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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1977

Page

6

Dodgers Seek Pennant In Game Four After Ninth-Inning Rally

The Dodgers, leading two games to one, rally from a 5-3 deficit in the ninth to beat the Phillies 6-5. Tommy John starts for L A against Steve Carlton as Philadelphia faces elimination in the best-of-five series.

Philadelphia UPI Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Dodgers Tommy John Steve Carlton Phillies John Carlton Danny Ozark Tom Lasorda Bill Russell Gene Garber Maddox Reggie Smith Lopes Garber Don Sutton Jim Lonborg

Outfielders lead NL star selections

Dave Parker George Foster and Greg Luzinski top the National League All Stars in UPI's 1977 selections. Parker led with a .338 average and 21 homers, Foster posted .320 52 149, Luzinski batted .309 with 39 homers. Seaver and Carlton named starting pitchers, Sutter relief.

New York UPI Dave Parker George Foster Greg Luzinski Parker Pittsburgh Pirates Foster Cincinnati Reds Luzinski Philadelphia Phillies Ted Simmons St. Louis Cardinals Steve Garvey Los Angeles Dodgers Joe Morgan Reds Garry Templeton Cardinals Seaver Cy Young Rick Reuschel Cubs New York Mets Templeton Dave Concepcion Reggie Smith Dodgers Dave Winfield San Diego Padres

Iowa prep leaders in action Friday results summary

United Press International reports Friday night results for top Iowa high school football teams. Heelan and Fairfield remained undefeated in Class 4A 3A action with decisive wins, while Ames and Dubuque teams posted key upsets and close finishes. In Class 2A 1A, Central Lyon and several 5-0 clubs led the list as Pekin’s game was postponed and Denver’s contest also delayed.

United Press International Sioux City Heelan Sioux City North Newton Ames Davenport Central Rock Island Ill Alleman Cedar Rapids Kennedy Dubuque Cedar Falls Central Lyon West Lyon Pekin’s Waco Belmond Garner-Hayfield Corning Willison Graettinger Ruthven Denver Turkey Valley Manilla Guthrie Center Reinbeck Allison-Bristow le Mars Gehlen Clay Central Rock Valley Sioux Center

Wildcats Halt Danville 18-0 in Homecoming Shocker

Columbus Community knocked Danville from the Southeast Iowa Conference lead with an 18-0 victory. The Wildcats moved to 4-1, joint atop the standings with Highland and Danville, behind a dominant defense led by Bob Juhl and Rick Hartsock and a potent offense featuring Chip Hoback 13 yard TD and Chuck Clark 8 yard score. Columbus hosts Morning Sun next Friday in the homecoming game.

Columbus Danville Chip Hoback Randy Allen Chuck Clark Clark Hoback Allen Wildcat Bob Juhl Rick Hartsock Bears Paul Satre Rick McAlister Juhl Hartsock Tom Mendenhall Raul Herrera Mike Morrissey Ron Greene Dan Griffin Bob Curry Woepking Wildcats Mike Bloomquist Larry Swailes Mike Todd Greene Morrissey Duane Hiller Morning Sun

Trojans roll to 5-0 as Fairfield routs Mt. Pleasant

Fairfield, the state’s top Class AAA team, blazed to a 48-6 win over Mt. Pleasant in a Southeast Seven clash. Seven Trojans scored including Arndt, Miller, Bondone, Eubanks, Grant, and Fronczak, with McWhirter adding six PATs. Ft Madison defeated Keokuk 8-0 as Neu ran 23 times for 129 yards in a homecoming.

Evening Journal Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Keokuk Washington Oskaloosa Demons Burlington Notre Dame Indians Mason City Newman Trojans Panthers Bob Arndt Dave Miller Dwight Bondone Rory Eubanks Perry Grant Pete Fronczak Vic Stickels Panther Steve McWhirter Jody Wilson Les Neu

Area grid games postponed by rain

Heavy rains on soft fields caused three cancellations last night affecting Washington, Mid-Prairie, and Waco. Washington and Burlington Notre Dame will play tonight while Mid-Prairie hosts Homecoming with Mt. Vernon. Waco faces Pekin if the weather clears in time. the parade events proceeded as planned.

Washington Mid-Prairie Waco Burlington Notre Dame Mt. Vernon Pekin

Highland Huskies defense stifles Mediapolis 14 0

The Highland Huskies shut Mediapolis for 26 total yards in a 14-0 victory. Greg Ornduff’s 17-yard run in the fourth quarter set the lead, with Waldschmidt adding a 2-yard and a 3-yard conversion. Randy Rose led with 10 solo tackles as Highland moves to 4-1 and tops in the Southeast Iowa Conference.

Evening Journal Highland Huskies Mediapolis Greg Ornduff Highland Paul Waldschmidt Randy Rose Huskies Dan Gerot John Dunn Dave Thomann Jeff Davis Ornduff

HLV Tops Keota 21 8 In Rain Soaked Victory

HLV defeated Keota 21 to 8 as rain did not stop the game with HLV scoring on a 15 yard pass to McWilliams from Simions in the first quarter a 4 yard run by Simions in the second and a 59 yard run by Reefer in the fourth. Keota scored late on John Bermel's one yard run.

Baker Harry Wendelstedt Hooton Hebner Dodgers Bob Boone Sizemore Larry Christenson Bake McBride Bowa Phillies Ron Cey Garry The Evening Journal Keota HLV Eagles McWilliams Simions Reefer John Bermel Rich Adams Bill Flynn Jim Gumbel Tim Woltering Carl Peiffer Steve Kline

Alley Cats and Aces Tie in Bowling Scores Night

Friday league results show Alley Cats 1, 4 Aces 2 and Riff-Raffs 2, Pat and Marys Nuggetts 2, Jokers 1. Whoops 1, Fireballs 2. High Scores: 4 Aces 1887, Pat and Marys 1829. Team game: Pat and Marys 697, Fireballs 662. Peggy Young tallies 563 in series and 213 in game, Jerry Fisher 554. George Horn 207 in game.

Alley Cats Pat & Mary's Fireballs Peggy Young Jerry Fisher George Horn Bowlin Scien VALOR

Laura McConnell dies in Hemet California

Mrs Laura McConnell 75 died in Hemet California October 7 1977 after about five months illness. Born and raised in Washington she taught school there and in Washington state most of her life. Survived by husband Joe McConnell and brother Harve Busby of Washington

Laura McConnell Hemet Calif

Mrs Virginia Albright Admitted To Mercy Hospital

Mercy Hospital admits Mrs Virginia Albright as a patient for several days in room 3116. Mr and Mrs W F Henry of Washington recently returned by plane from Anaheim California on their 59th wedding anniversary after visiting their son Ivan E Henry and family and seeing Marineland Catalina Island Tijuana Lion Country Safari Disneyland and Mt Wilson with Mrs Henry’s sisters.

Virginia Albright Mercy Hospital W.F. Henry Washington Anaheim Calif California Ivan E. Henry Mrs. Henry Marineland Catalina Island Tijuana Lion Country Safari Disneyland Mt. Wilson

Iowa State alumni receive service keys for community work

Helen Wilson of Washington is among 20 ISU alumni honored for outstanding service to their communities. Since 1952 the ISU Alumni Association has awarded keys to individuals whose contributions reflect honor on the university.

Women Drive Largest Rise in Nation’s Problem Drinkers

Health Insurance Institute notes women now form the biggest rise in the country’s problem drinkers. Previously one in five alcoholics was a woman. that share has grown to one in three and continues upward.

The Health Insurance Institute

Local Professional Directory Highlights Area Attorneys and Services

A condensed directory lists attorneys from Anderson and Buffer in Kalona and several firms including Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Stewart Shearer and Owen. Also featured are child care providers The Children's House, chiropractors Dr Thomas Kauffman and Dr M L Tweeton, a counseling service, production credit association, hearing aids, nursing homes, optometrist Dr John W Lemmon, osteopath Dr P L Etter, Swarthout Realty, and other local professionals with addresses and phone numbers.

Richard S. Bordwell North Marion Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle South B Morrison, Morrison Lloyd Edmund D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd Joseph L. McConnell West Washington St John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main

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