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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1977

Page

9

Washington Demons win behind Witthofts two homers

Washington post a 9 to 7 softball victory over Burlington as Sharon Witthoft hits two solo homers and Cheri Liebe adds three hits. The win lifts the Demons to 5-3 on the season and seeds a Southeast Seven Conference opener at home versus Fatfield Thursday at 5 30 p.m.

The Evening Journal Sharon Witthoft Cheri Liebe Washington Demon Burlington Demons Washington Fatfield Witthoft Barb Lund

Seaver shines in five hitter as trade speculation swirls

Tom Seaver delivered a superb effort against the Reds, pitching five hits, striking out 10 and driving in two runs. The performance included his 42nd career shutout and moved him past Sandy Koufax into 13th on the all time strikeout list with 2,400. Seaver said he cheered by fans as he realized the crowd favored him. Koufax had been a boyhood hero of his.

Burlington Carol Jarrard Thurlby Washington Liebe Pam Jones Witthoff Petra Chuck Bennett Gulick Gary Collins Jo Barnes Lisa Moothart Demon Hbi Redlinger Rf Armstrong Wit Fred Down UPI Tom Seaver Seaver New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Koufax

Rozema Shows Hurling Form for Tigers

20 year old Dave Rozema scattered nine hits over eight innings to gain his sixth win in eight decisions as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2. The performance followed a previous win by Mark Fidrych who blanked the Mariners on eight hits.

Fred McMane UPI Mark Fidrych Dave Rozema Fidrych Rozema Tigers Seattle Mariners Mariners

Major League Standings and Probable Pitchers Schedule

Major League standings and probable pitchers for today with games across the league. Listings include Los Angeles at Chicago, Atlanta at Montreal, San Francisco at Pittsburgh, Houston at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, and San Diego at St. Louis with subsequent night games and Thursday matchups.

Los Angeles Sutton Chicago Krukow Atlanta Messersmith Montreal Rogers San Francisco Curtis Pittsburgh Rooker Cincinnati New York Phila Los Ang St. Louis Milwaukee Detroit Seattle Texas City Minnesota Baltimore Boston United Press International Baltimre Pittslegh Miln Clevelnd Detroit New York Toronto Minn Cinci San Diego San Fran Calif Houston Kan City Oakland Atla Philadelphia Kansas City Fins California Cleveland Eckersley Norris D. Martinez Wise Splittorff Thormodsgard Torrez Augustine Tides Kravec Blyleven Hiller Jefferson Ryan

Public Notice in Washington County Iowa Court Petition Filed

The District Court of Iowa Washington County receives a Plaintiffs' Petition by Kennedy Holland Delacey Svoboda and Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates against Thomas Laird Blanchard alleging heirs at law and contingent fees in the Derbyshire estate. The notice asks for attorney fee determination and lien action, with appearance demanded within 20 days after the final publication. Published June 8 15 22 1977 in the Washington Journal.

District Court OF Iowa Washington County Kennedy Holland Delacey Holland Delacey & Svoboda Omaha Douglas County Nebraska Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates Washington Thomas Laird Blanchard Russell C. Derbyshire Verna Hully Dexter Weir Kevin Bloomquist Lisa Bloomquist William J. (Bloomquist) Blanchard Thomas L. (Bloomquist) Blanchard Robert J. Bloomquist Richard L. Blanchard William J. Blanchard Rae Blanchard Kennedy, Holland, Delacey & Svoboda Thomas L. Blanchard District Court Nebraska Supreme Court William C. Titus Washington State Bank Paul L. Adam Mary Kathleen Adam W. Lith Morrison, Morrison & Lloyd Attorneys W. Washington St. Washington

Gable named rookie mat coach of year

Iowa City Iowa Dan Gable former Iowa State wrestler received Amateur Wrestling News Rookie Coach of the Year honors for guiding Iowa to a 17 1 1 dual record a third place NCAA finish and a fourth straight Big Ten title The Hawkeyes ended the regular season ranked No 1 by the publication He will coach the U S team at the World Championships this fall.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Dan Gable Amateur Wrestling News Gable Hawkeyes United States

Valley takes golf crown at state tournament

Valley won the team title with a 720 total, beating Ankeny by 36 strokes as Dorea Mitchell of Grinnell seized the medalist lead with 162 after two rounds. Deb Moler of Maquoketa finished second at 166, with Cathy Conway of Ankeny third and Sandy Sutton of Valley fourth.

Spencer Iowa UPI West Des Moines Valley Dorea Mitchell Grinnell Ankeny Wauken West Des Moines Dowling Denver Mitchell Spencer Country Club Deb Moler Maquoketa Cathy Conway Sandy Sutton West Des Moines Valley Sara Kneeskern Audubon Dawn Kain Algona Kneeskern Lori Clark Sutton Janet Hunsicker Jodi Gicoff Natalie Hoberg

Harris feels his days are numbered

James Harris, longtime Rams quarterback, complains he is being shunted aside after Benching in favor of Pat Haden and Joe Namath. He argues his record and mobility prove he can still start and express frustration over lack of clarity from the Rams. Harris contends he remains a starter, not a backup, and cites his eight NFL seasons.

Milton Richman UPI New York James Harris Los Angeles Rams Harris Rams Pat Haden NFL Joe Namath Haden Namath Las Vegas New Orleans Saints Buffalo Bills John Had Hadl Green Bay Carroll Rosenbloom Packers Rosenbloom John Hadl Hadi

Waco girls win league softball to stay unbeaten

Waco girls beat Cardinal 13 to 7 at Olds to run season record to four straight wins. Margaret Anderson earned the win with two hits and three RBIs, while Tanya Davis took the loss. Cardinal's Jody Bullman had two hits and an RBI as Cardinal fell to 5 and 2 overall, 3 and 1 in the conference. Waco visits New London Friday at 5 30 p.m.

Waco Cardinal Olds Margaret Anderson Tanya Davis Anderson RBI Lynn Hultquist Jody Bullman New London

Mid Prairie Hawkettes Rout Mt Vernon 20 1 in softball

Mid Prairie rolled to a 20-1 victory over Mt Vernon in Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference softball at Wellman. Ann McAndrew threw a five hitter with one strikeout as Mid Prairie improved to 3-0 in the league and 3-2 overall. Cindy Malichky Brenda Preston and McAndrew had two hits each. Dusenbery earned the win in the junior varsity game with a 13-12 comeback.

Mid-Prairie Mt. Vernon Iowa Hawkeye Wellman Hawkettes Ann McAndrew Cindy Malichky Brenda Preston McAndrew Hawkette Clear Creek Tiffin Julie Dusenbery Dusenbery

Highland girls rout Winfield Mt Union 22 to 8 in five innings

Highland bats explode for 10 hits including six for extra bases as Mary Swenson fans 10 in a five inning win over Winfield Mt Union. Wieland 3 for 4 with a triple and a homer leads Highland offensive barrage. Schnoebelen adds solo shot and 4 RBI. JV also wins 11 to 8, both teams now 4 0.

Highland Winfield-Mt. Union Winfield Terry Bowton Mary Swenson Lynette Wieland Lois Schnoebelen RBI Becky Kilgore Trenary Winfield-Mt Union Teresa Davis Sharon Yeggy Leanne Schnoebelen Rhonda Funk Angie Bean Wapello

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