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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1976

Page

6

Huskies defeat Demons 8 2 in high school softball

Washington fell 8-2 to Highland as Highland erupted for seven first inning runs. Mary Swenson allowed one hit over five innings, fanning seven with two walks to secure the win. Washington’s Carol Jarrard took the loss with seven walks and three strikeouts.

Evening Journal Washington Highland Huskies Linette Wieland Linmarie Schnoebelen Lori Wieland Mary Swenson Carol Jarrard Demon Gary Collins Swenson Petra Chuck Demons Mary Lund Theresa Cold Cathy Mullikin

Wayland Class of '61 Reunion and Weekend Notices

Area families from Palatine Milan Wellman Iowa City Davenport and Des Moines attended a Wayland high class of 61 reunion at Sunset Supper Club with guests from Mason City Canton and Mackinaw. Other weekend events included weddings graduations and honor roll recognition across several Illinois and Iowa towns.

Wayland Harvey Walizcek Palatine Ill Jamie Biffert Milan Willis Troyer Don Gingerich Tom Wellman Steve Lindell Winfield Walizcek Eiffert Lakewood Colo Eagle Minnie McMullen Omaha Gary Crone Kristine Thurcolsom United Methodist Church Happy Hollow Club James Young and Sons Graber Manly Park Chris Craig Anderson Chester Virginia Glen R. McCoy Richard Anderson Doug Dana Neff Bethel College North Newton Kansas Vernelle Waltner Dana Arline Neff Fred Martin Indianola Trenton Finley Finley Chapel Les McGahan Swedesburg Sam Hulme Sail Inn Blue Grass Iowa Espey Schroll Mary Sherer Des Moines Leo Lange Iowa City Stan Meyer Mabel Witting Laurence Henss Imogene Roth Olive Madia Roth Fontana Calif

Candice Statler Honored At Keota Bridal Shower

In Keota on June 22 Mrs A K Stoutner hosted a 9:30 breakfast shower attended by guests from Wellman Mt Pleasant Cedar Rapids and Keota for Candice Statler the future bride of C Douglas Doolittle. Elmer Gissell and Darrell Schumacher joined as special guests. Michelle Benson hosted a personal shower with University friends and will be maid of honor.

Keota A.K. Stoutner William Mayer Candice Statler Wellman Mt. Peasant Cedar Rapids K.W. Statler Elmer Gissell Mt. Pleasant Darrell Schumacher Miss Statler C. Douglas Doolittle Michelle Benson North Liberty Candice Ms. Benson Magdefrau Auburn Calif J. B. Magdefrau Adelee Alliman Jerry Owen Wayland Janice Fenton Dorothy Wagner Adelee Erma Alliman Julie Kim Jill Owen Julie Neff Julie Alliman Addie Davison Nina Starr Opal Hult Sandy Wagner Max Owen Susan Troyer Lenore Miller Karen Neff Iona St

Ali Wrestler Split $9 Million in Dull Bout

Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki fought a 15 round draw in Tokyo with two light jabs by Ali and Inoki mostly crablike movement. Referee LeBell scored 71-71 while judges favored Inoki 72-68 and 74-72, yielding a $9 million split with Ali taking about six million. Fans complained the bout offered little action and no real damage.

Tokyo UPI Muhammad Ali Ali Antonio Inoki Inoki Gene LeBell

Baseball schedules for Babe Ruth and Little League in Washington

Week of June 28 to July 1 features multiple games across South and North fields. Teams include Washington Mfg, Wilson Concrete, Moorman, Hy Vee, Brighton, Rotary, Mid Prairie, Riverside, and two Washington I and II squads. The schedule lists game times from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. across June 28 to July 1.

Washington Washington Mfg Wilson Concrete South Field Moorman North Field Washington I Washington II Rotary South

Highland Huskies pound Winfield 19 to 6 in five innings

Glen Weimer and Ron Schnoebelen combined for four home runs and 12 RBIs as Highland hammered Winfield in a 19-6 five inning victory. Weimer and Schnoebelen went 4 for 4, each with two homers, while Dave Thomann struck out eight for the win and Highland improved to 7-5. The Huskies next visit Columbus Junction.

Glen Weimer Ron Schnoebelen Highland Huskies Winfield Mt. Union Weimer Schnoebelen Jim Roberts Huskies Dave Thomann Rees Highland Iowa Columbus Junction Wolves

Winfield-Mount Union tops Warriorettes 15 to 10 in non-conference win

Katie Huff hit a grand slam in the fourth inning as Winfield-Mount Union defeated Waco Warriorettes 15-10 at Olds. Huff went 3 for 3 with six RBI, and Jan Krieger, Julie Kongable, and Ruby Underwood each added key hits. Mary Miller led Waco with 3 for 4 as Winfield improves to 15-2 while Waco falls to 7-8. Waco returns Monday to face West Burlington at 5 p.m.

Katie Huff Winfield-Mount Union Waco Warriorettes Olds Huff RBI Winfield Margaret Anderson Jan Krieger Julie Kongable Ruby Underwood Mary Miller Waco Brenda Edgar DeeAnn Alvine West Burlington

A’s players threaten boycott over star trio return

Oakland may boycott Sunday after a 7-4 stretch since Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue were removed. Reliever Jim Todd, player representative, said the strike would occur unless owner Charles O Finley reinstate the trio. The A’s then beat Minnesota 5 2 as Ken McMullen hit a ninth inning three run homer.

Oakland, Calif UPI Oakland A’s A’s Charles O. Finley Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers Vida Blue Jim Todd Oakland Minnesota Twins Ken McMullen

Community plans Fourth of July worship and outdoor picnic

In Crawfordsville on Sunday July 4 the United Church plans a 10 a.m. outdoor worship service on the lawn weather permitting, no organ music, attendees urged to wear historic day clothing and bring bells to ring at the hour. Families will supply food for a picnic style meal, with games for children and a brief Bicentennial service after dinner.

Crawfordsville United Church of United Church Pioneer Hall Riverview Park Cedar Falls Cedar River Janesville West Hill United Methodist Youth Fellowship Burlington Harlan Winter Sharla Trisha United Methodist Des Moines Don Canott Deanna Lynn Portage Ind Don Keith White Edith Fern Hayes Victor Mayer Myrtle Mayer Bill Perdock Washington Ron Perdock Knoxville Martha Canott Bob Jones University Greenville S.C Keith T. Roy White Sigourney Wayne Davis Wayne Bob Henderson Aledo Ill Carter Sheese Carter Ernest Sheese Larry Fletcher Pamela Maquoketa Donna John Porter Debbie Terri Jim Edgar David Brenda Scott Susan Tracy Conner Wayland

Phils fan base warm to Dick Allen after storied career

Fred McMane reports Philadelphia fans have embraced Dick Allen after his return to the Phillies. Allen, back from stints with St. Louis, Los Angeles and Chicago, hit two home runs guiding Philadelphia to a 12 4 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fred McMane UPI Philadelphia Dick Allen Phillies St. Louis Los Angeles Chicago Allen St. Louis Cardinals

Rev Dale Carlson new pastor at Fern Cliff

June 22 report from Wayland details Rev Dale Carlson new pastor at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church with family including Andrew Loree Mark and Peter. Carlson graduated June 11 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Other local notes cover hospital, visits, club meeting, and a bridal shower with upcoming wedding.

Wayland Dale Kathleen Carlson Andrew Loree Mark Peter Fern Cliff Evangelical Warren Bergh Wayland Study Club C. E. Shumaker Freda Reininger Helen Graber Clara Booth Luce George A. Ricks Peoria Ill Barbara Knock Larry Lynn Erick Tresa Ann Everett Simon Leichty West Park Harold Troyer Blue Grass Allen Stauffer Edwin Stauffer Edwards Air Force Base Calif Melinda Toland Wendy Brando Davey Stan Miller Gay Widmer Orval Miller Calvin Leichty Olive Madia Roth Fontana Imogene Roth Dale Roth Olds Ida Conrad A. W Magdefrau Jack

Major League Baseball Standings and Friday Results

The American League and National League standings show New York leading the AL with 40 wins and 24 losses, Cleveland 33 31, Baltimore 32 33, Detroit 31 34, Boston 30 34, Milwaukee 25 36. West leaders Kansas City 40 26, Texas 37 28, Oakland 35 35, Chicago 31 34, Minnesota 31 36, California 29 43. Friday results: Texas 8 Chicago 4, 14 Chicago 9 Texas, Cleveland 6 Baltimore 5, Detroit 6 Boston 2, New York 1 Milwaukee 0, Kansas City 6 California 3, Oakland 5 Minnesota 2. Today’s probable pitchers: Cleveland Eckersley 3-6 at Baltimore Garland 7-0. Milwaukee Slaton 8-5 at New York Figueroa 8-4. Detroit Roberts 7-5 at Boston Tiant 8-5. Minnesota Hughes 3-8 at Oakland Mitchell 3-4.

W. L. Pet New York Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston Milwaukee Kansas City Texas Oakland Chicago Minnesota California Kan City Eckersley Garland Slaton Figueroa

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