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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1972

Page

7

Iowa athletic program faces deficits amid rising costs

A state audit for fiscal year 1971 shows Iowa athletics spent 225000 more than gate and external receipts, ending with a 235876 balance thanks to prior funds and a transfer from the physical plant. Football and basketball produced profits, while wrestling and other programs lost money. payroll and contract issues, tax noncompliance, and shifting allocations are cited as factors.

University of Iowa Iowa Athletic Department Physical Plant SUI Athletic Department Ray Nagel Iowa Frank Lauterbur Chalmers Bump) Elliott Elliott Towa Nagel Washington State Lloyd R. Smith Smith State Revenue Department

Demon wrestlers falter in final dual meet at Columbus Junction

Washington High School fell 12 to 31 in the final dual meet of the season at Columbus Junction on Thursday. Wins came from Rodger Cline at 119 pounds and Charles Wolfer at 145, with John Laffoon earning a forfeit at 155. Junior varsity edged prelims 38 to 9.

Washington High School Columbus Junction Washington Rodger Cline Charles Wolfer John Laffoon Demon Varsity Jim Utter Rusty Tschantz Steve Schrader Mark Goodwin Kevin Schrader Rick Goodwin Chris Wehr Tom Keeler Greg Fenno Jon Hoback Bob McConnell Jeff Skubal Ron Mullikin Paul Peterson Doug Peters Steve Libe Mark Fink Mike Rader Boyd Buser Dave Green Jim Cups John Redlinger Brian Buckman Don Lowe John Marie Roger Edwards

Waco High wrestlers finish season with win over Van Buren

Waco High School wrestling team defeated Van Buren 39 to 30 in the final dual meet of the season. Two Waco wrestlers finished undefeated at 11 and 0, Hugh Miller 132 pounds and Burdean Graber 138 pounds. They advance to sectional action at New London next Wednesday and Thursday.

Waco High School Downing van Buren Waco Hugh Miller Burdean Graber New London Varisty Mike Hoskins Tim Fisher Steve Countryman Kevin Leichty Rennie Moore Terry South Tony Leichty Chuck Lazenby Tom Miller Don Wiley Robert Keller

Keota Relays Set for April 11

Keota High School announces the Second Annual Keota Relays on Tuesday April 11. Coach Leland Roegner says the meet could be one of the largest in Southeast Iowa with about 24 teams and 475 athletes. Teams split into two classes by enrollment. event runs afternoon and evening. Further details will follow.

Kkura—Keota Leland Roegner Keota Iowa

Huskies Fall At Wilton Junction In Season Finale

Highland wrestlers lost 40-15 to Wilton Junction in the final dual meet of the season. The Huskies finish 6-6. Individual results include Ken Becker and Randy Cole earning decisions and pins by Randy Cole, Daryl Summel, Dave King, and Rick Steffens among others.

Highland’s Wilton Junction Huskies Ken Becker Bob Holliday Randy Cole Bill Vannatta Bob Sexton Gene Taylor Daryl Summel Ron Sexton Chuck Kron Rick Rath Rick Steffens Tim Carson

Muscatine Freshmen overpower Washington Demons 86 74 in rematch

Muscatine Central avenged a previous loss by beating Washington ninth graders 86 74 at Central gym. The Muskies hit 71 percent from the floor and 33 of 46 shots, leading 21 17 after one, 52 40 at half, extending the margin to 69 53 end of third. Washington top scorers Farrier 17 Van Cleave 16 McClure 15 Ruppert 14 Young 2. Bailey 24 and Wessels 24 paced Central. Washington had defeated Central 64 58 earlier on Dec 9, but Duane Hagensick blamed defense for the loss and eyes two final games to finish 12 2.

Muscatine Central Washington Demons Muskies Doug Farrier Mike van Cleave Mike McClure Doug Ruppert Sam Young Bailey Wessels Central van Cleave Ruppert Joe Giardino Farrier McClure Duane Hagensick Waco Fairfield

Sectional wrestling meet set for Friday at Washington nigh school gym

A Class AAA sectional wrestling tournament will be held Friday at the Washington High School gym. Participating teams include Cedar Rapids Jefferson Iowa City High Iowa City West and Washut. First round starts at 6 30 p m with weights decided after three one minute tiebreakers. Weigh ins are 3 30 to 4 30 p m. Officials are Ralph Messerli and Richard Colson. Medals for first and second placed wrestlers will be awarded between final round matches.

Washington Nign Cedar Rapids Jefferson Iowa City High Iowa City West Washut Ralph Messerli Richard Colson

Three Way Tie Shakes YMCA League Lead In Wide-Open Race

Washington Livestock Association, Keota Merchants, and Educators share lead after near even second round starts. Association beat Keota 87-80 to join 3-1 standings, Educators 71-87 over Independents, and Ainsworth State Bank 87-77 over Wa-Con-Da. Larry Brinning led Independents with 36, while Ron Wilson scored 47 for Wa-Con-Da. Upcoming games schedule Keota vs Independents, Wa-Con-Da vs Association, Educators vs Ainsworth.

Washington Livestock Association Keota’s Merchants Squire Shop Washington Independents Ainsworth State Bank Wa-Con-Da Soil Service al Brock Chris Wilson Lyle Brock Jim Witthott Association Andregg Flynn Keota Jeff Buhr Gary Collins Doug Dunlap Larry Fishback Doug Joslin Larry Brinning Independents Ron Wilson Wa-Con-Da Ainsworth Roger Norris Dallas Krantz Larry Hawkins ASB Ed Cross

Bucks stay unbeaten in YMCA third and fourth grade action

The Bucks remain undefeated with a 132 win over the Lakers as third and fourth graders play. Knicks beat Bulls 6 4 and Celtics edge Bullets 76 in the same session led by Scott Craig and Eddie Hess with notable scoring.

Bucks YMCA Lakers Knicks Bulls Celtics Bullets Mike Genkinger Eddie Boone Chris Mings Stock Scott Craig Mark Crawford Kevin Blackburn David Brewer Doug Longer Eddie Hess Brian Blackburn Steve Sproule Tim Rustan Joe Hennigan Rotary Joe Falk Jaycees

Iowa high school girls basketball poll stays led by Farragut

The latest Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union poll keeps four unbeaten teams atop the rankings. Farragut leads at 20-0 with a 50 game win streak, followed by Mediapolis 19-0 at No. 2, Hubbard 18-0 at No. 3, and Rockford 19-0 at No. 4.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Farragut Mediapolis Hubbard Rockford

Bowling Lane Leaders Show Week Results

Wednesday results list teams Roe Heating Jack and Jill Bryn Mawr Carson Shamrock Inn Squire Shoppe Ainsworth State Bank with Shamrock 0 Roe 4 Squire Shoppe 0 Roe 4 Bryn Mawr 3 Pepsi 1 Ainsworth 0 Jack and Jill 4 Jack and Jill 2614 total team series Carson 2507. High team games Jack and Jill 901 and 900 Roe Bryn Mawr 853. Betty Ward 561 Jean Chase 524. Betty Ward 208 in Close.

Roe Heating Jack & Jill U Bryn Mawr Carson Plumbing Pepsi Cola Shamrock Inn

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