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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1966

Page

8

Nordholz nets 50 as Tide upset Southern Miss

Alabama junior guard Mike Nordholz scored 50 points and set two school records in a 103-89 win over Southern Mississippi. The Marietta Georgia native connected on 22 of 30 shots including a backward over the head layup, fueling the Crimson Tide’s best offensive effort in years.

University of Alabama Mike Nordholz Crimson Tide Bear Dryant Marietta Nordholz Alabama Southern Mississippi Nebraska Kansas Washington State

Designers of swimsuits in charge of government budgets

A satirical remark contrasts fashion designers of women's bathing suits with government budgeting, suggesting a mismatch between expertise and public finance leadership.

Florence bids for 1976 Olympics after flood damage

Florence mayor Piero Bargellini announced the city would seek the 1976 Summer Games after International Olympic Committee president Avery Brundage expressed strong support and called Florence “the perfect setting” despite the November floods. Brundage said he would make it his goal to bring the Olympics to Florence, challenging American cities long considered front-runners.

Florence Italy UPI International Olympic Committee Avery Brundage United States Piero Bargellini Brundage Florentine la Nazione Il Resto del Carlino IOC Greece America Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Denver New York Omaha Philadelphia Salt Lake City Seattle Washington D.C Detroit

Koufax ends with many NL records

In 1966 Sandy Koufax capped a brilliant career with a 1.73 ERA to win a fifth straight ERA title, 27 wins, 27 complete games and a league leading 317 strikeouts. He added pair of three hitters and five shutouts while Phil Regan posted a 14-1 record helping the Dodgers post a 2.62 team ERA. Regan then reeled off 13 consecutive wins.

Cincinnati UPI Sandy Koufax Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Ace Los Angeles Southpaw Grover Cleveland Alexander Sandy Jim Maloney Larry Jaster Bob Gibson St. Louis Larry Jackson Jim Bunning Philadelphia Phil Regan Los Angeles Regan Pittsburgh

De-Men discuss projects Monday at YMCA meeting

The De-Men booster club for Washington school teams debated several projects at their Monday night meeting at the YMCA. A proposed exhibition basketball game against known athletes was discussed, with plans to report back next Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the community room and a decision on sponsorship due then. Coach John Sproule showed game films of Waco and Fairfield and noted the Demon team's improvement and potential to win before Christmas vacation.

de - Men Washington YMCA John Sproule Waco Fairfield Fort Madison

Junior Bowling meet results from Melody Lanes

Team scores show Melody Lanes 1752 and Sherman Eden 1539 in a junior bowling event. High games include Craig Miller 192 and 178, Terry Cox 175, Jim Potter 175. Individual series top Miller 541 with Potter 468. Teams also list Sherman Eden 570 and 605 as games.

Sherman - Eden Melody Lanes Menack Mar Uc Roe Lemke Electric Craig Miller Jim Potter Terry Cox

Women’s bowling league results and standings update

The Melody Strikers League in Washington State Bank reports scores from Monday play. Highlights include State Bank 2490 team series and 876 team game, Osincup 2469 and 858, with individual high of L. Smith 548 across series and D. Walley 522. Key game leaders include D. Walby 202 and L. Smith 197.

Melody Strikers Washington State Bank LSSE Martins Cleaners Osincup Drug Ae Vfw Wines Corp Nee Hee Cune Martin Essex VFW Winga State Bank Osincup L. Smith

Farmers to file gas tax claim with income tax

Farmers may claim credits against income tax for gasoline and lubricating oil used in farming and nonhighway vehicle activities. Credits apply to gas after June 30 1965 and oil after December 31 1965, with refunds if credits exceed tax due.

Jim Frier Frier Internal Revenue Office Internal Revenue Publication

Candidates file expense vouchers in Iowa races

Iowa candidates filed expense vouchers with the secretary of state as required by law. Gov. Harold Hughes reported receipts of 10180 and expenditures of 10619, while William Murray showed 225 in receipts and 1910 in expenses. Other races list varied totals for receipts and expenditures across state offices.

DES Moines IDPA Secretary of State Iowa Harold Hughes William Murray Robert Fulton Waterloo Max Milo Mills Marshalltown Kenneth Owen Centerville L. B. Liddy Liddy Owen Paul Franzenburg Conrad Democrat Dale Awtry Lake City Franzenburg Lloyd R. Smith Lorne Worthington Lamont Democrat

Bowling League Scores and Leaders

In the Fareway men’s bowling Blue Monday league event Freshwaters and Wilson led with high team totals. Zieglowsky and Wilson posted top individual games 925 and 913, while Shorty Burkum and Bob Ryner led in series with 572 and 569 respectively.

Fareway Freshwaters Wilson CL Wilson Zieglowsky Shorty Burkum Bob Ryner John Hough

Maddox targets governor's office after high court ruling

Georgia race stalemate deepens as U.S. Supreme Court upholds legislative choice for governor. Lester Maddox vows to press the fight while Bo Callaway concedes and predicts the legislature will pick the top vote getter. House leader George Busbee and other lawmakers warn of partisan strain as Jan. 10 decision looms.

Atlanta UPI Lester Maddox Georgia U.S. Supreme Court Maddox Howard Bo) Callaway Callaway Ellis Arnall U.S House George Busbee

Red China acknowledges violent fighting in purge

Beijing news confirms violent clashes in Mao era purge as Red Guard youths clash with local workers in Chungking. Yugoslav agency Tanjug cites 17 killed and 240 injured while Peking radio references powerholders and reactionaries without detail.

Hong Kong UPI China Mao Tse-tung Communist Party Red Flag Peking Radio Peking Red Guard Tanjug Peking Monday Chungking

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