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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1972

Page

7

Swiss teen Nadig wins second Olympic gold at Sapporo

Marie-Therese Nadig, 17, of Switzerland, erupted with a giant slalom victory to claim her second gold at the 11th Winter Olympics. The teen skiers past Annemarie Proell and others on the Mt Teine course as Switzerland dominates Alpine events. Nadig aims for a triple crown in Friday's slalom but doubts her chances, citing past struggles with the discipline. Heavy snowfall delayed the biathlon and a Czechoslovakia upset, while US teams posted mixed results in hockey.

Martin Lader UPI Sapporo Japan UPS Marie-Therese Nadig Miss Nadig Kenneth Shelley JoJo Starbuck Downey Calif Irwina Rodnina Alexei Dulanov Russia John Misha Petkevich Harvard Great Falls Mont U.S. Hope Shelley Gordon McKellem Lake Placid N.Y Mark Melissa Dix Dympic Valley Mt. Teine Annemarie Proell Austria Wiltrud Drexel Nadig Frances Jean-Claude Killy Grenoble France Andrea Mead Lawrence Rutland Czechoslovakia Finland

Carolina Ends State's Dream In ACC Clash

North Carolina shattered North Carolina State's bid to spoil the ACC race, as Robert McAdoo led the Tar Heels with 31 points to a 54-39 halftime edge and a final 82-74 win. State's Tom Burleson scored 20 in a defeat marked by NC State struggles early.

United Press International North Carolina State Robert McAdoo Wolfpack Maryland Virginia North Carolina McAdoo Tar Heels Tom Burleson Vetiter South Carolina DePaul Virginia Tech Florida State South Alabama Southwestern Louisiana New Mexico Kentucky Auburn Missouri Towa State Kevin Joyce Tom Riker Barry Parkhill Acgs Jim’ Lobgood

Ames Regains Top Spot In UPI High School Poll

Ames jumps back to first place with a 14-1 record after Sioux City East slips to second despite equal first place votes. Marshalltown and Storm Lake hold strong at fourth and fifth as Cedar Rapids Washington racks third with five first place ballots. Des Moines Lincoln enters at eighth. Des Moines Tech drops to tenth and Harlan returns to the top ten.

Des Moines UPI Ames United Press International Little Cyclones Sioux City East Cedar Rapids Washington Marshalltown Storm Lake South Tama Kennedy Jefferson Lincoln Des Moines Tech Des Moines Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Washington Des Moines Lincoln Harlan Cedar Rapids Jefferson

Janet Lynn Shines In Free Skate At Sapporo

Janet Lynn of Rockford Illinois delivered a dazzling free skate in Sapporo Japan that outshone her bronze medal finish behind Beatrix Schuba and Karen Magnussen. She hints at possible professional opportunities but plans to compete at the world championships in Calgary next month against the top finishers and Julie Lynn Holmes.

Sapporo Japan UPI Janet Lynn Rockford Ill Beatrix Schuba Austria Karen Magnussen Canada Miss Schuba Janet Miss Lynn Calgary Julie Lynn Holmes North Hollywood Calif

Washington YMCA Teams Edge Burlington In Swim Meet

Washington YMCA Green Toads defeated Burlington Y 152 to 93 as only 30 of 55 events were held. The meet reduced competition, with Davenport to visit for the last dual meet of the season, a pivotal win needed to maintain an undefeated streak. Older swimmers face Burlington High School Gray Frogs next Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the local pool.

Washington Ymca Green Toads Burlington Y Davenport Washington Burlington High School Gray Frogs Elliott Ric Murphy T. Elliott K. Blackburn M. Jaspering M. Baldrige S. Fall T. Sueppel Rob Murphy R Maggart G. Wiley P. Walker R. Lee J. Murphy D. Goodkin B. Blackburn R. Shall

Demon IV Loses Final Season Game Despite Short-Handed Lineup

Washington's junior varsity team, down four players who quit for personal reasons, lost to Iowa City West 82 to 43. Coach Gary Collins said the nine cagers became five, but they played hard though inexperience showed as West opened 24-2 and led 62-24 late. Bill Bordwell led with 20 points, Kim Walker 14, others added small totals. Demon JV finished 2-5 for the season.

Washington Iowa City West Gary Collins Collins Bill Bordwell Demons Kim Walker Dave Whitaker Dave Smothers Mike Gallagher Demon

Marquette still No. 2

UPI top twenty college basketball rankings list Marquette second with 17-0 record and 302 points in week ten. UCLA leads with 34 first place votes and 17-0 mark. North Carolina, Louisville, Penn, South Carolina follow.

New York UPI United Press International UCLA Marquette North Carolina Louisville Penn Penn (142) M7 6. South Carolina (143) 13- 7. Ohio St. (143) 128 8. Long Beach St Virginia Brigham Young Fla. St St. la Providence Kentucky Missouri Marshall Hawaii Wash Maryland Villanova

Frank Comments Open House Winners Amid Subzero Snow

A record crowd attended the open house and appreciation day despite sub zero roads. Prize winners included Mrs Dale Lance Washington for a tractor radio and John McLaughlin Mediapolis won the special prize of 5 bu LV.R. 2818 soybeans from the greatest distance. Elwyn Brenneman Riverside earned recognition for 30 years as a continuous customer. The note thanks attendees and notes seed shipments are of the finest quality, with emphasis on purity and germination testing and a pledge to cover lab costs for sample testing.

Dale Lance Washington Donald Donovan Raymond Schlabach Kalona Howard Bomber Sigourney John D. Hershberger Kalona E. J. Holzhauser Oxford Roy Strong Lone Tree David Flading Wellman Dick Dare Crawfordsville Robert Shepherd Ainsworth Bill Riggan Washington John McLaughlin Elwyn Brenneman Riverside

PACET Girls Swim Team Dominates Burlington Meet

The PACET Girls swim team defeated Burlington by 303 to 77 at Burlington, winning 42 of 48 events. The meet featured numerous relay wins and multiple individual firsts across age groups, with Davenport Y girls set to visit next Saturday for a dual meet at the local pool.

YMCA Burlington Burlington Vrs C Lukovsky S. Schuck L. Long S Embree R. Bucholz C Hanson

Miss Evert Beats Billie Jean King in Florida Upset

Fort Lauderdale reported 17 year old Chris Evert upset Billie Jean King 6 1 6 0 at the Tennis Club Women's International Championship. King earned 3 000 runner up prize while Evert hinted at turning pro next year and thanked the fans after avenging last fall US Open semifinal loss.

Miss Evert Billie Jean King Fort Lauderdale Fla Chris Evert Forest Hills Mrs. King Judy Dalton Australia Wendy Overton Chevy Chase Mad N.Y

Pirates sign Robertson and Nelson for 1972

Pittsburgh contract signings bring the total to 28 players. Front-line holdouts include six, with four pitchers still unsigned. World Series hero Steve Blass and other key figures such as Briles Giusti Johnson Cash Alley remain unsigned as spring training starts Feb. 16 in Bradenton Florida.

Pittsburgh UPL Bob Robertson Jim Nelson Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Bradenton Fla Steve Blass Nelson Briles Dave Giusti Bob Johnson Dave Cash Gene Alley

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