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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1952

Page

8

Demons Defeat Fairfield 67 50 For First Little Six Win Since 1950

Washington Demons roll past Fairfield Mauiifield 67 to 50 to claim their first Little Six varsity win since December 22 1950. Doug Whitehead leads with 19 points while Beenblossom Snow and Bubor add double digits as the defense clamped down and bench players saw steady minutes.

Fairfield Five Washington High School Washington High Mauiifield Doug Whitehead Demons Washington Beenbloscom Snow Bubr Beenblossom Whitehead Sone Humim Ete Asses Zu Fairfield Otp Kane Ludwig Jenkinson Picken I Mullsins Smith Rodgers

Richland Narrowly Tops Keota In Friday Game

Richland's boys edged Keota 46 to 45 on Friday night in a close basketball victory. Keota kept the game tight throughout as Richland secured the final lead in the closing moments.

Keota Richland Keota Richland

Ten Years Ago Today Ralston Resigns for Red Cross Post

Supt. E A Ralston of the Washington schools resigns to take a Red Cross foreign service post and will move to Washington D C with plans to leave next Sunday for his new assignment. His family will remain in Washington.

Supt E. A. Ralston Washington Schools Red Cross Foreign Service Washington Washington, D. C

Frosh-Soph Five Rally Past Fairfield For 57 54 Win

Washington freshman-sophomore quintet overcame a 41 38 fourth quarter deficit to defeat Fairfield underclassmen 57 54 in a Little Six season opener. Dick Gorham hit a clutch outside shot as Max Embree added key free throws and Jim Gorham sealed the victory with late free throws.

Washington Fairfield Washington Five Trojans Little Demons Dick Gorham Demons Max Embree Trojan Jim Gorham Ward Embree

Wayland Defeats Wapello 58 to 36 in Friday matchup

Wayland jumped to a 20 5 first quarter lead and held a 45 29 edge after three periods to beat Wapello 58 36. Russ Roth led Wayland with 17 points, Tschantz 14, Hill 12, while McGill topped Wapello with 15. Burlington Catholic visits Wayland Tuesday.

Wayland Wapello Russ Roth Tschantz Hill McGill Ed Roth Burlington Catholic

Crawfordsville Completes Double Win Over Ainsworth

Crawfordsville teams beat Ainsworth in a Friday doubleheader at Crawfordsville. The boys won 68 to 54 and the girls 60 to 28. Pat Fisher led the girls with 28 points, Marge Cherryholmes had 3, and Crawfordsville led 32 to 11 at halftime. The win marked their eighth straight, lifting their Tri County record to three victories. In the boys game Jim Edgar scored 13, Dan Cherryholmes 11, and Sam Edgar and Jerry Banks 16 each. Ainsworth's Jim Wagenknecht led the visitors. The girls host Brighton next Thursday, and the boys travel to Wyman Friday.

Crawfordsville Ainsworth Pat Fisher Marge Cherryholmes Marlene Brown Maurine Stephens Jim Edgar Dan Cherryholmes Sam Edgar Jerry Banks Jim Wagenknecht Bill Koehler Alan Wortman Bill McFarland Brighton Wyman

Want Ads Save Money Bert Morris Wayne Kendrick

Classified note highlights savings through want ads, listing Bert Morris at 221 Wayne Kendrick 189 and urging readers to place ads to cut costs.

Bert Morris Wayne Kendrick

Kalona Kubs Win Over Brighton Five

Kalona Kubs defeated the Brighton Bears 58 to 40 in a Ke-Wash league opener. Ron Wartzendruber and Warren Rhodes each scored 15 for Kalona, building an 18 point halftime edge. Reserve unit won 43 to 40 after OT with Marv Kolosiek scoring 12 for Kalona.

Kalona Kubs Brighton Kalona Kubs Brighton Bears Ron ®Wartzendruber Warren Rhodes Farrier Mineart Edwards Fritz Marv Kolosiek

Brighton Girls Top Mt Union 66 47 in Stiff Win

Brighton girls basketball defeated Mt Union 66 to 47 on Mt Union floor. Belle Day scored 28 for Brighton and Betty Ruggles 19. Brighton led 16 to 4 after one, 36 to 16 at halftime, and 61 to 30 to start the final period. Mt Union’s S Gibbs tallied 27 and N Card 14.

Brighton Mt. Union Belle Day Betty Ruggles S. Gibbs Mt. Vinion N. Card

West Chester Trojans Top North English 53 to 41

West Chester Trojans beat North English 53 to 41 at home to move to 1-1. Larry Anderson scored 25 for West Chester while North English’s Kins led with 2. West Chester led 17-12 after the first quarter and 46-24 at halftime.

West Chester Trojans North English Larry Anderson Kins Little Trojans Larry Thranp

Little Six Scores in Local Basketball Roundup

Washington defeated Fairfield 67 to 50 while Muscatine triumphed over 44 to Ottumwa 32. Burlington led Ft. Madison 52 to 47 and Keokuk edged Mt. Pleasant 35 to 4 in a series of high school basketball results.

Washington Fairfield Muscatine Ottumwa Burlington Ft. Madison Keokuk Mt. Pleasant

Plans Completed For Donkey Show At Brighton High

The Ralph Godfrey Donkeys from Crescent Oklahoma visit Brighton December 9 for a full evening of entertainment at the high school gym. Donkey Basketball, Hobby Donkey Derby races with local riders, a mule act between quarters, and an educated donkey demonstration are on the program. Curtain is 7 30 p.m. Advanced tickets are on sale through senior class members to raise funds.

Brighton Ralph Godfrey Crescent Oklahoma Brighton High School

Local Sponsors Offer 10 Percent Boost for Advance Tickets

With Ralph Godfrey as sponsor the group offers ten percent more on all advance ticket sales. Local residents are urged to buy tickets for the whole family before game night to raise profits for the local organization.

Ralph Godfrey

At The Hospital Yesterday Mr and Mrs rence Moore

Mr and Mrs rence Moore of Mt Pleasant welcomed a son yesterday according to hospital notices.

Edward Peiffer Keota Mrs.rence Moore Mt. Pleasant

The Pipe Wrench Advice on Reducing Weight

Ida and the author discuss dieting and weight loss with caution and doctor guidance. They share personal totals of 64 and 99 pounds lost, totaling 163 pounds, and emphasize no shortcuts, avoiding fad diets, and maintaining willpower.

Ida

Mixed Bowling Medley League Results and Scores

In Friday play Happy Hangers beat Ainsworth two to one while Culligan edged Honey Bears two to one. Kreglarz defeated Varney Bros two to one as Modern Appliance topped Kalendar Kids and Culligan led team series with 2281 and 797 high game by Culligan. Varney Bros posted 776 high team score. High individual game: Nor-

Varney Bros Kreglarz Ainsworth Culligan Honey Bears Happy Hangers Nor

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