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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1971

Page

8

West edge Muscatine for Class AA district title

In Washington gym West defeated Muscatine 83 to 57 to advance to sub state. Jim Searls led West with 22 points, Mike Gatens 19, while Muscatine’s Bob Wessels had 15 and Kyle Reifert 11. West started slow and trailed 12 to 38 after the first quarter but surged after halftime.

Town City West Muscatinne Washington Gym West Musses Washington Muscatine Jahnke Jacobson Gatens Seifert Searls Allen Dore Martin Elliott Stamlee Wessels Shea Welk Su Kaeding Schaapveld Reifert An He Randleman Vargas Beckey Manley Steve Mast Solon Mast Winfield-Mt. Union Hawks Tim Hotle

Cardinals rebuild with defense and speed for 1971

St Louis Cardinals, after two tough seasons since 1967 pennant wins, overhaul with focus on defense and speed. Ted Simmons handles catching trio with McNertney and Stinson. Sizemore at shortstop with Javier. Alou in center backing Brock and Cardenal. Red Schoendienst cites defensive upgrades and batting averages as keys to better play this year.

ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals Red Schoendienst Cards Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Roger Maris Lou Brock Brock Joe Torre Richie Allen Phils Dodgers Ted Sizemore Busch Stadium Schoendienst Ing Red Ted Simmons Army Gerry McNertney Milwaukee Bob Stinson Sizemore Allen Julian Javier Dale Caxvill Ducky Schofield Matty Alou Pirates Nelson Briles Alou Jose Cardenal Terry Moore Curt Flood

Former Shortstop Jackson Finds Hitting Power

Sonny Jackson, moved from shortstop to center field by Atlanta, used early camp time to sharpen his hitting. He belted a long triple driving in two as the Braves opened the 1971 exhibition season with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Expos. Manager Sam Harris praised his progress, noting Jackson handles the outfield well.

Nace Upi Sonny Jackson Atlanta Braves Jackson Atlanta Montreal Expos Sam Harris

Bowser Couple Honored at Washington Church

Ten years of service led Mr and Mrs Sam Bowser to a farewell gathering at the Methodist Church in Washington attended by over 100 persons. They will move to Tingley where Mr Bowser will serve Methodist churches at Tingley Allerton and Wishard Chapel.

Sam Bowser Methodist Church Washington Bowsers Tingley Bowser Allerton Wishard Chapel

DiMaggio joins Hughes Sports Network as VP PR

Joe DiMaggio, 56, former New York Yankee and Hall of Famer, signs a one year contract to serve as vice president of public relations for Hughes Sports Network. He will travel nationwide appearing at sports events and boost the company’s prestige and morale.

NEW York UPI Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio Hughes Sports Network New York Yankee Hall of Fame Hughes Dick Bailey J. Hughes Joe Bailey Yankees Oakland Athletics

Women’s bowling results from Willows Supper Club and partners

Friday night bowling results list high scores for teams McCleery and Willows with team series 2088 and 2064. Individual leaders include Lucy Smith with a 535 series and 213 game, Joyce Davis 517 series and 187 game, with teams Stanley Stanley Home and Boyd’s Bologna among participants.

Willows Supper Club Stanley Home Products Boyds Bologna Miller Welding Washington Acing McCleery Cumming Co Sitters Auto Parts Boyd's McCleery Miller Stanley Sitters Willows Lucy Smith Joyce Davis

Lions Seek Donors Eye Month Ainsworth

March in Ainsworth focuses on Eye Donor month with Lions Club urging contact to participate. Guests Bill Potter Bill Warren and Rick Edmond presented slides on Sanitary Land Fill during the program at the schoolhouse. The Evening Circle of United Methodist Church met with 17 attending and heard Marg ret Palmer discuss Child Welfare in Washington County.

Ainsworth Lions Club of Lions Club Bill Potter Bill Warren Rick Edmond United Methodist Church Margret Palmer Wellman Gene Scott Palmer Washington County Scott Gary Windus

Alcindor Boosts Bucks to 19th Straight Victory

Milwaukee coach Larry Costello claimed the streak marked his greatest coaching achievement as Lew Alcindor joined the Bucks and helped them set an NBA record with a 108-105 win over Detroit. Milwaukee improved to 64-11, with other results: Philadelphia 121 New York 117. Chicago 130 San Francisco 108. Cincinnati 117 Portland 111. Atlanta 105 Los Angeles 104. Seattle 111 San Diego 110.

United Press International Larry Costello Milwaukee Bucks NBA Milwaukee New York Costello Lew Alcindor Bucks Phoenix Alcindor Andrew Detroit Lewo Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Portland Atlanta Los Angeles Seattle San Diego

Mixed bowling Friday Mixers League results and scores

League games show War Sleepers 9 over Holy Rollers 28 and Alley Cats 32 over Nuggets 31 with Don’t Knows 2, Beginners 2, and Gutter Snipes 21. Rollers 3, Cats 0. Team series Rollers 27 Cats 1791 plus 140. team game Rollers 725 Cats 641 plus 63. Individual series Al Fuhr 571, Dee Walley 541. Individual game Al Fuhr 223, Ann Curl 206.

War Sleepers Holy Rollers Alley Cats Nuggets River Rats Don't Knows Gutter Snipes

Richland aid group meets at church

Richland Friends Missionary Aid met at the church for an all day session with a noon dinner. Hostesses were Mrs. Kermit Hinshaw and Faye Morrow. 19 attended. Kathry Jones led the lesson, Carroll Morgan gave devotions, and the afternoon focused on baby quilts. Next meeting slated for April 6 with plans for a guest speaker.

Don Long Richland Richland Friends’ Missionary Aid Kermit Hinshaw Faye Morrow Kathry Jones Carroll Morgan Young Friends Young Friends Youth Conference Indianola

Spring luncheon hosts Richlands Women Club meeting notes

On Wednesday March 3 at Mrs A J Steinbeck the Spring luncheon began at 12 30 with 17 members seated at Patrick themed tables. Mrs Jake Henson opened the program History of Richlands Women Club. Next meeting March 17 at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Dick Caughlan. County Convention planned for March 25 at Richland United Methodist Church. Richland Womens Volleyball hosted Parsons Volleyball with pointers from Pat Patricks of Parsons College Athletics. Read list of Richland players including Jane Blakely Karen Morgan Ronnie Hartnell Sherry Cobb Elaine Watson Marilyn Rapp Janice Rugger Linda Greeson Glenda Davis Ann Snyder Donna Krewson Diana Weber Judy Dickey Ellen Baker Gloria White Sara Morgan Janet Ledger Helen Pacel Coleen Adam Vivian Wilhoit Judy Maeder Eileen Spray Carol Bond Barb Cox Donna Hartnell.

A. J. Steinbeck Milford Watson Gene Hoy Paul McClintie Vernon Harras Homer Lee Nordyke Larry Willey Jake Henson Richlands Women Club Dick Caughlan Ed Kerber County Convention of Womens Club Richland United Methodist Church Richland Womens Parsons Pat Patricks Parsons College Athletic Dept Fairfield Richland Jane Blakely Karen Morgan Ronnie Hartnell Sherry Cobb Elaine Watson Marilyn Rapp Janice Rugger Linda Greeson Glenda Davis Ann Snyder Donna Krewson Dianha Weber Judy Dickey Ellen Baker Gloria White Sara Morgan

Cedar Chips 4H Club Reports April Meeting

The Cedar Chips 4 H club met with Ricky and Randy Bush and heard Eddie Times discuss a 4H tour of the state capitol. Steve Free spoke on the FFA competition at Montezuma and Carl Benson demonstrated locating body pressure points to stop bleeding. Roll call named a bone. The 4 H basketball tournament was discussed. next meeting is April 5 with Steve Freel.

Cedar Club Cedar Chips Ricky Randy Bush Eddie Times State Capitol Steve Free FFA Montezuma Carl Benson Steve Freel

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