleven Stone Rozeman Redfern Jenkins Mitchell

Propeller hazard at Laurens golf course airport runway

In Laurens Iowa a nine hole course sits beside the town airport with the rough between the eighth and ninth fairways serving as a runway. Groundskeeper Dick Hawes notes planes buzz once then golfers scatter and few planes land. No injuries reported though close calls exist.

Laurens, Iowa UPI Laurens Dick Hawes Hawes

Rangers top White Sox 12 10 in high scoring win

Texas Rangers outslugged the AL West leaders Chicago White Sox 12 10 for their fifth straight win and 11 of 12. Mike Hargrove hit a three run homer in a six run 12th inning highlight. Toby Harrah homered for the Rangers and Willie Horton, Jim Sundberg drove in two.

Billy Hunter Texas Rangers Chicago White Sox White Sox Hunter Mike Hargrove Rangers Toby Harrah Jim Sundberg Willie Horton Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Toronto California New York Milwaukee Cleveland Baltimore Oakland Boston Seattle Twins Tigers Lyman Bostock Craig Kusick Dan Ford Rod Carew Twins Royals Blue Jays Frank White George Brett Jerry Garvin Angels Yankees Terry Humphrey Bobby Bonds Nolan Ryan Ryan Brewers Indians Sal Bando Jim Wohlford Cleveland Orioles Eddie Murray Orioles Red Sox Mariners Jim Rice Bernie Carbo George Scott Rice Butch Hobson

Austin Leads By One At European LPGA Championship

Debbie Austin shot a six under par 68 to lead after the first round of the European LPGA championship at Sunningdale Old Course. She trails Judy Rankin by one stroke while Sandra Palmer, Pam Higgins and Pat Bradley sit close behind. Rankin opened with a 69.

Sunningdale England UPI Debbie Austin Sunningdale Old Course Judy Rankin Sally Little Sandra Palmer Pam Higgins Pat Bradley Bonnie Lauer Australia Jan Stephenson Austin Pocono Pennsylvania Ray Rash Rankin

Massengale seeks Hartford Open win in first round

Rik Massengale defends his title as the Greater Hartford Open begins at Wethersfield Country Club. Six players posted 3-over 68 in the Pro-Am as Jim Simons led with 66, while Wally Armstrong eyeing his first tour win since joining the circuit in 1973 trails by one stroke.

Wethersfield, Conn UPI Rik Massengale Hartford Wally Armstrong New London Oosterhuis Lee Trevino Massengale

Lions Club Hosts Fifth Ainsworth Horse and Pony Show

Ainsworth Lions Club staged the fifth annual horse and pony show at the town ball field on July 30 with Lyle Smith of Sigourney as judge and Jim Wilson as ringmaster. Winners across divisions included Misty Rose, Blue Boy, and Rhythm to Bars, with prize drawings awarding a $100 savings bond to Lloyd Augustine and $10 gift certificates to four winners.

Ainsworth Lions Club Lyle Smith Sigourney Jim Wilson Bob Duncan Robert Gerot Lloyd Augustine Herb Lease Lois Riggan Jennifer Edwards Tim Wilson Shamrock Inn Bryn Mawr Lions Ainsworth Horse and Pony Show Frosty Cody Cutter Bob Denny Cedar Rapids Joe Dietz Dee Ears Sandy Teeter Fairfield Misty Rose Mike Gerot Candy Boy Cindy Arbogast Wayland Brandy Angi Bonar Washington Skip Beau Chance Sheri Lensch Jeanette Shafter Kalona Cindy Lease Ft. Madison C.T. McCoy Crawfordsville Weyland Wee Wonder Mike Frese Oxford Charlie Kathryn Rarick Dena Rodgers Clint Rarick Flicker Chris Frese Baby Jane Amy Teeter Fairfield Girls Western Pleasure Stormy Echo J.L. Martin Vicki Flynn West Chester Mike Geret Charlie Brown Kendall Dougherty Libertyville Sara Robertson Tony & Vincent Charles Vincent Pepper & Queen Bob Vincent Keoto Cute & Bess Howard Asby Bob Gerot Iowa City Jr Shawn Lietz Jeff Foster Riverside Farm Terry Arbogast Kyle Norman Sue Shelladay Iowa City Sheri Wilson Gabe Angie Bodensteiner Solon Solon Open Pole Bending: 1. Shilo Shown By Tracy Conner Mt. Pleasant Dennis Genkins

S. C. Heelan Reaches 2A Final in State Baseball

Sioux City Heelan topped Dubuque Senior 8-1 to reach the 1977 Boys State Baseball Tournament final. Coach Dave Welter plans strategy for Friday as Davenport West and Fort Dodge Edmonds await rainout decision. Senior Chuck Baxter likely to start on the mound.

Marshalltown Iowa UPI Sioux City Heelan Dubuque Davenport West Fort Dodge Edmonds Dave Welter Welter Chuck Baxter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Professional Directory Richard S. Bordwell North Marion Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle South B Morrison, Morrison and Lloyd Edmund D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd Joseph L. McConnell West Washington St John C. Owen East Main Street the Children’s House, Inc Columbus Junction Chiropractors Thomas D. Kauffman M.L. Tweeton Counseling Community Counseling Service Thur Court House Production Credit Association J.D. Freyenberger Mgr Monthru North Iown Helga Burroughs State North 2Nd Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue P. L. Etter Osteopathic Realtors Swarthout Realty Lowell A. Swarthout S. Lo Melody Strikers Bowling League Mary Lee Moore Wick John Wick Wick Building Systems Inc Merton Roth Wellman Rangers Hand Sox Bill Madden Thor Nde Palmer Little Kathy Whitworth S. C. Heelan Box 183 Springville Haskins John Deere Kewanee Tom Martin Jim Wells Keith Murphy Wells Auctioneering Service Brighton Mullikins Standard Station Davenport Gary Humston Mike Orris
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication