Eagles and Cardinals fire their head grid coaches
The NFL began its Christmas housecleaning with Ed Khayat of the Eagles and Bob Hollway of the Cardinals fired. Khayat led a 2-11-1 season, Hollway the 4-9-1 finish, while interim Phil Bengtson is likely to be replaced. Several other coaches faced uncertain futures as playoff picks emerged and players threatened for trades or retirement.
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YM Swimmers Defeat Marion in Washington Dual Meet
Washington's YMCA swimmers defeated Marion in a weekend dual meet. Multiple age groups medaled in 40 and 80 yard events with top finishes by T. Elliott R. Murphy B. Baker M. Jaspering and D. Stewart among others and a 160 yard medley relay win by G. Little K. Miller R. Smith and T. Sheetz.
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J. Goodell
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Demon JV trounces Fairfield Monday
The Washington boys junior varsity basketball team beat Fairfield 66 to 40 Monday night to reach 2-2. Washington led 32-18 at halftime with Doug Farrier scoring 16 points and Terry Roth 12. Black grabbed 11 rebounds and the team heads to Iowa City West on Jan. 8.
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Terry Roth
Gary Black
Mike Schooley
Craig Paul
Joe Williams
Andy Shimko
Terry Burkum
Black
Iowa City West
Falk and Y s Men win in YMCA cage league
In Monday action at the Washington YMCA third and fourth grade games saw the Y's Men beat Jaycees 14 to 11 as Falk defeated Rotary 17 to 2. Scorers included Maggert 6 and Sojka 4 for Y's Men. Stockstell 6 and Moothart 5 for Jaycees. Gebhardt 6 and Giardino 3 for Falk. Johnson 2 for Rotary.
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Kurtis Flory
Jeff Leyden
Jeff Stockstell
Tim Moothart
Tom Gebhardt
Jim Giardino
Eric Busley
John Carter
Lance Bell
Robby Johnson
UCLA Remains Nation's Top College Basketball Team
UCLA holds the top spot in the UPI top 20 ranking with first place votes and a strong won loss record. The poll reflects ongoing national assessment of major college basketball programs.
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Georgia Tech Rallies to Upset Iowa State in Liberty Bowl
Georgia Tech under coach Bill Fulcher snapped a two week flirtation with controversy to stun Iowa State 31 30 in the Liberty Bowl before 50 021. Jim Stevens replaced Eddie McAshan and threw three touchdown passes while Iowa State’s George Amundson tied the game late with a pair of scores and a failed two point try.
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George Amundson
Ike Harris
Amundson
Tim Macy
Beau Bruce
Cam Bonifay
Harris
Moses Moore
Toledo Tops Morehead State In Tight Invitational Opener
Toledo defeats Morehead State 94 93 in a nervous opener as Tom Kozelko scores 37 points to lead the Rockets. Rob Conroy seals a late lead with a free throw as Arch Johnson banks a desperation 45 foot shot at the buzzer.
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Tom Kozelko
Toledo
Rockets
Morehead State
Kozelko
Rob Conroy
Southern Mississippi
Bryan Ashbaugh
Greg Wells
Northwestern
Western Illinois
Allan Bristow
Virginia Tech
Ohio State
Allen Elijah
Dayton
Auburn
Allen Murphy
Louisville
Navy
George Walls
Denver
Stanford
Marvin Edwards
Oklahoma City
California
Majors Named Pitt Coach After Turbulent Season
Johnny Majors, 38, accepted the head coaching job at the University of Pittsburgh after leaving Iowa State following a 31-30 loss to Georgia Tech. He succeeds Carl Depasqua, fired after Pitt finished 1-10, the program's worst 82 year record.
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UPI
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Iowa State
University of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh
Georgia Tech
Carl Depasqua
Panthers
Pitt
Depasqua
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Colorado
Missouri
Bowling High Scores at Town & Country and Ken-Reno Meets
Town & Country 1970 and Ken-Reno 1958 team results show Town & Country with a 698 team game and Sandy's 673. Judy Roberts led individual series at 451, with Jane Shepherd 440. Nancy Boock and Judy Roberts tied at 173 for high games, and Helen Bodkins posted 168.
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Sandy
Frank Comments: Missing 10 ft spreader seeder prompts notice
A winter notice from a local farmer recounts the loss of a 10 foot New Holland spreader-seeder borrowed without record of the borrower. They describe tight seed supplies, high prices, and efforts to fulfill loyal customers while awaiting spring planting. The year 1972 is noted as unusually wet and difficult with delayed bean processing. The message closes with a holiday prayer for peace and prosperity.
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