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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

8

Washington Demons overwhelm Davis County in 78 45 rout

Washington Demons rolled to a 78 to 45 victory over Davis County as Lynn Harvey led with 18 points and the margin grew after a 17 17 first quarter. Joe Minick added 12, with balanced scoring among top five players and 22 free throws aiding the surge. Sid Gose topped Davis County with 4 points as the Mustangs' only double figure scorer.

Washington Demons Bloomfield Davis County Mustangs Joe Minick Sid Gose Ottumwa Davis County Mustang Sophs Bloom County Mustang Sophs Witthoft Jim Freeze Russell Williams Williams Hennigan Schoonover Enish Iooley Gel Shumate Ritz Trask McClure Wegner Weede Garrett

Sophomores Win at Bloomfield in Bluebonnet Bowl Preview

Texas faced injury troubles as star linebacker Joel Brame missed the Bluebonnet Bowl with fever and possible mononucleosis. Sophomore Chris Smith would start in Brame's spot, while Bill Bradley and Chris Gilbert were expected to spearhead the Longhorn offense against Mississippi.

Chris Smith Bill (Superbill

Williamses Plan New Home in Washington After Discharge

Ten years ago today Mr and Mrs Dave Williams arrived in Washington to start a new home. Dave received his discharge from the paratroopers after being stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina. Mrs Williams is the former Barbara Redlinger of Washington.

Dave Williams Washington Dave Ft. Bragg N.C Williams Barbara Redlinger

Gamble gift ad proclaims gifts for men and boys

An advertisement touts tools for men, car accessories for boys, radios for gals, and cook ware for mother with free gift wrapping. It boasts mixing water better than wives and secretaries, presenting a humorous sales pitch aimed at shoppers.

De Men to Meet at YMCA Monday for Exhibition Game

De Men will meet at the YMCA Monday at 7 30 p m to discuss several matters including a proposed exhibition basketball game the club may sponsor in Washington in January. Marion McAvoy president urges all members to attend and a decision is needed to start work on the fund raising project if approved.

Washington YMCA Marion McAvoy

Highland teams split with L and M in doubleheader

Highland boys beat L and M 66 to 60 while L and M girls won 71 to 52 at Letts. Roger Norris and John Sojka led the Highland boys with 15 points each as Highland built from a 17 to 12 deficit to a 30 to 28 halftime edge and a 50 to 46 lead entering the final period.

Riverside Highland Letts Highland Boys Roger Norris John Sojka Tim Krantz Tim Colbert Rich Rice John Burich Larry Hawkins Larry Bailey Allen

Keokuk Seeks Admission to Southeast Six Conference

Keokuk has formally applied to join the Southeast Six as Washington opposes the move and a January 18 meeting of superintendents is set to air the issue. The push follows Oskaloosa joining the league, with member schools debating potential realignments as Ottumwa and Burlington hold differing views. Changes likely won’t take effect before 1970 due to existing schedules.

Washington Oskaloosa Fairfield Mt Pleasant Centerville Fort Madison Davis County Bloomfield Keokuk Southeast Six Burlington Ottumwa Little Six Mt. Pleasant Mount Pleasant Muscatine Mississippi Valley Demons Keoku

Washington Beats Davis County By A Wide Margin

Washington 78 Davis County 45 in a decisive basketball game. Other scores include All Pleasant 52 Fairfield 47 Konkale 84 Otinmwa 81 and Southeast Six vs Keokuk Muscatine 80 Burlington 41 with ongoing district results.

Washington Davis County All. Pleasant Fairfield Konkale Otinmwa Mid- Prairie Southeast Keokuk Muscatine Burlington

New London Beats Columbus Community 66 31 in Basketball

New London defeated Columbus Community 66 to 31 on Friday night. The Tigers built a 23 10 lead by halftime and cruised to victory. Allen scored 19 points and Hartung 10 for New London while Owens led Columbus with 9.

New London Columbus High Columbus Junction Columbus Community Allen Hartung Owens Columbus

Mt Pleasant Panthers Hold Off Fairfield Trojans in Six Battle

Mt Pleasant Panthers defeated Fairfield Trojans 52 to 47 in a Southeast Six basketball clash at Mt Pleasant. The Panthers used a tight man to man defense holding Fairfield to 15 second half field goal attempts as Ron Potts led with 15 points, backed by Hogan and Les Potts with 11 each.

Wt. Pleasant Panthers Fairfield Trojans Mt Pleasant Trojans Mt. Pleasant Ron Potts Bob Hogan Les Potts Rick Bennett Dick Nelson Fairfield Washington Davis County Fort Madison Centerville Big Reds Chariton

Waco Warriors Surge to 56-48 Victory over Pekin

OLDS Waco's Warriors moved to 5-1 in league play by beating Pekin 56-48 at Pexia. A 23 to 2 percent halftime burst gave Waco a 38-32 lead after three quarters. Rich Seberg and Ken Brimrall scored 16 each for Waco while Pekin’s Ordon Mitchell and Brian Spanier led with 14 apiece. Pekin won the rebounding 35-25 but lost the ball."

Olds Waco Warriors Pexia Rich Seberg Ken Brimrall Ron Spangler Gary Eichelberger

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