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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
7
Iowa State opened with a 12-0 lead and beat Arizona State 79-65 to move to 3-2 on the season. The Cyclones tied last season’s win total while ASU fell to 3-3.
Unbeaten Aurelia debuts in the 15th spot while Atoms jump to 14th in the Iowa IGHSAA poll. Ankeny leads the rankings with West Burlington Mediapolis Terris Adel-DeSoto and North Polk following. ISU youngsters Tillo Harmison and Uthoff combine for 39 points as Cyclones beat Arizona State despite Uthoff’s curfew issue.
Cleveland guard Jim Cleamons poured in a season high 19 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 111 105 win over Indiana, snapping a five game skid. Campy Russell added 19, with Carr and Smith at 17 each, while six Cavaliers reached double figures. Billy Knight led Indiana with 30 in a game marked by balanced scoring.
In a Thursday night high school wrestling meet in Morning Sun Waco and Morning Sun fought to a 33 all tie. Results include Steve Dill MS pinning Russ Tolander, Neil Kaufman W forfeit, and Curtis Pierce MS defeating John Bernau 15-1 among others.
The Highland varsity wrestling team crushed New London 66-0 in a Southeast Iowa Conference dual at New London. multiple Huskies earned pins and forfeits led by Robert Cole, Rodney Cole, John Dunn, Dan Gerot and Glenn Weimer. The Huskies improved to 5-0 and host Louisa Muscatine next Tuesday.
Thursday results show Odd Couples 3 defeats Main St Bowlers 2 and Ups & Downs 2 over He Bowls 1 with What Knots 3 and Spare Ribs 0. High team series 2102 by What Knot, team game 760 and 713 by What Knot, individual 570 by Ron Kirkey, 543 by Jean Stout.
United Press International notes December 17 marks key events. Wright brothers flew at Kitty Hawk in 1903, Billy Mitchell convicted in 1925, Graf Spee scuttled in 1939, Evans walked in space in 1972. Whittier born 1807 and a thought for the day closes.
CHICAGO UPI Wayne Duke Big Ten Commissioner warns Michigan State athletic department to curb rules violations or face heavy penalties as MSU football faces a three year probation.
Dan Pultz tallies 597 in series and 254 game high with Stan Fletcher close behind. Dick Hotle adds 558 as the NCAA scrutinizes recruiting and financial aid violations, aligning with a three year probation for the school and signaling the Big Ten probation's continuation.
Rubio Bank of Brighton won the Thursday Rollers League with a 42 42 41 33 29 tone of results. Goedken 4 Edwards 0 George's 4 Tim's 0 Booths 1 Hanson 3. Team series Rubio Bank 2154 Goedken 2053. Team game Rubio Bank 753 Rubio Bank 738. Individual series Martha Schooley 561 Clara White 514. Individual game Martha Schooley 207 Janet Hagist 184.
The Big Ten warned MSU that further violations could extend the probation to 1981 and cut TV revenue by about 350000 annually. Duke said the remedial action includes dismissal of football coach Denny Stolz, three assistants, and former athletic director Burt Smith, a disclosure of staff changes demanded by the conference.
For sale on sealed bid 10.83 acres legal Lots 1 and 2 NE1 26 77 09 Lime Creek Township Washington County Iowa. Bids may be cash or contract, owner may carry finance on certain terms. Bids require certified cashier's check at least 10 percent of bid. Owner may reject any bids. Bids opened December 28 1976. Send bids to Lloyd Hole care of Winner Nursing Home Winner SD 57580.
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