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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1961

Page

8

Demons Fall to Fairfield 51–46 in Tough clash

Washington Demons suffer first defeat of the season 51 to 46 at Parsons College Field House as Fairfield Trojans win a rugged defensive battle. Jim Watson led Fairfield with 14 points while Washington’s Phil Foster and Gary Marshall limited him. Talbot and Kos produced key rebounds and scoring for the Demons. The rematch is set for January 2 in Washington.

Fairfield Washington Demons Fairfield Trojans Parsons College Field House Demons Washington Fair Field Trojans Jim Watson Phil Foster Gary Marshall Watson Frank Kos Steve Talbot Foster Marshall Trojan Talbot Phil Ahrens Big Fairfield Tom Brown Doug Shall Butch Downey Kos Dick Barton Cooksey Barton Xgymnasium FG Rt Trios Talbot Foster Ahrens Brown Shalla Lyons Downey

Close Games Mark Conference Openers

The Southeast Six opened league play with three tight games. Mt Pleasant beat Centerville 45-41 as Jerry Hawkins led with 16 points. Washington defeated Fairfield 51-46. Ft Madison edged Bloomfield 48-41. Bernie Stephenson led Ft Madison with 15 points.

Fairfield Washington Mt. Pleasant Panthers Centerville Ft. Madison Bloomfield Mt Pleasant Jerry Hawkins Don Graves Ron Clark Bernie Stephenson Mike Philpot Dave Ausburger

Demon Sophomores Triumph Over Fairfield Demons

Washington’s sophomores defeated Fairfield 50 to 37 in a standout game. Bob McClure led the Demons with a strong scoring showing and Flory added 11 points as the team posted a solid victory.

Washington Fairfield Bob McClure Flory Demons Hunsaker Steele McClure Miller Wells Mulcahy McAvoy Vosika Cy Robinson Dickinson Behner Blough Campbell Bower Altman

Wayland Bombers Roll To Friday Victory Over Winfield Mt Union

Wayland Bombers defeated Winfield Mt Union 76 to 51 on Friday night led by Bradley Roth with 27 points and Art Fill 17. Ken Miller added 16 as Wayland led 40 to 19 at halftime. Wayland reserves won the opener 47 to 24 with Larry Henss scoring 12 habang.

Wayland Winfield Mt. Union Bradley Roth Ken Miller Art Fill Kennedy Lintz Larry Henss Kelly

Ainsworth Tigers win in overtime 62 to 60 at Riverside

Ainsworth edges Riverside 62 60 in overtime after a tight game at Ainsworth Friday night. Boys lead 16 12 first quarter and 40 39 at start of final period. Glen Banks 18 points, Mike Klopfenstein 17, Steve Fletcher 13. Riverside top scorer Yordy 29. Girls win 46 34. Linda Lowe 26, Carolyn Coon 8. Ainsworth 3 1 record after win, Riverside 1 1.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Tigers Riverside Glen Banks Mike Klopfenstein Steve Fletcher Dennis Colton Vernell Gookin Gene Alvine Alvine Yordy Havel Linda Lowe Carolyn Coon Roth Kallous Janice Wilson Karen Lopshire Carla Zieglowsky Cheryl Rees

Danville Defeats Columbus Junction in 69 to 50 Game

Danville defeated Columbus Junction 69 to 50 in a Friday game at Danville. Columbus Junction trailed most of the contest but rallied with a 30 point surge in the final quarter. The score stood 18 to 6 after the first quarter with Danville ahead.

Columbus Junction Danville Ing Perkins Singleton Gray

Ohio State Bucks Hit Wake Forest Challenge For No 1 Bucks

Ohio State and star Jerry Lucas head to Winston Salem to face Wake Forest adjust to a top ACC foe. Lucas leads with 27 points in a 62 45 victory over Wichita and Havlicek adds 16 as the Buckeyes push toward another national title bid.

Jerry Lucas Ohio State Buckeyes Winston Salem N. C Wake Forest Len Chappell Lucas Wichita Columbus Ohio

20th Anniversary Message To Jeanne From The Roost

A husband marks twenty years of marriage to Jeanne, Washington County native. He recalls joys and hardships, praises her steadfast cheer, and thanks her for guiding the family with quiet gratitude. He hopes the next twenty years bring continued love and fortune.

Jeanne Washington County

Mid-Prairie Girls Sweep Two Wins Over English Valley

The Mid-Prairie girls varsity beat English Valley 64 to 52 in West Chester, with Judy Slemmons scoring 33 and Shirley Niffenegger 24. The junior varsity downed English Valley reserves 27 to 23, Julia Hobbs leading with 11.

West Chester Mid- Prairie English Valley Judy Slemmons Shirley Niffenegger Julia Hobbs Mid-Praire

Four Boy Scouts Honored at Wellman

In Wellman on December 5 four Boy Scouts received God and Country awards during a Sunday worship service at the Methodist Church. Recipients were Dennis Beckler, Kent Fordyce, Paul Mulice, and Dee Potsander under Scoutmaster Dave McClellan with Dr Paul Dietterich assisting.

Paul Dietterich Dave McClellan Dennis Beckler Kent Fordyce Paul Mulice Dee Potsander Wayne Wenger Kentucky Upper Deer Creek Fingle

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