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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1970

Page

8

Demons rally to defeat Fort Madison 55 50 on road

Washington's Demons overcome a three point first half deficit without guard Joe Gebhardt. Joe Gilmore scored 9 late points as Denny Hennigan made a key steal and Ward Anderson hit four straight free throws. Gary Goode led with 19 points and 10 rebounds, Daryl Braun 10 boards, Scott Swartzendruber 12 rebounds as they improve in Southeast Seven play and prepare to face Davis County next Friday.

Washington Fort Madison Skip Speece Joe Gilmore Demons Denny Hennigan Ward Anderson Hounds Gary Goode Daryl Braun Scott Swartzendruber Speece Hennigan Braun Goodell Swartzendruber Anderson Gilmore J. Swartzendruber Madison Dietsch Eliason Matteson Mapes Schlichter Denning McGinnis Ft. Madison Scott Tim Hotle

Highland and New London split doubleheader

Highland High School cagers split a Friday doubleheader with New London. The girls beat New London 56 to 47 as Highland led 17 to 7 after the first quarter and 47 to 36 entering the final period. Patty Metz had 15, Denise Veggy 14, Nancy Waldschmidt 12, while Cathy Walker led New London with 26. In the boys game New London won 83 to 48, with Dan McFarland leading Highland with 18 points and Mark Lorber scoring 15 for New London after a 24 to 15 first quarter and 47 to 25 halftime.

Highland High School New London Highland Sextet Patty Metz Highland Denise Veggy Nancy Waldschmidt Cathy Walker New

Pacers rally past Carolina in double overtime thriller

Indiana outlasted Carolina 155-148 in double overtime as 46 personal fouls and 72 free throws fueled the high scoring affair. Bob Netolicky led Indiana with 31, while Joe Caldwell had 40 for Carolina as five players fouled out. Utah topped Pittsburgh 129-100, Virginia beat Texas 146-136, Kentucky edged Memphis in a late thriller.

United Press International Indiana Carolina Cougars American Basketball Association Pacers Bob Netolicky Joe Caldwell Utah Pittsburgh Virginia Kentucky The Squires Texas Colonels New York Steve Jones Memphis Denver

Indians, Trojans cap league play with Friday wins

Oskaloosa beat Davis County 77 to 52 as Gary Smith led with 20 points and Ken Smithart 16. Fairfield defeated Centerville 71 to 59 with Steve Perry scoring 29. Washington topped Fort Madison 55 to 50 in a Southeast Seven contest. Mt Pleasant fell 72 to 42 to Fort Madison Aquinas away.

Oskaloosa Fairfield Washington Davis County Mustangs Centerville Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Aquinas Oskaloosa Indians Gary Smith Ken Smithart Jim Davis Mike Blake Mike Willawn Ed Ensminger Davis County Trojans Steve Perry Gary Wilson Bruce Eastman Jim Runge Mike Rodgers Aquinas Panthers Eric Freesmeier Brad Holtgreve

Bruins roll to 100 88 victory over Pacific

UCLA, ranked No 1, improved to 3-0 by beating Pacific 100-88 as Curtis Rowe 28 and Sidney Wicks 21 led the attack. Henry Bibby added 16 first-half points. John Gianelli led Pacific with 22. Other top results included USC rout of BYU and Villanova over Murray State.

Joe Carnicelli UPI UCLA Bruins Pacific Curtis Rowe Sidney Wicks Rowe Wicks Henry Bibby John Gianelli Southern California Brigham Young Villanova Murray State Baylor Arizona Wichita State Kansas State Sby William Chatman Ron Harris Wichita Chuck Jura Nebraska TCU Willie Sojourner Weber State San Francisco Jackie Ridgle California Santa Clara Houston Tulane Stan Love Oregon Texas A&m Scott MacCandlish Virginia Boston College Sam Oglesby West Virginia Army

Demon sophomores fall to Ft Madison in close 45 42

Washington sophomores, without starting guard Bill Bordwell who sprained an ankle, trailed from the opening minute and could not overcome a 13 point first quarter deficit. They stayed within reach most of the game but ended with a 45 to 42 loss at Fort Madison.

Washington Bill Bordwell Fort Madison

Mid-Prairie routs West Branch in 79 to 48 win

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks dominated West Branch with a 79 to 48 victory. They raced to a 33 to 8 first quarter lead and led 45 to 18 at halftime as West Branch managed only two field goals before the break. Top scorers included Steve Mast 27 for Mid-Prairie and John Longehan 15 for West Branch.

Wellman Mid - Prairie Golden Hawks West Branch Hawks Steve Mast Dick Ehrenfelt Delwyn Bender Bill Redlinger Steve Yetty Dave Spreacker Steve Curtis Greg Boyd John Woodin Phil Housel Ken Ehrenfelt John Longehan Mark Kerr

New Car Listings Include Several Local Names

The notice lists a series of vehicles and brands linked to local residents and businesses. Names include Hahn, Evans, Brown, Crawford, Millice, Doggett, Hammer, Arduser, Mondia, and Novy with brands Ford, Buick, Opel, Plymouth, Husqvarna. It reads like an inventory or purchase survey of new cars and equipment tied to individuals and a company Hawkeye Sheet Metal & Heating.

Dale Myra Hahn Ford Walter Eunice Evans Marvin Evelyn Brown Kraftwood M. H Ronald Janice Crawford Buick Janice Eileen Millice Dale Emory Doggett Opel Hawkeye Sheet Metal Ford Truck Robert Hammer Durance Larence Arduser Plymouth Finley Fredrick Mondia Dennis Albert Novy Husqvarna

Celtics Streak Ends in Overtime Loss to Pistons

The Boston Celtics saw their 10 game win streak end 121-118 in overtime to the Detroit Pistons as Dave Bing poured 33 points and Bob Lanier added key overtime baskets. Lanier tied the game at 106-106 with seven seconds left in regulation, then scored three straight in overtime to clinch the Pistons victory.

Boston Celtics Celtics Detroit Pistons Dave Bing Bob Lanier Boston Lanier Terry Driscoll Bing Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland Chicago Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles Seattle Portland Buffalo San Diego Phoenix Lew Alcindor Bucks Cavaliers Walt Wesley Chet Walker Walker Bulls Joe Ellis Jeff Mullins Jerry West Geoff Petrie Elvin Hayes

Mid-Prairie routs West Branch in girls game

In girls basketball Mid-Prairie defeated West Branch 79 to 48. Fort Madison topped Washing ton 55 to 50. Other scores include Fort Madison Aquinas 72 over Mt. Pleasant 42, Fairfield 71 over Centerville 59, Oskaloosa 77 over Davis County 53, and West Branch 72 over Mid-Prairie 54.

Mid-Prairie West Branch Washington Fort Madison Aquinas Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Centerville Oskaloosa Davis County

Mixed Bowling High Scores From Local League Standings

In the latest standings the Don't Knows total 1917 across team series while Holy Rollers top with 1913. Gutter Snipes combine 575 plus 103 for a 678 overall and Knows reach 671 in team game. Maurice Henry posts 585 across series and 211 in a game, with Sandy Altenhofen at 189. Lucy Smith adds 522 in series.

Don’t Knows Holy Rollers Gutter Snipes Knows Maurice Henry Lucy Smith Sandy Altenhofen

Women’s bowling scores and team results at Brighton Four

Brighton Four topped Four Spares with a team series of 736 and a team game of 717. Individual leaders included Joyce Jones 464 in series and 186 in a game, Paulline Brown 464, Jan Naggs 449, Jan Johnson 449, Audra Williams 174, with notable entries from Merry Mixers and Four Spares clubs in 2024 and 2009 records.

Brighton Four Ae Poe Suede Brighton Joyce Jones

Tuesday Night Bowling Scores and Winners Detected

Tuesday night results show Hits & Misses 3 and Why Nots 2, Gold Diggers 1, Numb Numbs 2, Gutter Dusters. Team series led by Gutter Dusters 1874 over Old Timers 1854. team game Odd Balls 681 over Old Timers 639. Individual high Lucy Smith 559 and 218 game. Joe Richards 227. Larry Beenblossom 609.

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