Demon eighth graders win Southeast Seven track crown
Washington eighth grade girls steam to the conference title at Keokuk with six firsts and multiple school records, pursuing a near perfect season at 5-0. Keokuk placed second, Fairfield third, as coach Rhonda Summers praised the team's effort and scope of events.
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Hearst Fenn dominate racing program at West Liberty
Hearst wins his third straight late model feature with a tight duel against Niffenegger as rain caused ruts on the track. Fenn repeats in the sportsman division leading from start to finish amid a 39 late models and 26 sportsman cars in action.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Report
MLB standings and results across the American and National Leagues with recent games. Key outcomes include Pittsburgh over Cincinnati 6 4 and Chicago over Atlanta 6 3, plus San Francisco blanking New York 10 0 in a doubleheader. Tonight’s games feature Carlton at Hooton in Los Angeles and Fryman at Forsch in St. Louis.
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Fresh boys take fourth in Southeast Seven meet
Washington Demons finish fourth in the Southeast Seven ninth grade track meet as Mt. Pleasant edges Fairfield for third on the final event. Mark Crile sets a school record in shot put with 41 ft 4.5 in while teammates Sproule and Blackburn win the pole vault and long jump. The frosh head to Mt. Pleasant for the Don Taft Relays with Crile strong in discus and crile in shot.
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Stacy finally tops Carner after late rally in Atlanta
Hollis Stacy, 23, of Georgia, wins the Lady Tara after JoAnne Carner faltered to finish second. Stacy trailed by three on the closing nine but closed with a 3-under 70 to total 209 and claim her first victory on the LPGA tour.
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Bowling Thursday Rollers League Final Standings
Final standings recap for the Thursday Rollers League. Rubio Bank of Brighton led match results with a 3 1 split, while Hanson Concrete and Goedken dominated. Top team series and game marks, top individual scorers Janet Hagist Bitsy Durst Martha Schooley led in series and games. A May 6 roll-off between Hanson and Goedken chose Goedken as year winner.
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Seattle Slew Faces Preakness After Derby Win
Kentucky Derby winner Seattle Slew, trained by Karen and Mickey Taylor, prepares for the Preakness at Pimlico after a 2 02 1 5 clocking in the Derby. With six wins, he seeks the Triple Crown as competitors Sanhedrin Run Dusty Run and Cormorant await in Baltimore.
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Crane Wins Doubleheader Over Ainsworth To Go 4-0
Crane Company's fast pitch softball team swept Ainsworth in a Saturday doubleheader, winning 4-3 and 5-4 to run their record to 4-0. Chuck Doughty and Steve Segar pitched four hitters in the two wins, with Doughty taking the opener and Segar the second. Tom Trier Rich Pierce each had three hits, Tim Krantz two, and Tom Doughty hit a two run homer. Champ Dunbar and Kirk Hemstead added two hits apiece. Crane next plays May Drug of Columbus Junction at Green Field Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Green Excited Over Pro Football Chance
Dave Green former Washington High star and all-American honorable mention at New Mexico University has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL ninth round. He weighs 265 pounds at 6-foot-5 and is set to report for rookie orientation in May with workouts starting mid July. Green aims to sign and may consider Canadian teams as backup while hoping for a center role and versatility on the offensive line.
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Witthoft sets mark in league long jump
Washington Demon girls varsity track pace to third in the Southeast Seven Conference meet at Mt. Pleasant as Sharon Witthoft wins long jump with 16 ft 3 in and leads two winning relays. Oskaloosa takes the conference title with 108% points in rain ruined meet.
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