Donald R. Menke

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 3:05 pm CDT

Donald R. Menke, 86 of Macon, Missouri and formerly of Manning, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home in Macon, Missouri.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Lawrence Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Music will be provided by Kathy Halbur and Sherry Loughran. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Susanne Soppe. Gift Bearers will be Jaci Menke and Elijah Bogoe. Eucharistic Minister will be Pat Soppe. Casket Bearers will be Drew Menke, Jake Menke, Elijah Menke, Jordon Menke, Steve Menke and Mitch Schultes. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll with military honors conducted by the Manning VFW and the Carroll American Legion.

A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church on Tuesday morning where additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for a later designation.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Don’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Donald Raymond Menke was born on July 28, 1938 in Houghton, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Anna (Woerdeman) Menke. At the age of 12, the family moved to Harper, Iowa where Don later graduated from St. Elizabeth High School.

Following graduation, Don proudly served in the United States Army for two years until his honorable discharge. On July 10, 1965, he married the love of his life, Betty Cecilia Soppe in Des Moines, Iowa. Together, they raised three children: Jeff, Dennis, and Jean.

Don worked as a hog buyer for Oscar Mayer and later for Excel until his retirement. Even after retiring, he continued to haul livestock until the fall of 2024. In 1991, Don and Betty fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing an acreage in Macon, Missouri, where they enjoyed raising livestock together.

A devoted Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes Fan, Don found joy in the simple pleasures of life. After Betty’s passing in February of 2008, Don reconnected with his high school classmate Joann Holtkamp at a reunion in June of the same year. The two formed a special bond and enjoyed many trips to the casino and countless card games.

Don is survived by his children: Jeff (Donna) Menke of Mitchellville, Dennis (Michelle) Menke of Ankeny and Jean (Brad) Werner of Sac City; his cherished grandchildren: Jordon (Sophia) Werner, Drew Menke, Jaci (Elijah) Menke, Elijah Menke, and Jake Menke; step-grandchildren: Tammy (Nathan) Peters and Jason Werner; his dear friend, Joann Holtkamp of Donellson; his sisters: Eileen Clarahan of Marion and Mary Ann (Allan) Bohr of Columbia, Missouri; his sisters-in-law: Jean Soppe of Papillion, Nebraska and Cheryl (Alan) Schultes of Dedham; his brothers-in-law: Don (Susanne) Soppe of McFarland, Wisconsin and Dr. Mike (Pat) Soppe of Carroll; as well as other extended relatives and many friends.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved with of 42 years, Betty Menke; his parents, Alvin and Anna Menke; his sister, Jane; brother Victor; brothers-in-law, Paul Clarahan and Charlie Clarahan; and his parents-in-law, Andrew and Marie Soppe.

Don’s life was marked by love, hard work, a deep appreciation for family and friendship. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Deceased Individual in April 1st Vehicle Fire Identified – HCSD

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 2:18 pm CDT

The Henry County Sheriff’s Department has identified the victim found in a burning vehicle on Tuesday, April 1st near Oakland Mills.

Upon investigation, the deceased individual has been identified by the Iowa Office of State Medical Examiner as Aaron Ballalatak, 48, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The investigation revealed the driver was having a medical issue, which led to losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole and subsequently caught fire. A cause of death has not been determined and/or released at this time.

On April 1st, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received an E911 call from an unidentified individual reporting a medical issue. The call was mapped to the 1600-grid of Oakland Mills Road. Upon arrival in the area, a vehicle was in the southern ditch fully engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished, and an investigation began.

Iowa’s Payton Sandfort Competes in the 36th Annual State Farm 3-Point Championship

By Slaten Swords · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 2:12 pm CDT

San Antonio, TX- Iowa’s Payton Sandfort flew south to the Frost Bank Center in Texas last night for the 36th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships for one more opportunity to don the black and gold.

The Hawkeye was just the 7th member in program history to participate in the E*TRADE men’s 3-Point Championship and was eyeing to become just the second one to win it. However, that did not come to fruition for the 34% perimeter shooter.

In his first round of shooting, Sandfort had a nice rhythm thrown the first three racks, totaling double digit points. Nevertheless, Sandfort went cold late, collecting 15 points and falling four behind the mark to advance to the semifinals.

Tyler McGhie of UC San Diego went on to defeat Caleb Grill of Missouri in the finals with 20 points. On the women’s side, Alyssa Durazo-Frescas of Grand Canyon’s 14 points in the semifinals was nine points behind Aaliyah Nye of Alabama, but it was enough to win the tiebreaker to advance to the championship match.

Durazo-Frescas took advantage of the opportunity, knocking down 23 points and upsetting Nye, who had her worst round with 18 points.

McGhie won the Sketchers Battle of the Champions over Durazo-Frescas 21-18.

For the King’s Hawaiian Slam Dunk Championship, Christian Ings of Norfolk State dominated, tabbing the best score in every round to be named the slam dunk champion over Kylen Milton of Murray State.

To earn the belt, Ings vaulted over Sandfort, who stands at 6’7, for a posterizing dunk, earning 39 of a possible 40 points.

Larry Palmer

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 1:23 pm CDT

Larry Palmer, 85 of Mount Pleasant passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Larry was born July 7, 1939, in Keota, Iowa.  The son of Allen and Lovina (Shafer) Palmer.  He graduated from Keota High School and Coe College in Cedar Rapids.  Larry served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962.  While in the Navy he was united in marriage to Sara Ann Monaghan on January 27, 1962, in Montrose, Scotland.   Larry returned back to Cedar Rapids, Iowa after the Navy.  He worked several jobs, but mainly at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids in the computer department for 26 years, before retiring in 1998.  During that time, he also officiated football and basketball games.  After his retirement he drove bus for the Cedar Rapids School System.  They started wintering in Florida in 2006.  Sara passed away in 2015.  He later married his classmate Frieda Dill in 2017.  Together they made their home in Mt. Pleasant.  Most recently living at Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant.  Larry enjoyed golfing, being on the computer, spending time in Cancun and Florida, was an avid Hawkeye fan and spending time with family and friends.  He was a member of the Eagles #2272, Moose Lodge #304 and Elks Lodge #251

He is survived by his wife Frieda of Mt. Pleasant; a son, Thomas (Nancy) Palmer of Estero, Florida; a daughter, Angela (Richard) Hach of Montezuma; two grandchildren, Cara (Brendan) Kelly and Joshua Palmer and a great granddaughter, Collins Monaghan Kelly.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Sara and a brother Eugene Palmer.

Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Powell Funeral Home in Keota.  Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Keota Cemetery with military rites.  A memorial fund has been established for the Home Health and Hospice House in West Burlington.  Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Larry Palmer

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 1:05 pm CDT

Larry Palmer, 85 of Mount Pleasant passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Larry was born July 7, 1939, in Keota, Iowa.  The son of Allen and Lovina (Shafer) Palmer.  He graduated from Keota High School and Coe College in Cedar Rapids.  Larry served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962.  While in the Navy he was united in marriage to Sara Ann Monaghan on January 27, 1962, in Montrose, Scotland.   Larry returned back to Cedar Rapids, Iowa after the Navy.  He worked several jobs, but mainly at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids in the computer department for 26 years, before retiring in 1998.  During that time, he also officiated football and basketball games.  After his retirement he drove bus for the Cedar Rapids School System.  They started wintering in Florida in 2006.  Sara passed away in 2015.  He later married his classmate Frieda Dill in 2017.  Together they made their home in Mt. Pleasant.  Most recently living at Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant.  Larry enjoyed golfing, being on the computer, spending time in Cancun and Florida, was an avid Hawkeye fan and spending time with family and friends.  He was a member of the Eagles #2272, Moose Lodge #304 and Elks Lodge #251

He is survived by his wife Frieda of Mt. Pleasant; a son, Thomas (Nancy) Palmer of Estero, Florida; a daughter, Angela (Richard) Hach of Montezuma; two grandchildren, Cara (Brendan) Kelly and Joshua Palmer and a great granddaughter, Collins Monaghan Kelly.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Sara and a brother Eugene Palmer.

Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Powell Funeral Home in Keota.  Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Keota Cemetery with military rites.  A memorial fund has been established for the Home Health and Hospice House in West Burlington.  Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Jet Gas Corporation Announces Sale of 10 Convenience Stores to Brooke Lilley & Closure of Salem Stub

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 11:48 am CDT

Larry Bentler, president of Jet Gas Corporation and owner of multiple connected companies, is proud to announce the sale of 10 convenience stores to long-term employee and current COO, Brooke Lilley.  A familiar face to each Jet Gas store, Brooke brings a long and varied background as the new owner.  She began her tenure as a cashier at 16 years old, continued working throughout college at the stores, bringing valuable input and leadership, which brought about advancements within the company for nearly 30 years, to her current position as COO.   As a local and valued leader in the operations of the business, who understands the area, we anticipate the company will continue to place the utmost value in our customers and employees and will work to continue the support of local organizations and individuals in programs that she helped to develop, such as the school spirit pumps, college scholarships and more.

Bentler stated, “I’m extremely pleased to allow her the chance to grow this business with her husband, Clayton.  She will be very successful in my humble opinion.”  permanently close the Salem Stub

“Jet Gas Corp, Jet Transport, Jet Tankwagon, and B&B propane will remain under the ownership of Larry Bentler.  Lilley will be a supplied dealer to the current product brands provided”, Bentler continued.

In addition to the new ownership announcement, Mr. Bentler states that he has made the difficult decision to  location effective Saturday, April 5th at 9 pm.  The store has been a staple for many individuals in the area since the 1950s.  We understand the inconveniences they will experience; However, the investments to upgrade to meet current regulations, coupled with the region’s highly competitive gas pricing, this location at the current capacity no longer aligns with the company operations.  With 10 convenience stores, including locations in Burlington, New London, Denmark, West Point, Houghton, Bonaparte, Bonaparte, Milton & Fairfield, we anticipate continued growth and service to the local 5-county region.  We anticipate finding an alternative use for the Salem Stub location.

The sale of the stores is expected to be finalized in late summer after other locations have completed the phase-in of E-15 at the remaining Jet Stop locations.   Bentler states, “We truly appreciate all of our customers over the last 60 plus years and hope they continue to support this young couple in their new endeavor.”

Mark Lofgren: Twelfth Week of the 91st General Assembly

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 7:08 am CDT

 Twelfth Week of the 91st General Assembly

Second Deadline has PassedWe have now passed the second legislative deadline for the year as this was the twelfth week of session. Many discussions took place regarding House bills in subcommittees and committees. This is the time that we begin to focus our energy on bills that have enough support to move forward. Our time this week was spent working our way through bills, talking with stakeholders of various legislation, and like other weeks, meeting with constituents who came to visit the Capitol. We also finalized our research and inquiry process on candidates for the Governor’s appointments to various commissions and boards. The biggest highlight of the week was being able to celebrate the signing of the Hands Free Legislation on Wednesday this week.
Bills Pass out of Committees in the Senate

Improving Health Care for Rural Iowans

Senate File 575, now renumbered SF 618, is the governor’s rural health care bill. This bill aims to coordinate and expand programs addressing health care workforce needs in our state. It designates $10 million to the Health Care Professional Incentive Program to help identify high demand, health sector jobs in communities and counties across the state, and it utilizes partnerships with Iowa hospitals to add an estimated 115 new residency slots at Iowa’s 14 teaching hospitals. When fully implemented over four years, there is a projected increase of up to 460 new physicians being trained through the residency program. This legislation passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee with full, bipartisan support on Tuesday.

Keeping Our House in Order Regarding Disaster Response  

Another bill that garnered full, bipartisan support from the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday was Senate File 591, now renumbered SF 610. Senate File 591 is the governor’s emergency disaster recovery and housing assistance bill. It implements policy changes from lessons learned and best practices utilized during last year’s floods and tornado responses. It ensures funding to communities is available to assist in recovery from storms and natural disasters. It also implements consumer protections to regulate the insurance industry utilized during disaster recovery. Iowans deserve to know they are working with responsible operators and to be protected from fraud as they work toward recovery. The bill also appropriates money from the Economic Emergency Fund to ensure cash is available to state entities for immediate disaster response when the governor declares an emergency.

Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees

On Wednesday, the Senate Workforce committee passed House File 889. This legislation will provide for up to 4 weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paternity leave for state employees. It also includes a provision for up to 4 weeks of paid adoption leave for state employees. This passed out of committee with unanimous support.

Protecting Iowa Landowners from Overreach of Eminent Domain

Passing out of the Senate Commerce Committee this week was HF 639. This bill advances expanded protections for landowners and strengthens private property rights in Iowa. The bill includes additional requirements for Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) members, such as requiring at least one member attend public informational meetings and pausing those meetings if that member leaves for any reason. It also requires a majority of IUC members be present for any hearing, including hearings on requests for eminent domain, provides for landowners to recover any damages caused by a project, implements additional protections for crop loss and soil restoration, and includes indemnification requirements to protect landowners and hold them harmless from damage throughout the life of a project. Additionally, the bill requires quicker decisions by the IUC and expands the use of voluntary easements, allowing companies to go off a planned path for a project and find landowners who are willing to work with them.
Distracted Driving “Hands Free” Legislation is Signed into Law
Families who have lost loved ones due to distracted driving are now breathing a sigh of relief, as Governor Reynolds signed Senate File 22 into law on Wednesday. This law will take effect on July 1st and includes penalties for violation. Many of the families and stakeholders were on hand for the bill signing that was held in a fully-packed Governor’s office at the Capitol. I am certain that this law will make a difference to the safety of Iowa travelers. See below for a link to the video of the Governor’s speech and signing of the bill:

Signing of SF 2

WalletHub recently released rankings for taxpayer return on investment (ROI) and has ranked Iowa in the top ten. This is more good news about Iowa and how we compare to other states. ROI looks at the rate at which taxpayers send their money to the state relative to the services taxpayers receive in return. This top ten ranking shows the strength of the state’s current direction, led by a fiscally responsible state government that will ensure Iowa’s success, not just today, but for years to come.

Best regards,

Mark

Sports, April 4th

By Slaten Swords · Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Track

Mt. Pleasant hosted a co-ed invitational yesterday and the Panther girls’ team won four events, while the Fairfield boys’ team also picked up the gold in four events. 

On the girls’ side, Mt. Pleasant dominated the relays with four wins. The team of Kynlee White, Kiyah Sanders, Izzy Sloat, and Alex Scott won the 800-sprint medley with a time of 1 minute and 56 seconds. Jayden Yoder, Megan Newton, Taylor Williamson, and Abi Shelangoski collected the win in the 4×100 meter shuttle hurdle relay with a time of 1 minute and 12 seconds. Ellie Freeman joined White, Sanders, and Scott in the 4×200 meter relay with a time of 1 minute and 47 seconds. Sanders, Scott, White, and Williamson sprinted to a time of 50.03 seconds for the gold in the 4×100 meter relay. The Panthers finished in 2nd place in four other events.

West Burlington’s best finish was in the 3000-meter run as Kaitlyn Kipp took 3rd place with a time of 11 minutes and 34 seconds. Fairfield’s Lilly Bergren, Isabel McCready, Lauren Martin, and Hayley Reinier finished in 4th place in the 4×100 meter shuttle hurdle relay.

On the boys’ side, Fairfield started the day off with a win in the 800-sprint medley as the team of Brody Lyons, Dayson Workman, Ethan Bisgard, and Gabe Tejada recorded a time of 1 minute and 36 seconds. The team of Spencer McCready, Blake Burnett, Dylan Adam, and Ryan Giberson took the 4×110 meter shuttle hurdle relay. Adam then grabbed 1st place in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 57.41 seconds. Lastly, Eli Zillman finished in 1st place in the high jump with a height of 6 feet and 2 inches. 

Mediapolis secured a couple of 2nd place finishes. The team of Will and Henry Luttenegger, Kyler Crow, and Nathan Schmidgall with a time of 1 minute and 33 seconds in the 4×200 meter relay and the 4×400 meter relay team of Nathan and Will Schmidgall and Will and Henry Luttenegger each took home the silver. Simon Wendel finished in 2nd place with a time of 4 minutes and 33 seconds in the 1600-meter run. 

Mt. Pleasant was led by Avin Truong as he grabbed the gold in two events, winning the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.24 seconds and the long jump with a leap 22 feet and 1 inch. 

West Burlington’s best finish occurred in the 400-meter hurdles as Logan Hamma grabbed the bronze with the time of 58.26 seconds. 

Mt. Pleasant will compete in the Williamsburg Co-Ed invitational on Tuesday, April 8th. 

The Fairfield girls’ team will host their relays on Tuesday with Central Lee making the trip, while the Trojan boys’ team will participate in the Dennis Anderson relays.  

The Mediapolis girls’ team hosted the Bullette Invitational last night with Fort Madison taking the team title with 94 points followed by WACO with 70 points. 

For WACO, Carlee Lunsford posted a 1st place time of 1 minute and 3 seconds in the 400-meter dash and she won the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Bren Graber took the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1 minute and 10 seconds. 

Van Buren County won the 1600 medley relay with a time of 4 minutes and 38 seconds. Mediapolis finished in 2nd place in the 4×200 meter relay and the 1600 medley relay. Central Lee was led by Kylie Fortune and Allison Gruntmeir as they each took 3rd place in the high jump. 

Mediapolis will host the Dave Aamodt Relays on Tuesday with Danville, Mediapolis, Wapello, West Burlington/Notre Dame, and Winfield-Mt. Union making the journey.

New London will travel to Danville to compete in a meet tonight.

Columbus will make the trip to Liberty High School tomorrow, April 5th, for a Co-ed invitational. 

High School Tennis

Mt. Pleasant split their matchup against Davis County last night with the boys’ team dominating a depleted Mustang squad to the tune of a 9-0 victory and the girls’ team falling 7-2 against an experienced Davis County team.

Sawyer Fulton, Dane Cook, and Max Heater won their singles matches, while Lou Schimmelpfennig and Elijah Rynders won their doubles match 8-0.

On the girls’ side, Bethany Drury, in the #1 singles match, outdueled Abby Warning to 8-6 finale and the team of Lila Cook and Hannah Villaplaza produced a 9-7 win in their doubles match.

The Panthers will square off against Keokuk on Monday, April 7th, with the girls’ team hosting the Chiefs and the boys’ team hitting the road. 

The Fairfield boys’ team shutout Fort Madison last night 9-0. The Trojans will face off against Burlington on Thursday, April 10th, with the boys on the road and the girls at home.

High School Golf

The Central Lee boys’ team won the Keokuk Invite last night with a team score 304, while Burlington Notre Dame finished in 4th place and Holy Trinity Catholic took 5th place. Carter Jones and Mylan Lowenberg each shot an 18-hole score of 76 for the Hawks. 

Central Lee will host Mediapolis on Monday, April 7th. 

Van Buren County will venture to Holy Trinity Catholic for a showdown on Monday. 

Burlington Notre Dame will host the Nike Invitational with Danville, Central Lee, and Winfield-Mt. Union competing on Tuesday, April 8th. 

Winfield-Mt. Union split their showdown against Highland yesterday with the boys’ team winning via forfeit and the girls losing 184-227. Sinjin Brown turned in a 9-hole score of 3-over to lead the Wolves, while the girls’ team was led by Kellee Milks’ score of 52. Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to WACO on Monday for a duel.

Mediapolis swept Danville yesterday with the girls’ team winning 265-290 and the boys’ team handling the Bears 165-225. William Worrall shot a 38 for the Bulldogs, while the girls had Cardin Miller and Katelyn Wischmeier finish with a 9-hole score of 64 for the Bulldogs and Karlee Furnald carded a 67 for the Bears. 

Danville will square off against New London on Monday at home. 

The Van Buren County girls’ team narrowly snuck past New London yesterday, winning 201-203. Sophia Jirak led the Warriors with a 9-hole score of 43. 

The Columbus girls’ team defeated Hillcrest Academy 223-268 yesterday. The Wildcats will take on Lone Tree on Tuesday, April 8th, at home. 

High School Soccer

The Central Lee boys’ team defeated Fairfield last night 2-0 behind Ayden Kent’s one goal and one assist performance as Max Jones made eight saves in the net. The Hawks will travel to Keokuk on Monday, April 7th, with the girls’ team playing at 5 pm with the boys’ team to follow at 7 pm.

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team won their home opener against Clear Creek Amana last night as Charice Auwerda netted the lone goal in the 1-0 win over the Clippers. The boys’ had no such luck on the road, falling 4-0 to Clear Creek Amana. The Panthers will host Columbus on Monday with the girls’ team playing first at 4:30 pm and the boys’ team to follow.

Mediapolis swept Columbus last night with the boys demolishing the Wildcats 8-1 and the girls’ taking their contest 2-1. Frannie Sosa had a goal for the Columbus girls’ team. The Mediapolis girls’ team will face off against Burlington tonight, while the boys’ team will take on Keokuk at home with the boys’ teams leading off the night at 5 pm. 

The WACO boys’ team squashed Wapello last night 7-0. The Warriors will tangle with Fairfield on Monday at home at 5 pm.

The Burlington Notre Dame boys’ team will compete against Hillcrest Academy tonight at 5 pm on the road. 

The Danville boys’ team will take on Mediapolis on April 10th at home with gametime at 5:30 pm.

Southeastern Community College                                                     

The softball team will face off against St. Louis Community College on Sunday, April 6th, on the road in a doubleheader. 

The baseball team extended their win streak to double digits after sweeping Kirkwood Community College yesterday, winning game one 10-5 and taking game two 6-1. The Blackhawks will travel to Iowa Lakes Community College tomorrow, April 5th, for the start of their three-game series. 

March Madness

The KILJ bracket challenge, sponsored by The Press Box and Wiley’s Interior Furnishings and Design, is gearing up for a tight finish with only four teams left in the bracket. The Final Four is slated to start tomorrow, April 5th.

You can find the updated standings here: KILJ Bracket Challenge Standings

This Day in Sports History

1911 – Hugh Chalmers, an automaker, announced a change in his baseball MVP award structure. From that point on, Chalmers would give the award to the player who “should prove himself as the most important and useful player to his club…”

1948 – A’s manager Connie Mack, who is 84 years old, challenges Clark Griffith, the 78 year-old owner of the Senators, to a foot race from third base to home plate. It ends in a tie.

1986 – Wayne Gretzky set the NHL record with his 213th point of the season. Finished the season with 215 points as the record still stands.