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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1976
Page
8
Washington High School girls track, led by coach Mike White, won district for the third straight year and heads to Drake University Des Moines with 38 athletes qualified by place and 18 by times. Highlights include distance medley and 880 yard events, plus top state times and a noted spirit of sportsmanship from the team and officials.
Phoenix Suns upset the Golden State Warriors 94 86 to reach the NBA finals ending a 13 year drought. Westphal Heard and Adams led the charge with 21 18 and 20 points and 20 rebounds respectively as Colangelo’s controversial rebuild pays off and Phoenix advances to face Boston or Cleveland. Rick Barry led Golden State with 20 and Phil Smith added 18 as Boston edged Cleveland in a separate result with Havlicek key late free throws.
Directory style listing of law firms and professionals in Washington Iowa with addresses phone numbers and office hours. Includes Griffiths Anderson Buffer Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer Tindal chiropractors Dr Kauf p d Etter M Lemmon and other local services plus moving company and child care. Contains multiple offices Kalona and Washington listings with weekly hours and contact details.
The Washington High School boys track team scored 45 points to place third at the Class A district meet held at Linn Mar on Saturday. Coach Jim Rossen’s squad qualified for state in the long jump, 880 yard relay, mile, 880 yard dash, and high jump. Williamsburg won with 75 points and Independence took second with 512. The only other area school in the meet was not listed.
Elocutionist, ridden by John Lively, overtook Bold Forbes and Honest Pleasure to win the 101st Preakness at Pimlico by 3 1/2 lengths over Play The Red. The $129,700 payoff boosted Cashman’s first Triple Crown classic win as owner. Play The Red paid $20.20 and $6.00 for the exacta, while Bold Forbes finished third and Honest Pleasure faded to fifth.
Lee Trevino clinched a one stroke victory over Mike Morley at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth. Trevino led by three at the start, weathered a late challenge as Morley surged, and sank a 12-foot birdie on the 16th to seize the win and momentum toward the U.S. Open. Morley earned $22,800 for second, while Don January and Tom Weiskopf shared third.
Dave Tremmel the new Washington High School basketball coach will meet at 7 this evening with prospective players from eighth to eleventh grade. Parents are urged to attend in the high school auditorium and Booster Club members are welcome.
Del Dalrymple and Jim Lloyd top the Men's Twilight League at Washington Country Club with 28 points each after round one. Dalrymple beat Sorrell 28 to 12 and Lloyd beat Brake 28 to 12. Medalists Westphal and Lowe each shot two over par 37 with other notable scores listed across bands and individuals.
The Hi-Rollers Bowling League held its awards banquet at Washington Country Club Tuesday evening. Joe Richards earned the high individual average with 179 pins, Ron Kirkey had the high series at 667, and Bill Koehler claimed the high single game at 244. Dan Stauffer won the ABC best buckle as most improved player. Bennett Masonry took league champions trophies and Perfex Honkers finished as runners-up. The program and meal were enjoyed by 39 bowlers.
Rick Monday, sick with flu and diarrhea, delivered a three run pinch hit homer in the sixth off Bill Greif to cap Chicago's 6-5 win over San Diego. He said adrenaline sparked the blast after two weeks of illness.
Washington freshmen placed in relay events at Ottumwa all relays meet. Top finishes came in mile relay and weightman’s 440 relay, both second. The meet capped their season. highlights include school mile relay record 3:48.9 by Ledger, Hennigan, Farrier, Krogmeier and several all-relays placements.
Major league standings show East leaders New York and Philadelphia with strong records, while Pittsburgh St Louis and Chicago trail. West leaders Los Angeles Cincinnati and San Diego hold mid tier gaps, with numerous results and tomorrow schedules across cities including Pittsburgh St Louis and Chicago.
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