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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1961

Page

8

Demons Host Fort Madison in Southeast Six Clash

Washington's Demons aim to rebound in conference play hosting Fort Madison Friday night. Steve Talbot may play limited minutes with a bruised hip while Bob McClure earns varsity time to boost the offense.

Washington Demons Fort Madison Fairfield Tom English Trojans Steve Talbot Bloodhounds English Talbot Bob McClure McClure Demon

Maris Mantle Ink 60 000 Deal For Apparel Names

Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle each receive 30000 advances as part of a multiyear clothing endorsement program. Whitey Ford joins as starter. expected first year gross is 25 million with 1 percent shared by the players. Mantle and Maris each projected to earn at least 45000 annually for three years. agent Frank Scott labels it the biggest athletic deal yet.

New York UPI Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Mantle Roy Haney New York Yankees Mickey Yankees Yankee Whitey Ford Maris Frank Scott Scott

Two Games Tonight In Y Mens League at Iowa City YMCA

Colonial Inn of Iowa City faces Martins Cleaners at 7 PM in a men's league basketball game at the Washington YMCA. The Sportshop plays Montgomery Ward in the second game at 8 PM.

Colonial Inn Iowa City Martins Cleaners Washington Ymca Montgomery Ward

Wake Forest Suffers Second Loss at Florida

Wake Forest, ranked 10th, fell 71-65 to Florida in Gainesville as Florida surged in the second half. Cliff Lynk led Florida with 24 points while Len Chappell had 21 for Wake Forest. Coach Ed Diddle was hospitalized but his Western Kentucky State team won 93-66, marking his 734th career victory.

Wake Forest Ohio State Gators Deacons Lou Merchant Florida Cliff Lynk Froldin Len Chappell Ed Diddle Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers Northwestern Louisiana State Illinois Creighton St. John’s University

Women's Bowling Results Monday Marges and Hayes Lead Scores

Hayes leads with 2313 team series and 829 game while Marges posts 849 team game for a 2215 margin over VFW. Individual stars include Helen Hayes 232 and Betty Stewart 525 series, with Shull 219 and Osinecup 1880 across games.

Marges Tweeten Winga Seifert Osinecup Martin Hayes VFW Betty Stewart Helen Hayes Eileen Shull

Grade School Leagues Play at Y This Week

The YMCA hosts two grade school basketball leagues this week. Fifth and sixth grade games Thursday include Celtics vs Royals at 4 pm and Dr Joles against Lakers at 5 pm. Friday’s third and fourth grade slate features Spartans vs Badgers at 4 pm and Wolverines vs Hawkeyes at 4:45 pm, with Hawks and Pistons receiving byes.

YMCA Celtics Royals Dr. Joles Lakers Spartans Badgers Wolverines Hawkeyes The Hawks Pistons

Ainsworth Tigers Sweep Sperry In Double Victory

Ainsworth boys win 50 to 38 at Sperry to move to 4-1 with balanced scoring led by Glen Banks 16 and Mike Klopfenstein 11. Don Lowe 10 and Steve Fletcher 7 also contribute. Ainsworth girls win 38 to 26 led by Linda Lowe 17 and Cathy Allender 11 as Pat Lowe grabs 11 rebounds. Sperry’s Birkenstock tops with 22. Ice cream consumption rises from 17.2 to 18.4 pounds per person yearly over the last decade.

Ainsworth Sperry Tigers Glen Banks Mike Klopfenstein Don Lowe Steve Fletcher Birkenstock Pat Lowe

Morrison Gibson Ford Morrison Ira Morrison Lawyers Phone

Legal notice listing George F Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison and address 213 South Marion Ave with OL and fee details 2802-213 noted for action.

George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison & Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr James FE. Lloyd West Washington

Columbus Cagers Edge West Liberty in 51 41 Win

Columbus boys beat West Liberty 51 41 at West Liberty with Gray 16 and Clark 11 leading Columbus while Hawley had 16 for West Liberty. Columbus girls fell 66 44 as West Liberty led 35 19 at halftime with Hagen 32 and Essex 21 for the winners. Hedemann 22 and Boyd 17 paced Columbus.

Columbus Junction Columbus Community West Liberty Columbus The Junction Boys Gray Clark Hawley Hagen Essex Hedemann Boyd

Poor Seed Can Short Change You

County Extension Director Jim Frier cites Iowa State agronomist Oliver Knott reporting surveys show over half of oat seed planted in Iowa farms is low quality. Mixed varieties weed seeds and poor germination lead to costly crop failures. Knott notes soybean seed quality is also poor in lab tests. Growers should select certified seed, test germination, and ensure varietal purity.

Washington County Jim Frier Oliver Knott Iowa State University Iowa Knott

Kennedy to Speak in Puerto Rico and South America Tour

President Kennedy plans at least eight speeches and several public appearances on a trip to Puerto Rico and South America. Stops include San Juan Caracas Bogota with processions and helicopter tours before returning to Washington Monday morning.

Washington UPL Kennedy Puerto Rico South America White House International San Juan la Morita Caracas Venezuela San Carlos Palace Bogota Colombia Andrews Air Force Base Maiquetia el Frio Kennedys Ramey Air Force Base Air Force West Palm Beach Fla

AFL-CIO Unions Adopt Binding Arbitration Plan

AFL-CIO leaders end a week long deadlock and approve a binding arbitration system to settle inter union feuds. George Meany announces the decision after an eight hour executive council session in Miami Beach at 4 a.m. EST. The plan covers disputes over job rights membership raiding and unfair organizing tactics.

Miami Beach UPI Afl-Cio High Command George Meany Federation Afl-Cio

Rockefeller denies report he will resign soon

New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller dismissed a Daily News story claiming he might not run for re election and could resign due to personal problems. The paper cited his recent marriage breakup and pending divorce as factors harming a possible 1964 presidential bid.

New York UPI Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Daily News Mary Todhunter Clark Kennedy

Teamsters To Rejoin AFL-CIO Says Hoffa

Chicago based Teamsters President James R Hoffa announced plans to seek readmission to the AFL CIO within weeks He indicated contact with the federation could start a process leading to reaffiliation in the foreseeable future The remarks followed a Miami Beach AFL CIO convention where a resolution outlined readmission procedures for expelled unions

Chicago UPI Teamster James R. Hoffa Afl-Cio Teamsters Hoffa

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