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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1976

Page

7

Davis Delivers Angels Win In Extra Innings At Yankee Stadium

Tommy Davis, at 37 still with batting eye, lined a go-ahead pinch hit in the 11th inning as California beat the New York Yankees 11-8 after an eight-run ninth inning by the Yankees. Davis, a Brooklyn native, expressed desire to play as DH but helped seal the victory with Remy and two more runs. The day also featured several other MLB results including Chicago over Baltimore 7-3 and Minnesota 6-4 over Detroit in 12 innings.

Neil Hershberg UPI Tommy Davis Davis California New York Yankees Angels Yankees Norm Sherry Dave Collins Yankee Stadium Brooklyn Sherry Collins Jim Catfish Hunter Dan Briggs Jerry Remy New York Chicago Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Oakland Boston Cleveland Texas Kansas City Milwaukee Orioles White Sox Lamar Johnson Reggie Jackson Jim Palmer Orta Twins Tigers Lyman Bostock Jason Thompson Butch Wynegar Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers A’s Red Sox Don Baylor Phil Garner Oakland A’s Boston Red Sox Indians Rangers Pat Dobson Dave LaRoche Rangers Royals Brewers John Mayberry Amos Otis

Mets derail Randy Jones with 1-0 win in San Diego

Randy Jones failed to reach 20 wins as the New York Mets edged the Padres 1-0. Jerry Grote and Pepe Mangual produced the lone run with a seventh inning double, while Jon Matlack outpitched Jones for his 13th victory. The day also featured Cincinnati over Chicago 4-3 and other key NL results.

Randy Jones Jones N.L San Diego Hurler New York Mets Padres Jerry Grote Pepe Mangual New York Jon Matlack Joe Torre Mets San Diego John McNamara Mangual Torre Grote Matlack Bob Davis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Montreal St. Louis Atlanta

Whitworth Captures Patty Berg Classic Title

Kathy Whitworth won the Patty Berg Golf Classic at St. Paul securing the $8,000 winner’s share with steady par golf. Sandra Post finished two strokes behind in the $55,000 event.

ST. Paul, Minn UPI Kathy Whitworth Patty Berg Sandra Post

Rotary Little League claims major baseball title

The Rotary team defeated Hy Vee 11 to 2 to win the major Little League title this season. Winning pitcher Phil Krotz struck out 13. Loser Mike Jaspering took the loss. Rotary leaders included Krotz with a homer a double and two singles Crawford with two triples and a single Elliott with a homer and a double and Busley with two singles and a double. Hy Vee’s top hitters were Brad Hohl with a single and Mike Jaspering and Mike Leyden each with a double.

Rotary Hy-Vee Phil Krotz Mike Jaspering Kenny Crawford Tim Elliott Eric Busley Brad Hohl Mike Leyden

Washington A Team Wins in Hills Tourney After Narrow Win

Washington A All Star team played at Hills on August 14. They beat Oxford 5 to 4 with Brian Blodgett earning the win. Hitting leaders: Brad Hohl two singles Phil Krotz Mark Kleese with doubles and Mike Jaspering Matt Hennigan with singles. In game two Washington fell 8 to 7 to Columbus Junction. Phil Krotz took the loss. Washington hitters also included Brad Hohl Mike Jaspering Tim Elliott and Brian Blodgett.

Washington Hills Oxford Brian Blodgett Brad Hohl Phil Krotz Mark Kleese Mike Jaspering Matt Hennigan Columbus Junction Tim Elliott

Junior High Football Teams Schedule Open Workouts

Eighth grade players begin on August 31 after school with first meeting. Ninth grade players convene on Wednesday August 25 at 3 30 p m for initial session.

Bowling league meeting set at Joe Schiebel home

Officers and captains of teams in the Corn King bowling league will meet at Joe Schiebel 615 North Iowa Avenue on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Corn King Bowling League Joe Schiebel North Iowa Avenue

Major League Standings From Sundays Games

Baltimore defeated Chicago 6 to 2 in the opener. Chicago won the rematch 7 to 3. Kansas City beat Milwaukee 7 to 4. Minnesota topped Detroit 6 to 4.

Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee Minnesota Detroit

Vikings Replace Gilliam With Sammy White In Modern Style

The Minnesota Vikings prepare Sammy White, Grambling draft pick, to fill the void left by John Gilliam. White shone against Cincinnati with a 32-yard touchdown from Fran Tarkenton in a 23-17 win, showing he can be a top receiver in the Vikings offense.

Minnesota Vikings John Gilliam Detroit Chicago Green Bay Sammy White Bengals Tarkenton Bloomington Minn Vikings Cincinnati White Sammy Lemar Parrish Brent McClanahan Billy Brooks John Reaves Viking Bud Grant Los Angeles Oakland Kansas City Washington Miami Tampa Bay Denver Seattle San Francisco San Diego Dallas New England Atlanta St. Louis New York Jets

Scheppele wins Iowa golf title in Atlantic

In Atlantic Iowa Jim Scheppele Waterloo broke a four way tie with a three under par 66 to win the 18th annual Iowa Tournament of Champions at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club He finished with a two under 205 Defending champion Nielsen Belle Plaine tied for lead shot 68 to 207 Ross DeBuhr Ottumwa was third at 208 J D Olsen Des Moines Fred Grawe Waverly tied for fourth at 214 others were ten behind at 215

Atlantic Iowa UPI Jim Scheppele Waterloo

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