Reuschel's slider powers Cubs past Braves 1-0
Rick Reuschel tossed a five hitter to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Atlanta Braves 1-0. The right-hander used a sharp slider and grounders to stymie Atlanta, while contributing offensively with a seventh-inning single that helped score the game's only run. The win stretched the Cubs' NL East lead and moved Reuschel closer to a 20-win season.
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Atkinson verdict seen as step to curb NFL violence
A UPI report from San Francisco says a federal jury found Chuck Noll did not slander George Atkinson over a hit on Lynn Swann in 1976. The verdict, while rejecting Atkinson’s $2 million suit, was hailed as a limit on unnecessary violence and noted by NFL officials and the Steelers. Swann welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for football and noting clear limits on violent plays.
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Truman’s Texan Joke About Raised Tares
A joking anecdote about Harry Truman recounts a Californian saying Truman would raise tares. A Texas man reportedly punched a visitor who mistook the remark, clarifying he thought Truman was raised in Tex as. The tale plays on a pun involving Texas pride and mishearing Truman’s name.
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Huskies Fall From Tourney In District Opener
The Highland Huskies season ends with a 4-1 loss to West Branch in the district tournament at Columbus Junction. All runs came in the sixth inning. West Branch advances to face Columbus Community. Highland finishes 23-12, with coach Bowton noting inexperience early and predicting a fall opener Aug 23 against Mid Prairie.
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Five Keota players named to SICL softball teams
Keota leads with Barb Sieren on the all star first team and four others on the second team Janet Gretter Deb Smothers Carol Sieren and Janie Flynn also receive honorable mention Sharon Sieren Pat Sieren Laurie Baumert and Julee Conrad earn recognition Keota ties for second with Williamsburg and HSV at 6-2 while Sigourney wins SICL title 7-1
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Julee
Lions beat Y's Men 11 8 in Little League tilt
Lions defeated Y's Men 11 to 8 in the minor league division Friday. Ryan Gipple had three singles, Darren Horn a triple and a single, Tony Hayes two singles, and Chris Hanson a double and single in a 10 hit Lions attack. R Albright homered for Y's Men. Williamson doubled. Gipple and Leyden combined for 14 strikeouts for Lions. Williamson fanned nine for Y's Men.
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Kiwanis Rout Washington State Bank In Slugfest
Kiwanis defeated Washington State Bank 17 to 10 in a green field Little League game. Matt Myers and Darren Hill pitched for Kiwanis while Jay Zieglowsky and Kikeo Ballam pitched for State Bank. John Sherman led Kiwanis with four hits including a triple. Greg Wertz and Jim McKeone added multiple hits. Dan Lund fueled Kiwanis with three hits including a triple. Mic Gaffey Marvin Escher and Mark Fish produced key hits for the Bank.
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Bank
Accidents Reported In Washington On Friday Morning
Earl D. Morgan II, 18, of Sigourney, charged with failure to yield on a left turn after a two car crash on East 11th Street at about 11 am. Morgan was pulling from a drive when his car hit Debra A. Hoage, 19, of rural Brighton, driving a car owned by Joseph D. Mineart of Brighton. $450 in damage, no injuries.
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Yoder
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Ron B. Johnson
Riverside
Frisch wins one shot in Iowa Women’s Amateur golf
Linda Frisch of Cedar Rapids captured the 1977 Iowa Women’s Amateur title at Beaver Hills by one stroke with a four round total of 318 after an 82 final round. Beth Kirkpatrick and Tina Mulert tied for second at 319, Anita Harsch placed fourth and Dorea Mitchell fifth. Earlier local items note vehicle crashes near Ainsworth and Wellman with minor injuries and arrests in Riverside.
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Mulert
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Webster City
Mid-Prairie Announces 1977 78 Registration Reminder
Mid-Prairie school officials remind MP students and guardians that registration for the 1977 78 year will be held Wednesday August 17 at each district attendance center. Hours are 8 30 a m to 3 p m with fees due that day including book rent 6 for kindergarten 9 for grades 1 12 and various high school course and activity charges.
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State Bank defeats Y's Men 10 to 8 in local league
Washington State Bank defeated the Y's Men 10-8 Wednesday night in Little League action. Marvin Escher, Donnie Escher, and Kikeo Baccami pitched for State Bank, fanning 10 while issuing 17 walks. Robbie Rich and Marc Henry started for Y's Men, striking out four with two walks. Marvin Escher led on offense with a triple, aided by doubles from Dave Venzke, Mick Gaffey, and Brian Hazelett.
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Kikeo Baccami
Robbie Rich
Marc Henry
Marvin Escher
Dave Venzke
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Brian Hazelett
Trevino Takes Tourney Lead At Canadian Open
Lee Trevino builds a three stroke edge in the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey after a 4-under 68 in round two to reach 9-under 135. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Kite sit three back with 138 as Kite posts a 70 and Trevino cements momentum with his steady short game and clutch putting.
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Hold game tickets for state officials in Iowa game
Des Moines reports that 400 tickets are held until July 30 for Iowa Legislature and about 50 state officials for the Iowa Iowa State football clash on Sept 17. Nearly half have already claimed two seats. officials say the mail notice aims to curb purchases, not create a special deal, as the general public also faces a sellout.
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