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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1968

Page

8

Miller unhappy with Hawks after season opener loss

Iowa coach Ralph Miller criticized his Hawks after a 91 73 win over California State saying the performance was mediocre and the team showed slow start. Guard Chris Philips led with 22 points, John Johnson added 21, Glenn Vidnovic 20, while Iowa outrebounded CS State 74 to 32 and shot 35 percent.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Ralph Miller Iowa Hawkeyes California State Miller Hawks Chris Philips Philips Northern Michigan John Johnson Glenn Vidnovic Johnson Sam Williams Vidnovic Jim Brown

Breaks Backboard as Haywood Scores 36 in Detroit Debut

Spencer Haywood leads University of Detroit past Aquinas 105 40 until the lopsided margin forces game termination after he shatters a backboard with a driving jump shot. The six eight Olympic star notches 36 points in his first game after transferring from a junior college.

Spencer Haywood University of Detroit Aquinas

Engaged Woman Notices Sudden Change In Fiances Look

An engaged woman observes a rapid change in her fiance’s appearance and he then vanishes for several days, prompting concern and investigation by those close to him.

Cage and wrestling teams in action this week

Washington ninth grade basketball hosts Oskaloosa A and B squads this afternoon at 4 30 p m on the local junior high court. Thursday the ninth graders host Muscatine West. A high school wrestling meet with Iowa City West is set for Thursday evening with reserve matches at 6 30 p m. Friday the varsity and sophomore basketball teams welcome Centerville Big Reds.

Washington Oskaloosa Centerville Big Reds

Mixed Bowling League Scores and Highs

Mixed Bowling results show clubs Bowling Bowl a deras with 16 points, Rocky's Friends at 14, and Four R's 2159 in team series. Highs include team games Ah Ha's 740 and Four Pins 733, with Marlane Miller leading individual series at 589 and Marlane Miller 224 in individual games.

Rocky’s Friends Beata A Ciys Cs Red Ora Ifon Soe Fandanno Ah Ha Marlane Miller Lela Miller Lucy Smith

Washington YWCA YMCA girls swim team opens season with Oskaloosa win

The Washington YWCA YMCA girls swim squad blanked Oskaloosa 178 to 116 in their season opener. The team of 62 features an intra squad meet planned for December 14 at the Washington YMCA. Placed results include P Dino winning sprints and relays, with Stalder Lemley and Lampkin notable in multiple events.

Pete Maravich Louisiana State LSU Tigers Loyola UCLA Ohio State Notre Dame Kentucky Miami Houston Pepperdine Washington Ywca - Ymca Oskaloosa Washington Ymca

Race driver to speak on safety at local school

Indianapolis 500 veteran Roger Ward will visit Washington High School at 9 40 a m on December 3 to present a highway safety program. The display, brought by Sieg Company, aims to impress teens with driving responsibilities and has earned praise from educators and law enforcement.

Washington High School Roger Ward Indianapolis Washington Sieg Company National Safety Council Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Public Relations Society of America United States Auto Club Continental Casualty Insurance Company Spark Plug ‘Company of Toledo R. A. Stranahan, Jr Board of Champion

Procrastinators Club to Nominate in 10th Anniversary Meet

Atlantic City delegates from 13 states attend a weekend convention of the Procrastinators Club of America to vote on a presidential nominee. Candidates include Millard Filmore George Washington Harold Stassen and Richard Nixon.

Atlantic City N.J UPI Procrastinators Club of America Millard Filmore George Washington Harold Stassen Richard Nixon

Packers Face Must-Win Clash With Colts for Title

Green Bay guards a shrinking lead as San Francisco’s 20-point fourth quarter surge sinks them 27-20. A win over Baltimore this Saturday is essential to stay in the Central race, with Minnesota looming and the Colts at 11-1 aiming to equal the 1962 Packers’ 13-1 mark. In the East, Dallas and Cleveland eyes a Dec 21 showdown for the crown. Bears beat Saints and St. Louis tops Pittsburgh to keep slim hopes alive.

Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Packers San Francisco Green Bay Baltimore Minnesota Philadelphia Colts Atlanta Gam Chicago New Orleans St. Louis Pittsburgh Clu

Men Die With Boots On Often Atop The Accelerator

In modern times men who die with their boots on typically meet death while driving with their foot on the accelerator. The remark frames fatality as linked to car accidents rather than battlefield fatalities.

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