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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1970

Page

8

AFC All Stars Named By 35 Writers Western Division Dominates

United Press International voters select 13 Western Division players to the first team of the AFC All-Star squad with fewer picks for Eastern and Central. Notable selections include Chiefs linemen Tyrer Budde Bell Robinson and Raiders Lamonica Dixon Wells Otto. Jets Hill Elliott and Colts Logan. Steelers Greene Russell. Browns Hickerson. Oilers Reed. Second team honors mirror Western strength with key picks from Oakland, Kansas City, San Diego and Baltimore among others.

United Press International Kansas City Chiefs Jim Tyrer Ed Budde Willie Lanier Bobby Bell Jim Marsalis Johnny Robinson Tyrer Bell Robinson Oakland Raider Daryle Lamonica Hewritt Dixon Warren Wells Jim Otto Willie Brown Denver Floyd Little Rich Jackson Laonica Wells Otto Little Jackson Winston Hill John Elliott New York Jets Bubba Smith Jerry Logan Baltimore Colts Marlin Briscoe Buffalo Bills Elliott Joe Greene Andy Russell Pittsburgh Steelers Gene Hickerson Cleveland Browns Alvin Reed Houston Oilers Hickerson Gary Garrison San Diego Fred Biletnikoff Oakland Bob Vogel Baltimore Harry Schuh Gene Upshaw Walt Sweeney Bob Johnson Cincinnati John Unitas Larry Csonka Miami Ed Podolak Kansas City Jack Gregory Cleveland Jerry Mays Buck Buchanan Tom Keating

Set Five Records as Y Swimmers Shine at Local Meet

The Washington Y boys and YM-YW girls handicap swim meet produced three boys and two girls records. Ron Maggart set an 8 and under 20 yd freestyle mark in 12.1 seconds, besting Tim King’s 12.3 from 1969. Two relays also posted new records, with Drew McAvoy, Randy Martin, Matt Ross and Dave McCall clocking 1:25.3 in the 15 to 17 year old 200 yd relay, and McCall, Jim Harris, Martin and McAvoy finishing 1:15.3 in the 160 yd medley relay. The girls 160 yd medley relay lowered the pool mark to 1:43.6 and the 15 to 17 year old 160 yd freestyle record to 1:29.6. Coaches Maxine and Milo Steele praised the improved younger swimmers as well. The YMCA boys travel to Muscatine Y on January 9, with the girls facing Muscatine AAU at 10 a.m. the same day.

Washington Y Ron Maggart Tim King Drew McAvoy Randy Carrie Reschly Mary Ann Kneen Popsy Porter Kathy Schmidt YMCA Muscatine YMYW

Highland wrestlers defeat Wapello in close meet

Highland High School, now ranked third in Class A in southeastern Iowa, beat Wapello 26 to 24 as Highland JV won 20 to 5. Individual results include Bobby Sexton 98 pounds, Chuck Kron 119 pounds, John Becker 138 pounds, Jerry Becker 145 pounds, Don Becker 155 pounds, Stan Richardson forfeit at 167, and Dave Bulger 132 pounds among others, with several pins and forfeits noted. Highland to host Columbus Community January 4 and Highland tournament January 9.

Highland High School Iowa Wapello Highland JV Bobby Sexton Heater Andy Colthurst Skip Schlatter Smith Chuck Kron Fisher Bruce Hall Connally Dave Bulger Dotson John Becker McCully Jerry Becker Gerst Don Becker Brown Stan Richardson

Cubs sign two players to 1971 contracts

Chicago Cubs inked infielders Don Kessinger and Paul Popovich to 1971 deals on Monday. Kessinger, three time National League All-Star shortstop, and Popovich, the club’s leading utility man, join five players signed so far, with Bill Hands, Milt Pappas, and Joe Pepitone having signed earlier.

Chicago UPI Don Kessinger Paul Popovich Chicago Cubs Kessinger Nationaleague Popovich Cubs Bill Hands Milt Pappas Joe Pepitone

Argyle tops Waco in close wrestling dual

Central Argyle defeated Waco High 25 to 21 in a varsity dual as Waco JV won 23 to 0. Results include Doug Leggett and Steve Smith posting decisions and several pins by Norman Hirshey, Dennis Seyb, Chuck Jarvis, and Kim Latta. Waco hosts West Burlington on January 4.

Central of Argyle Waco High School Waco Doug Leggett Curtis Swan Tony Leichty Rennie Moore Stewart Warren Burkholder Jeff Perry Norman Hirshey Rotter Doug Seyb Burdean Graber Steve Smith Hugh Miller Dennis Seyb Tom Arbogast Bob Harryman Terry Moore Chuck Jarvis Steve Davis Doug Graber Dave Andrews Kim Latta Chuck Molander Dave Tolander Kirk McVey Bob Triska Steve Boal Bob Paisley West Burlington

Washington YMCA swimmers edged by Muscatine in relay duel

Washington YMCA boys varsity lost to Muscatine High School 46 to 49 in a close dual meet. Washington JV swept events, taking first and second in nearly all races as both squads prepare for a rematch on December 28 at 2 p.m. Results list multiple top finishes by D. MeCall J. Harris and R. Martin among others.

Washington YMCA Muscatine High School Muscatine

Mixed bowling Bowl-a-deres League results and leaders

Friday night turnout featured teams like Owls and Kids with high scores such as Kids 2046 team series and Its 2043. Individual leaders included Carroll Hershberger 547 in series and Ed Sorrell 224 in a game, with top averages led by Joe Richards and Bob Lose at 184.

Ivan Panod Rocky & Friends Wdaunek Rocky Carroll Hershberger Ann Curl Ed_ Sorrell Joe Richards Bob Lose Bill Patterson Dick Anderson Bob Roe Betty Ward Dort Patterson Dee Walley Norma Sorrell Anna Russell Kay Lister

Vikings and Brewers win in YMCA high school league

The Vikings beat the Oaks 67 to 59 and the Brewers toppled the Pack 75 to 57 in YMCA high school age basketball. Tom Trier led the Vikings with 43 points while Erlenbush had 20 for the Oaks. Davisson scored 38 and Glandon 25 for the Brewers, Jim Grubb 21 and Dave Tweeten 16 for the Pack.

Vikings Oaks Brewers Tom Trier Erlenbush The Davisson Glandon Jim Grubb Dave Tweeten Pack

Hawkeyes roll to non league win over Hardin-Simmons

Iowa upends Hardin-Simmons 90 to 77 as Ken Grabinski scores 20 and Fred Brown adds 17 for Iowa. Joe Gould collects 15 points and 10 rebounds while Ray Williams leads Hardin-Simmons with 29. Iowa builds a 46-29 halftime edge and 67-40 lead with 12 minutes left.

Iowa City UPI Ken Grabinski Iowa Hardin-Simmons Fred Brown Joe Gould Hawkeye Cowboy Ray Williams Hawkeyes Texas Hawkes Hardin - Simmons T Johns Harris R. Williams Loos Martin Hagood de Hoff Oldham Carpenter Hall Town Gft Grabinski Williams Kunnert Angelino Brown Gould Lusk Harley Rowat Miller Petty Conway Angersola Harddin Simmons Hardin Simmons

UCLA Remains No 1 In UPI Cage Poll Third Week

United Press International releases top 20 college basketball teams with first place votes and records. UCLA holds the number one spot with a 4-0 start and 29 first place votes, followed by South Carolina 5-0 and 236 points, with several programs like Jacksonville Marquette and Kentucky also highly ranked.

New York UPI United Press International UCLA South Car Jacksonville Marquette Lou. Calif Pennsylvania Kentucky Kansas St. John’s N.Y Drake Western Kentucky Indiana Villanova Notre Dame Oregon North Carolina Tennessee Utah St Colo. St New Mexico Purdue Army Bradley Louisville North Carolina State

Junior Bowling: Sherman Eden 2336 tops Roe's Pros de Ceganaun

In a tight match at Melody Lanes on a day with mixed scores, Sherman Eden edged Roe's Pros de Ceganaun 2336 to 2297 in team totals. Doug Gardner led individuals with a 507 series and a 189 game, while Gary Zeck added a 484 series and 191 game for the day.

Roe’s Pros de Ceganaun Sherman - Eden Melody Lanes Tere Bum

Charleston police clash over meter maid rivalry

In Charleston, West Virginia, police resent meter maids on the force and allegedly issue more tickets than women. Municipal Judge John Charnock said a lawyer showed him two parking tickets for the same car on the same day, stamped 1:00 p.m. and 1:01 p.m., prompting a call for a cease fire.

Charleston W. Va UPI John Charnock Charnock

Evidence stolen from Caserta courthouse pistols used in trial

Thieves broke into the Caserta Courthouse in Caserta Italy on Monday and stole two pistols that police say were to be used as evidence in a trial.

Caserta Italy UPI

4-H Girls Cage Tournament Set in Ainsworth

The Washington County 4-H girls basketball tournament starts December 29 at the Ainsworth school gym. Eleven junior teams compete with Cloverettes Riverside meeting Pepperettes, and senior marquee games follow with semifinals at 6:30 p.m. A 4-H memento goes to the winning team.

Washington County Julia Gamon Ainsworth Lions Club Ainsworth School Clover Cloverettes Riverside Pepperettes Ainsworth Iowa Maidens Jackson Starliners Washington Crooked Creek Cloverettes Crawfordsville Headliners Farmerettes Wellman Busy Bees Marion West Chester

Mullikin Wins at 132 in Demon Wrestling Dual

Ron Mullikin, 132 pounder for Washington High School, pinned his opponent in the last dual outing for the Demons. He was among the JV winners over Davis County, and his omission from Monday’s Journal list is noted.

Ron Mullikin Washington Mullikin Demons Davis County Monday’s

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