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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

6

Demons aim to spark pitching as season opens at Green Field

Washington Demon baseball eyes improved offense to back a thinner mound staff led by junior Scott Rich starting against Waco. Coach Doug Dunlap notes replacing ace Doug Ruppert is key, with David Cousins and Rich expected to share most hurler duties.

The Evening Journal Washington Demon Demons Green Field Waco Doug Ruppert Scott Rich Jeff Hibler Kevin Smith Brian Caldwell Dunlap Marty Schooley John McCarthy McCarthy Kelley Gipple O'Hanlon Rich Matt Sojka Cousins Greg Hagensick Hagans Gregg Horn Kevin Horn Matt Hotle Jeff

Depth and Talent Dominate Demon Softball Outlook

Washington Demon girls softball coach Gary Collins faces a depth rich roster as the season opens at Iowa City High School. With standout pitchers Barb Lund and Stephanie Cousins and top hitters Sharon Witthoft and Janet Roth returning, competition for every starting spot is intense. The team intends a bunt and run approach, improved defense, and stronger pitching as they chase a better record than last year’s 7-11, with home games charging admissions and a slate including nonconference tests and early doubleheaders.

Dunlap Fairfield Trojans Ron Rehkopf Demons the Evening Journal Gary Collins Washington Demon Carole Schlapkohl Collins Iowa City High School Barb Lund Stephanie Cousins Sharon Witthoft Janet Roth Cousins Mary Jo Redlinger Kris Armstrong Petra Chuck Pam Jones Marti Deaton Jayvee Wendy Bandy Jane Benge Karmel Bowen Diane Dickinson Trina Eaton Lynn Elliot Jo Gevock Carol Jarrard Cheri Liebe Mary Lund Tracy Miller Kathy Mullikin Lisa Redlinger Kathy Reighard Jeanne Schantz Carmen Schooley Angie Sojka Teresa Dold Eaton Jarrard Dickinson Lund Ft. Madison Oskaloosa Highland Mid-Prairie Waco Iowa City High Winfield Mt. Union

Highland Huskies Fall 10-6 to Solon in Opener

Highland’s summer baseball opener ended 10 to 6 as Solon capitalized on 12 free passes issued by Highland. Dave Thomann started and took the loss, relief by Kirk Kaalberg who struck out six. Jeff Davis drove in three runs with a homer for Highland. Tim Roberts doubled and tripled, Ron Schnoebelen added two singles, Glen Weimer two RBIs. Highland plays Washington Friday at 6 p.m.

Highland’s Huskies Highland Dave Thomann Kirk Kaalberg Jeff Davis Tim Roberts Ron Schnoebelen Glen Weimer Washington

Crane Co. softball splits doubleheader at Green Field

Crane Co. softball split a doubleheader Wednesday at Green Field defeating Tommy's Top of Columbus Junction 4 to 3 in game one and losing 7 to 6 to the Tri County League champions in game two. John Cochran earned win in game one, Tom Doughty had a triple and a homer, Carpenter won game two, Cline took the loss, and Jim Kaufman added a single and a triple. Crane heads into its Memorial weekend tournament at Green Field.

Crane Co Green Field Tommy's Columbus Junction John Cochran Tom Doughty Crane Carpenter Cline Jim Kaufman

White Sox hurler wins one hitter

Ken Brett the Chicago White Sox left hander who had a boyhood friend ruin a prior no hitter saw his bid spoiled by an infield hit credited to Jerry Remy with two outs in the ninth. The 27 year old was acquired from the New York Yankees last week and was within two outs of immortality when the ball went under Jorge Orta and through the gap between third and short.

Fred McMane UPI Ken Brett Chicago White Sox New York Yankees California Angels Jerry Remy Jorge Orta

Professional directory listing for attorneys and services in Washington area

Directory of law firms including Griffiths Anderson Buffer Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer Tindal with abstract dept. addresses and phone numbers. Chiropractors Kauffman Tweeton Osteopath Etter Optometrist Lemmon and various services like nursing homes Children House day care and local movers listed with contact details and hours where specified.

Griffiths Anderson Buffer Lawrence B. Griffiths Tracy Anderson Pete F. Buffer W. Main Washington Kalona Sth & B Street Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker

Final Indy tests begin at Indianapolis 500 week

In Indianapolis today three hour carburetion tests at the famed speedway allow 33 starters to tune exotic equipment before the flying start of the 60th running of the Indy 500. Most drivers are expected to run dress rehearsal laps as the countdown to race day continues.

Indianapolis UPI Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Major League Standings and Thursday Games List

Major League schedule with all games listed in EDT including Boston at Milwaukee, Minnesota at Oakland, Baltimore at Detroit, Cleveland at New York, Kansas City at Texas, Chicago at California for Thursday and Friday matchups. Notes include pitchers and times for several games and multiple late night and night contests across the circuit.

Boston Jenkins Milwaukee Broberg Minnesota Blyleven Oakland Torrez Baltimore Holtzman Detroit Ruhle Cleveland Brown New York Kansas City Splittorff Texas Singer Chicago Jefferson California Tanana Minke St. Louis Falcone Hicago Renko Koosman Peels Kaat Ata Francisco Halicki San Diego Strom Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia Ight St. Louis United Press International Pet GB Oakland California

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