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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1968

Page

8

Hawks optimistic on Iowa line this fall

Iowa coaches stock the offensive line with guards Lar ry Ely and Jon Meskimen as ready starters and veterans, while tackles concern remains shallow. Freshmen and sophomores Louis Age Chuck Legler Jim Miller Gary Herman back the unit with Don Sibery at center expected to strengthen depth ahead of the season.

Iowa City Iowa Gary Grouwinkel Hawkeye Larry Ely Des Moines Jon Meskimen Cedar Rapids Grouwinkel Ely Meskimen Ckle Jon Louis Age New Orleans Chuck Legler Bettendorf Hawkeyes Paul Laaveg Belmond Melvin Morris Lake Charles Laaveg Morris Jim Miller Regina Gary Herman Cedar Rapids Jefferson Herman Miller Tom Hauge Letterman Litchfield Minn

Rookie Warren Leads Bengals Past Jets In Preseason

Dewey Warren nicknamed Swamp Rat guided the Bengals to a 13-9 victory over the New York Jets. The rookie quarterback replaced injured John Stofa on a 70-yard drive capped by Essex Johnson’s TD run. Dale Livingston added two field goals and an extra point as Cincinnati improved to 2-8 in exhibitions while New York stood 2-2.

Cincinnati Bengals Dewey Warren New York Jets Bengals Warren John Stofa University of Tennessee Essex Johnson Dale Livingston Cincinnati New York Jim Turner Jets Cleveland Browns Buffalo Bills Buffalo War Memorial Stadium Charley Harraway Bowns NFL

Motorcyclist slain by three assailants in New Jersey

Frederick Nicklaus, 29, of The Breed motorcycle gang, was shot dead on his Jackson Township porch by three men who dragged him from his home after a brief dispute. Neighbors heard four shots. police report three bullets struck his head from a small caliber pistol.

Jackson Township N.J UPI New Jersey Frederick Nicklaus Nicklaus North Jersey

Major League Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues

American League leader Detroit hosts strong Baltimore after a 9 1 win while Baltimore slips back. Washington beats Boston. New York and Cleveland split in two games. Minnesota tops Chicago. California defeats Oakland. National League leaders St. Louis Cincinnati and San Francisco hold slim leads. Chicago Houston and Los Angeles fight for position as schedule unfolds.

Chargers Denver Broncos San Antonio Tex Baltimore Miami Dallas Houston Kansas City Los Angeles New Orleans Atlanta Pittsburgh Green Bay Milwaukee Oakland San Francisco St. Louis Minnesota Cambridge Mass Boston Philadelphia United Press International American League Ww. L. Pet Detroit Cleveland New York California Chicago Washington N.Y Minn Chi Dobson Bennett Bahnsen Williams Fisher Perry McNally Hiller Bertaina Lonborg Ww . L. Pet Cincinnati Phila Los Ang San Fran Cloninger Wise Carlton McAndrew Reed Blass Wilson Niekro Sutton McCormick Earl Wilson Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Tigers Orioles Bill Freehan Tom Matchick Jim Northrup Norm Cash Washington Senators Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox California Angels Oakland Athletics New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Dalton Jones Rose Gibson Senators Red Sox Ken Harrelson Yanks Tribe Fritz Peterson Yankees Indians Tony Horton Tom Tresh

Larry Rice Awarded Ames Scholarship at ISU

Larry Rice son of Mr and Mrs James B Rice Rt 1 Riverside has been awarded a 500 Federal Land Bank of Omaha and Federal Land Bank Associations in Iowa Scholarship at Iowa State University where he will study farm operations. He earned Highlands High School 1968 with honors and activities in the Lettermen’s Club National Honor Society and baseball. He plans to farm after graduation.

Ames Larry Rice James B. Rice Rt. 1 Riverside Federal Land Bank of Omaha Federal Land Bank Associations Iowa Iowa State University Federal Land Bank Larry Highland High School Leterman’s Club National Honor Society

NEW QUARTERBACK Munson to Direct Lions

DETROIT UP I The Lions plan to replace Bobby Layne with Bill Munson a move coach Joe Schmidt calls best available. The defense improved to third in the NFL last season and new draft picks Landry Barton and Walter Roberts boost passing and return roles while Mel Farr anchors the offense and Nick Eddy eyes a return from knee surgery.

Richard L. Shook Detroit UPI Bobby Layne Bill Munson Lions Layne Joe Schmidt Munso Roman Gabriel Schmidt Gregs—Landry Massachusetts Barton Tulsa Russ Thomas Karl Sweetan Milt Plum New Orleans Walter Roberts Landry Earl McCullouch California Charles Sanders Minnesota Jerry Depoyster Wyoming McCullouch Phil Odle Brigham Young University Mel Farr Farr Nick Eddy Notre Dame Eddy

Beach Fun Turns Dark Digging Up Dispute

A quoted exchange shows a husband joking about sand play at the beach ending with a threat to dig up his wife. Authorities caution that the dialogue is coarse and may imply harm, emphasizing the need for respectful language and safety.

Northwestern Mutual

Tigers crush Orioles as Wilson throws four-hitter

Earl Wilson tosses a four hit shutout effort, drives in four runs with a three run homer and a single, lifting Detroit to a 9-1 victory over Baltimore. The win widens the Tigers lead to seven games in the American League pennant chase.

Letts Brother Returns From Ft Bliss Duty

Rodney B Letts arrived home Friday afternoon after discharge from six months army duty at Ft Bliss Texas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Letts.

Rodney B. Letts Ft. Bliss Texas Rodney J. E. Letts

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