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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1977

Page

9

Demons and Hawks split doubleheader in Wellman

Scott Rich pitched well but took the loss as Washington Demons fell 2-1 to Mid-Prairie in the opener while Rick Hagans survived a rough start to win 13-9 in the nightcap. Dave Billups delivered a two run single in the sixth to seal Mid-Prairie’s victory.

the Evening Journal Scott Rich Rick Hagans Doug Dunlap Washington Demons Mid-Prairie Wellman Golden Hawks Rich Hagans Dave Billups Billups Lance Brenneman Tom Miller Hawk James Erb Demon David Sojka Brenneman Miller Erb

Demon Jayvee sweeps Panthers in doubleheader

Washington High School junior varsity baseball wins 11-0 and 8-3 at Mt. Pleasant to improve to 9-2-1. Chris Schnoebelen and Murray Schooley drive in three runs. Tim Carr and Mitch Macrander combine on a three-hitter in game two. The Demons stage a standout defensive play turning a base hit into a double out.

Evening Journal Washington High School Mt. Pleasant Murray Schooley Chris Schnoebelen Tim Carr Mitch Macrander Jayvee Schnoebelen Schooley Brian Krogmeier Brad Farrier Demons Panthers Upton Tim Vogel Logan Pat Boileau Boileau Carr Macrander

Burlington Too Much for Washington in Softball Loss

The Washington Demon girls softball team lost to Burlington 12-6 at the junior high diamond. Burlington piled 12 singles, five Demon errors in early innings, and led 4-0 after two frames. Washington's Petra Chuck doubled, Sharon Witthoft doubled and scored twice, but Jarrard allowed five walks.

The Evening Journal Washington Demon Burlington Washington Gary Collins Pohlpeter Demons Carol Jarrard Petra Chuck Sharon Witthoft Jarrard Thurley Johnson Allgood Broeg Kempf Oskaloosa

Harness Races Set at Wapello County Fairgrounds

Harness races are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Wapello county fairgrounds. Saturday starts at 5 p.m. with two-year-old pace divisions, then two divisions of pace non-winner 1500, and a trot free for all. Sunday at 2 p.m. features two non-winner 250 pace divisions, trot non-winners 500, and a pace free for all. For more details contact Mary Ann Phillips in Eldon at (515) 652-7675.

Wapello Mary Ann Phillips Eldon

Yaz: A baseball fan's dream for Carl Yastrzemski

New York dispatch lauds Carl Yastrzemski as a rare pure joy to watch. At 38, Yaz remains a physical marvel, four for four with three runs and two RBIs in a recent win, citing pride and daily winter workouts with Cardinal Gibbons high school as keys to his sustained excellence.

New York UPI Carl Yastrzemski Yaz Pete Rose Pete John Havlicek Red Sox Toronto al Woods Steve Staggs Boston Globe Yastrzemski Blue Jays Jackson Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons High School Mike

Washington YMCA hosts Thursday football clinic

The Washington YMCA sponsors a football clinic on Thursday evening July 14 from 6 30 to 8 30 at Casefield, Washington. Open to area junior high and high school players with drills led by Colts and Chiefs veterans along with local coaches. Registration closes July 13 at 5 p.m. at the YMCA office. Unclear if there are multiple sessions or age groups.

Washington Ymca Casefield Washington Dan Dickel Baltimore Colts Dave Green Kansas City Chiefs Tom Rusk Doug Piro Bill Watkinson Mark Zeller Rod Sears University of Iowa Hawkeyes Dale Harter Max Cousins YMCA Tim Krantz

Hohl and Nemmers Lead Early Women's Golf Flight Scores

In the Washington Country Club Women's Golf League after round four, Hohl posted 40 and Nemmers 43 to lead the first flight. Other notable scores included Hildebrand 50 Sproule 51 and Dold 44. Truax Williams 49. Light 50. Carr 52. Kneen 50. Caraccio 55. Messer 57. Hanson 58. Ross 50. Crossett 57. Turnipseed 59. Westphal 61. Team standings show Nemmers 49 Hohl 41 Lloyd 29 Haberman 26.

Mary Hohl Monie Nemmers Washington Country Club M. Hildebrand C Sproule D. Dold Hayes R. Truax A. Williams A. Light D. Carr M. Kneen K. Caraccio

West Chester Wins Three In Tri-County Youth Games

West Chester downed Kalona 11 to 10 in an 11 to 10 comeback rally with Doug White delivering the winning bases loaded single. Steve Porter earned the win after a daring baserunning sequence tied the game, with Kevin Kemp Tim Miksch and Randy White adding hits. In 8 to 10 play West Chester beat Hills 13 to 10 as Martin Augustine drove in five with a grand slam and Randy White had 3 RBI on a homer. Randy White also won on the mound with Martin Augustine striking out the side in the fourth and fifth. Kalona I defeated West Chester 3 to 0 in the other 8 to 10 game as Dustin Kemp pitched well but West Chester offense stalled.

West Chester Kalona Doug White Steve Porter Kevin Kemp Tim Miksch Randy White Hills I Martin Augustine Dustin Kemp

Waco bats erase Central in 13 7 softball clash

In a Blackhawk conference tilt at Olds Central of Argyle lost to Waco 13 7 as Brenda Edgar led Waco with 4 for 4 including a double and a triple and 4 RBIs. Lynn Hultquist also went 4 for 4 while Sandra Hesseltine hit a homer and Carla Gibson added a two run triple. Central got two homers from Sandra Seyd and Sandy Anderson. Margaret Anderson earned the win. Nadene McLearn suffered the loss. Waco meets Highland in Wilton Tournament round one.

The Evening Journal Blackhawk Olds Central Argyle Waco Warriorettes Cardinal of Eldon Brenda Edgar Lynn Hultquist Sandra Hesseltine Carla Gibson Sandra Seyd Sandy Anderson Margaret Anderson Nadene McLearn Highland

Reuschel 12th win fuels Cubs lead as NL notes

Chicago pitcher Rick Reuschel earned NL first 12-game win by blanking the St Louis Cardinals 2-0, his second shutout, while expressing All-Star starting hopes. The Cubs held first place over Philadelphia as San Francisco beat San Diego and Philly downed New York. Other results include Dodgers over Astros 7-4.

Chicago Rick Reuschel St Louis Cardinals Reuschel Tommy John TNT Cubs Philadelphia Cardinals Larry Dierker Lou Brock Larry Buttner San Francisco San Diego New York Los Angeles Houston Giants Padres

Golf Clinic at Washington Country Club Junior Clinic

Registration for a golf clinic at Washington Golf and Country Club for junior high and high school students is set for Monday July 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. YMCA members pay $1 while non-members pay $1.50. Golf clubs are provided and YMCA offers 7:30 a.m transportation to the clinic.

The Washington Golf and Country Club YMCA

Nicklaus Trevino Struggle At Open Turns Leaderboard

TURNBERRY Scotland Two time champions Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino bogeyed the final hole and fell behind Roger Maltbie who led 87 qualifiers in the British Open after the third round Maltbie shot 66 to stand 137 for two rounds Hubie Green and Tom Watson tied for second with 138 while Mark Hayes posted a 63 to set a new Open record on the 6875 yard Ailsa course

Turnberry Scotland UPI Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Roger Maltbie San Jose Nicklaus Trevino Tom Watson Hubie Green Mark Hayes Plains Oklahoma Ailsa Links

Public Auction of 2-Bedroom Home in Brighton Iowa

Public auction set for July 12 at 6 p.m. for the Vera Hoskins Estate 2 bedroom one-story dwelling at 300 East Madison Street Brighton Iowa. Executor Dean Edwards announces the sale.

Madison Street Brighton Iowa Vera Hoskins Dean Edwards

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