Indians and Braves rely on power to win games
Cleveland defeats California 3-2 as Frank Robinson returns to lead with two home runs and Buddy Bell drives in the decisive run. In Atlanta, Darrell Evans Dusty Baker and Vic Correll pace the Braves as the long ball returns, with Evans belting two homers to reach NL leading eight. Other AL results include Boston over Oakland 7-3 and Kansas City 4-1 at New York.
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Demon golfers edge Muscatine in season finale
Washington Demon Golfers win 163-166 at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course led by Marty Young with 35 and Matt Nemmers 39. Young, a sophomore, had three birdies and a bogey after a late out of bounds mistake. Muskies’ Todd Nemmers and others also posted solid scores as the Demons end with a 93 dual meet record and two tournament titles. Lee Trevino vows slower pace and faster putting at Danny Thomas Memphis Classic.
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Olympic delay may cost Montreal games
Montreal officials push to reopen Olympic Park and complete facilities for the 1976 Summer Games while IOC members in Lausanne remain skeptical. After a two month strike at Olympic Park, work resumed with 500 village workers and 1,500 stadium workers recalled. Contingency plans for alternate sites discuss potential event relocation if timelines slip.
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Bullets vow they will remain poised in playoff clash
In San Francisco the Washington Bullets trailing Golden State 2-0 in the NBA playoffs vow to stay calm. Phil Chenier notes the team has let the Warriors pressure them and disrupt their offense and says they must rely on their skills in Friday's third game at the Cow Palace.
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Washington High Forms New Girls Softball Team
Washington High School introduces a new girls softball squad under coach Gary Collins with 16 players training since May 1. Debut is next Wednesday at Burlington, followed by a home game against Iowa City High, with 15 summer doubleheaders at the new Washington Junior High facility and participation in a statewide post season tournament. Four Southeast Seven teams compete for the conference title, including Ft. Madison, Fairfield, Oskaloosa, and Washington, while the Demons face Highland, Mediapolis, and Winfield-Mt. Union. Team members include Carole Schlapkohl, Stephanie Cousins, Mary Jo Redlinger, Gloria Russell, Kris Armstrong, Jane Benge, Marti Deaton, Teresa Dold, Trina Eaton, Pam Jones, Barb Lund, Janet Roth, Jean Schantz, Sharon Witthoft, Petra Chuck, and Carol Jarrard, with Cindy Sproule as manager. Schedule lists late May through June games against City High, Fairfield, and Oskaloosa.
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