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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1974

Page

6

Demons rally to sweep Oskaloosa in wrestling clash

Washington erased a 19-6 deficit through the 138-pound bout, then won the last five matches to beat Oskaloosa 24-19 in Friday dual. Brain Romine pinned Larry Guy to seal the comeback, with Libe and Knerr adding later pins as Washington improves to 1-5.

Washington Demons Oskaloosa Brain Romine Indians Larry Guy Romine Washington Jeff Libe Demons Kevin Lassen John Redlinger Redlinger Sam McPheron Demon Randy Hahn Roger Williams Ray Scott Dan Davis Kev Doug Holm Dave Pace Doug Mottet Terry Lenoy Tony Hahn Kevin Dewitt Joe Marie Terry Anderson Kevin Smith Kevin McCauley Jim Thorp Jeff Auld Randy Knorr Paul Ferguson Brian Romine Larry Guy Evan VelDhuizen Don Vittetoe Dave Martin Jim Moore Scott Warder Roger Loeffler Kendall Tschantz Rick Cady Lassen

Washington Demons Fall At Oskaloosa In Conference Play

The Washington Demon boys were held to a weak offensive showing losing to the Indians in Oskaloosa. Their field goal shooting slumped in the second half, leaving them in a three way tie for third place in the Southeast Seven Conference at the holiday break.

Washington Demon Boys Oskaloosa Demons Washington Indians Skip Keokuk Speece John McCarthy Jeff Hoyle John Crookham Danny Hall Tom Adams Don Lee

Bruins Cruise Past Memphis State 113 94 On Fans Rally

UCLA routs 17th ranked Memphis State 113 to 94 as Dave Meyers scores 21 of his 27 in the first half and Bill Cook adds 25 for the Tigers. Memphis State coach Wayne Yates cites turnovers and the press as the deciding factors while UCLA extends its home winning streak.

UCLA Bruins Memphis State Tigers Wooden Wayne Yates Yates Dave Meyers Cornhuskers Southern Methodist Southern California Clint Chapman Vanderbilt New Mexico Jacksonville Gary Brewster Texas-El Paso Texas A&m LaSalle Clemson Texas Tech Dayton

Indians sink Demon sophs in 58-51 loss at Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa outscores Washington 58-51 as center Terry Dickinson fells foul trouble. Jon Hake leads Indians with 22 points while Sean O'Hanlon and Scott Rich spark a fourth-quarter rally. Oskaloosa wins boards 43-40 and tightens Demon shooting to 20 percent.

Laguea Troupre Washington Demon Oskaloosa Terry Dickinson Demons Washington Demon Sophs Indians Sean O'Hanlon Scott Rich Jon Hake

Hounds Osky win again in conference action

The Southeast Seven standings show Ft. Madison and Oskaloosa in a deadlock for first after both won Friday. Ft. Madison beat Mt. Pleasant 64-43 while Oskaloosa beat Washington 62-46 and Keokuk defeated Fairfield 70-57. Denning and Clay scored 22 apiece for Mt. Pleasant, Ruffcorn led Keokuk with 18, and Mt. Pleasant topped Ft. Madison 33-20 in wrestling.

Ft. Madison Oskaloosa Mt. Pleasant Washington Keokuk Fairfield Randy Denning Dave Clay Panthers Brent Foster Tom McCabe Ken Ruffcorn Ralph Gilbertson Ray Bradley Chiefs Kyle Gilpin Dennis Roland Rod Fulton Trojans

Big fourth quarter lifts Huskies to win

Highland Huskies overcome Lone Tree 69-61 behind a 30-point final period. The rally started with a full-court press that shifted the game after trailing 46-39 in the third. Tom Carson led Highland with 16 points, while Randy Yakish topped Lone Tree with 25.

Highland Huskies Lone Tree Leon McNeil Kirk Kaalberg Terry Walker Jeff Davis McNeil Kaalberg Davis Walker Tom Carson Huskie Doug Bean Dan Fox Dick Putney Jim Roberts Randy Yakish Pete Scott

Keota man Lester G. Smith dies. funeral planned

Lester G. Smith 66 a Keota farmer cafe owner and longtime resident died unexpectedly at home Friday. Funeral service will be Monday at 1 30 p m in United Methodist Church Keota with Masonic rites at Powell Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p m and burial in Keota Cemetery. He served in World War II and leaves wife Edna Martha daughter Martha and son Gerald among others.

Keota Lester G. Smith Smitty's United Methodist Church Don Callen Powell Funeral Home Mr. Smith Leadwood Ira Ora Davis Smith Monmouth College Illinois Edna M. Clark Little York Mary Berry Smitty's Cafe U. S. Navy United

Lee Norris Dies in Knoxville at VA Hospital

Lee Norris, longtime Ainsworth resident, died this morning at the VA Hospital in Knoxville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Jones Funeral Home.

Lee Norris Knoxville Ainsworth VA Veterans Hospital Jones Funeral Home

Warriorettes Defeat Central of Argyle in 76 63 Victory

Waco Warriorettes improved to 4 4 with a 76 63 win at Central of Argyle. Vicky Hertig scored 41 and Cindy Gipple added 30 while Lisa Martin led Waco with 8 rebounds and 5 steals. Central’s Marsha Hagge poured in 42 as Central dominated rebounds 51 to 21.

Waco Warriorettes Central Argyle Waco Girls Vicky Hertig Warriorettes Cindy Gipple Marsha Hagge Lisa Martin Waco Jane Hesseltine Rhonda Roth Mid-Prairie Girls Wellman

Henry W. Willming 87 dies at Washington County Hospital

Henry Walter Willming 87 longtime Gillum resident died Friday December 20 1974 at Washington County Hospital after illness since October 22. Funeral arrangements pending Sherman Eden Funeral Home burial in Slater Missouri. Born October 30 1887 in Franklin County he married Berniece Kitchen in 1914. He worked 27 years for Moose Lodge aiding Mooseheart Illinois retired 1962 moved to U P Home 1968 to live with his brother Rev Charles Willming. Surviving daughter Martha Bailey Oak Harbor WA three grandchildren three great grandchildren one brother Rev Willming Washington two half brothers George Delray Beach Florida and David Moline Illinois. Three brothers one sister and a half-brother preceded him in death.

Henry Walter Willming United Presbyterian Home Washington County Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Slater Missouri Mr. Willming Franklin County G. E Martha Alkire Willming Gillum Berniece Fla David Moline

Deeds Recorded for Highland Park and Mullet’s Addition

On the Record Deeds show Robert Buffington and wife transferring Lot 6 in Block 9 of Win Smouse’s Highland Park Addition to Washington to Gary W. Berry and others. Omer Ropp and wife convey the North 80 feet of the South 85 feet of Lot 4, Block 8 in Auditor’s Subdivision of Mullet’s Addition to Katona to Charles N. Corpman and wife. Charles N. Corpman and wife then transfer the North 80 feet of the same lot and block to Kenneth Kos and wife.

Robert Buffington Gary W. Berry Win Smouse Highland Park Washington Omer Ropp Charles N.orpman Auditor’s Mullet’s Katona Charles N. Corpman Kenneth . Kos Auditor's Mullet

Friday Mixers League Bowling Results and Scores

Mixed Friday league results show Alley Cats at 0, Riff-Raffs 3 and multiple match scores. Team series top note is 4 Aces with 2025, individual leaders include Diana Henry with 203 game and Earl Voelker 218 in game. etc.

Pat & Mary's Riff-Raffs Alley Cats Helen Norris Omar Black Earl Voelker Diana Henry

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Osky Randy Knerr Ronnie Libe Knerr Marty Sojka Williams Raph Gonshorowski Gonshorowski Romine R. Hahn Knorr Williamsburg United Press International John Wooden Shull O'Hanion Dickinson Rich Hoylees McCarthy Hibler Gipple Gamon Lobb McCarthy Wilson Ruppert Crawford Wheelan Young Hackbarth Roth Gordy Lowe Leiterewing Hake Crookham Anmad Campbell Kelly Hulbert Smith Schneider Lee Freeman Hail Adams the Blue Note Cafe Northwestern Mutual Northwestern The Quiet Company James D. Gorham Northwestern Mutual Life Desoto Car Care Council Sea Cntr Hounds Methodist Church Masone Ods the Lions Club Darrell Martha) Bandy Gerald Ora E. ‘Smith Glenn D. ‘Smith Sacramento Calif Central of Argyle Henry W. Willming Frontier Dick Ross Marion Winga Sportman Sooger Stout Shelley Chicago California Zephyr Noreko Drug Store Washington, Iowa
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