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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1969

Page

8

Demons outlast Davis Co in era game recap

Carleton Haven of Grinnell, ex Washington native, retires after 35 years with what is now General Telephone Company. Havens connected to the telephone business in Washington before moving to Rockwell City and Grinnell where he became Iowa division engineer in 1956.

Carleton Haven Grinnell Washington The General Telephone Company Havens Telephone Company Rockwell City Iowa Division

Washington Demons Hold Off Davis County In 3-1 Conference Start

Washington Demons outlasted Davis County 59 50 to move to 3-1 in Southeast Seven. Clingman led with 18 points as Gebhardt and Miller fueled steady defense and free throws late. Davis County rallied in the second half but could not overcome the first half deficit.

Washington Demons Davis County Demons Joe Gebhardt John Clingman Washington Mustangs Terry Miller Gebhardt Clingman Miller Skip Speece Steve Eagle Eagle Scott Swartzendruber Davis County Boys Swartz Wasington Swartzendruber Bloomfield Jeff Lents Eddy Ensminger Don Huggins Terry Roberts Mike Wilfawn Centerville Cedar Rapids Prairie Gebhardt S&t Clingman i Fagle S “Kis Hennigan Witthoft Goodell FG FT Huggins Roberts Ensminger Wilfawn Aramson 000

Southeast Seven tightens as Fort Madison tops Centerville

In Southeast Seven basketball action Friday night Washington and Centerville share the league lead. Fort Madison beat Centerville 70 to 68 on Fort Madison’s floor with Tony Kuhlmergen scoring 22. Oskaloosa defeated Mt. Pleasant 68 to 43, Keokuk beat Fairfield 82 to 52. Standings show Washington and Centerville tied at 2–2, Fairfield and Davis County at 1–2, Mt. Pleasant 0–3.

Washington Centerville Oskaloosa Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Keokuk Fort Madison Big Reds Hounds Tony Kuhlmergen Gary Glasgow Bill Green Mitch Coppage Mike Rodgers Jim Runge Dave King Panthers Jim Davis Ken Smithart Mark Armstrong Dale Upton Ron Bell Larry Watson Daryl Bern Roy Burchette Ais Davis County

Washington sophomores rout Davis County Mustangs 62–44

Washington high school sophomores beat the Mustangs 62 to 44 led by Ward Anderson with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Allen of Davis County scored 15 as Washington dominated rebounding 70 boards and forced turnovers in a game highlighted by Brock's starting return and balanced scoring from Zeck Guy Smith Arnold.

Washington Mustangs Davis County Demons Randy Brock Dale Harter Brock Ward Anderson Davis Co Allen Gary Zeck Larry Guy Steve Smith Zeck S. Smith Gilmore Anderson Guy Arnold Caldwell R. Smith Pearl Miller

Bowling results show C and J taking three wins

Thursday results list C and J with three wins, McCleery one, Pepsi three, Derby one, Coast two, Watson two, Journal forfeit. High team series go to C and J with 2577, team game marks of 818 and 851. Individual leaders include J Wood 558 and H Wagenknecht 556. game tops 222 by H Wagenknecht and M Kent.

McCleery Pepsi Derby Coast Watson Journal J. Wood H. Wagenknecht H. Wagenknech M. Kent McCleery - Cumming C & J Watson Cleaners Pepsi - Cola Evening Journal Euaevsses

Washington High wrestlers battle to 24 24 draw with Davis County

Washington High School and Davis County Mustangs fought to a 24 24 team wrestling deadlock at Bloomfield Friday night. Ed Brown pinned Dennis Roberts to seal the tying point for the Demons after a thrilling finish. multiple pins and decisions highlighted a close meet with standout wins from Jackie Smith Greg Wolfer Nelson Smith Fred Martin Mike Doughty and Ed Brown for Washington.

Washington Bloomfield Mustangs Davis County Demons Ed Brown Dennis Roberts Doug Greenlee Washington Grappler Jackie Smith Greg Wolfer Nelson Smith Fred Martin Mike Doughty Varsity Tim Martin Rodger Cline Bill Spilman Kenny Redman John Simmering Phil Bline Jim Jones Kim Robertson Dave Dixon Don Davis Marv Magill Jerry Pilcher Roger Bailey Steve Lovick John Russell Will Parriott

Highland Teams Fall In Close Wapello Battle

Riverside Highland girls lose 57 to 49 after a tight fourth quarter downturn. Highland boys fall 76 to 87 as Wapello seizes control late. Diane Waldschmidt scores 33 for Highland, Sandy McKinney leads Wapello with 20. Ed Sta ley adds 13 rebounds for Highland.

Riverside Highland Wapel Wapello Phil Sojka Larry Yoder Ed Staley Ed Weeks

Hoop Scores From Friday’s Iowa Small-Varsity North Tourney

Mid-Prairie defeated Durant 79 to 51 with a 38 32 halftime edge. Keota beat Iowa Valley 75 47. Oskaloosa over Mt. Pleasant 68 43. Mediapolis beat Columbus Junction 39 36 and 76 28 in later play. Ft Madison edged Centerville 70 68 while Washington beat Davis County 59 50. Van Buren topped Waco 65 61 and 76 71 in the game set.

Mid - Prairie Durant Mid-Prairie Keota Iowa Valley Oskaloosa Mt. Pleasant Mediapolis Columbus Junction Ft. Madison Centerville Washington Davis County van Buren Waco

Waco teams fall to Van Buren in close Friday games

In Van Buren, Waco squads pushed hard but dropped both contests. The Warriorette girls fell 76 to 71 as Marsha Carter scored 53 and Cathy Meyer added 34 with Ann Davis 21 and Linda Baker 16. The Warri ors lost 65 to 61 in their first conference defeat, with Waco trailing by small margins at halftime and narrowing late. Doug Pow trash led the boys’ effort as Van Buren sealed the win.

Van van Buren Waco Doug Pow

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