Namath mulls quitting as Jets face Bills in key game
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, hindered by three years of injuries, contemplates retirement or a possible trade as he eyes a Sunday game against the Bills at Shea Stadium. He hints a return next year depends on health and may involve the new World Football League talks through his attorney.
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Local YMCA Gymnastics Team Loses To Marshalltown 67 40
The Washington YMCA gymnastics team fell to Marshalltown 67 to 40 in a meet here Saturday. The results span multiple events and age groups, with top finishers including Christie Spear, Cindy Whitehill, Tim Carr, and Sue Meeker across tumbling, balance beam, free floor, and trampoline disciplines. Tim Carr also captured a first place on the even parallel bars.
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Sue Meeker
Jolynn Leyden
Mindy Murphy
Terry Nalvanka
Fanna Mohler
Cindy Krotz
Barb Simpson
Wa-Con-Da and Rotary Lead Y League After Wins
The Falk Clothier team beat the Y's Men 18 to 2, Rotary defeated Northrup King 38 to 8, and Wa-Con-Da defeated 16 to 4 as Wa-Con-Da and Rotary share the league lead with three straight victories in the third and fourth grade basketball league.
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Boozers Stay Undefeated With 76 41 Win Over Pud
The Boozers defeated Pud 76 to 41 to remain undefeated in YMCA high school age basketball play here Wednesday. In the other scheduled game Celics edged past the 7ers 3 to the standings.
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Bullets Win Fifth and Sixth Grade Basketball at YMCA
The Bullets defeated the Bulls 22 to 6 in a fifth and sixth grade league game at the Washington YMCA on Wednesday. The victory leaves the Bullets in second place behind the Bucks in the standings.
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Washington High hosts Burlington in girls basketball card
The Washington High School girls team will host Burlington tonight in the local gym. JV starts at 6 30 p m. The Washington boys travel to Keokuk Friday for a game with the Chiefs. The Demon wrestlers host Keokuk Friday for a dual meet at the high school.
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Lee on war's terrors in Fredericksburg reflection
A Fredericksburg report recalls General Robert E. Lee deeming war terrible to prevent fondness for it. The remark appears as a reflected thought on war’s grim nature amid Civil War memory.
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Celtics Rout Braves as DiGregorio Hits Homecoming Note
Boston Celtics defeat the Buffalo Braves 122 to 102 in Providence led by Jo Jo White with 32 points and a late 28-6 surge. Bob McAdoo pours in 42 for Buffalo, while Steve Kuberski scores 12 off the bench including 10 in the final period. Other NBA results: Detroit over Los Angeles 114-96 and Seattle over Philadelphia 100-98.
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Providence Set to Face San Francisco After Upset Loss
Providence, eighth in the nation, seeks to regain credibility after an 89-4 upset by unranked Western Kentucky. They face San Francisco Thursday as Memphis State, Texas, Long Beach State, Canisius, New Mexico, Houston Baptist, Arizona, Idaho, Vanderbilt, and others also play. South Carolina rolled to a 104-55 win over Depauw, marking 26th straight home victory and a 4-0 start. Alex English led with 28 points. Other Wednesday results included Syracuse over La Salle, Seton Hall over Cal Poly, St Bonaventure over St Francis, Michigan State over Northern Michigan, Michigan over Western Michigan in OT, Evansville over Roanoke, and Boise State over Washington State.
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Punt Pass and Kick Committee Honored at Morning Sun Dinner
John Sproule and committee members were treated to dinner at Jack Hamilton's Night Club by Jim Schulze of Ford Mercury Inc. in appreciation for the committee's work on the punt pass and kick contest this fall. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sproule, Mr and Mrs Schulze, and many local residents. Martha Boshart and others were unable to attend.
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Women’s Bowling Results at Pat & Mary’s ee Jack & Jill
Wednesday results show Pat & Marys beating Jack & Jill 2 3, Ainsworth State Bank 2, Jack & Jill 3, Roe 4 Shamrock 4, Squire Shoppe 0. High Team Series Roe 2557, Shamrock 2510. High Team Game Roe 872, Shamrock 863. High Individual Series D Patterson 582, J Crossett 502. High Individual Game D Patterson 195, Apail 191.
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Webster resigns as Giants head coach after family-run era
Jersey City New Jersey Alex Webster resigns as head coach of the New York Giants ending a lineage of coaches from within the staff. Owner Wellington Mara says seven assistants may seek other jobs after season end as the team prepares for a finale against Minnesota. Mara hints at bringing in outsiders to run the club amid a disappointing season.
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Bowling League Standings and High Scores Reported
In the Corn King League results Hanson Concrete 4 and Twinks 4 share gaps with Pepsi Cola and Army Reserve, while L&W Service lead 32 to 0. Team Twink posted 2927 in team series with 1003 and 989 in games. individual leaders include Craig Arbuckle 633 in series and 245 game, Roy Miller 237 game, Al Lemke 618.
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