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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1976

Page

7

Keokuk Chiefs Hold Off Washington Demons In Narrow Win

Keokuk Chiefs edged the Washington Demons 59 to 54 on the local court in a Southeast Seven Conference clash. Demons rallied from ten down late, trimming the margin to three before a late free throw and basket clinched the Chiefs’ five point victory. Kelley Gipple led Washington with 13 points while Lobb, Rich and Borchardt added 12 each for Keokuk. Demons’ rebound effort improved in the second half, Borchardt grabbing 12 boards. Coach Tremmel lamented fourth quarter miscues and lost players, but praised Lyle Thomas’s defense off the bench as Washington eyes next weekend games vs Oskaloosa and Mid-Prairie.

The Evening Journal Washington Demons Keokuk Chiefs Demons Chiefs Dave Tremmel Tim Borchardt Tim Lobb Kelley Gipple Lobb Scott Rich Borchardt Washington Marty McKowen Keokuk

Warriorettes Rally Past Central 78 68 in Conference Clash

Waco Warriorettes overcome a 38 31 halftime deficit to beat Central of Argyl Hawkettes 78 68 in Blackhawk Conference action. Deanne Alvine 33 and Lynn Hultquist 31 paced Waco with strong third quarter play, lifting their record to 4 1 in the conference and 6 1 overall.

Pat Houlahan Waco Warriorettes Central Argyl Hawkettes Blackhawk Waco Deanne Alvine Lynn Hultquist Warriorettes Houlahan Margaret Anderson

Demon wrestlers win at Keokuk in Southeast Seven meet

Washington High School pins led by Hillman Turner and Sojka sealed a 38-13 dual win at Keokuk, boosting the Demons to 2-2 in league duals. Junior varsity also prevailed 45-15 as Washington sent multiple wrestlers to Ft. Madison invitational later.

Washington High School Dave Hillman Steve Turner Marty Sojka Keokuk Demons Hillman Doug Sherrill Turner Bob Mason Sojka Hwt Kim Miller Dennis Pacha Chuck Abell Washington Chiefs Bob Romine Larry Carl Jim Williams Marvin Sojka Ft. Madison

Hawkettes top Durant 76 67 in high scoring hoop clash

Nancy Duvall scores 46 to power Mid-Prairie to a 76-67 win over Durant in Wellman. Ann McAndrew adds 22 as MP builds early lead then withstands Durant comeback. Coach Petrone notes a balanced four quarter effort and 5-2 overall, 4-0 conference record heading into Wilton game.

Nancy Duvall Mid-Prairie Durant Wellman Iowa Hawkeye Hawkettes Duvall Ken Petrone Ann McAndrew Vicky Berg Nila Schnoor Karen Ehrenfelt Nancy Schaefer Wilton

Southeast Seven Friday Night Scores and Highlights

Mt. Pleasant edged Oskaloosa in a tight boys game as Kim Starman scored 13 for Mt. Pleasant while Jeff Smith and Abe Hopkum led Oskaloosa with 14 and 13. Oskaloosa won the sophomore game 70-61. Ft. Madison defeated Fairfield 62-38 with Listerbarger 18, Ashby 10, Enward 10. Fairfield led by Rebling 25. Keokuk beat Washington 59-54 in a close junior varsity win.

Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Panthers Oskaloosa Kim Starman Jeff Smith Abe Hopkum Fairfield Mike Listerbarger George Ashby Lonnie Enward al Rebling Brad Repp Washington Demons

Basketball scores from several high school games

Girls action saw Cardinal 61 Pekin 54 and Highland 58 New London 54 while Keota edged HLV 65 51 and Lone Tree beat Morning Sun 71 39 Mediapolis 94 LM 28 and Mid-Prairie 76 Durant 67 Tri-County 65 Van Buren 57 Waco 78 Central Lee 68 West Burlington 103 Harmony 45. Boys results include Keokuk 59 Washington 54 and HLV 80 Keota 60 along with Mid-Prairie 74 Durant 62 Wapello 59 Danville 42 West Liberty 64 Solon 45.

Cardinal Pekin Highland New London Keota HLV Lone Tree Morning Sun Mediapolis Mid-Prairie Durant Tri-County van Buren Waco Central Lee West Burlington Harmony Keokuk Washington Wapello Danville West Liberty Solon

Huskies Cruise In Win At New London

Highland boys basketball beat New London 88 to 73 advancing to 5-0 in the league and 40 in all games. Kaalberg led with 25 points, Davis 23, Havel and D Jenn 12 each, McFarland 10 as Highland shot 57 percent.

Huskies Highland Boys New London Kirk Kaalberg Jeff Davis Dan Havel Denny Jean Jon McFarland Iowa Tom Jenn Kirk Soukup Highland Davis D. Jenn Havel Kaalberg Leon McNeil McNeil Andy Vaughan Ron Ball Vaughan Winfield Mt. Union

Hawks dip Durant for first victory

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks beat Durant Wildcats 74 to 62 in an EIHC game at Durant. Four players in double figures and a 30 point second quarter fueled the win as turnovers stayed low at 13. Hochstedler 12, Showalter 11, Miller 10, Kaalberg 10 lead the scoring, with Griffith 9 rebounds and Erb 8. Record rises to 1-3 EIHC, 14 overall. Next at Wilton, then Washington.

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks Wildcats Durant Iowa Hawkeye Hawks Mid-Prairie Randy Hochstedler Dave Showalter Tom Miller Wayne Kaalberg Kevin Kos Jerry Griffith James Erb al Shilling Wilton Washington

Bowling HI Rollers League Individual Scores

Don Seydel led with a 602 series and 222 game while Ron Kirkey posted a 543 series and a 200 game in the HI Rollers League.

Don Seydel Ron Kirkey

Ains Demon Sophomores Rally For Narrow Win

Washington sophomores edged Keokuk 56 55 Friday night in a tense rally from 12 down. Dan Cold led rebounding with 13 as John Moretti added 10. Moretti topped Demons with 17 points while Guy Harvis led Keokuk with 20 points.

The Evening Journal Washington Keokuk Sophs Demons Mel McKie Dan Cold John Moretti Brad Farrier Macrander McKie Moretti Chiefs Guy Harvis Tony Myer Brett Walter

Highland Wins Over Columbus in Southeast Iowa Conference Meet

Highland varsity wrestling improved to 3-0 with a 46-14 victory over Columbus Community at Columbus Junction. Key pins by John Dann 138 Scott Frank 145 Darrell Steele 167 and Glen Weimer hwt highlighted a nine of twelve matches win. Team hosts Waco Monday.

Highland Columbus Community Iowa Columbus Junction Huskies John Dann Scott Frank Darrell Steele Glen Weimer Hwt Waco Columbus Chris Kramer Darrell Roush Tom Owen Rick Hartsock Dennis Hiller Jerry Weimer Larry Suitor Bill Pontzius John Storm Dan Gerot Dave Storm

Melod y Makers League Bowling Scores and Standings

Results from the Melody Makers League mixed bowling show top averages Craig Arbuckle and others, high series by Pat & Marys and Riff Raffs, and team games led by Spare Ribs and Gutter Dusters. Individual leaders include Barb Beauchamp and Dan Pultz with notable games by Omar Black and Lucy Smith.

Pat & Mary’s Riff-Raffs Pat & Mary's Alley Cats Barb Beauchamp Bob Varney Omar Black Melody Makers League Ups & Downs Gutter Dusters Main St Nee Res Ea Dan Pultz Lucy Smith Betty Ward Gladys Beenblossom Jean Stout Catherine Wallace Linda Crone Bobbie Schiebel Kay Lister Rick Crone Joe Wallace Jerry Schiebel Ron Kirkey Paint & Paper Shoppe Curt’s Body Shop Imperial Ref Falas Bryn Mawr Washington Mfg Ainsworth Paint & Paper Shopper Curt’s Ashleys Washington Wash Juey Smith Nancy Boock Fairy Sampson Mary Randall Barb Mayor Bobbie Boileau Peggy Wilson Jean Kline Linda Coakley Shelley Zear Priscilla Reighard Jane Geyer Pat Fritz Kathy Otterberg Buckwalter Motor Caeed Rainbow Inn Sereasransseses Williams Oil Wagner Shell Hamil’s Eeseesiee Kenway Pioneer Seedsee Pioneer Seeds Buckwalter Motor Kenway Store Moline Body Pioneer Nuggetts Fireballs Pat & Mary

Central downs Waco Warriors 73 56 in Blackhawk clash

Kevin Young led Central Argyle Hawks with 22 points and Mike Azinger added 17 as Central defeated Waco 73 56 in a Blackhawk conference game at Central Friday. Waco trailed 13 25 after the first quarter and 41 66 by the end of the third.

Central Argyle Hawks Kevin Young Waco Warriors Blackhawk Steve Estey Hawks Mike Azinger Carey Roth Dwain Alvine Doug DeVarman Estey Bruce Hesser Pekin Panthers

Highland Girls Beat New London in SE Iowa Conference

Highland Huskies downed New London 58-54 to improve to 3-1 in league play and 3-3 overall. Mary Swenson scored 30, Linette Wieland 22, Linmarie Schnoebelen 6 as Highland shot 46 percent. Carol Sweeting led with 13 rebounds and six blocks while Connie Sweeting filled in for the bench-bound sister. Next Friday Highland hosts Winfield Mt. Union.

Highland Carol Sweeting Larry McNabb Connie Sweeting Carol Winfield Mt. Union

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