Mets offer $500,000 for Willie Davis and eye NL stars
The New York Mets offered $500,000 for Willie Davis of the Dodgers and plan similar bids for four other National League stars, including Kig Williams, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Sandy Koufax. A Mets source said Donald Grant, chairman of the board, authorized the moves to boost fan support as the team seeks a top player to change fortunes.
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Waco Junior High Opens Season at Wayland
Wayland host Harmony at 4 p.m. to start Waco junior high basketball season. The Wayland team also faces Cardinal at Wayland on December 17 to finish pre holiday play.
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Bowling team wins in tight state cafe clash
Washington Oil rolled a 2771 team series to Steele Lumber 2734 and a 976 975 team game edge over State Cafe. Individual standout B Patterson posted 566 in the series, with B Lowe opening games at 227 and totaling 565, while C Walker added 221 in the game.
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Mrs. Sheetz Undergoes Major Surgery in Iowa City
KEOTA December 7 Mrs. Florence Sheetz underwent major surgery Monday at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Palmer and family. Cub Scouts Den I and II met at the Youth Center with nine boys and two Den Chiefs to work on Christmas gift projects and fitness exercises. Den 4, led by Brad Foskydick as Den Chief, met at Mrs. Carl Nelson's home to plan Christmas projects and fitness work.
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Highland schools menu for December week
Highland Community school menus list daily meals from December 14 to 17. Monday features maidrites and buttered corn. Tuesday offers beans and ham with pear salad. Wednesday serves turkey and noodles. Thursday includes pizza casserole. Friday presents tuna loaf. Milk and bread/butter accompany each day.
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Evansville tops Northwestern in comeback victory
Evansville, ranked No. 1 among small colleges, rallied from a 51-40 deficit to defeat Northwestern 83-75. Sam Watkins dominated the boards with 15 rebounds and shared scoring honors with Larry Humes at 26 points.
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Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Women Hold December Meeting
The Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Women gathered for the December meeting with Mrs. Charles Brinning presiding. Mrs. Archer Augustine chaired the session, names were drawn for future meetings set for the second Tuesday monthly, and pennies for friendship and scholarship will be collected at each gathering. Mrs. Glenn Gordon will host the January meeting.
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