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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
7
Ft. Madison Hounds led by Randy Denning with 22 points and a strong second quarter outscored the Washington Demons 27 12 to pull away for a 68 48 win. Spurgeon 17 and Hibler 12 provided Demons’ bright spots as Washington shot 34 percent and struggled early.
Washington sophomores led by Hackbarth and Hoyle built a 51-46 edge with six minutes left but faded in the final minutes, losing 74-68 in overtime to Ft. Madison. Jeff Hoyle poured in 24 points with 20 rebounds, while Rex Klein scored 19 for the Bloodhounds, as Washington coach Dale Harter lamented late collapse and a bench-penalty ejection for Jerry Druple.
The I H S A will mail ballots next week to member schools to decide whether to continue the two year playoff experiment. Schools are to return ballots by December 20 with mixed reactions from Class AA and AAA groups on the future of the prep football playoffs.
Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks upset number one Mt Vernon 65-60 at Wellman on Friday. Hershberger led with 18 points while Freel added 12 and Bush 11 as the Hawks rallied from an 18 point deficit. Mt Vernon’s Phil Rilet scored 33, but the Mustangs could not sustain offense.
Wayland residents attend the Yoder Feed Inc Christmas party at the Carousel with speakers Dale Paullin and John Morris. Karen Sinn buys Laurie's Beauty Lounge to operate as Karen's Korner. Weekend visits include Magdefraus, Eicher, and Ford families. note omission of Mrs. Wm. Brooks from district conference attendance. Ezra Wenger ill at Oak Knoll Home.
Waco boys rallied from a 30 30 halftime stalemate to beat Tri County 70 to 62. Milan Roth led with 26 for Waco, Ed Anderson 14 and Sheldon Miller 12, as the Warriors outrebounded 47 to 30 and shot 31 of 71. Tri County's Brian Rocking had 17, Foster poured 57 for the visitors, and Tri County led 14 12 after the first quarter. The Waco girls fell 91 63 as Cindy Gipple had 23 and Vicky Hertig 26, though Tri County’s Foster scored 57 for the winners.
Highland boys dominate Lone Tree 90 52 as Bob Putney scores a career high 30 and grabs 11 rebounds before three quarters end. Orris Walker and others supply scoring while Highland builds leads 22 5 early and 73 36 after three.
HSV defeated Keota 845 on Friday at Ladora. HSV led 15-6 after one, 27-12 at halftime, and 38-29 after three. Randy Mound scored 17 points in the second half to pace Keota, with teammate Jeff Temple adding 12 and Bob George eight. Simmons led HSV with 16 points, while Tony Holland grabbed nine rebounds and eight assists. Keota drops to 2-3.
In the HI-FOLLERS league Pat and Mary beat Steele Lumber 4 0 and Lemke taking 4 0 while Joe's topped Farmland 3 1 and Formax defeated Sorrells 3 1. Highs include Vern Geyer 591 in series and 211 in a game.
Mixed league results show Pat & Marys and 4 Aces leading Friday night play with high team totals of 1911 and 1877 and Pat & Marys posting a 707 in a game. Individual leaders include Jerry Fisher 563 in series and Walt Sojka 211 in a game. Also notes a Colonial pharmacopoeia claim about bugles curing snake bites.
Washington wrestlers Libe and Doughty remain unbeaten but the Demons dropped 44 19 to Bloodhounds at Ft Madison in a Southeast Seven dual. Libe pinned at 1 36, Doughty won 10 3, Mullikin 13 2, Romine 5 47, junior varsity lost 43 18. Keokuk Mt Pleasant and Oskaloosa posted early wins in basketball action.
Washington ninth graders improved to 2 0 with a 46 37 win over Ottumwa at home. Sharon Witthoft led with 17 points, Pat Longstaff scored 31 for Ottumwa, and Washington built a 39 22 edge after three quarters while Whitthoft and Deaton dominated the boards. Washington's guards Denton Walker Roth and Curley praised. They travel to Madison next Tuesday then Ottumwa Evans on Thursday.
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