All Stars Lose in Finals of Labor Day Softball Tourney
Washington All Stars reached the finals of the Labor Day softball tournament but were shut out 8 to 0 by the Keokuk Oilers. Harold Leech of Rock Island pitched well early, tiring in the fourth as eight runs came in on four hits, three walks and two errors. The Oilers claimed the top prize with strong pitching and timely hitting, while Keokuk also took additional cash for long hits and least hits in a game. The tournament showcased strong teams and local fans enjoyed a long day of play.
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Washington
All Stars
Keokuk Stanton Oilers
Harold Leech
Rock Island
Leech
Oilers
Burlington
Bisesi
Muscatine
Iowa City
Keokuk
Garden Inn
Des Moines
G. Campbell
Campbell
Hampton
Bunk Green
Camy
Wweokuk
West Chester Gridiron Warmups For Opening At Washington
West Chester football gears up for the opener against Washington next Friday. Coach George Quire notes nine returning lettermen and a 24-man squad with strong spirit but smaller size. Freshmen and veterans compete for action as practice tightens before the season kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Quire
West Chester
Jim Maple
Jack Formnagsh
Victor Hartzler
Merle Leabach
Dean Peterson
Jim Tucker
Glenn Ladehott
Ronald Bowser
Murray Coon
West Chester Gridiron
Washington
Mr Quire
Jack Forinash
Quire
Peterson
Marion Renoux
Eugens Wehr
Dale Hartzler
Hartzler
Glenn Ladehoff
West Chester Schedule Mixed in year foes listed
The schedule shows West Chester hosting and traveling to multiple opponents across September through November. Matches include trips to Washington Williamsburg Kalona Brighton Wellman Richland Sigouney Keota and local dates with North English and West at various venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washington
Williamsburg
Kalona
West
Brighton
Sigouney
Keota
Venezuela Tops South American Iron and Steel Exports
Venezuela was the largest customer for iron and steel exports in South America, taking 30.6 percent of the 1,140,621 tons shipped to the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
South America
Washington High School Class of 1927 Graduates Listed
A reprint lists the Washington High School graduating class of 1927 with names and portraits. Many graduates became prominent in law and business. Dunham Morrison and Richard Stewart were class leaders, Norman Sage treasurer, Estelle Davidson secretary, and Dave Elder a Journal member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham Morrison
Richard Stewart
Norman Sage
Mr. Pleasant
Estelle Davidson
Dave Elder
The
Journal
Washington
Alice Bailey
Clifford Baker
Blanche Beatty
Merle Benson
Jean Bevins
Edna Bishop
Clifford Brady
Harold Bailey
Florence Brookhart
Harvey Burham
Cleone Caldwell
Elizabeth Campbell
Myrtle Carbaugh
Edith Carr
Helen Carson
Sidney Coon
Nita Corbin
Margaret Corbin
Martha Crone
Dorothy Cassell
Eva Dickey
Eva Diller
Leta Donaldson
Dorothy Dowell
David Elder
Doris Endicott
Roy Finch
Donald Foss
Harold Fulton
Orin May
Beulah Mikseh
Carroll Norton
Opal Piper
Georges Pratt
Cecil Robertson
Lose Ryan
Margaret Sexton
Marie Snyders
Ernest
Graduation Section Highlights Washington High Class Files
Eight pages of a special section celebrate Washington High School graduates from 1870 to 1927 with individual class member pictures. Ad spaces feature graduates, teams, and clubs, including boys basketball with named players. A study notes children listen 57.5 percent of classroom time, urging better listening by teachers.
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Washington High School
Tucker
Baker
Crone
Rain
Fisher
Weaver
Bales
Benson
Bud’ McWinst
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Tony
Washiington
Washington Toubalers
Sta.e
Sans Akra
Stanton Cer
M. Campbell
Martin
MeLontia
Crowell
el Ray
Potterson
Dunwoody
Wellman
Don Swartzendruber
Chester
Harold Gillespie
Gillespie
Cloyce Neis
Keith Parcell
Robert Kleese
Jetterman Murray Coon
Carol Griggs
Griggs
West Chesters
Merle Laubach
Dean Richardson
Robert Gillispie
Arlo Young
Labor Day
Chester Nine
Richland
Bruce Cowden
George Raft
Nina Foch
Columbia
Johnny Allegro
Rothmoor
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