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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1976

Page

9

Toledo Upsets Indiana In Centennial Hall Opener

Toledo Rockets surprise fifth ranked Indiana 59 to 57 in the debut at Centennial Hall. Coach Bobby Nichols' squad clamped down on Kent Benson and rode Stan Joplin and Red Williams to the upset, boosting a 2-1 record while Indiana’s defense faltered. Other top teams won behind dominant streaks.

United Press International Bobby Knight Indiana Toledo Rockets Centennial Hall Bobby Nichols Kent Benson Nichols South Carolina Marquette Michigan Michigan State St. Bonaventure Stan Joplin Red Williams Dick Miller Benson Hoosiers Knight Wayne Radford Mike Woodson Mike Miday Jim Wisman St. Leo’s Florida North Carolina Marshall UCLA Jacksonville Nevada-Las Vegas Oregon Louisville Vanderbilt Cincinnati Wright State Pennsylvania Citadel Purdue Butler Unc-Charlotte Eastern Kentucky Notre Dame Cal Poly Pomona Providence Assumption Alabama

Cooley warns on Iowa six on six basketball ruling

Wayne Cooley executive secretary of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union says a Tennessee court ruling against six on six half court play could threaten the state wide girls athletics finances. He notes a potential Iowa suit and stresses the union relies on revenue from its basketball events. Peg Burke also anticipates a possible Iowa challenge but cannot confirm plans.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Wayne Cooley Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Cooley Tennessee Peg Burke Iowa City Association For Intercollegiate Athletics For Women Robert L. Taylor Girls’ Athletic Union

Iowa BCI Maintains Gun Reference File For Forensic Use

Des Moines reports that the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps a file of more than 500 guns to identify weapon types in crimes. Director Michael E. Rehberg notes most are handguns and says the collection aids ballistic testing and repair parts. He adds the file is a small sample of many gun types and cites using fired bullets to match weapons in robberies.

DES Moines ICPA Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Michael E. Rehberg BCI Criminalistics Laboratory Rehberg Wisconsin Iowa

Bowling CORN KING LEAGUE Results and high scorers

Bowling standings and statistics from the CORN KING LEAGUE show Payne T.V. and Farm Bureau leading in men’s team results with high scores Payne 2755 in team series and 972 in team game. Individual leaders include Jerry Schiebel 573 series and Rich Bennett 221 game. Women’s league lists Shamrock Inn and Squire Shoppe atop standings with Barb Beauchamp 538 series and 203 game.

Hanson Concrete Farm Bureau Jim’s Standard Nat’l. Guard Lane Leaders League Shamrock Inn Squire FROO Wagon Wheel McCleery Cumming Jack & Jill Roe’s Heating Carson’s Squire Shoppe Wash. Co. Ambulance Barb Beauchamp Helen Potter

Supertankers Safer Than Many Small Tankers, UC Expert Says

Hans G. Payer, a University of California associate professor and naval architect, argues that fewer and larger supertankers are safer than more and smaller tankers. He notes that maneouverability gains of smaller ships are outweighed by the higher risk from having 10 to 20 additional tankers in busy lanes.

Hans G. Payer University of California Naval Architect Payer

Arkansas coach Broyles to resign after season ends

After 19 seasons at Arkansas Frank Broyles will resign as head football coach but remain as athletic director. He cited a desire to pursue other interests and said he hopes for 10 to 15 more active years in athletics. President Bishop may name his successor, with Barry Switzer among candidates. Broyles posted a 144-56-5 record and seven Southwest Conference titles.

Little Rock UPI University of Arkansas Texas Arkansas Frank Broyles Broyles Arkansas Gazette Charles E. Bishop Faculty Committee On Board of Oklahoma Barry Switzer Razorbacks

Y Swimmers to Host Ottumwa in Saturday Dual Meet

Washington Y swim teams will host Ottumwa Y swimmers in a dual meet this Saturday December 4. Warmups start at 9 30 a m with the competition underway at 10 a m.

Ottumwa Washington Ottumwa Y

McGinnis shines as 76ers topple Nuggets in Philly

George McGinnis erupted for 30 points and top defensive runs in the third quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets 114-102. McGinnis added nine rebounds six assists and six steals while Doug Collins led all scorers with 32 and Julius Erving added 21. Other games saw Phoenix top the Nets Boston edge Seattle New Orleans beat Milwaukee Portland narrowly won over Indiana Houston over Detroit and Cleveland defeating Kansas City in overtime.

United Press International George McGinnis Philadelphia 76Ers Cleveland Kansas City Denver Nuggets McGinnis Doug Collins Julius Erving Dan Issel Nuggets Phoenix New York Nets Boston Seattle New Orleans Milwaukee Portland Indianapolis Houston Detroit

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