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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1969
Page
6
United States press summary of first round results across multiple tournaments. Teams such as Kentucky Duke Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma and others posted wins or close scores. The report lists scattered game results, including upsets and dominating margins across the East Midwest and West regionals.
Rookie Skeeter Swift of the New Orleans Buccaneers emerged off the bench to spark a 102-107 win over the Rockets as New Orleans improved to 22-7 and stayed 6 1/2 games ahead in the ABA Western Division. Los Angeles beat Washington 113-109, Indiana stopped Carolina 298, and Pittsburgh edged New York 126-124.
Pittsburgh tackle Mean Joe Greene, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, says he does not feel like a rookie and aims to be one of the best tackles in pro football. He was AP’s top defensive rookie after a standout season for the struggling Steelers.
London A1 report says Graham Hill former double world Grand Prix champion and Indy 500 winner has been released from hospital after suffering two broken legs when his Lotus flipped over at high speed during the U S Grand Prix at Watkins Glen New York Army hospital care.
World heavyweight champion Jimmy Ellis saw his title defense against Argentine challenger Gregorio Peralta canceled 24 hours before the fight due to financial problems. Angelo Dundee and promoter Hector Mendez announced the postponement as both fighters slept, stopping South America’s first heavyweight title bout before it could start.
Arkansas football held a 90 minute practice in Fayetteville before dispersing for the Christmas break. The team will return December 26, then fly to New Orleans December 30 for the Sugar Bowl showdown with Mississippi.
Northern Iowa, led by John Martin with 28 points and 10 rebounds, broke a halftime tie to defeat North Dakota 82 48. Pete Wessels added 12 points and seven assists as UNI improved to 34 1 this season and 1 2 in the North Central Conference. North Dakota stands 3 4 overall and 1 1 in conference.
Ron Stander of Council Bluffs used stamina and power to win a six round decision over Joe Byrd of Flint at Civic Auditorium. A crowd of 4 126 gave him a standing ovation as Orville Qualls beat Fred Askew in a six round decision. Walter Moore knocked out J D McCauley at 1 57 of the second round in the opener.
Chuck Wepner defeated Pedro Agosto by points in New York. Wepner weighed 215 pounds with Bayonne, New Jersey listed as his origin while Agosto came in at 196 pounds from New York. The bout concluded with Wepner earning the decision.
The Driver's License Division of Iowa DPS lists suspensions and revocations. Suspensions include Rodney Reynolds 72 days for serious violation and Merle Warner 68 days for serious violation. Revocations include Lawrence Zaragosa 128 days for driving while license suspended, John Russell 120 days OMVI, and Bruce Thompson 60 days OMVI.
Daily Muscatine Hospital notes list admissions including Glen Hidlebaugh Letts Mrs Clair Kean Wilton Grace Wood Lorrie Thompson and others. dismissals cover Edward Van Dyke Jerry Stokes Deborah Berkner Elsie Duanker Nellie Figg and more. Births recorded as Son to William and unknown address and Son to Donald Russell. Volunteers scheduled through the week with extensive names. a fire incident at Hazel Saunders apartment. a marriage license for Melvin Morgan and Ruby Meeke. multiple divorces and custody rulings. probate actions. damages claim. parole and court actions. traffic and alcohol offenses noted.
Connan Rex and Jim Edwards II return home as Edwards adjusts to his new legs after losing both limbs on August 19 in South Vietnam. A former page overseer in the U S House, Edwards left University of Maryland last February to join the Marines. Air strike averted as Canada controllers vote to accept a 13 percent pay raise over 27 months.
The Baltimore Orioles, American League champions, realized an estimated profit of 230000 in 1969. The Baltimore Baseball Club Inc. declared a 75 cent dividend per share payable to stockholders of record December 26. The Orioles declared a 55 cent dividend.
Obituaries record the deaths of Arilue F. Krueger in Florida and several local residents including Alfred James Carter, Violet Stoll, Nora May Stirlen, George Rink, and Mrs. Della Rounds. Services take place in Muscatine area churches and funeral homes with burial at Greenwood and Illinois City cemeteries. Survivors include spouses, siblings, and extended family across Muscatine, Wilton, Maquoketa, and Tipton communities.
LOS ANGELES AP Les lie Louise Van Koulen a clan member charged with conspiracy in the Sharon Tate slayings and murder in two other killings has a new attorney Marvin L Part a former deputy district attorney was appointed to represent the defendant Miss Van Houten 19 appeared in Superior Court for substitution of attorneys after lacking funds to pay initial private counsel Brando ordered to pay wife 18250 in installments of 1000 monthly Athens AP military backed regime should hold referendum on return to parliamentary rule says retired general Panayiotis Velliog
A one story four room house burned near Frog Pond School leaving the Wilbern (George) Smith Jr. family of ten temporarily homeless. Firefighters arrived about 1 pm to find the structure ablaze. no injuries were reported to the Smiths or their eight children. Cause undetermined but suspected to be a wood burning stove. The family spent the night with Smith’s parents in nearby Gladwin.
Sixteen members and ten visitors attended the Pike Grange Christmas supper and program on Wednesday. The event featured a lighted tree, a bible opened to Luke 2, and musical readings. Various officers and guests spoke of farm organization events and upcoming Pomona/Grange activities. Next meeting set for January 7 with dues paid for one member.
High Prairie United Methodist Church young people joined Christmas caroling Tuesday evening. Participants included Vickie Hitchcock Linda and Kenneth Hichelberger Joan Eichelberger Bill Van Zandt Karen and Carol Eichelberger and the Eichelberger and Hoben families. Refreshments followed at Lysle Eichelberger home.
WILTON The past presidents association of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 584 held their annual meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Julianna Dutfe's home. Mrs. Blanche Shea chaired. Gifts were exchanged, a milk fund donation supported daily milk for Wilton children, and a potluck lunch followed the readings and program.
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