Demons share of league softball crown clinched with double win
Washington Demons earned a half share of the Southeast Seven Conference title by sweeping Ft Madison 8-5 and 6-5 at home. Pitcher Carol Jarrard won both games as Washington improves to 10-10 overall and prepares to open sectional play Saturday against Highland in Columbus Junction.
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Notice of Probate of Two Iowa Estates
Public probate notices in Washington County Iowa announce the estates of Everette Lewis and Lizzie Knepp. Executors Marietta Keller Cook Janice Keller Soska and Ervin E Knepp are appointed with six month limits for filing claims. Attorneys Stewart and Shearer and G Morrison are listed with addresses in Washington Iowa and Iowa City.
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Marti's record good for lead at Pleasant Valley Classic
Frank Marti shot a 64 at Pleasant Valley Country Club, breaking the course record and taking a three-stroke lead in the $250,000 Pleasant Valley Classic. Dale Hayes and Ray Floyd trailed at 67, with 11 players at 68. Marti credited his front nine birdie stretch and precise iron play as key factors in the solid start.
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Diana Lyon named to Society of Distinguished American High School Students
East Moline sophomore Diana Kay Lyon of United Township High School has been chosen for the Society of Distinguished American High School Students. She will appear in the 1977 Volume. Lyon, daughter of Harry C. Lyon and granddaughter of Emma Marek, is active in church and 4-H, earning the State 4-H key award and honors at the State fair in multiple contests, plus honor roll and band membership at UT.
Rose and Schmidt named to NL All Stars in New York
Reds manager Sparky Anderson selected 12 players to complete the National League squad for the upcoming All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt join the team to back up Ron Cey, with Ken Griffey added as right fielder among seven Reds entries.
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Montreal
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San Diego
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Joe Morgan
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George Foster
Cincinnati
Steve Garvey
Dodgers
Greg Luzinski
Dave Parker
Pittsburgh
Women’s League leads tied by two teams at Washington GC
Mary Hohl and Monie Nemmers lead with 59 points each after Wednesday’s match play in the Washington Golf and Country Club Women’s League. Bea Haberman’s team stands third with 33 points and Nell Lloyd’s team has 29. Hohl shot 40 for low day. other class scores include Hildebrand 43, Steele and Hayes 50, Myers 48, Carr 47, Fritz and Kneen 49, Messer 55, Crossett 57, and Westphal 62.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
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Nell Lloyd
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Linda Steele
Ruth Hayes
Arlene Myers
Donna Carr
Annette Fritz
Mary Kneen
Connie Messer
Mary Crossett
LaVera Westphal
Warriorettes win league title in softball showdown
Waco Warriorettes clinch Blackhawk Conference crown with a 5-3 win over Pekin at Olds. Margaret Anderson earned the win, season records to 18-5 overall and 13-1 in league. Brenda Edgar went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, Kelley Miller and Robin Siren added two hits each. Pekin’s Kathy Sterling took the loss after 11 hits allowed. Pekin’s Lisa Reynolds collected two of six Pekin hits. Waco advances to sectional play Saturday versus Mediapolis at New London at 6 p.m.
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Major League Standings And Results Of the Day
United Press International standings show the National League East led by Chicago and Philadelphia, with Pittsburgh and St. Louis close behind. In the West, Los Angeles tops, followed by San Francisco and Houston. American League leaders include Boston and Baltimore, with New York and Cleveland vying for spots. Today’s notable results include Chicago over New York, Philadelphia over St. Louis, and Houston over Cincinnati among others.
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Demon hitters power split with Ft. Madison in doubleheader
Washington defeated Ft. Madison 7-6 in the nightcap after dropping the opener 4-1. Sean O'Hanlon went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a triple marking a perfect Southeast Seven batting line in his final league game. Scott Rich added two hits and three RBIs as the Demons finish 15-11 overall and 9-9 in league play while Ft. Madison clinches the conference crown.
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Urbandale Tops In Iowa Softball Ratings
Urbandale holds the all time winning streak in Iowa girls softball and tops the final IGHSAU ratings as 460 teams prepare for 64 sectional tournaments. Ottumwa is unbeaten and second, followed by Dubuque Senior and Belmond in the top five with West Lyon and Waukon further down the list.
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Yastrzemski Sets Red Sox Hitting Record in Win over Indians
Carl Yastrzemski collected two hits to become the all time Boston hit leader, surpassing Ted Williams, as the Red Sox beat Cleveland 7-4. Boston remains a half game up in the AL East.
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Seaver fires no hit bid as Reds topple Braves
Tom Seaver pitched six and one third no hit innings for the Cincinnati Reds in a 7 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. A Willie Montanez double spoiled the no hitter in the seventh. George Foster homered three times and drove in five as Seaver improved to 10-5. The Cubs Mets game was postponed due to a power failure.
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