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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

6

Patterson Seen As Victor Tonight

Tom McNeeley predicts a knockout of world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson within six rounds in their Maple Leaf Gardens bout. Patterson and promoters aim for record crowds and high take, as a first electronics doubleheader with Liston Westphal airs to fans via closed circuit.

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Ohio State Routs Florida State In Opener As Lucas Struggles

Ohio State, led by John Havlicek's 22 points, beat Florida State 72 57 as Jerry Lucas scored only 11 on seven shots. Cincinnati routed Indiana State 86 63 in another top 10 matchup. Wake Forest, Kansas State and West Virginia won to join the 1961 final rematch implications.

Fred Taylor Jerry Lucas Buckeyes Lucas Florida State Ohio State Pittsburgh Wichita Wake Forest Taylor John Hondo) Havlicek Cincinnati Indiana State Bearcats Southern California Utah Davidson Kansas State New Mexico West Virginia William and Mary Missouri Oklahoma Arizona State Winston Salem N.C Deacons Len Chappell Bob Wollard Wake Forest Crew Tom Thacker Paul Hogue Fred Dierking George Wilson

Bowling League Standings and High Scores Report

Friday results show Pushers, Untouchables, M n T s and others in tight race atop standings. High team series honors go to KR & L with 1948 pins while M n T s post 712 in team games. Individual leaders include Bob Roe with 558 and Floyd Murphy with 214.

R&l M'Nt B&h KR & L Bob Roe Eleanor Wolf Floyd Murphy

Washington attorney named county chairman of United Fund

John C. Owen a Washington attorney was appointed Washington county chairman of the United Fund of Iowa Inc announcement made by Reid L. Hunt district vice president of the corporation

John C. Owen Washington Washington County United Fund of Iowa, Inc Reid L. Hunt

Oilers End Chargers Streak in Texas Showdown

George Blanda starred for the Houston Oilers guiding a 33-13 win over the San Diego Chargers to halt an 11 game Chargers run. Blanda threw four touchdowns and kicked two field goals as Houston racked up a seventh straight win under coach Wally Lemm.

George Blanda Houston Oilers San Diego Chargers Blanda Oilers San Diego Chargers Houston Wally Lemm

Cyclones Face Marquette After Opening Setback

Iowa State lost 66 59 to Texas Western in its season opener and will host Marquette led by coach Eddie Hickey. Marquette beat Aquinas 79 59 and features captain Dick Nixon and a returning starting core. The Cyclones are expected to use the same lineup with Brewer and Straw at forwards Stoy at center and Wheeler and Ptacek at guards.

Cyclones Texas Western Vince Brewer Marvy Straw Bob Stoy Gary Wheeler John Ptacek

Drake Cagers Run Over Indiana For 90 81 Victory

Drake University defeated Indiana 90 to 81 at Des Moines led by brothers Jerry and Billy Foster. Jerry Foster scored 23 points and Billy added 13 as Drake shot 41 percent to Indiana’s 39.5 percent, breaking a six game series drought. Indiana’s Tom Bolyard had 18 points.

DES Moines UPI Drake University Midlands Indiana Foster Jerry Billy Bulldogs Hoosiers Jerry Foster Billy Foster Drake Tom Bolyard

Mid Prairie Girls Rally To 57 52 Victory At Durant

Mid Prairie girls defeated Durant 57 to 52 with Judy Slemmons and Shirley Niffenegger each adding 2 points. The Golden Hawks led 32 to 14 at halftime. The junior varsity beat Durant 47 to 3 behind Julie Hobbs scoring 25 points.

Wellman Mid Prairie Durant Judy Slemmons Shirley Niffenegger Golden Hawks Plas Mid-Prairie Julie Hobbs

Favorites Set For New Year Bowls In Early Odds

New York oddsmakers list Minnesota UCLA Alabama Arkansas LSU Colorado Texas Mississippi as favorites for the four major bowls on New Year’s Day with margins varying by bowl. Minnesota boosts to Rose Bowl over UCLA by 102 points while Alabama leads over Arkansas by 6 in the Sugar Bowl. LSU holds a 3 point edge over Colorado in the Orange Bowl and Texas is favored by 6 over Mississippi in the Cotton Bowl. The Gator Bowl is a pick em with Georgia Tech and Penn State both at 7 3. Minnesota and Alabama join the lineup after Ohio State rejected the Rose Bowl bid and Navy’s selection was not chosen.

Minnesota Alabama Louisiana State Texas New York UCLA Arkansas Colorado Mississippi Georgia Tech Penn State Ohio State Big Five Navy Army Auburn Mississippi State

Professional Directory Entry for Attorneys and Firms

Henry B. Bailey attorney at 225 West Main Street opposite Court House. Louis J. Kehoe attorney at Jeffrey Building. Livingston Day & Meeker firm lists Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates with Abstract Department at 204 West Main Street. Phone numbers OL 32911 OL 33991 and 3-2147.

Henry B. Bailey West Main St Court House Louis J. Kehoe Jeffrey Bldg Livingston, Day & Meeker Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates

Muscatine Bowler Falls Just Short Of Perfect 297

Mike Jensen of Muscatine posted a 297 in the Tall Corn Tournament opening weekend at Melody Lanes. The event runs Saturday and Sunday with another weekend and final week to come, while unofficial tallies show Starz Beer leading team series at 3106 and Crumly Kurriger duo top doubles at 1286. Julie Kurriger leads singles with 710, DD Sather the scratch all events leader at 1900 and handicap all events leader at 1984, B Kemp of Cedar Rapids tops scratch series with 730.

Muscatine Melody Lanes Mike Jensen Starz Beer Crumly Kurriger Julie Kurriger DD. Sather Bettendorf B. Kemp Cedar Rapids

Green Bay Packers Win Western Division Title

The Green Bay Packers clinched the Western Division title with a 20-17 victory over the New York Giants in a hard fought game. The win puts Giants in a position to contend with Philadelphia and Cleveland for playoff hopes as the season heads toward an NFL championship playoff scenario.

Green Bay Packers New York Giants Philadelphia Cleveland Green Bay Giants

Eagles Move Into First Place Tie With Steelers Win

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-24 to reach a share of the Eastern Division lead. The Cleveland Browns upset the Dallas Cowboys 38-17 and sit one game behind. Other results: Vikings 42, Rams 21. Lions 16, Bears 15. Colts 20, 49ers 17. Cardinals 38, Redskins 24.

Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts San Francisco Forty Niners St. Louis Cardinals Washington Redskins

Evansville Upsets Iowa Behind Briley and Bullard

Evansville's Buster Briley and Paul Bullard each scored 17 as the Purple Aces defeated Iowa 65-59. Don Nelson topped Iowa with 29 points, the only Iowa player in double figures, as Evansville claimed its first-ever victory over a Big Ten foe.

Evansville UPI Buster ‘Briley Paul Bullard Don Nels Purple Aces Iowa Big Ten Briley Bullard Nelson Paul Utley

Fifth underground nuclear test announced by United States

The United States disclosed its fifth underground nuclear detonation at the Nevada test site since resuming underground tests in mid September. The AEC said the blast was small and “low yield” with radioactivity contained, while Soviet Tass warned Russia would resume tests if the West continues underground testing.

Washington UPI United States Nevada The Atomic Energy Commission AEC Soviet Union Russia West Tass U.S

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