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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1976
Page
7
Young Romanian prodigy Nadia Comaneci, 14, becomes the youngest Olympic gold medalist in the women’s all around, earning additional perfect 10s as the U S leads the medals tally with 22 golds. Americans also shine in swimming, basketball, shooting, boxing, and wrestling as the Games progress.
The Louisa County Fair hosts its second annual Community Worship Service on Sunday July 25 at 8 am in the grandstand worship center. Rev. John Boyle of Iowa City will deliver the message, with special music and congregational singing. An offering funds furnishings for the chapel at the new Louisa County Care Facility.
The New York Yankees beat the Oakland A's 10-1, their seventh victory in eight games since the All Star break. Thurman Munson led the offense with four hits and three runs scored as Catfish Hunter earned his 12th win against eight losses, moving New York closer to its first post season since 1964 after a summer of celebrations.
Oskaloosa defeated Washington 5 to 4 as the Indians pushed two runs across in the bottom of the seventh. Washington led 1-0 early on Marty Speece scoring on a passed ball, but Oskaloosa answered with a bases loaded double and a rally in the sixth. Munson drove in five runs for Oskaloosa, including a ninth inning homer, while the A’s staff limited Washington to four hits and four errors.
Ten Sew and So Club members and families met July 15 at West Chester Centennial Park for a potluck supper hosted by Mrs. Harry D. Dusenbery. A brief business meeting followed, with roll call of A Patriotic Thought or Poem. August plans include a breakfast out.
A preliminary hearing is set for July 28 for Edward Kleineberg of Washington on a charge tied to injuring a beast in a cat beating case. Other July 21 verdicts include Earl Schlabach of Kalona guilty of motorcycle without headgear, fined $20. Ray Biondi of Granger guilty to reduced speeding, fined $39. Edwin P. Fritz of East Pleasant Plain pleaded guilty to speeding, fined $28. The list also records speeding fines across several towns, various other violations, and a $55.12 overweight truck fine for Edward J. Garvin of Coralville plus related penalties.
Mid-Prairie erupted for eight runs in the second inning and held on for an 11 8 semifinal victory over Tri County in Sigourney. The Hawkettes meet Keota in tonight's sectional final with a district berth at stake.
The U S second string 400 meter medley relay of Rocca Woo Bottom and Babashoff posted 3 47 28 in Olympic heats aiming for the final. Rocca led with 57 84, Babashoff anchor 1 50 61, surpassing the old mark of 3 48 16 as the U S set its ninth world record of these Games.
Jim Kaat, 37, continued strong form for the Philadelphia Phillies by winning his 10th game of the season and 245th of his career in a 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. He pitched eight innings, allowing seven hits and one run, improving to 10-4, with Gene Garber recording the ninth inning save as the Phillies halted San Diego.
Earle Combs, 77, legendary Kentucky born outfielder and leadoff hitter for the New York Yankees, died Wednesday in Richmond, Kentucky. A .356 hitter in 1927 with 231 hits and 23 triples, he later coached for several clubs and was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1970 by the Veterans Committee. He is survived by his wife and three sons. funeral services set for 2 p.m. EDT Friday in Richmond.
Kiwanis team edged Brighton 15 to 13 in an extra inning game this week as Goff and Roberts pitched for Kiwanis while Greenlee Lear and Schnicker split duties for Brighton. Greenlee doubled and Schnicker singled for Brighton. Sherman and Schmidt homered for Kiwanis. After regulation tied 10 to 10 and 12 to 12 after one extra frame, Kiwanis pulled ahead in the following inning.
Weekly baseball standings and results show Pittsburgh beating Houston 4 1 and 5 1 in two games, Los Angeles and San Diego games, plus Chicago Detroit Cleveland and New York Oakland slated for upcoming matchups with multiple pitchers listed for each. Strong entities include Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal Atlanta Chicago St Louis San Diego Los Angeles New York Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit Milwaukee Minnesota California Texas Oakland Kansas City and the nine listed pitchers.
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