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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1971

Page

7

New Washington High Names Davis as Demon Head Coach

John Davis takes over the Washington High School Demons from Clinton and Nashua roots, embracing a small, dedicated squad with 11 returning lettermen. He plans a simple offense, platoon defense, strong conditioning, and a focus on basics to sustain a winning tradition. Davis emphasizes discipline, maturity, and a supportive coaching staff, with sophomores potential across a 14-game rule and a start date of August 20.

Lvente John Davis New Washington High School Davis Clinton Nashua Denver Iown Denny Hennigan Demon Iowa High Jim Rossen Ward Anderson Larry Guy Dennis Witthoft Max Cousins Mike White White Washington Valley High School West Raphael Gonshorowski Jerry Mason Mason Demons Dale Harder Duane Hagensick Denny Coon Phil Busley al Vivong Dave Butler Jeff Swartzendruber Kim Robertson Dave Duensing Joe Gilmore Gary Zeck Bob Arnold Mid-Prairie

Redskins Trade Spree Boosts Allen’s Front Office Plans

Washington coach George Allen reshapes the roster with two trades adding safety Richie Petitbon from Los Angeles and running back Tom Barrington from New Orleans. The moves mark Allen’s 16th and 17th acquisitions since taking over the Redskins, as other clubs deal with player holdouts and camp issues across the league.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Georg Allen Duane Thomas Allen Frank Lane Washington Redskins Richie Petitbon Los Angeles Rams Tom Barrington New Orleans Bruce Anderson Petitbon Ram Los Angeles Washington Worms Dallas New England Patriots Patriots John Mazur New England Upton Bell Tex Schramm Carl Garrett Halvor Hagen Honor Jackson Jerry LeVias San Diego LeVi

Martin Reunion Held At Sunset Park In Washington

Martin family reunion in Sunset Park Washington Sunday August 1 drew about 35 relatives. Officers elected at noon include Ardith Martin president Maxine Martin secretary and Hazel Micks treasurer. Reunion planned for Iowa Lake Marengo the first Sunday in August 1972. Two Peiffers attended a Des Moines wedding for Shirley Peiffer and Barry Roth at St Anthony Church with Lloyd Peiffer and Don Roth listed as parents. Frank B Peiffer and family visited Keota and Des Moines area before returning home.

Keota Hazel Hicks Wayne McCallister Williamsburg Sylvia Westfall Martin Sunset Park Washington Ardith Martin Maxine Martin Delta Hazel Micks Neota Iowa Lake Marengo Frank B Peiffer Des Moines Shirley Peiffer Barry Roth St. Anthony's Catholic Church Lloyd Peiffer Lineville Don Roth Altoona Charles Peiffer Frank B. Peiffer Robert Judge

Americans Swipe Pan Am Gold Lead With Record Day

The United States surged ahead in the Pan-American Games, sweeping 16 of 17 track and field finals and collecting many medals across swimming fencing skeet shooting and rifle events. Notable wins included Jan Johnson in pole vault, AL Hall in hammer, Lynn Graham in women's shot put, Russell Knipp tallying three weightlifting golds, and Roxanne Pierce dominating women’s gymnastics with multiple titles. The U.S. total medals surpassed Cuba’s near half-century high, signaling a dominant finish looming as finals continued.

John G. Griffin UPI Cali Colombia United States Cuba U.S John Smith Los Angeles Yanks Jan Johnson Chicago Heights AL Hall Charlton City Mass Lynn Grhaman Fresno Calif Russell Knipp Fullerton Roxanne Pierce Kensington Port High School

Baseball Standings and Results Feature Dense with Teams

Standings show Montreal, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York with win totals and games back. Wednesday results list Chicago over San Diego and other scores including St Louis and San Francisco night games. Prospective pitchers and Friday schedules include Mets, Braves, and Dodgers matchups across multiple venues.

Eos St Lous Chicago New York Philadelphia Montreal West W. L. Pet San Franasco Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Cincinnati San Diego Phila Mtrl Pitts Inn Los Angls St.Louis San Fran Sadecki Kelley Kirby Pizarro Francisco Marichal St. Louis Cleveland Singer Billingham Pittsburgh Kison Walker Storman Strohmger Milwaukee Lockwood Salton Oakland Hunter Wood California Wright Minnesota Hall Kansas City Cal Canton Colbert Washington Shellenback Baltimore Cuellar Kline Detroit Niekro Boston Culp Kaw City Baltimo Washiston Clevel Oakland A Kansas City A Cleve Twilight K.C

Gibson Notches 200th Win in Cardinals Victory Over Giants

Bob Gibson earned his 200th major league win as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-7. He became the second pitcher in St. Louis history to reach 200 wins and joined Jim Bunning and Juan Marichal as active hurlers with 200 or more victories. Gibson allowed seven hits and remained undefeated against the Giants this season, aided by Kubiak’s three run homer and Joe Torre's three hits.

Bob Gibson Gibson St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants St Louis Victori Jim Bunning Philadelphia Juan Marichal San Francisco Cardinal Joe Torre Houston Los Angeles Montreal Pittsburgh Atlanta Cincinnati New York Chicago San Diego

Professional Directory of Livingston Area Attorneys

Listings for Day Everett Meeker Bates and Morrison Morrison Lloyd Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Owen Stewart Shearer Paul Shearer and Richard A include address 112 South B Street 211 West Wasst East Main Street 109 East Main Street 225 West Main with phone numbers 653-2147 653-6531 653-2159. Includes Abstract Departments and law firms.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker &Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South B John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer It Law Richard A. Paul V. Shearer West Main

Palmer and Nicklaus Lead Firestone Start in Akron Classic

The American Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club opens with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus leading the field of 103. Palmer seeks a fifth win of the year as Nicklaus eyes a fifth victory and a record year, while notable entrants include Frank Beard Charles Coady Tony Jacklin Ray Floyd Bruce Crampton and Bobby Nichols. Palmer and Nicklaus have strong Firestone histories as Trevino seeks to halt Casper’s 1968 money record with hope of three straight tour wins.

Akon Ie Trevino Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Firestone Country Club Palmer Nicklaus Frank Beard Charles Coady Tony Jacklin Ray Floyd Bruce Crampton Bobby Nichols Firestone Trevino Gary Player Billy Casper Casper Westchester Ligonier Gunning

Elimination play routes slam in contract bridge analysis

South leads diamonds then executes elimination plan to remove spades and diamonds, setting up a safe route to slam. Declarer ruffs opening trick, cashes A K of trumps, and uses discards to force West to choose, allowing dummy to ruff and complete the slam without relying on a favorable club finesse. Ends with note on rebid coming tomorrow.

West South Dummy Declarer East

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