Demoners run past Davis County Mustangs 79 to 49
Washington's Demons delivered a strong defensive performance beating Davis County's Mustangs 79 to 49 at Bloomfield Friday night. The Demons outrebounded 56 to 42 and shot 37 percent, led by Ron Schooley with 21 points and 16 rebounds from English. Dan Huggins scored 14 for the Mustangs while Jack Kincart added 13.
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Russ Williams
Bob English
Bill Schooley
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Jack Kincart
Huggins
Kineart
Wagler
Wilfawn
Wheaton
Wyse
Wegner
Secretary Seeks Job With Clean Record and Willingness to Learn
Local applicant seeks employment as a secretary, emphasizing a clean personal record, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn. Available for interview and training, ready to handle clerical tasks and administrative duties.
Sophomores Rally to Top Davis County in Loop Showdown
Washington sophomores beat Davis County 66 to 51 after a 13-12 first quarter deficit. Daryl Braun led with 24 points, followed by Denny Hennigan 15 and Gary Goodell 13 as Washington pulled away to a 50-32 third-quarter lead. Rebounds favored Washington 36 to 28 with Goodell grabbing 11 and Braun 10.
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Iowa Girls and Boys Scoreboard Highlights
Cage scores from regional games include Washington 79 over Davis County 49 while Oskaloosa edged Mount Pleasant 51 45. Keota 73 over Iowa Valley 51 and Williamsburg 94 over English Valley 64. Mount Vernon beat West Branch 67 52 Columbus Junction 61. Danville 55 over Columbus Junction 53 in boys and 64 48 Mediapolis over Lone Tree in girls 63 34. Centerville 58 over Fort Madison 45 New London 72 Wapello 54 Letts 68 Morning Sun 51 Morning Sun 64 Letts 55 in girls Keokuk 64 over Fairfield 67.
Davis County Wins Narrow Dual Meet Over Washington High
Washington High School wrestlers were edged 27 to 23 by the Davis County Mustangs in a Friday night dual. Demons reserves fell 40 to 18 as five Washington wrestlers won their matches and several others earned pins before traveling to Muscatine for the Invitational.
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Baseball owners fail to agree on commissioner after long ballots
In Chicago UPI reports owners endured almost 13 hours of talks and 19 ballots with six candidates. Top contenders Mike Burke and Chub Feeney were ruled out early. John McHale emerged briefly as a leading NL choice but withdrew after three rounds, citing his focus on Montreal.
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Colts seek repeat victory over Vikings in conference showdown
In Baltimore the Colts, 13-1, clash with the 8-6 Vikings in the Western Conference title game. Don Shula seeks a second straight title with Earl Morrall at QB and a swift receiving corps while Bud Grant’s underdog Vikings aim to prove the season’s doubts wrong.
Don Shula Named UPI NFL Coach of the Year for 1968
Don Shula of the Baltimore Colts earned United Press International's NFL Coach of the Year for 1968 with 31 of 48 votes. He led a 13-1 Colts season despite losing star QB Johnny Unitas pre season, aided by Earl Morrall's steady play.
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Southeast Six Basketball Leaders Rise After Friday Wins
Oskaloosa and Centerville pace the Southeast Six with 3 1 records and 1 3 marks respectively after Oskaloosa beat Mt. Pleasant 51 45, Centerville defeated Fort Madison 58 45, and Washington topped Davis County 79 49. Fairfield beat Keokuk 67 64 in an out of league win.
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Accident near Howard Ballou farm injures several
Iowa Highway Patrol investigated an early morning crash near the How ard Ballou farm northwest of Washington. Driver Kathy Nall of Keota and passengers Paula and Vera Johnson of Washington suffered lacerations and were admitted to Washington County Hospital. Milton Gar rison and Phil Brunk of Washington were treated as outpatients. Dennis McDole of Washington was uninjured. Vehicle listed as total loss. No charges filed. Bernard Dann of Washington paid a $10 fine for running a stop sign in justice court.
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Bernard Dann
Justice of the Peace Court
Pekin wrestlers top Waco in Friday dual meet at Olds
Pekin defeated Waco 60 to 36 in a varsity dual meet at Olds on Friday night. Pekin JV also won 16 to 5. Notable results include Mark Bean pinning Dennis Mathias and Ted Roth winning by default, while several matches were decided by decisions.
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Ted Roth
Dennis Graber
Dick Reed
Highland and Winfield Cage Games End In Close Night
Highland split a doubleheader with Winfield in the Highland gym. The Huskie boys pulled out a 69 to 66 win as Highland rallied in the final period. Highland girls fell 60 to 50 with Charlotte Sojka leading Highland at 22 points. Winfield’s Jean Wick scored 34 for the visitors, Debbie Williams 15 and Cheryl Finke 11. Joe Leach led Winfield with 22 points. teammates Greghart and Carlson added 13 and 12 respectively.
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Ashe Graebner Likely U S Picks for Davis Cup Challenge
The United States appears set to include Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner in the Davis Cup Challenge Round against Australia. Graebner, recovering from a back injury, replaces a missing starter under a new rule, with Pasarell losing ground after defeats to Graebner in practice. Stan Smith and Bob Lutz will team for the doubles as the December 26 to 28 match date approaches.
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John Steinbeck Dies in New York at 66
UPI reports famed author John Steinbeck died of a heart attack at his New York home at 5 35 p m He was 66 and the bedside witness was his third wife Elaine Scott Funeral services are set for 2 p m Monday at St James Episcopal Church on Madison Avenue Burial will be in Salinas California Survived by sons John and Tom from his second marriage Health had been fragile since 1967 after spinal surgery and a first heart attack last July He won the 1940 Pulitzer for The Grapes of Wrath and shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature with other noted writers.
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