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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1972

Page

9

Demons Face Centerville Big Reds In Twin Actions

Washington Demons host Centerville Big Reds on their home court with sophomore action at 6 30 p m and varsity at about 8 p m Centerville coached by Jerry Gasaway features veterans the Sharp Brothers Stew Sylvain and Larry Thomas Pete Herr and Jerry Elliott lead a 2 0 cage record The Demons aim to win a Southeast Conference clash after defeating Fairfield and will use a deep bench Coach Skip Speece plans a rotating lineup The Centerville basketball season ends in Washington as they depart the Southeast Seven for a dual meet with the Demons on the mat

Washington Big Reds Centerville Jerry Gasaway Big Red Muscatine Junior College Sharp Brothers Stew Sylvain Larry Thomas Pete Herr Jerry Elliott Big Red Machine Albia Knoxville Demons Fairfield Skip Speece

Frosh Ninth Grad Demons win third straight over Muscatine West

The ninth grade Demons beat Muscatine West 64 to 39 after a tight 32 21 halftime, then pulled away in the second half. Steve Hackbarth led with 19 points while Mike Roth added 16 and Jeff Hoyle 14 as Washington shot 60 percent and dominated the boards. Hoyle had 15 rebounds, Roth 12, with Job 9. They face Waco freshmen next Monday in the local junior high gym.

Demons Muscatine West West Washington Steve Hackbarth Mike Roth Jeff Hoyle Hoyle Roth Rodney Job Gary Crawford Waco

Huskie Matmen Roll Over WMU In Dual Meet

Highland Huskie wrestling squad improves to 1-1 by routing Western Michigan University 41 to 15. Jim Klopfenstein and Dean Thomann win by decisions, pins by Mark Huston and Len Corpman highlight the victory, while the junior varsity also wins 16 to 10 and hosts Clear Creek next Monday at 7 p.m.

Highland Huskie Winfield Mt. Union Leon Simon Ken Becker Jim Klopfenstein Bob Sexton Rod Davis Randy Cole Mark Huston Kirk Latta Craig Coberly Dennis Thomann Dean Hobbs Lee Underwood WMU Dean Walker Mark Underwood Barry Schloss Mike Goodrich Clear Creek

Gymnastics Class to Present Public Program

The YMCA sponsored gymnastics class will present a program Monday December 11 at 7 p.m. in the YMCA gymnasium. Members aged eight through adult will perform free floor exercises balance beam trampoline and rhythmic routines in a roughly minute program. Admission is free and the public is invited.

YMCA Ymca Gymnasium

Iowa Hawkeyes Open Season In Three-Wedged Chicago State Preview

United Press International reports Iowa, Iowa State, and Drake launch the 1972-73 season vs Chicago State. Iowa coach Dick Schultz touts his strongest team with Rick Williams and Candy LaPrince leading a depth lineup. Iowa State, under Maury John, seeks a rebound from 11-15, while Drake, led by Howard Stacey, aims to rebound from 7-19 and contend for the Missouri Valley. Ron Caldwell stars for Drake with 27 ppg in freshman play.

United Press International Towa Iowa Iowa State Drake Chicago State Dick Schultz Candy LaPrince Kentucky Kansas Ki State Marquette Schultz Rick Williams LaPrince Kevin Kunnert Neil Fegebank Jim Collins Williams Kunnert Maury John Ames John Martinez Denman Clint Harris Wes Harris Larry

Army Navy clash to cap college football regular season

Intense rivalries headline Saturday as college football ends the regular season. At John F Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia Army and Navy meet in a storied rivalry with strong emotions cited by Army coach Tom Cahill. The series dates back to 1890 and continues to captivate fans.

United Press International John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia Army Navy Tom Cahill

Women's bowling league results and college football notes

Women's bowling results show Roes and Jack & Jill leading weekly scores with high team series 2504 by Roes and 2500 by Jack & Jill while Dorothy Patterson tops individual series at 550 and Jay Crossett leads individual game with 212. Football notes mention Army vs Navy ties, USC versus Notre Dame in Los Angeles, and Bear Bryant praising Auburn ahead of matchups including Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and LSU schedules.

LANE Roes Carsons Jack & Jill Shamrock Pepsi Squire Shoppe Bryn Mawr Uv Ainsworth Bryn Mawr Dorothy Patterson Pansy McGill Jay Crossett Betty Ward Army Navy Abc-Tv Southern California Notre Dame Los Angeles Irish USC Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Brighton Merry Maids Joyce Jones Anna Russell Pat France Dorothy Black

Browns and Steelers meet in pivotal AFC Central clash

Cleveland and Pittsburgh, both 8-3, clash in Pittsburgh with the winner taking a one game lead and likely a playoff berth. The NFC Central also features Detroit at Green Bay in a winner-takes-lead clash as Giants and Chargers highlight Sunday and Monday’s other games.

Clevelane Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Browns Steelers Pittsburgh Detroit Green Bay Cleveland New York Giants Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco New York Atlanta Houston Oakland San Diego Miami New England Washington Philadelphia Minnesota Chicago Dallas St. Louis New York Jets New Orleans Denver Kansas City Buffalo Baltimore Skins Dolphins

Sportsmen, Sorrells win as YMCA cage league games fit week

In YMCA cage league action the Sportsmen defeated Moline Body 38 to 8 and Sorrells beat Ainsworth 88 to 71 while Squire Shoppe fell 83 to 66. R. Wilson scored 47 for Sorrells and Don Haugen led Ainsworth with 20 points.

Sportsmen Moline Body Sorrell Ainsworth Squire Shoppe R. Wilson Sorrells Don Haugen

Mixed Bowling High Secures Team Series Title

Gutter Dusters and What Fores compete in a mixed bowling meet. Team series figures show Gutter Dusters 1963 and 675 in team games, with Gutter Dusters 672. Individual top scores include Joe Wallace 206 and Lucy Smith 211, across two games.

Gutter Dusters Joe Wallace Lucy Smith Lucy

Its My Health to Abuse We Are One Community

A reflective note on health and responsibility within a shared human community. It emphasizes that harming one member diminishes all, urging care for others starting with personal actions inside our own lives. It frames interdependence as a divine communal bond and ends with a plea to stay well.

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