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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1977

Page

6

Twins edge Tigers to seize AL West lead 12 11

In a 23 run, 23 hit night at Tiger Stadium the Twins beat the Tigers 12 11. Rod Carew hit a bases loaded homer as Rich Chiles Mike Cubbage and Roy Smalley delivered key RBIs. Tigers homered four times including Jason Thompson 21st but Tom Johnson finished the rally and Minnesota moved atop the division.

Tiger Stadium Minnesota Twins Rod Carew Carew Rich Chiles Mike Cubbage Roy Smalley Tigers Minesota Jason Thompson Rusty Staub Steve Kemp Tom Johnson Twins White Sox Rangers Kansas City Toronto Baltimore Oakland New York California Boston Seattle Cleveland Milwaukee Texas Chicago Royals Blue Jays Hal McRae Darrell Porter Marty Pattin Dave Lemanczyk Jays Orioles Doug DeCinces Kiko Garcia A’s Jim Palmer Yankees Angels Chris Chambliss Reggie Jackson Yanks Catfish Hunter Ed Figueroa Red Sox Mariners Jim Rice Rice Rick Wise Indians Brewers Rice Carty Dennis Eckersley Cecil Cooper Keith Smith Jim Sundberg Richie Zisk Oscar Gamble Phillies Cubs Steve Carlton Tim McCarver Greg Luzinski Jay Johnstone Tommy Hutton Cardinals Expos Jerry Mumphrey Rick Bosetti Dusty Baker Los Angeles

Iowa four major universities begin fall football camps

Des Moines UPI reports that Northern Iowa starts workouts Monday followed by Iowa on Tuesday, Drake Friday and Iowa State August 22 with press days set for UNI Tuesday, Drake Thursday and Iowa State Friday. Coaches forecast improvements while facing quarterback questions at Iowa and Iowa State and Drake aims to sharpen offense and defense after a 1-10 season. Northern Iowa’s Terry Allen could set multiple school records as UNI opens Sept. 3 against Northeast Missouri, while Iowa, Iowa State, and Drake play Sept. 10 at home. The big in-state clash Iowa versus Iowa State looms Sept. 17, the first intrastate meeting in 43 years.

Des Moines UPI Lowa Iowa Drake Iowa State UNI Bob Cummings Butch Caldwell Tom McLaughlin Doug Piro Jerry Runta Bill Dolan Doug Benschoter Tom Rusk Dean Moore Cummings Hawkeyes Earle Bruce Bruce Wayne Stanley Buddy Hardeman Mike Tryon Terry Rubley Dexter Green Mike Stensrud Ron McFarland Tom Randall Tom Boskey Kevin Hart Shelton Northern Iowa Stan Sheriff Panthers Terry Allen Allen Terry Sheriff Northeast Missouri Northwestern Wichita State Arkansas State Sam Marsh Washington Johnie Alter Moline Neff George Nussbaum Kidron Ohio Harvey Nussbaum Larry D. Roth Keith Hammel Kay Kenneth Big Rapids Mich Andy, LeRoy Leona Kaufman Forrest Neff Henry County Health Center Mt. Pleasant Art Ricks Rhua Davison Washington County Fair Ted Moninger Omaha Neb Minnie McMullen Melvin Clark Allen Clark Clark Guy Messer Harold Messer Virgil Aldrich Mercy Hospital Iowa City James Springborn Stacey Wheaton M.J. Haberman

All Star Iowa prep baseball showdown opens at ISU

Four teams from Iowa small schools meet their larger counterparts in the first all star baseball series. The event, sponsored by the Iowa Baseball Coaches Association, runs this weekend at Cap Timm Field. Semis today, championship at 4 p.m. Sunday, consolation at 1:30 p.m. Posegate leads the effort.

Ames Iowa UPI Iowa Baseball Coaches Association Cap Timm Iowa State Dave Posegate

Elect Sunday School officers at Eicher Mennonite Church

Officers elected for the new Sunday School year at the Eicher Mennonite Church include superintendent Ron Freyenberger assistant superintendent Jim Freyenberger recording secretary Mrs Ron Freyenberger assistant recording secretary Eulalia Goossen corresponding secretary Mrs Elmer Graber treasurer Clinton Hertig pianist Mrs Peter Graber assistant pianist Mrs Paul Goossen chorister Carl Zieglowsky assistant chorister Mrs Clinton Hertig librarian Mrs Marvin Widmer assistant librarian Mrs Warren Schlatter ushers Wm Freyenberger Carl Zieglowsky. Numerous local visitors and guests joined family gatherings across Wayland Mt Pleasant and nearby areas including the Rich family Visalia California and many others in various homes and events.

Wayland Eicher Mennonite Church Ron Freyenberger Jim Freyenberger Eulalia Goossen Elmer Graber Clinton Hertig Peter Graber Paul Goossen Carl Zieglowsky Marvin Widmer Warren Schlatter Wm. Freyenberger Dwight Rich Debbie Lisa Visalia Calif Mt. Pleasant Mabel Rich Glen Scarff Lake Ozark Gary Lee Silvis Ill Elosie Eland Eau Claire Wis Allen Rich Jr Randy Detrick Harold Rich Central City Chip Clark Cara Ryan Pete Rich Oxnard John Gerber Ben Gerber Hamburg Ontario Canada Eva Beese Ervin Reschly Mary Neff Edith Lowry Harold Neff Sigourney Ann Margaret Harold

Bucs brawl to sweep of Mets

The Pirates sweep the Mets 5-4 in 12 innings after a sixth inning brawl at Pittsburgh, Millan breaking his collarbone, Ott ejected. Earlier, Oliver fined and suspended. Taveras suspended, amid a season of bench clearing fights across the league. Pirates move to second in NL East.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Brawlers Frank Taveras Joel Hoerner Cincinnati Reds Reds Pirates al Oliver Bruce Froemming Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Mike Schmidt Pittsburgh Bruce Kison Felix Millan New York Mets Ed Ott Millan Ott Jim Rooker Duffy Dyer Felix Jose Pagan Chuck Tanner Pagan Tanner Oliver Short Taverns Chicago St. Louis Montreal Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati San Diego Houston

Record of scattered Washington area incidents and notices

A brief roundup covers a one car collision in Washington causing power loss and $1,300 damage with charges of failure to stop and licenseless driving. Other items include a motorcycle collision injuring Allen A. Freel, various property transfers, extensive vehicle and equipment listings, theft at Pacemaker Buildings, a disturbance charge against four adults and five youths, and a late night arrest for OMVAS with $750 bond.

Robert M. Jones Washington West van Buren Street Jones Allen A. Freel James E. Tolander Riverside Washington County Sheriff's Department Pacemaker

Marine Private Warner Finishes Recruit Training

In the Service August 8 Marine Private Harold E. Warner son of Dallas L. Warner Route 2 Wellman completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during an 11 week cycle. He learned battlefield survival daily routine and the standards Marines uphold. He trained in first aid rifle marksmanship close order drill and active physical conditioning. Teamwork and self discipline were stressed. Warner joined the Marine Corps in April 1977.

Harold E. Warner Dallas L. Warner Route 2 Wellman Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Warner Marine Corps

Women’s Relief Corps Meeting in West Chester

The Women’s Relief Corps met at United Methodist Church in West Chester on July 28 with 11 members. President Florance Waterhouse opened. Reported relief totals include food 126.00 and labor 23.85 while hospital calls reached 19 and Flowers 28.50. Next meeting set for August 25 at church basement. Florance Griggs and Opal Bowen hosted.

Tom Hobbs West Chester Women's Relief Corp United Methodist Church Florance Waterhouse Florance Griggs Opal Bowen

Correction notice for film showing at church

A brief from Washington reports that the film All The King's Horses about marriage and divorce will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday at Faith Baptist Church. The Evening Journal church page wrongly listed First Baptist Church as the venue in Friday's edition.

Faith Baptist Church Washington Evening Journal First Baptist Church

Thought on the future from John Galsworthy

The British novelist John Galsworthy warns that without contemplating the future, one cannot shape it. The remark emphasizes forward planning as essential to achieving progress and meaningful change.

John Galsworthy

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