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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1977

Page

7

Gross Homer Pushes Cubs Past Expos In Tight Win

Greg Gross, never before an MLB homer man, hits a two-run shot in the sixth to erase a 5-4 Montreal lead and lift the Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Expos. Don Stanhouse allowed the blast. Phillies rally for 5-3 win over Mets behind Tim McCarver and Jerry Martin. Other NL results include Pirates, Reds, Giants, Dodgers, and Astros wins.

Greg Gross Montreal Chicago Cubs Expos Cubs Gross Astro Chicago Don Stanhouse Larry Buttner Phillies New York Mets Tim McCarver Jerry Martin Martin Jim Kaat Tug McGraw Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Pirates Cardinals Fernando Gonzalez Reds Braves Dave Concepcion Giants Padres Dodgers Astros Jose Cruz

Professional Directory and Sports Scores Roundup

A dense listing of area professionals including Anderson and Buffer Attorneys in Kalona and other firms with offices in Washington and Columbus Junction. Also shows The Children's House day care, chiropractors Dr Thomas Kauffman and Dr M L Tweeton, counseling service, production credit association manager, and a patch of baseball standings and today’s probable pitchers.

THE Children’s House, Inc Washington Ainsworth Columbus Junction

Crane team to hold one day softball tourney Saturday

The Crane Company softball team of Washington hosts a one day fast-pitch tournament at Green Field with teams from Ainsworth Cedar Rapids Muscatine and Washington. No admission fee. Schedule includes noon Ainsworth versus Safely's Muscatine 1 30 p m Crane versus Cedar Rapids Merchants 3 Crane versus Ainsworth 4 30 Cedar Rapids versus Safely's 6 Cedar Rapids versus Ainsworth 7 30 Safely's versus Crane.

Crane Company Washington Green Field Ainsworth Cedar Rapids Muscatine Safely’s of Crane Cedar Rapids Merchants Safely’s

Rankin Aims For Fifth Victory At Bankers Trust Classic

Judy Rankin, the LPGA money leader, seeks her fifth win of 1977 at the Bankers Trust Classic at Lodus Hills Country Club. Rankin has $82,508 from 15 events this year, with prior titles including the Orange Blossom, Bent Tree, Mayflower and Peter Jackson Classics. She trails toward a $100,000 season total and heads to Columbus for the Borden Classic, while noting she has yet to see Loctus Hills' 6,206 yard par 73.

Rochester N.Y UPI Judy Rankin Lodus Hills Country Club Rankin Yippy Tuey Columbus Loctus Hills

Beniquez Steals Home In Rangers Victory Over A's

Juan Beniquez stole home to give the Texas Rangers a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning and hit a seventh inning homer as Texas defeated the Oakland A's 4-3. Doyle Alexander earned his eighth win with relief help from Knowles and Devine, while Medich took the loss for Oakland. Other AL results included Orioles 2 Tigers 0 and Twins 4 Angels 3.

Juan Beniquez Texas Rangers Brad Corbett Rangers Oakland A’s Beniquez Billy Hunter Texas Jenkins Sam Doyle Alexander Darold Knowles Adrian Devine Orioles Tigers Ken Singleton al Bumbry Mike Flanagan Singleton AL Twins Angels Butch Wynegar Lyman Bostock Tom Johnson Rod Carew Royals Brewers George Brett Marty Pattin Bill Castro al Cowens Amos Otis Red Sox Jays Fred Lynn Carl Yastrzemski Boston Bill Campbell Otto Velez Toronto White Sox Mariners Oscar Gamble Wilbur Wood Wood Gary Wheelock

Highland Huskies fall 8-0 to Columbus Community

Highland Huskies were blanked 8-0 by Columbus Community in a Wednesday baseball game. Highland managed three hits all in the third inning off winning pitcher Kyle Morgan while Jeff Davis allowed eight hits. The loss drops Highland to 9-4 in the conference and 9-6 overall with a game at New London Friday night.

Highland’s Huskies Columbus Community Highland Kyle Morgan Jeff Davis New London

Highland girls edge Mediapolis 13 6 in softball

Highland rebounded from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Mediapolis 13-6 in Mediapolis. The Huskies pounded 16 hits led by Mary Swenson 4-for-4 with a double and Lisa Wieland 3-for-3, Linmarie Schnoebelen 3-for-4, Linette Wieland 3-for-4, and Lori Wieland with a double. Swenson allowed six hits, fanned four, walked two. Tucker took the loss. Highland improves to 17-6 and hosts Morning Sun next.

Evening Journal Highland Mediapolis Huskies Bullettes Mary Swenson Lisa Wieland Linmarie Schnoebelen Linette Wieland Lori Wieland Swenson Tucker Morning Sun

Kiwanis team trumped Glandon's in Little League win

Kiwanis defeated Glandon's D X 9 to 1 Wednesday in Little League action. Darren Hill fanned 11 and walked one for the winners, Matt Rich led Glandon's with a double and a single as Chris Farris relieved. Hau Hau Hwang doubled and John Sherman homered for Kiwanis, while Tim Young added two singles for Glandon's. The Glandon's squad will be sponsored by Moorman Feeds for the rest of the season.

Kiwanis Glandon Darren Hill Matt Rich Glandon’s Chris Farris Hau Hau Hwang John Sherman Tim Young Moorman Feeds

Wellman to host district Babe Ruth tournament

Wellman will host the district 13 year old Babe Ruth tournament July 9 and 10 at North City Park. Eight teams start at 8 a.m. Saturday with Tri County South vs Iowa City National League II. Games continue through Sunday with finals at 2 p.m. and the winner advancing to the state tournament later this month.

Wellman North City Park Tri-County South Iowa City Washington Riverside Ainsworth Iowa City National League Tri-County North Kalona Lone Tree Hills Iowa City American North Johnson County Coralville Oxford

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