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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1966

Page

8

Demons Hold Off Centerville In SE Six Clash

Washington Demons defeated Centerville Big Reds 85 to 69 on home court to preserve a slim SE Six lead. Tim Trotman led with 24 points, Frank Sanders 23, Tom Lowe 18, while Centerville’s Ric Wilson scored 21. The game swung after a 3rd quarter drought before Washington finished strong.

Washington Demons Big Reds Centerville Lowe Sanders Trotman John Sproule John Phleger Tim Trotman Frank Sanders Tom Lowe Ric Wilson Jack Kovacevich Roth Witthoft Phleger

Mid-Prairie Falls to U High in Narrow Loss

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks were defeated by U High of Iowa City 59 to 58 at Wellman Friday night. Dick Tucker hit a 10 foot shot with 12 seconds left to give U High the lead, while Mid-Prairie led 19-13 after the first quarter and 29-29 at halftime. Individual scorers: Mid-Prairie Steve Kelly 18 Gary Kos 15 Lindy Brinning John Boyce 9 Jan Skola 4. U High Carl Hickerson 17 Joe Lawton 16 John Haversen 13 Steve Koch 6 Dick Tucker 6 Steve Gingery 1. U High also won the junior varsity game 47-41.

Wellman Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks U High Iowa City Dick Tucker Steve Kelly Gary Kos Lindy Brinning John Boyce Jan Skola Carl Hickerson Joe Lawton John Haversen Steve Koch Steve Gingery Ron Thomas Mid-Prairie Sophs Russell Williams Bill Stagner Curt Mast Bill Swartzendruber Allen Kos Randy Miller Kevin Miller

Kneece Leads as Desert Classic Carries to Final Rounds

Harold Kneece holds 11 under par 205 after three rounds with Billy Casper two behind at 207 in the 90 hole Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic at Bermuda Dunes Eldorado Indian Wells and La Quinta. Don Massengale sits five under 211 with Arnold Palmer at even par 36 on the front nine and 71 overall.

Palm Springs Calif UPI Harold Catfish) Kneece Billy Casper Kneece Casper Don Massengale Arnold Palmer Bermuda Dunes NBC Dave Marr Ken Venturi Eldorado Indian Wells la Quinta

Sophomores Triumph 112-52 In Unusual Five-Player Finish

Washington sophomores crushed Centerville 112 to 52 on the local court as Centerville finished with three players and Washington with two in the final minutes. Greg Goodell scored the 100th point for Washington, helping extend the lead after a close first half that ended 40 to 32.

Washington Centerville Wally Horn Demons Greg Goodell

Clay Terrell to battle March 29 in Chicago for title

Cassius Clay and Ernest Terrell signed to fight March 29 for the undisputed world heavyweight championship in Chicago. Terrell, WBA titleholder, disputes Clay as champion, while promoters expect 14 000 to 15 000 fans at the International Amphitheater with gate splits 50 50 for Clay and Terrell. The Illinois Boxing Commission renewed Terrell’s license, clearing the bout after New York authorities previously denied him a license due to associations with undesirable elements.

Chicago UPI Cassius Clay Ernest Terrell Terrell World Boxing Association Clay Sonny Liston WBA Eddie Machen George Chuvalo Zora Folley Machen Chuvalo Irving Schoenwald Ben Bentley International Amphitheater Illinois Boxing Commission New York Athletic Commission Madison Square Garden

Navy Sailor Home on Thirty Day Leave

Ten years ago today Dean Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Meyer route 4 came Friday morning to spend a 30 day leave with his parents He is home after spending two years in Japan with the United States Navy Following his leave he will report to Los Angeles Calif He has a year and a half to serve.

Dean Meyer Theodore Meyer Route 4 Japan United States Navy Los Angeles Calif

Waco Girls Rally Past Central For 55 52 Win

In a Friday night prep game the Waco girls edged Central 55 52 after four late free throws. Ann Bergstrom 13 and Mary Lou Anderson 14 paced Waco with Karen Davis scoring 26. Central’s Judy and Jan Lowenberg led with 22 and 16 as the comeback fell short.

Mary Lou Anderson Lori Carlson Karen Davis Mary Crawford Kathy Madden Faied Karen Sheetz Sally Sheetz Judy Jan Lowenberg

Standings Hold Steady in Southeast Six Basketball Race

The Southeast Six standings remain unchanged after Friday games. Washington stays first at 7 1, Mt. Pleasant and Davis County follow at 6 2, with Fort Madison 3 5, Fairfield 2 6, and Centerville 1 7. Davis County beat Fairfield 85 64 while Washington defeated Centerville 85 69 and Mt. Pleasant edged Fort Madison 47 44. Randy Welcher led Mt. Pleasant with 23, Don Cassel 9, Mike Norton 9 for Fort Madison. Davis County shot 53 percent with Nardini 26, Boone 20, Hartwick 16, Horn 11. Fairfield’s Simpson 19, Allen 11.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Davis County Fort Madison Fairfield Centerville Randy Welcher Don Cassel Mike Norton Bill Slee Jay Nardini Allen Boone Jerry Hartwick Gary Horn

Waco takes lead in Blackhawk loop

Waco Warriors beat Central 76 to 74 to seize the top spot in the Black Hawk Conference. Ken Brimhall led with 14 points, while Terry Wells top-scored for Central with 19 as Ron Spangler hit a 10-foot jumper at the final horn to seal the win.

Olds Waco Warriors Blackhawk Central Pekin West Burlington Warriors Waco Ron Spangler Cardinal Ken Brimhall Terry Farmer Rich Seberg Art Lauer Ed Olson Terry Wells Terry Schmitzer Tim Overton

Mrs Chody honored at Kalona surprise coffee

Kalona on February 2 Mrs Sylvia Chody was honored at a surprise afternoon coffee party at her home. Attending were Mrs F L Strickler Mrs Joye Niffenegger Mrs Walter Lehman Mrs Della Downs Mrs Nettie Stutzman Mrs Joe Chody and Rosemary. The note lists several local residents and visiting relatives, and mentions other social visits and a funeral in Marion for Cecil Page.

Kalona Sylvia Chody F.L. Strickler Joye Niffenegger Walter Lehman Della Downs Nettie Stutzman Joe Chody Rosemary Ford Skola Joe Harper Davenport Andy Lamet New York City Marie Jackson Cecil Page Marion Joye Reece William Reece Sam Watkinson

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