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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1977

Page

7

Washington Demons edge rivals in Friday meet finale

Washington High School girls track clinched a one point victory at the sixth annual Washington girls invitational at Case Field marking coach Mike White’s final regular season meet. Carol Jarrard won the 880 and led a Demon burst with a 4x164 mile relay win, while Lisa Redlinger Rose Booth Sharon Witthoft and Ann Lampkin boosted 4:13.2 to clear Mt. Pleasant by six seconds. White’s team totaled 103 points. Mt. Pleasant 102.

The Evening Journal Mike White White Washington High School Washington Case Field WHS Mt. Pleasant Carol Jarrard Lisa Redlinger Rose Booth Sharon Witthoft Ann Lampkin Burlington Fairfield Ft. Madison Central Argyle Keokuk Jarrard Deb Vanderlinden Sharon Witthoff Fort Madison Sue French Sue Feany Kathy Jones Francine Sandova Barb Haessig Paula Stuetermuergen Mary Troja Patty Feany Anderson Demons

Throneberry recalls glory, grit, and the Marvelous moniker

Retired Mets first baseman Marv Throneberry talks about a career defined by misplays and fan abuse, his rugged defense, and the lasting label Marvelous Marv. He recalls a near fatal crash with a dog, his post baseball life as a Memphis plant foreman, a Lite Beer commercial, and the Ben Epstein Good Guy Award he once earned from New York writers.

Collierville Tenn UPI Mary Throneberry Throneberry Mets Marv Benny Butterfingers Lemme Tayloe Glass Company Memphis Lite Beer New York Baseball Writers Ben Epstein

Demon boys' 440 relay earns state meet bid

Washington's Demon boys score 18 points in the Class 1A district track meet in Centerville and clinch a 440 relay berth for the state meet in Des Moines on May 28. Genkinger Mullikin Witthoft and Vogel placed second in the 440 with 45.4 seconds, while also placing in the 880 and other events.

Washington Centerville Mark Genkinger Dale Mullikin Allen Witthoft Tim Vogel Des Moines Genkinger Mullikin Witthoff Vogel Marty McKowen Tim Borchardt Tim Hennigan Gary Ledger Steve Gingerich Brad Farrier Demons Farrier Krogmeier

Swim dip schedule listed for Y pool

Washington YMCA sets swim dip times for elementary and junior high students from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and Saturdays noon to 1 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. A family swim occurs Thursday nights May 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. until May 31. Starting June 6 open swim runs 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays weekly.

Washington Ymca

Demon golfers advance to district play

Washington High School golfers qualified for district play after finishing second at the sectional at Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club. Mt. Pleasant won with 317 strokes, Washington 327, Mid-Prairie 334, with plans for a Knoxville district event next Saturday. Barry Krueger led with 70, Marty Young led Washington with 79.

The Evening Journal Washington Mt. Pleasant Golf & Country Club Demons Mid-Prairie Knoxville Centerville Pella Barry Krueger George Marget Sigourney Marty Young Phil Busley Iowa City West Iowa City High Finkbine Iowa City Young Tim Carr Dave Hillman Steve Carr Scott Dalrymple Mt. Pleasant Davis County van Buren Central Mediapolis

Two Ball Tournament Set for Washington Golf Club

A couples two ball tournament is planned at the Washington Golf and Country Club on Saturday May 21 with dinner reservations due by Tuesday May 17.

Washington Golf and Country Club

YMCA Swim Class Registration Sets 8 A.M. to 5 30 P.M.

YMCA announces registration for swimming lessons on Wednesday May 25 from 8:00 to 5:30. Three three week sessions run Monday Wednesday and Thursday with classes for ages 3 to 5 and five year olds with kindergarten completed. Adult lessons start June 6 at 7:30 P.M. eight weeks, Bob Shepherd instructor. Free for members, non members pay 10 dollars.

YMCA Mary Pat Balk Bev Black Bob Shepherd

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