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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

8

Killy Grabs Second Gold In Alpine Skiing At Grenoble

Jean-Claude Killy won his second gold medal of the 1968 Winter Olympics by taking the men's giant slalom in 1 46.54 for a two-heat total of 3 29.28, closing in on Toni Sailer's all-three-event record. Billy Kidd, despite a sprained ankle, posted the day’s fastest time in the heat and finished fifth overall, with Heuga 10th. Johanna Schut set a world record in the 3 000 meters speed skating to give the Netherlands its second gold in two days. Magnar Solberg of Norway won the biathlon. The Austin Texas note mentions Texas highway road-cost history, with a 20-mile project at about $1 per foot.

Grenoble France UPI Jean-Claude Killy Toni Sailer Killy Johanna Schut Holland Magnar Solbert Norway Billy Kidd Stowe, VI America Jim Heuga Squaw Valley Calif Kidd Heuga Christina Kaiser Miss Kaiser Kaija Mustonen Finland Austin, Tex

Hawkeyes boost to fifth win in Big Ten chase

Iowa defeats Michigan 99 to 86 in Ann Arbor to stay tied for second with Northwestern as Ohio State holds first. Sam Williams leads Iowa with 24 points while Chad Calabria adds 23. Wisconsin's result could affect Iowa's conference standing.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Hawkeyes Ohio State Michigan Ann Arbor Mich Sam Williams Northwestern Wisconsin Badgers Madison Wis Chad Calabria Wolverines Williams Glenn Vidnovic Calabria Rudy Tomjanovich Bob Sullivan

Demons Junior Varsity Rally Upsets Waco 65 62

Washington's junior varsity basketball team erased an 11 point deficit to beat Waco JV 65 to 62 on Saturday. Schooley led with 21 points, Williams 18, and Clingman 18 as the comeback sparked a late flurry after trailing 16 8 after one period and 44 49 entering the final quarter. Randy Roth and Nebel each scored 16 for Waco. Davis added 12.

Washington Waco Demon JV Demons Schooley Williams Clingman Randy Roth Nebel Davis

Highland boys win as Morning Sun falls 73 50

Highland boys defeated Morning Sun 73 to 50 on the Evening Sun basketball court. Tim Krantz led Highland with 23 points while Roger Norris and John Burich added 15 and 14 respectively. Morning Sun’s Dwight Byerly scored 26 in a losing effort.

Highland School Morning Sun Highland Girls Lois Gilroy Highland Janice Johnston Pat Metz Kathy Veggy Charlotte Sojka Brooksie Brush Vicki Byerly Patty McClure Diane Dill Joyce Blaine Highland Boys Tim Krantz Roger Norris John Burich Larry Hawkins Bill Watkinson Dwight Byerly Don Dill

Demons Prepare for Muskies Showdown in Muscatine

Washington’s Demons travel to Muscatine for a Southeast Six clash with the Muskies. Muscatine has beaten the Demons in the season opener and remains ranked among the top ten in the state. Coach John Sproule plans to use his usual lineup and seek a strong road performance.

Washington Demons Muscatine Muskies John Sproule Little Six

Drake Wins Over Cincinnati In Close MVC Showdown

Drake, fueled by Willie McCarter 25 points and Don Draper in a second-half burst, beat Cincinnati 87-75. Dolph Pulliam added 19 for Drake as the Bulldogs rallied from a five-point deficit, outrebounded 45-39 and shot 45.7 percent to Cincinnati’s 48.1. Ard led Cincinnati with 17 points and 10 boards. Drake improves to 7-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference while Cincinnati falls to 6-5.

DES Moines UPI Willie McCarter Don Draper Drake Bulldogs Cincinnati Bearcats McCarter Dolph Pulliam Jim Ard Ard

De-Men Meet at Washington YMCA Tonight

De-Men will meet at the Washington YMCA at 7 30 p m to finalize plans for the club project. President Eldon Brake urges strong attendance. The group will sponsor a basketball game between the All-American Red Heads and a local coaches team.

Washington Washington Ymca Eldon Brake

Kentucky Sophs Mature Early Move Toward SEC Lead

Kentucky and coach Adolph Rupp look to seize first in the Southeastern Conference as sophomores Mike Casey and Mike Pratt power a 15-4 Wildcats run. They defeated Mississippi State 92-84 on Saturday, aiming to avenge a prior 87-59 loss to Tennessee. The college rankings highlight Houston, UCLA, North Carolina, New Mexico, St Bonaventure, Columbia, Vanderbilt, and Duke atop a slate of key games across the nation.

Stu Camen UPI University of Kentucky O’leary Kentucky Adolph Rupp Rupp SEC Rupp and Company Volunteers Tennessee Georgia Vols Houston Centenary Elvin Hayes UCLA Lynn Shackleford Lew Alcindor Oregon North Carolina Virginia Tech Larry Miller New Mexico Texas el Paso Bonnies Columbia St. Bonaventure Providence

Washington Transfer, Amway Dominate Bowling League

In Friday action of the Women's Bowling Pin Queen League, Washington Transfer and Amway led with a joint team series of 2093 while Amway posted the best team games at 752 and McCleerys followed with 751. Lucy Smith led individuals with 572 in series and 224 in games, while Kay Custer added 563 in series and 235 in games.

Washington Transfer Amway McCleery Lucy Smith Kay Custer

Mixed Bowling League Scores and Standings

The league results show Holy Rollers leading with a team series of 2074 and a team game of 733. Dum Dums follow at 711, while individual highlights include Dee Valley 544 in series and Bob Lowe 573. Top games include Les Reber 210 and Lela Miller 194.

Ees Ks Cuinnees Holy Rollers Fee Dum Dums Dee Valley Bob Lowe Lela Miller Les Reber

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