Red-Hot Bowling Highlights From Xmas Club Tourney
Harold Blake reports on PlaMor Lanes as Elmer Sibernag wins the $1,000 singles with a 225 average in the Xmas Club tourney. Olson and Manker take Last-Chance Doubles at 233-plus average, while Berlin and Olson post 765 and 729 respectively. Minor league notes mention Jack McConnaha’s century award bid and Jim Weber’s all Spare game.
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Sioux City
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Ex-SCI Catcher Signs '67 Pact With White Sox
CHICAGO AP Duane Josephson, former State College of Town star, may become a regular with the Chicago White Sox next season after signing his 1987 contract. The 24-year-old catcher from Indianapolis led the Pacific Coast League with MVP honors, hit .324 in the PCL, and posted a .336 average in Venezuelan winter ball. He previously impressed in late-season Sox stints handling Hoyt Wilhelm's butterfly pitches.
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EHL to Increase Fines for Player Assaults on Officials
Eastern Hockey League president Tom Lockhart announced stiffer penalties for assaults on officials. A first offense could draw fines over 100 dollars and a three day suspension, while a second offense would trigger an indefinite suspension. The board seeks stricter discipline after recent incidents.
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Van Galder Becomes Entertainer at Shriners Hospital
Iowa State quarterback Tim Van Galder joined teammates for the East-West team's visit to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children on December 31. He danced for teens in the girls' wing after Idaho fullback Ray McDonald, a music major, played piano and performed a recital in the same ward. Van Galder demonstrated the jerk and other swing steps, entertaining the young patients before the event concludes.
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Christmas Evening Greeting Offer From Northwestern Bell
Christmas begins tonight with a friendly long distance call to wish loved ones a merry holiday. The ad promotes a warm relaxed chat as the ideal way to share good wishes and notes the lowest rates after 8 p.m. Northwestern Bell encourages avoiding the Christmas Day rush with a phone visit tonight.
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Area Girls Cage Teams In 2 Sectional Tourneys
Muscatine area high school girls basketball teams are placed in two sectional tournaments set for February 11 to 16. One section runs at Mount Union and Mediapolis, the other at Solon London and West Liberty, each with six teams. The champs will be crowned February 16 at West Liberty and Mediapolis. About 330 schools compete in 32 sections.
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Old Men Boxers Win Boxing Writers Awards
Nigeria’s Dick Tiger 37 earns Fighter of the Year after his upset over Jose Torres. Nat Fleischer, 79, editor of Ring Magazine and boxing official, receives the James J. Walker Award for long and meritorious service. District tournaments begin Feb 18-25 with state finals March 7-11 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines. Continuous district pairings and games follow in Solon West Liberty Mediapolis Mount Union area.
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Edward J. Neil
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Ring Magazine
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Arizona hires Canadian coach Mudra to lead Wildcats
Arizona announced Darrell Mudra was named head football coach, replacing prior staff. Mudra, noted for strong results at small colleges, arrives after a year with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. The appointment caps a high profile coaching move reported from Tucson.
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Montreal Alouettes
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AFL Title Tilt Matches Team Statistical Leaders
Kansas City rushes best league, Bills stingiest against the rush in AFL statistics. Chiefs total offense leader, Bills strong in passing defense. Raiders pace defense overall. Jim Nance tops rushing, Len Dawson leads in passing, Lance Alworth highest receiving, Gino Cappelletti capped scoring title with 119 points.
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Bowling League Scores and Standings Report
In a BC AUUNG Laos Club League event Klandings beat Fonters Market 25 to 24. High individual series went to Mary Butcher and Evelyn Davis, each 24 and 213 respectively, with notable scores by Jeanette Bart hus 226 and 507 for high series. High team series and game led by Garrett's TLV with 825 and 608, while Fowlers Market and Barton’s Fasilon Corner posted 26 and 212 respectively.
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City Scratch League Update Sparks Local Interest
In the Hill district, teams vie for top spots as the City Scratch League resumes play. Jordana Sausage Wonders and Truck ing wily ai My ATh headline the fluctuating standings with early wins and notable performances.
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League Hill
Jordana Sausage Wonders
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