Sojka Leads Demons Over Oskaloosa In Opener
Washington uses a four hit day from Matt Sojka and a three RBI game by Scott Rich to power a 7-4 win in the first game of a doubleheader at Oskaloosa. The Demons split the twinbill with Oskaloosa after the Indians win 6-5 in the nightcap.
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Heavy rain delays start of Philadelphia IVB Golf Classic
The $150 000 Philadelphia IVB Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley is postponed to today's first round due to a day long downpour. Hubert Green defends while stars like Johnny Miller Tom Weiskopf Gary Player and Ray Floyd are among 150 golfers. Bernard Parent and Bill Bergey attended as spectators.
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Major League Standings and Upcoming Games Report
National League standings show Pittsburgh and New York atop the East race with Philadelphia and Chicago close. West leaders Cincinnati and Los Angeles hold comfortable leads while Montreal flirts with .388. Upcoming pitchers’ duels list Nolan Zahn Rooker Odom Forsch Reed Stone Lonborg Fryman Falcone among others with a slate of late games Saturday fixtures.
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Aaron Unlocks Power Against A’s With Big Night
Aaron went 3 for 3 lifting his average to .212 as he powered the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-7 win over Oakland. He homered off Vida Blue, added a double and a single, driving in two runs and highlighting Nostalgia Night with other milestones across the American League. Billy Williams joined the 400-homer club, Harmon Killebrew hit his 568th, while Baltimore beat Texas and Chicago routed Boston. Minnesota and New York game was rained out.
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Amy Alcott Builds Momentum In Weymouth Open
Amy Alcott, 19, aims to be an asset to the LPGA tour as she competes in the Lawson's Open at Weymouth Golf Club Medina Ohio. After two modest finishes she won the Orange Blossom Open and now seeks a strong showing against favorites Jo Ann Carner and Kathy Whitworth.
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Three Teams Dominate Early All-Star Balloting
The Reds Dodgers and Mets control eight NL starting spots in early July All-Star voting. Johnny Bench leads at catcher with 327,894 votes, Morgan second, Rose third, Concepcion top at shortstop, Garvey and Cey leading at first and third, Staub and Unser strong in outfield voting behind Rose.
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Highland Falls 4-3 In 10 Inning Battle With Mediapolis
Mediapolis edged Highland 4-3 in 10 innings at Mediapolis in a Southeast Iowa Conference showdown. Highland built a 2-0 lead but left 10 hits and five errors allowed unearned runs to swing the result. Connie Siefken earned the win for Mediapolis while Becky Kilger delivered a two run triple for Highland.
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Baseball Standings And Thursday Results From The Week
Standings show New York 30 25 .545 Milwaukee 26 28 .481 Detroit 24 28 .462 Baltimore 24 30 .444 Cleveland 23 32 .418 Oakland 34 23 .596 Kansas City 34 25 .576 Minnesota 26 26 .500 California 29 30 .492 Texas 28 29 .491 Chicago 24 32 .429. Thursday results include Detroit 5 Calif 3 and 7 1. Milwaukee 9 Oakland 7. Boston 9 Boston 2. others postponed or scheduled for 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. games. Boston Wise 5 5 Pole 1 1 and Fitzmorris 8 3 Splittorff 1 5. Oakland Holtzman 5 6 at Detroit Coleman 3 8. California Singer 6 7 at Milwaukee Colborn 1 4. Minnesota at New York rained out.
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Four 80 Acre Land Tracts Auction in Washington and Jefferson Counties
June 16 schedule lists four 80 acre tracts to be auctioned at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each, with locations near Richland, Washington, and related landmarks. Barbara Cox Estate and June 24 28 and 30 notes include household goods antiques and furniture sales at Washington Iowa venues.
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Demons fall twice as Oskaloosa wins doubleheader
Washington High girls lose 12 to 2 in five innings and 16 to 4 in three innings to Oskaloosa in a shortened doubleheader. Barb Lund took the loss for Washington, while Garrett pitched for Oskaloosa. Jayvee Demons drop earlier 10-run third inning outburst. Demons now 3 1 with varsity and 1 2 1 in jayvees.
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Washington Girls Win Four On All-State Track List
Five Washington athletes named to the all state track team by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Cindi Booth selected among the four 100 yard dash runners and part of the 440 yard relay quartet with Stephanie Cousins Sharon Witthoft and Jane Redlinger. Relay team set a state record 48.97 seconds. Booth placed second in the 100 yard dash with 11.57 seconds.
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Hawkettes Rout Wilton 16-5 In Five Inning Softball Win
Mid-Prairie girls softball beat Wilton 16-5 in five innings at Wellman. Candy Shalla Nancy Kos and Sue Harland each had two hits to lead the Hawkettes who built a 7-1 first inning lead and tallied 11 hits while Wilton committed nine errors. Ann McAndrew earned the win with Kos también on the mound as MP moved to 3-2 and faces Washington next.
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Household Goods and Antiques Auto Sale Listing
A long sale notice lists household goods and antiques for sale including Walnut dropleaf table with six chairs, mahogany chairs, upholstery, beds, dressers, and a Frigidaire refrigerator. Also offered are jewelry items, watches, silverware, glass and china pieces, china cabinets, lamps, furniture, tools, kitchenware, and assorted silverware sets. Includes garden tools and lawn equipment. items date to Washington Co Centennial 1936 and 1939 souvenir editions.
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