Muskies Fall to Davenport Assumption in Dual Meet
Muscatine High School wrestlers lost to Davenport Assumption 33-15 in a Thursday dual at Davenport. JV wrestlers rallied to a 29-23 win. Key Muscatine varsity pins included Bill Willis and Dennis Opel, with Loren McElroy the lone Muscatine victor in seven bouts. Regular meet vs Burlington set for next Thursday. practice match vs Loyola Academy of Chicago scheduled for Saturday.
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Davenport Assumption
Muscatine High School
Davenport
MHS
Muskies
Assumption
Knights
Loren McElroy
Tim Weis
Bill Ivey
Cliff Lanfier
Craig Varney
MIS
Burlington
Bob McNie
Loyola Academy of Chicago
Loyola
Fred Wright
McNiel
Lanfier
McElroy
Weis
Varney
Ivey
Ron Kiser
Fred Birkhofer
Muscatine
Randy Lagos
Charles Doak
Birkhofer
Mike Kent
Bill Willis
Dennis Opel
Eddie Berry
Wapello Wrestlers Roll Over LaHarpe in 53-3 Duel
Wapello dominated LaHarpe 53-3 with pins and decisions led by coach Willard Howell’s squad. The meet featured a 20-0 Wapello start and four reserve pins by Tom and Jerry Cross, Larry Everett, and Tom Wiley, with individual results listed for next Monday at Morning Sun.
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Wapello
LaHarpe
Ill
Willard Howell
Wapello Boys
Tom
Jerry Cross
Larry Everett
Tom Wiley
Morning Sun
Eddie Fisher
Mike Palmer
John Ream
Omar Connolly
Lewis Day
Doug Cross
Gary Houseright
Ted Kern
Ray Fisher
John Dotson
Gene Covert
Dave Ream
Wayne Humphrey
Randy Veach
Dennis Smith
Mike Hodges
Jerry Crabill
Curt Odle
Dennis Worden
South Is Warned About Anderson In Senior Bowl
The North squad eyes a comeback led by Paul Toscano and John Schneider while Dick Anderson of Colorado looms as a key South threat in the 19th annual Senior Bowl. NBC televises at 2 p.m. EST as South and North vie near even series.
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Anderson
Ron Speer
Associated Press Sports
Writ Mobile
Ala
Dick Anderson
Colorado
Stram
Chiefs
NBC
Florida State
Kim Hammond
Tennessee
Dewey Warren
Dixie
Paul Toscano
Wyoming
John Schneider
Tolpedo
Yankees
Four Teams Chase Hayes Cage League Lead
Hayes Independent Basketball standings show Stanley Consultants atop with three teams one game back. Carver Bandag and Taa Mac’s split wins Thursday, Carver’s edging Safley’s 50 to 48 in overtime and Ina Mae’s routing Poole’s 50 to 31. Upcoming Sunday schedule features Carver’s vs Hunter’s, Mae’s vs May Drug, Poole’s vs Wester’s, and Salley vs Stanley’s.
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Consultants
Carver Bandag
Taa Mac's
Carver
Hunter
Mae
May
Poole
Wester
Salley
Carver-Bandag
Stanley Con
Hunter's TV
Ina Mae
Safley's
Bowling Standings and High Scores in Muscatine Journal
The Muscatine Journal lists men’s and ladies bowling standings with high games and series. Notable figures include Don Carter 223 and Jerry Strajack 222 in men’s ind, Paul Retherford and Bob Burr atop ind series, and top team marks by Pizza King and Nichols with 1031 games and 2917 in series respectively.
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Nichols Feed & Grain
Kent Feeds
Rink
Clover Farm
Cook's Music Shop
Pizza King
Maylene
The
Muscatine Journal
Chown
Paelz Super Valu
Hammann
Don Carter
Jerry Strajack
Paul Retherford
Bob Burr
Igh
Nichols
Stipheis
Maylone
Inna Mae's
Sterneman H Miller Hi Life
Park Lane
Janes Feeds
Lucas Plumbing
Jody's
Schlitz Beer
High Ind
al Oppelt
Royal Trader
Tom Ruckles
Ina Mae
Sterneman Clothing
Uptown Motors
Dairy Queen
Fritz
Wendling Quarries
Hopps D.X
Mille McElroy
Lois Jacksont
Lois Tomassen
Hopps
Garrett’s
T.V
Kranz Florists
Drewrys
Barton's Fashion
Mary Butcher
Ua Baer
Barton's Fashions
Kranz Florist
Garrett
T.V. Rolloff
Orphan's
T& G
Ladies High
Cochran
Lorrene Hendriks
Betty Cochran
Glenna Cochran
Thoroughbreds Open 1968 Slate Against Damascus
Seven thoroughbreds clash with Damascus in the Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita a $40,000-added seven-furlong test serving as a stepping stone to richer routes. Damascus owns a season best $817,941 in earnings with trainer Frank Y Whiteley Jr. noting he is not a hard work horse. Other Saturday stakes include Pimlico Nellie Morse Handicap and Orange Bowl Handicap at Tropical and the Tan Zar eta Stakes in New Orleans.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
Damascus
Santa Anita
San Fernando
Charles H. Strub
Edith W. Bancroft
California
Frank Y. Whiteley Jr
Nellie Morse
Pimlico
Tropical
New Orleans Fair Grounds
Pipers stay upbeat in ABA title bid with 107 98 win
Pittsburgh Pipers ride 15th straight win improving to 10 percentage behind Eastern leader Minnesota, as Connie Hawkins 26 Williams 25 Vaughn 23 pace 107 98 victory over Kentucky. Minnesota 109 87 over Houston, Denver 122 107 over New Orleans. St Louis 106 98 over San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pipers
American Basketball Association
Kentucky
Minnesota
Houston
Denver
New Orleans
St. Louis
San Francisco
National Basketball
Wayne Hightower
Rockets
Buccaneers
Doug Moe
Warriors
Oakland
Jim King
Fred Hetzel
Hawks
Nate Thurmond
Zelmo Beaty
Len Wilkens
Joe Caldwell
al Altles
Princeton Triumph at Garden as Thomforde Shines
Princeton's Chris Thomforde scores 24 points and grabs 10 rebounds leading the Tigers to a 78-62 win over NYU at Madison Square Garden marking Princeton's return after a three-year absence. Oklahoma City falls to Nevada Southern 96-92 in Las Vegas as Curtis Watson key plays tie and then win. Long Island University remains atop small-college rankings with a 53-47 win over Seton Hall.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Princeton
Chris Thomforde
Lou Rossini
NYU
Thomforde
O'Tilgers
Rossini
Violets
Madison Square Garden
Oklahoma City
Nevada Southern
Las Vegas
Chiefs
NSU
Curtis Watson
OCU
Ron Roper
Watson
Nevada Soutthern
Elburt
Miller
Rebels
Don Lyons
Long Island University
Seton Hall
Cliff Culuko
Blackbirds
Louisville
West Unseld
Jerry King
Tulsa
Bradley
Wichita State
Joe Allen
Packers Played Before More Than A Million Fans
Green Bay Packers drew a record 1,376,288 fans in 1967 as Vince Lombardi announced 21 consecutive sellouts. Attendance included preseason and regular season plus the NFL title game in Dallas and the first Super Bowl. Postseason crowds and the upcoming Super Bowl in Miami were also noted.
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Wis
Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Dallas
Rams
Cowboys
Miami
Fla
Oakland Raiders
Thursday's Results and Weekend NBA Schedule
Denver defeated New Orleans 122 to 197 in Thursday play. Pittsburgh beat Kentucky 107 to 98. Minnesota topped Houston 109 to 87. Upcoming games include Indiana at Anaheim and New Orleans hosting Oakland at Fresno. Houston visits New Jersey and Dallas travels to Pittsburgh. Saturday features Houston at Indiana and Dallas at Kentucky. Sunday games list New Jersey at Anaheim and New Orleans at Dallas with Indiana at Minnesota after noon.
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New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Minnesota
Houston
Indiana
Anaheim
Oakland
Fresno
Calif
New Jersey
Dallas
Champs' Trainer to Work On Jim Lonborg
Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg remains hospitalized after torn ligaments in his left knee from a ski accident. Trainer Buddy LeRoux, known for guiding champions, will oversee Lonborg’s rehabilitation with manager Dick Williams entrusting the process. Lonborg’s discharge was delayed by a new cast not drying, delaying plans to return home.
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Jim Lonborg
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Buddy LeRoux
LeRoux
Boston Celtics
Red
Sox
Lonborg
Sancta’ Maria
Sélx
Red Sox
Dick Williams
High Scoring Predicted For Hula Bowl Clash
Honolulu AP reports a storm of scoring expected at the 22nd Hula Bowl as South coach Tommy Prothro and North coach Duffy Daugherty predict an exciting, high scoring game. The controversial kickoff rule may boost points, with the South favored but the matchup billed as close.
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Honolulu
South
Tommy Prothro
Duffy Daugherty
Muscatine High hosts Burlington in Little Six games
MHS teams aim to extend streaks at home. The sophomores seek their ninth straight win starting at 6 30 pm, followed by the varsity pursuing an eighth straight victory after an opening loss to Clinton. Next Friday the teams travel to Davenport Assumption.
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Muscatine High School
Burlinton
MHS Sophs
Clinton
MHS
Davenport Assumption
Carter Leads Pin Qualifiers
Carter of Tarzana California finished 24 qualifying games with a 4¢ total to lead 16 semifinalists in the PBA Phoenix Open worth $40,000. Nelson Burton Jr of St Louis qualified second with 4995. top five advance to Saturday's finals for $6,000 first prize.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Don Carter
Tarzana
Calif
Carter
Nelson Burton Jr
St. Louis
Directors Elected At Louisa Park Producers Meeting
Four new directors were elected at the Louisa County Park Producers annual meeting held December 28 at Columbus Community School. Elected were Tom Paulding Joe Newell of Concord Township Bill Podaril Union and Roger Peters Elm Grove. Officers to be elected in January. Mike Ford presented the Nickel for Profit program and its benefits to pork producers as local buyers and packing company reps discussed their roles.
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Columbus
Tom Skubal
Ainsworth
Tom Paulding
Joe Newell
Concord Township
Bill Podaril
Union
Roger Peters
Elm Grove
Skubai
Mike Ford
Town Park Producer Association
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Alkalla
Bush
Chenoweth
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Lucas
Hank Stram
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Dooley
Hayes Cage League
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Safley
Eric Bartelt
Gary Herr
Beanie Bartelt
Isteve Garvin
Joe Schaapveld
Denny Garvin
Denny Terry
Tom Hoopes
Don _Longhurst
Mike Kautz
John Robinson
Joe Dodder
Jerry Othmer
Don Martin
Myron TeStrake
Denny Schroeder
Gary Weber
Tom Workman
Jerry Stark
Frank Church
Don Reed
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Harald Hartman
Jordan’s Sausage Farm
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