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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

7

Slump ends as Pirates pound Braves on Monday night

Pirates rally past the Braves 43 15 4 in a two game burst boosting their NL East lead to five games. Manny Sanguillen drove in runs with a triple and a score while Al Oliver collected five hits including two homers. Oliver said it was his best night in professional baseball.

Pirates Braves Harris Manny Sanguillen Sanguillen al Oliver Pirate Danny Murtaugh Oliver Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Houston Montreal Los Angeles San Francisco New York Philadelphia San Diego Detroit Minnesota Oakland Bob Gibson Gibson Juan Pizarro Ron Santo Pizarro Reds Montreal Expos Dodgers Rusty Staub Boots Day

Twilight golf ends as Don Fagen team wins Lagos Acres league

The Lagos Acres Twilight golf league finishes after 12 weeks with the Don Fagen team securing the season title. Remaining events include the men's championship August 29 and Ladies invitational August 31. Final standings list captains Don Fagen and LaVon Altenhofen among top scorers.

Lagos Acres Keota Don Fagen Calcutta LaVon Altenhofen Wayne Olson Ltibe Flander Doug Powell Kevin Altenhofen Mario Stoutner John Tadlock

Wa-con-da triumphs in men’s city softball title race

Wa-con-da won the men’s city softball league tournament by defeating the PBA’s 8-7 in the championship. Frank Chmelar earned the win as pitcher with Steve Davisson taking the loss. DeKalb fell 23-2 to the Piledrivers in the consolation game, John Richards four hitters for the win and Kevin Crawford the loser. The PBR’s beat Crane Falk 12-7 then 7-4 over the Piledrivers to reach the finals, Kraig Lemley homered for the PBRs. DeKalb earlier defeated Brewers 22-10 on Wayne Witthoft five-hitter, Al Smith and Witthoft homering, Hardy the Brewers’ loser.

Wa-con-da Frank Chmelar Steve Davisson DeKalb Walloping Piledrivers John Richards Kevin Crawford Waconda Frank Chmel Jim Emery Brewers Wayne Witthoft al Smith Jim Witthoft Witthoft Hardy

Alibi golf tournament at Washington Country Club Friday

A men's four stroke Alibi event will be held Friday evening at Washington Country Club with players' regular handicaps applied. Steaks for charcoaling and a complete dinner will be available. no advance sign up is required for either the tournament or the dinner per Mr and Mrs Hagist.

Washington Country Club Dick Hagist

Forms Available for Iowa Deer Hunting 1971

Des Moines UPI reports Iowa Conservation Commission opens 1971 deer hunting license applications for shotgun muzzle loader and bow and arrow. Applications accepted 8 am to 4 30 pm from Sept 1 to Sept 15. early or late returns are rejected. Past certificate holders receive same zone license. those who did not get a license should include their certificate with the new app.

Des Moines UPI Iowa The Conservation Commission

Mid-Prairie names new coach John Strain eyes better 1971

Mid-Prairie announces John Strain as head football coach with a goal to improve on the 1-8 record from 1970. He marshals size and balance, plans a run-heavy attack, and expects a learning year while targeting a conference crown. The Golden Hawks open Sept. 10 at Wellman against Washington and aim to challenge Eastern Iowa Hawkeye opponents.

John Strain Mid-Prairie Washington Demons Golden Hawks Strain Hawks Iowa Hawkeye Demons Wellman Tipton Tipton Sophs Dick Ehrenfelt Horrenfelt Bob Christner Randy Porter Ron Gingerich Dennis Griffith Mike Hartley Dan Sprecker Doug Showalter Greg Harland Randy Burg Neil Strabala Randy Miller John Orr Tom Svoboda Svoboda Vernon Durant West Branch West Liberty Golden Hawk

Bengals beat Steelers in pre season thriller

Cincinnati takes early lead to defeat Pittsburgh 20 13 marking the Bengals third straight pre season win. Brown plans to keep team sharp for the regular season while rookie Ken Anderson competes with Greg Cook for quarterback duties.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Paul Brown Cincinnati Bengals Bengals Cincinnati Pittsburgh Steelers Brown Cleveland Browns Greg Cook Cook Virgil Carter Carter c Ken Anderson Augustana Ill Carter Bob Trumpy Doug Dressler Chico State Horst Muhlmann Paul Rogers Terry Bradshaw Bengal Tim Anderson San Francisco Ohio State Toronto Argonauts Anderson Forty Niners Jack White Argonauts U.S Joe Theismann Notre Dame Greg Barton Detroit Jim Stillwagon Leon McQuay Tampa

Sophomore end Jackson leaves Hawkeyes for poor condition

Iowa City UPI Dave Jackson, a sophomore split end from Waterloo, was dismissed from the Iowa football squad for poor physical condition. Coach Frank Lauterbur said Jackson was not ready to practice but could rejoin if he gets in shape, with reporting date Sept 13. The 72-man squad opened preseason drills.

Iowa City UPI Dave Jackson Iowa Frank Lauterbur Lauterbur Hawkeye Jackson Waterloo

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