Girls go after title in State track competition
Iowa meet opens in Drake Stadium as a new class system debuts with Davenport West 3A contender and defending champions from Williamsburg Eddyville Tri-County and Sioux City East. Notable athletes Bonnie DeBoer Kim Pralle Julie Sherwood Vick Dagel and others chase titles across 1A 2A and 3A divisions with finals set for Saturday.
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Randolph shines as Yankees rout Orioles in pivotal series opener
Willie Randolph went 4-for-4 with four runs as the Yankees defeated the Orioles 9-1 to open a crucial five game set. Ed Figueroa improved to 5-2 with a 1.23 ERA, and Randolph highlighted the offense with leadoff speed, a bunt, and key hits including a third inning homer by Thurman Munson.
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Critics of Ali have their day
New York critics say Muhammad Ali is aging and drawing flak for fighting Alfredo Evangelista promoter Don King chose. Ali, 35, insists he will defend his title after one more tune up and possibly fight Earnie Shavers at Madison Square Garden in September. He remains the sport’s most influential figure and a rare fighting champion who never ducked top contenders.
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Major League Standings and Saturday Schedule
California leads with a .459 record at 17 20 Seattle sits at 14 27. Today's probable pitchers include Augustine at Boston Tiant, Palmer at New York Gullett, Eckersley at Splittorff, Roberts at Chicago Brett, Garvin at Blyleven, with Saturday games Seattle at Oakland Baltimore at New York Milwaukee at Boston Minn at California Toronto at Texas Cleveland at Kaw City Detroit at Chicago and night games listed.
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Washington 8th graders set two school marks at Don Taft Relays
Washington eighth grade boys finished fifth at Mount Pleasant as Todd Sueppel Ed Colby Mark Woods and Joe Hennigan set a 1:55.9 in the 880-yard medley relay, Brett Rich won the shot put 47 ft 5 1 2 in, and Sojka set a discus mark. Team also claimed four school records including Ledger’s 2 55 5 in the 880 run with Sojka and others contributing strong showings.
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Almanac May 20 1977 in history and celestial view
The entry marks Friday May 20 1977 as day 140 of the year with 225 remaining. Moon phase between new and first quarter. morning stars Mercury Venus Mars. evening stars Jupiter Saturn. Notable birth Emil Berlinger 1851. In 1927 Charles Lindbergh began his solo flight from New York to Paris landing 33 hours later.
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Seattle Slew set for Preakness post position clash
Seattle Slew, unbeaten 3 year old Derby winner, drew post eight in a field of nine for the 102nd Preakness at Pimlico. Jockey Jean Cruguet will ride the favorite as Run Dusty Run Cormorant and J O Tobin loom as rivals, with Belmont Stakes stakes and Triple Crown dreams in play.
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Crane, Mt. Union Split doubleheader on Thursday
Crane company softball team split a doubleheader with Mt. Union at Green Field. Washington won the first game 4-2 with Jim Carr earning the win. Ray Johnson and Tom Trier led at the plate. In the nightcap Crane fell 3-0 as Chuck Doughty took the loss. Next action is Sunday in a Sigourney tournament, with Washington facing New Sharon at 10:30 a.m.
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Washington golfers fall to Iowa City West on front nine
Washington High School varsity golf team lost a tight dual meet to Iowa City West by one stroke, 166-167, on Finkbine front nine. Marty Young led with 37 while Pat Doyle and Rick Wraspier led West with 40s. Washington varsity ends 5-3-1. jayvee 7-1. next at Knoxville district tournament.
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One-hitter in relief by Gossage impresses Dodgers
Rich Gossage delivered a dominant relief outing striking out eight of ten as the Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in 10 innings. In 18 games he is 4-0 with eight saves and a 0.84 ERA, drawing praise from Pirates and Dodgers alike.
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