Demons crush Bullettes 14-2 in softball rout
Washington Demons rebound to thrash Mediapolis led by Janet Roth and Mary Jo Redlinger seven RBIs total. Barb Lund pitched a one hitter as Washington earns 8-7 season mark and eyes upcoming conference games. Jayvee lost 21-12. Mediapolis also won 21-12.
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Evert Wins Wimbledon Title In Five Set Final
Chris Evert, the top seed, defeated Evonne Goolagong 6 3, 4 6, 8 6 to claim the Wimbledon women's singles crown. The match lasted 2 hours 5 minutes under 80 degree heat, with Evert earning 17,700 dollars and Goolagong 9,900. The crowd at Center Court rose in applause as Evert balanced the series with Goolagong at 3-3, while Goolagong extended her streak of Wimbledon final losses.
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Major League Standings Tonight Featured Matches
Major League games include Chicago at New York Koosman and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with Lonborg and Reuss. Los Angeles at San Diego, Atlanta at San Francisco, Houston at Cincinnati with multiple pitchers listed. Saturday schedule shows Chicago, Philadelphia, Montreal, Houston, San Diego, Atlanta games and notable probable pitchers for today.
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Nemmers Places Second in Junior Golf Tourney
Matt Nemmers of Washington finished second in the 15 and 16 year old division of a Kirkwood Community College junior golf tournament held at Lake MacBride Golf Course. He carded a 78, three behind winner Gary Claypool, as several Washington juniors competed without other top finishes.
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Women's golf league standings unchanged at Washington CC
The fourth round of play in the Women's Golf League at the Washington Golf and Country Club left team standings unchanged. Bea Haberman's team holds 391 points, Mary Hohl's team 355, followed by Helen Doak 346, Babe Hillman 331, Rosemary Nemmers 314, and Neil Lloyd 292. High scorers include Rosemary Nemmers and Ben Haberman with 23 points in flights A, Ruth Hayes 19 in B, and Bess Llewellyn 19 in C among others.
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MFL tops ratings in girls softball
MFL remains No 1 in Iowa high school softball ratings as seven teams stay unchanged. The 17 0 Bulldogs won the Hempstead Invitational at Dubuque over West Delaware in the title game and hold the top spot ahead of Ottumwa South Hamilton and West Lyon with strong performances from other ranked teams. Newcomers this week include Alden Clear Creek West Delaware Whiting and Norwalk.
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Durant Dominates Mid-Prairie In 14 9 Softball Win
Durant tallies 19 hits and commits 10 errors to beat Mid-Prairie 14 9 at Wellman. Julie Dietz gets the win while Ann McAndrew takes the loss. Joyce Seligman goes 3 for 3 and Jane Niffenegger adds a triple and two singles for Durant. Hawkettes drop to 10 8 and host Mt Vernon next.
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Warriorettes smash Pekin for league win
The Waco Warriorettes defeated Pekin 15 to 2 in a Blackhawk Conference game, improving to 7-3 in league play and 8-10 overall. Pitcher Margaret Anderson earned the win, while Lynn Hultquist led with three hits including two doubles. Pekin’s Joni Dickey had two RBIs with a double.
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Ambulance Called for Ill Thieu Van Vu Family Member
Washington County Ambulance responded to 120 East Madison at 8 30 p m Thursday to transport an ill member of the Thieu Van Vu family to the county hospital.
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One o Clock Gun Rings From Edinburgh Castle
The one o clock gun fires daily from Edinburgh Castle as sailors once relied on for time. Tourists and locals check their watches by the loud bang, a long standing maritime tradition dating back to sailing days.
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Robinson fuels Indians past Yankees in big AL clash
Frank Robinson delivered a fiery performance in a 3-2 victory over the Yankees, driving in the go ahead run with a sixth inning sacrifice fly after a heated exchange over an earlier incident. Pat Dobson earned his 10th win as Cleveland trimmed New York's AL East lead.
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Eight Teams Enter Ainsworth Fast Pitch Tourney
Eight teams enter a fast pitch softball tournament at Ainsworth ball field on July 3 and 4 with a Monday July 5 rain date. Play begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Washington's Crane Co. faces Mt. Union, Ainsworth vs Germanville at 10:15, Jody's Tap vs May Drug at 11:30, and Tommy's Tap against Keokuk County State Bank of Sigourney at 12:45. Sunday games start at 10 a.m. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
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