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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1972

Page

7

Morrall backs Warfield as best in football

Earl Morrall, veteran Dolphins quarterback, called Paul Warfield the best receiver he’s worked with. Warfield caught four passes for 132 yards in the 23-13 win over the Giants at Yankee Stadium, while nursing a lingering foot issue.

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Michigan Struggles As Dayton Edges Wolverines

Michigan battles Dayton to an 81-78 win as Campy Russell and Ken Brady spark a second half rally. Elsewhere Purdue, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa posted wins while Minnesota led the Big Ten with a 79-60 victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ohio State fell to Missouri 69-62.

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Packers top Vikings for playoff berth and more

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 to clinch the National Conference Central title in a season where the Steelers earned a playoff berth, the Dolphins kept a 13 game win streak alive, and other NFL action included San Francisco, St Louis, Detroit, Denver, Chicago, New England, Kansas City and Dallas securing or contending for spots. San Francisco leads Atlanta by a half game, with a decisive finish possible for the NFC West and first division titles for San Francisco or Atlanta depending on results.

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Vanderbilt’s Jan Van Breda Kolff stars in 103 88 win

Jan Van Breda Kolff, 21, 6-7 Vanderbilt forward guard, scored 23 as unranked Commodores beat Western Kentucky 103-88 in the Vanderbilt Invitational. The piece notes his resemblance to father Bill van Breda Kolff and highlights other top college games and players from the weekend.

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Columbus Community wins Wapello invitational title

Columbus Community wrestling team claimed first place at the Wapello Invitational with 972 points as Highland Huskies took four individual titles including upset wins. Kirk Latta pinned Cross in 126 Ib finals and Ken Corpman defeated Peters in 167 Ib, with Peters unbeaten prior to that bout.

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Mixed Bowling MELODY MAKERS and weight class champions

The event lists Mixed Bowling MELODY MAKERS with fourth place finishes by Leon Simon 98 lbs Ken Becker 105 Bob Sexton 112 lbs. Champions and runners up per weight include 98 Cutts Columbus Coleman Wapello 105 Coleman Wapello Brooks Durant 112 Camanche 119 Smith Wapello Schrader Columbus 132 King Wilton Mougin 138 Born Wilton Underwood 145 Thomann Highland Beaty Wilton 155 Arp Durant Dotson Wapello 167 Corman Highland Peters Columbus 185 Finke Columbus Furne Heavyweight Furne Durant Buser.

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Washington JV Tops Hawks in Wellman Showdown

Washington High School junior varsity defeated Mid Prairie Golden Hawk IV 63 to 52 in Wellman on Saturday. Demons led 33 23 at half as height advantage overshadowed the shorter Mid Prairie squad. Next turday at 9 30 am they meet again at home with top scorers Roth 15 Paul 14 Black 11 Schooley 8 Farrier 6 Williams 5 Shimko 4 and Freel 17 Buck 13 Wagner 11 for Mid Prairie.

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West Branch tops Mid-Prairie girls 43 to 40

West Branch defeats Mid Prairie 43 to 40 as the Panthers rally in the final period. Jeanette Schafer scores 19 for Mid Prairie while Cindy ONeal leads West Branch with 18 and 17 in the final period, with Debbie Kos grabbing five rebounds and 10 steals for Mid Prairie.

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A Tiny Bribe and Pollution in the Community

A short reflective note warns that small bribes erode morality and pollution corrupts trust in society. It urges action against corruption, suggesting even minor payments have large moral costs and contribute to communal decay.

McMillian fuels Lakers rout of Trail Blazers in NBA action

Jim McMillian exploded for 28 points on 13 of 15 shooting to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-101 win over Portland. The Lakers stretched their lead to six games in the Pacific Division as Portland endured an eighth straight loss.

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