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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1972

Page

7

Washington YMCA Green Toads top Cedar Rapids in large meet victory

The Green Toads of Washington YMCA defeated Cedar Rapids state champions 313 to 139 in a Saturday dual meet. Coach Milo Steele Jr. hailed a strong team performance while noting continued battles ahead with Burlington and Davenport as both squads remain undefeated in dual meets this season.

Washington YMCA Green Toads Cedar Rapids Milo Steele Jr Burlington Davenport Rob Murphy T. Sueppel C. Hansen T. Elliott M. Baldrige M. Jaspering S. Fall K. Blackburn B. Jarvis M. Stout M. Embree B. Cary Ric Murphy Rick Murphy B. Carey R. Crone

C R girls win swimming meet over Cedar Rapids team

The Washington YW YMCA girls swim team lost 259 to 1842 to Cedar Rapids in the local pool. Coach Mrs. Milo Steele Jr. praised top times from the 9–10 and 15–17 year groups and a new pool record in the 15–17 year 160 yd freestyle relay by Carrie Reschly Patsy Porter Kathy Schmidt and Rhonda Martin.

Washington Yw-Ymca Cedar Rapids Milo Steele Jr Carrie Reschly Patsy Porter Kathy Schmidt Rhonda Martin Burlington C. Lukovsky S. Schuck S. Embree H. Maggart V. Carey C. Hanson S. Long C. Lukavsky R. Bucholz L. Long L. Widmer M. Boshart C. Miller S. Robertson Cathy Hanson A. Lampkin S. Young S. King P. Jaspering L. Boshart L. Booth A. Bean L. Elliott T. Gibson L. Moothart L. Embree M. Carey M. Zager

Washington Freshmen Clinch Tenth Win in Rout

Washington ninth grade Demons beat Mt. Pleasant freshmen 74 to 38 on the junior high court. Sam Young led with 19 points, Mike Van Cleave 15, and Doug Farrier 10 rebounds as Washington built a 57 34 lead after a slow second half surge. The team travels to Muscatine Central next.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Demons Mike van Cleave Sam Young Panthers Young van Cleave Poked Doug Farrier Joe Giardino Mike McClure Phil Long Brian Romine Doug Ruppert Wetta

Cavaliers hold off Clemson in late derailment

Virginia escapes with a 62-58 win as Clemson fails to capitalize in the final minute. Parkhill limited to eight points as Cavalier stars Mobgood and Angel lead with 12 and 15 points respectively. Florida State rolls by Pan American 109-83, while Jacksonville edges Furman 91-90 in a tight finish.

United Press International Clemson Virginia Cavaliers Tigers Barry Parkhill Parkhill Jim Mobgood Dave Angel Terrell Suit Tiger Florida State Pan American University Seminoles Broncos Roland Garrett Otto Petty Reggie Royals Lawrence McCray Ron Harris Royals Garrett Ron King Reese Stovall Pen America Jacksonville Dolphins Furman Dolphins Russ Hunt Paladins Dave Brent Maryland North Carolina State Kentucky Alabama Louisiana State Tennessee Cincinnati

Mid-Prairie School Chess Tournament Underway

A school-wide chess tourney at Mid-Prairie Junior High began January 6 with 23 seventh graders 43 eighth graders and 14 ninth graders. The event runs two months with winners and finalists in each grade receiving trophies and certificates.

Wellman Mid-Prairie

Highland High wrestlers top Mediapolis in 34 27 duel

Highland High School defeated Mediapolis 34 to 27 in a Monday night dual meet. Key results include Ken Becker pinning David Dean, Randy Cole earning a forfeit, Jim Smith and Duane Rarick pinning opponents, and Steve Robb and Mike Goodrich securing wins for their teams. Junior varsity also posted wins with Hines Pearson and Love contributing.

Highland High School Mediapolis Ken Becker David Dean Randy Cole Jim Smith Bob Sexton Steve Nickerson Larry Tener Chuck Kron David Wagenbeck Duane Rarick John McCall Steve Robb Randy Thomann Allen Bently Mike Goodrich Chuck Pilling Les Corpman Joe Strawbacker Denny Breuer Rich Roth Mark Hillyard Tim Carson Mark Hines Rich Cline Ron Pearson Ron Sexton Jay Love Ed Neeson Denny Bowers Jim Schneider Mike Lehener Ron Jennings

Oskaloosa JV Tops Washington JV 59 to 37 on Court

Oskaloosa junior varsity harnessed speed to beat Washington JV 59 37 at William Penn College. Jim Rinehart led with 25 points as Oskaloosa built a 13 9 first quarter lead and maintained a 37 30 edge to start the fourth quarter. The Demons faltered with early fouls and finished 2 4 on the season.

Oskaloosa Washington JV William Penn College Demon Indians Demons Kim Walker Ray Williams Bill Bordwell Washington Bordwell Williams Jim Owen Randy Payne Walker Dave Wittaker Jim Rinehart

Sioux City East Tops UPI High School Poll by Two Votes

Sioux City East leads the latest UPI Iowa high school basketball poll by two votes over Ames and Cedar Rapids Washington, as East holds seven first place votes to Washington's seven and Ames's two. Marshalltown drops to fourth. Storm Lake remains undefeated in fifth. Des Moines Tech rises to sixth.

DES Moines UPI Sioux City East United Press International East Ames Cedar Rapids Washington Washington Marshalltown Fort Dodge Storm Lake Des Moines Tech Des Moines North Cedar Rapids Kennedy South Tama Sioux City Central Sioux City Heelan Davenport West Iowa City West Cedar Rapids Jefferson Harlan Alta Atla Delwein Council Bluffs Lincoln St. Mary’s Clinton Central Elkader Guthrie Center

Washington Green Toads Rout Keokuk Tankers in Swim Meet

Washington high school older swimmers defeated Keokuk High School by 58 to 27. The Toads won nine of the 11 first places, with Mike Roth lowering the 160 yd individual medley record from 1:57.2 to 1:53.1. They next face Burlington Gray Frogs on Wednesday February 9 at 7 p.m. in the local pool. Washington is now 2 and 1 in high school age competition.

Washington Green Toads Keokuk Washington Mike Roth Burlington Gray Frogs

UCLA Tops UPI Poll as Week Nine Leads

UCLA remains No. 1 in the United Press International top 20 basketball poll with a 16 0 record, as Marquette, Louisville, North Carolina and Long Beach State follow in the rankings. The piece also notes last nights results, multiple event winners, and high team and individual scores.

NEW York UPI United Press International UCLA Marquette Louisville North Carolina Long Beach St South Carolina Penn Ohio State Virginia Brigham Young Florida State Missouri S.W. Louisiana Providence Hawaii Marshall Jacksonville Texas el Paso Washington Minnesota

Patulski Chosen No 1 In 1972 NFL Draft By Bills

Notre Dame star Walt Patulski was selected first overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1972 college draft. The 6 6 250-pound defensive end started every Notre Dame game in three varsity seasons and helped the team rank among the nation’s top defenses. Sherman White went to Cincinnati and Lionel Antoine to Chicago in early selections.

NEW York UPI Walt Patulski Notre Dame Buffalo Bills Patulski Liverpool N.Y Fighting Irish Leon Hart Cincinnati Bengals Sherman White California White Chicago New York Giants Lionel Antoine Southern Illinois Antoine Salukis

Waco Tigers edge New London in dual wrestling meet

Waco wrestlers defeated New London 52 to 18 in a Monday dual meet. Eight Waco wins, one forfeit. New London claimed two wins and a forfeit. Notable pins include Fisher and Leichty, with Graber, Hirschy, Paisley and Davis also securing falls for Waco.

Waco New London Warriors Tim Fisher Jim Dorsey Dennis McPherson Kevin Leichty John Hanson Rennie Moore Tony Leichty Bob Paisley Sam Oliver Steve Davis Don Horn Les Lloyd

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