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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1967

Page

8

Deacon Jones Eyes Clash With Johnny U in NFL Title Decisive

Deacon Jones the Rams defensive star is set to face Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts in a pivotal late season game. Los Angeles aims to clinch the Coastal Division title by beating Baltimore, whose 11-0-2 mark makes a win or tie crucial for an unbeaten season bid.

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May Get Revenge Raiders Face Jets Sunday

The Oakland Raiders, fresh AFL Western Division champions, seek revenge and a potential historic season with a win over the New York Jets. Key runners Clem Daniels and Emerson Boozer are out, but replacements step up as Oakland aims to become the AFL’s first one loss champion. The Jets, facing back to back against top Western teams, look to upset the streak and gain ground in the Eastern race.

Oakland Raiders New York Jets Raiders Jets Shea Stadium Oakland San Diego Houston New York Miami Emerson Boozer Clem Daniels Pete Banaszak Larry Todd Buffalo Boston Kansas City Denver Chargers Oilers Lance Alworth Dick Post

First Drake Loss Cyclones Beat Bulldogs 88 83

Iowa State Cyclones rallied from a 50 47 halftime gap to defeat Drake 88 83 in Ames. Don Smith led the second half surge with strong rebounding while Willie McCarter and Dolph Pulliam powered Drake outside shooting before fouls and late free throws sealed the Cyclones victory.

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Everly and Union-Whitten Lead Iowa Girls A A Union-Whitten tops poll

In the first ratings of the season by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Everly 7-0 and Union-Whitten 7-0 are ranked first and second. Teammate Denise Long stars for Union-Whitten while Everly is led by Jeanette Olson a two time all state forward. The top twenty includes Logan Magnolia Hartley Paton-Churdan Maquoketa Valley Delwood Elk Horn Kimballton and others with Mediapolis tenth after a 5-1 start.

DES Moines UPI Everly Union-Whitten Iowa Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Jeanette Olson Miss Olson Denise Long Union Whitten Miss Long Logan Magnolia Hartley Paton- Churdan Mediapolis Paton-Churdan Maquoketa Valley Delwood Elwood Elk Horn Kimballton Waco Woden Crystal Lake Southeast Warren Onawa Monona Tripoli Fredericksburg Sentral Fenton Parkersburg

Five Towners Bowling League High Scores Report

In the Men s Bowling Five Towners League Harold Sinclair Mullens led with a team series of 2708 and game 935, closely followed by Dutch with 2655 and 930. Individual series saw Marlane Miller at 687 and Don Williams at 570, with Miller posting a 237 game and Williams a 221.

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Ninth graders beat Muscatine in district basketball clash

Muscatine ninth graders defeated Muscatine Central 63 to 50 as Beady and Ziegenhorn led with 14 points each. Swartzendruber grabbed 16 rebounds and Braun 15 while Gebhardt fed teammates well. The Demons trailed 9-6 after one, 21-18 at halftime, and head to Kalona for a 3:15 p.m. game on December 21.

Washington Muscatine Central Demons Beady Ziegenhorn Muscatine Scott Swartzendruber Daryl Braun Duane Hagensick Swartzendruber Braun Joe Gebhardt Kalona Hennigan Harris Gebhardt Gebhardt F. 32 I Dougall Bt 3 5 Goodell 0 00 0 0 Swartzendruber Glandon & Gh

Highland grapplers defeat U High in dual meet 31 to 17

Highland High School defeated University High of Iowa City 31 to 17 in a Thursday dual. Results include 95 pounds Stan Weeber 7 2. 103 Pat OConner pin 2 15. 112 Ed Ossman 7 2. 120 Robbie Spencer 5 2. 127 Kim Luther 3 0. 133 X Cretzmeyer 5 39. 138 Ron Sweeting 12 4. 145 Drew Cannon 9 2. 154 Jim Muller won by default. 160 Dennis Bush 1 35. 180 Dennis Dea 3 32. heavyweight Jack Carson forfeit. Next Highland meet at Columbus Junction Monday. MOBILE Alabama UPI Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile open to public with 65 acres and 800 used for nurseries and as buffer for future building booms.

Highland High School University High of Iowa City Stan Weeber Mike Dautremont Pat O’conner Kevin Newkirk Ed Ossman Greg Martin Robbie Spencer Robert Becker Jim Muller John Sleichter Dennis Bush Wayne Woods Dennis Dea Frank Tauber Jack Carson Highland Columbus Junction Mobile Ala

Court of Honor Held by Scouts in Methodist Church

Scout Troop 237 held a court of honor at the Methodist church Monday evening. Scouts earned merit badges and awards while adults were cited for service. Davy Crockett presented tenderfoot, first and second class ranks, and Life Scout honors to several boys with mothers noted. Special awards included den chiefs lifeguards and eagle palm. The meeting closed with a benediction and refreshments. One-third of New Hampshire is over 2000 feet above sea level.

Methodist Church Charles Cowell Davy Crockett Joel Reighard Mike Roe Mike Reighard Charles Lucas Lyle Darbyshire Charles McAvoy Floyd Woods Mike Woods Dick Lee Bobby Reed Terry Darbyshire Jim Hayes Hayes Bill Wagner Duane Hayes Steve Huber Gary Goodell Crockett Wayne Whitham Daryl Shy Tom Meeker Jeff Larsen Greg Goodell Fred Martin Joe Gilmore Jim Herdlicka Tom Coon Randy Crockett den Chiefs Wilton Whitam Robert Huber Max Lee M. O. Smith Robert Reed Charles Goodell

Mobil 2799 Beats Farm Bureau In Team Series

Mobil 2799 defeats Farm Bureau 2734 in team series while Mobil 987 tops Farm Bureau 986 in team game. David Obal leads in individual with 622 series and 257 game, Ray Sojka adds 545 series, Doyle Van Fleet 215 in game.

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Women Bowling Teams Clash as Rollers Edge Spares in Series

In a 1974 women's bowling match, the Rollers led the series 2 1 after a 683 660 game, with Ama Russell posting a 510 series and 186 game while Jean Hall totaled 467 in the series and 160 in the game for the Spares.

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Gene modification reshapes hopes in disease fight

A Smithsonian ceremony marks Britannica anniversary with remarks on genetic science. Kornberg envisions future gene modification to treat diseases and hereditary defects. He cites insulin production and congenital mental retardation as potential targets for gene delivery and therapy.

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