Demon girls win district track meet at Centerville
Washington's Demons repeat strong showing winning the Class AA district girls meet with 87 points at Centerville and qualifying for Drake University state May 21 22. Indianola placed second with 76 1 3 points as Washington stars set several event records and await further state qualification based on times.
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Pro grid game at Iowa State in 77
Ames athletic officials consider hosting a pro exhibition at ISU's football stadium before the 1977 season. Lou McCullough says two pro teams could be brought here, with August 1977 as likely timing. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State plan summer games, triggering regional debate.
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New England
San Diego
Crawford wins long jump as Demons finish last in meet
Gary Crawford soars 21 ft 4 in to win the long jump but the Washington Demons place last in the conference track meet. Brian Carter adds a 130 ft 8 in discus despite Washington’s overall low team score. Mt. Pleasant tops with 76 points and Washington totals 2612.
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Perry Stannard
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Linn Marr
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Keokuk
Oskaloosa
Ft. Madison
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Tom Harvey
Mark Genkinger
Jeff Rossen
Dale Mullikin
Doug Black
Jeff Rosien
Jim Scheeler
Norm Bruty
Marty Miller
Jeff Goodell
Randy Randall
Matt Reschly
Larry Gugel
Demon golfers edge Mt Pleasant in close dual
Washington Demons beat Mt Pleasant 156 to 158 at Washington Country Club led by Marty Young with a par 35 and three birdies. Barry Krueger led the Panthers with a 36 including an eagle on six. JV Demons lost 176 to 171 as Dave Hillman led Washington with a 43. Demons next face Fairfield in a rescheduled dual here Thursday.
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John McCarthy
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Scott Dalrymple
Doug Crossett
Marty Speece
Bob Adams
Washington
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Phil Busley
Fairfield
Rutherford leads Indy time trials pace during practice
In Indianapolis veteran drivers topped the speed charts as Johnny Rutherford led the third day of practice with laps over 188 mph. Janet Guthrie debuted on the 2 1/2 mile oval but suffered a burned piston ending her runs after seven circuits amid ongoing mechanical woes.
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Major League Standings And Schedules Narrowed By UPI
National League East standings show Philadelphia leading with 15 wins and 7 losses, New York 18-10, Pittsburgh 15-9, St. Louis 12-15, Chicago 11-16, Montreal 9-15. West race features Cincinnati 15-10, Los Angeles 16-11, Houston 14-14, San Diego 13-13, San Francisco 9-17, Atlanta 8-18. Monday’s result: Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3. Tonight’s schedule includes San Francisco at Chicago and New York at Atlanta among others with various pitchers listed.
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Pee Wee golfers to compete at Grinnell
The State Pee Wee golf tournament will be held at Grinnell Country Club in Grinnell on Monday June 14. Competition is open to Iowa boys under 13. Entries with a $4 fee and birth date must be mailed to the Grinnell Country Club.
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Sanger and Fenn Win at Eldon Raceway
Ed Sanger and Kenny Fenn secured feature wins at Eldon Raceway on Saturday. Sanger captured the late model crown with Curt Hansen and Pokey West behind him, while Fenn topped the sportsman race ahead of Ed Pilcher, Paul Lamphier, Denny Banks and Tony Stewart. Heat winners were Fred Horn, Sanger and Bob Helm, with Pilcher and Lamphier also claiming sportsman heats.
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Denny Banks
Tony Stewart
Fred Horn
Bob Helm
Bill Zwanziger
Bob McCall
Don Benge
Tom Stewart
Pilcher
Lamphier
Washington Bowling Association names officers at annual meeting
The 26th annual meeting was held at Melody Lanes in Washington with about 80 percent of league teams represented. William E. Steele was named president Gib Mills vice president Dick Hotle secretary treasurer John McGilland and Joe Richards executive directors. The John Lee Memorial Tournament of Champions was introduced and Hanson Concrete won this year with 2774 pins.
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Melody Lanes
Washington
William E. Steele
Gib Mills
Dick Hotle
John McGilland
Joe Richards
John Lee
Bowling Scores Final Standings and Averages
Final standings list Washington State Bank 88 Elaine's Beauty Salon 79 Washington Co Abstract Co 691 Wayne's Oil & Tire Serv 682 Hall's Feed Service 60 River Products 10.00 Top 10 Averages Barbara Beauchamp 172 Lucy Smith 170 Donna Carr 167 Kay Lister 167 Jo Anne Dalrymple 165 Inez Lomen 160 Ann Carl 159 Ruth Meth 158 Julia Seis 157 Fairy Sampson 156 Maxine Steele 153
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Iowa officials seek study on later sports season starts
In Boone Iowa officials call for a study on delaying starts for basketball swimming and wrestling. Yet a survey shows most officials are content with current starting dates and see no urgent need for change.
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Boone, Iowa
Unusual strategy pays for Dodgers
Dodgers rally to beat Cardinals 4-3 as Dusty Baker starts ninth with a single and Steve Garvey bunts, setting up Ron Cey’s two-run homer. Mike Marshall gains win in relief after a 2 1/3 inning relief stint. Cardinals’ Pete Falcone pitched well before the late setback. In AL action, White Sox edge Rangers 7-6 in 11 innings, Twins topple Royals 5-4, and A’s beat Angels 6-3 behind Paul Mitchell six-hitter.
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Highland girls win Class A district track title at Pekin
Highland High School's girls track team won the Class A district championship at Pekin with 58 1/3 points, edging Van Buren at 53. Other area schools finished high with West Branch 42 and Cardinal 38. Top finishers include Jan Kreiger of Winfield in long jump and shot put, Nancy Davis of Waco in discus, and Highland in multiple relays led by 1:08.3 shuttle hurdle and 1:51.8 880 yd relay. Additional scorers from Highland include Connie Sweeting, Brenda White, Joyce Kron, and Lori Thomann among others.
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Winfield
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Jean Crumly
Louisa-Muscatine
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Debbie Havel
Becky Sexton
Laurie Thomann
Mary Swenson
Connie Sweeting
Cavaliers rally hope after 0-2 series setback
Cavaliers coach Bill Fitch and Cleveland players contend they can rebound from a 0-2 Stanley series deficit against the Boston Celtics. Bobby Smith and Dick Snyder each scored 16 points in the 94-89 loss, insisting the series is not over and Cleveland can win two straight at home to even the series.
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