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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1971

Page

6

Demon thinclads win Lions Relays title at Linn-Mar

Washington High School dominated the Lions Relays at Linn-Mar High School Marion scoring 62 points to West Delaware 4. Medals went to Ed Brown for discus 170 ft 6 in and multiple relay records. Washington swept sprints distances and relay events led by Ward Anderson Scott Swartzendruber and Daryl Braun with strong finishes across the meet.

Washington High School Linn - Mar High School Marion Demons West Delaware Manchester Ed Brown Dave Green Brown Washington Ward Anderson Don Adams Scott Swartzendruber Daryl Braun Lions Anderson Adams Jeff" Swartzendruber Duane Sobaski Demon Gary Goodell Mike Bowman Maquoketa Tim Cannon

Washington Community High School Symphonic Band Tour

Ten years ago the Washington Community High School symphonic band conducted by Alan Bergstrom gave two concerts on its annual tour at Montezuma and Brooklyn High Schools.

Washington Community High School Alan Bergstrom Montezuma Brooklyn

Mets Edge Cubs In Controversial 2 1 Victory

The Mets beat the Cubs 2 to 1 in a game halted 14 minutes by a disputed call. Hahn was awarded first on a blocked ball after a bunt attempt, with two umpires reversing the call before Bud Harrelson’s single produced the decisive run. Other NL results and AL scores noted.

Joe Garagiola New York Gillodges Chicago Cubs Leo Durocher Mets Durocher Jerty Grote Don Hahn Plate Bob Engel Tony Venton Stan Landes Hodges Venton Engel Hahn Grote al’ Weis Bud Harrelson Haha St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Cincinnati

New London Wins Southeast Iowa Track Meet

New London topped Columbus Junction and Letts in the Southeast Iowa outdoor boys meet at Columbus Community High School. Individual winners include Laipple and Kier of New London in sprints and distance events, with New London taking multiple relays and posting several top marks across field and running events.

New London Columbus Community High School Columbus Junction Letts Columbus Community Phillips Columbus Laipple Danville

YWCA May Gym Classes Offer Free Softball for Girls

The YWCA will hold softball and gym classes for grade school girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm for the next month. Sessions take place at Lincoln School grounds and are led by Jane Deaton and Mary Ann Marie. Free for girls with VW Activity Tickets.

YWCA Lincoln School Jane Deaton Mary Ann Marie

Special Olympics plans completed at Drake Stadium

Amateur and professional athletes will participate in the Town Special Olympics for retarded children at Drake Stadium on Tuesday May 11. Parade Marshal Wanamaker, Drake Relays decathlon champ and top U S Olympic candidate, leads a field including Des Moines Vikings football stars and Oak Leafs hockey veterans. Celebrity athletes will demonstrate skills, sign autographs and help Governor Robert Ray present medals to over 800 winners from seven district meets.

Drake Stadium Rick Wanamaker Wanamaker U. S Des Moines Vikings Tom Renda Bill Burt Jerry Weislander Dave Ba Des Moines Oak Leafs Bob Perreault Bert Pizzel Iowa Oaks Dolph Pulliam Drake Robert _D.ay

Women's bowling results from Melody Strikers League

Washington Co Abstract led the standings with 89 percent while Washington State Bank trailed at 88. Evening results list Lord Insurance beating Washington State Bank 2401 to 4183 and Essex 2242 to 2094, with River Products 2206 and Dayton Beauty Salon 2363. High team series went to Lord Insurance 4401 and Dayton Beauty Salon 2363. Kay Custer led with a 542 series, Lucy Smith had 510. Lucy Smith rolled a 205 game and Kay Custer a 200.

Washington Co Washington State Bank Dayton Beauty Salon Essex Cone River Products Lord Insurance Osincup Drug River Procters Kay Custer Dee Walby Lucy Smith

Highland opens 1971 season vs Old Timers at 7 p m

Highland High School baseball will begin the 1971 season Thursday night with a 7 p m game against an Old Timers team. Proceeds fund a pitching machine for the team as homemade ice cream is served. Gary Curtis is the Highland roach this season.

Highland High School Gary Curtis Highland Roach

Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues

Major league standings show Boston leading the AL with 15 wins and 8 losses, while Baltimore and Washington trail. Tuesday results include Cleveland 2, New York 0. Baltimore 4, California 1. Detroit 6, Oakland 5. Chicago 3, Boston 4. and Minnesota 6, New York 5 in 10 innings.

Pittsburgh San Francisco San Diego Atlanta Houston Montreal Milwaukee Washington Minnesota New York Boston Chicago Detroit Oakland Baltimore California Kansas City Cleveland W. L. Pet Kanes City Miwackee City Cleve Washngto Minn Bahsen Kaat McLain Lockwood Peters Johnson Blue Chance Drago Foster Dobson St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Cincinnati Phila Cicinati Walker Marichal Nash Niekro Roberts Coombs Los Ang

Points Willows Supper Club Bowling Scores

Friday results list teams and players with scores. High team total Willows 2168 and Boyd 2154. Team game Willows 777 and Sitler 763. Individual series led by Lucy Smith 578 and Gladys Beenblossom 565 with games Beenblossom 219 and Smith 213.

Willows Supper Club Boyd Bologna Stanley Products Hy - Vee Miller Welding Es Washington McCleery - Cumming Sitter Auto Parts Miller Boyd McCleery Stanley Willows J, Sitler Sitler Lucy Smith Gladys Beenblossom Beenblossom

Hadad’s loose line worm technique tops bass catches

Angler John Hadad III dominates a bass tournament using a loose line worm method. Short casts of 25 to 80 feet, a red tipped line, and quick slack retrieves trigger bites as bass inhale the worm. Patience in timing the hook prevents misses and boosts take rates.

John Hadad Fomer Hadad Bass

Hawks take Stanley Cup series lead in OT thriller

Chicago's Stan Mikita passed to Jim Pappin for the overtime winner as the Black Hawks beat Montreal 2 1 to grab a 1 0 series edge. Bobby Hull tied the game in the third with his playoff ninth goal, while Jacques Lemaire also scored on a power play.

Chicago UPI Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens Mikita Jim Pappin Hawks Jim Papin Stan Tawks Hawk Bill Reay Montreal Reay Bobby Hull Hull Jacques Lemaire Canadiens AL McNeil Black Hawk

Tennessee scientists claim cancer immunization success

Scientists at the University of Tennessee report immunizing hamsters and mice against several cancers. Dr. Joseph H. Coggin said embryonic antigens from human, mouse, and hamster sources protected the animals, supporting the theory that cancer cells revert toward a fetal state.

Knoxville, Tenn UPI University of Tennessee Joseph H. Coggin American Society For Microbiology Coggin

Professionals Listed in Livingston Area Directory

Directory of local attorneys doctors and firms includes Livingston Day Meeker Bates Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and Tweeton with office addresses and phone numbers. FARM FINANCING section lists Production Credit Association at 210 North Iowa Washington along with contact Melvin Schneider and Maplewood Manor Nursing Home entries.

John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Production Credit Association Iowa Washington Melvin Schneider

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