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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

8

Demons hold off Mustangs for 62 53 win

Washington's Demons beat Davis County Mustangs 62 to 53 at Bloom field in a Southeast Six Conference contest. Washington led from start to finish, with balanced scoring led by Mike Hennigan 14 and Joe Minick 12, Schooley 12, Rich Sojka 10. Tim Wheaton and Doug Hockersmith had 11 for Davis County.

Washington Demons Bloomfield Mustangs Demon Mike Hennigan Joe Minick Schooley Rich Sojka Tim Wheaton Doug Hockersmith Ing Davis County Mt. Pleasant Oskaloosa Minick Sojka Hennigan English Goodell Porter Williams McCarthy Logan FG FT PF TP Wheaton Wegner Weede Kincart Hockersmith McClure Garrett

De-Men to Meet at YMCA Before All-Star Game

The De-Men announce a final meeting at the YMCA on Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Washington. The gathering precedes the Red Heads all star basketball game set for February 24. All members are urged to attend.

Washington YMCA Red Heads

Ten Years Ago Brig Gen Johnson Visits Washington Training Center

Brig Gen B P Johnson, commanding general of the 14th army corps in Minneapolis, visited the local army reserve training center in Washington Friday. William H Perdock, commander, hosted the event and the general later met at the Washington Coffee Club where he was elected president.

B. P. Johnson 14Th Army Corps Minneapolis

Demon sophomores beat Davis County 66 to 51 in SEC play

Washingtons sophomore basketball team improved to seven wins and two losses with a 66 to 51 victory over Davis County on Friday night. Terry Miller led the Demons with 26 points while Eagle added 12 and Herdlicka 10. Davis County top scorers were Huggins with 19 and Wellowan 14.

Washington Davis County Fairfield Trojan Sophs Terry Miller Demons Eagle Herdlicka Huggins Wellawn Lemley Clingman Miller Schooley Paul Davisey Willawn Kline Hougland Use Gentry Saner

Informational Meeting of NFO at St Marys Riverside

An informational meeting of the NFO will be held at St Marys School Riverside on Monday at 8 p.m. The event invites members and interested parties to attend and learn more about the organization.

NFO St. Mary’s School Riverside

Panthers hand Fairfield first loss in Southeast Six clash

Mt Pleasant's Panthers crushed the previously unbeaten Fairfield Trojans 73 to 59 on the Mt Pleasant court. Ken Welcher led with 17 points. Ron Potts scored 16 for Fairfield before fouls limited him in the final period. Terry Lewis added 16 for Mt Pleasant as Dick Watson had 17 for Fairfield. In other league games Fort Madison beat Centerville 65 to 62, Washington defeated Davis County 62 to 53. Fort Madison's Mike Flach led with 28 points.

Mt. Pleasant Panthers Fairfield Trojans Trojans Ken Welcher Ron Potts Potts Welcher Terry Lewis Dick Watson Fairfield Steve Forbes Steve Brown Fort Madison Centerville Washington Davis County Mike Flach Keith Price Ted Archibald Garen Milton Terry Barber Reds

Knudson Opens Phoenix Open with Narrow Lead

George Knudson, Canada's top pro, shoots 64 to reach 131 for 36 holes at Phoenix Open. He holds a two-stroke edge over Tom Shaw and Dan Sikes as he reflects on improved putting and confident play. Nicklaus misses the cut after rounds of 75 and 71.

Phoenix, Ariz UPI George Knudson Canada Phoenix Country Club Paris Knudson Tom Shaw Golf, Ill Shaw Dan Sikes Jacksonville Fla Sikes PGA Jack Montgomery Fort Worth Tex Tommy _ Aaron Calloway Gardens Sam Carmichael Martinsville Ind Montgomery Aaron Carmichael Jack Nicklaus

Highland Huskies Top Clear Creek In Lopsided Victory

Highland cagers defeated Clear Creek 75 to 58 on Friday night. The Huskies led 36 to 30 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Standouts for Highland included Larry Hawkins with 18 and Tim Krantz 15. Clear Creek top scorers were Dennis Burns with 21 and Terry Kutcher with 14. Highland also won the freshman sophomore game 57 to 51 behind Larry Grecian 18, Phil Sojka 17, and Larry Yoder 11. Novak led Clear Creek with 17 in the loss.

Highland Huskies Clear Creek Highland Court Larry Hawkins Tim Krantz John Burich Roger Norris Bill Watkinson Dave Kaufman Duane Chalupa Greg Schott John Kron Dennis Burns Terry Kutcher Larry Grecian Phil Sojka Larry Yoder Novak

Mid Prairie Splits With Solon Cagers In Twin Games

Mid Prairie Golden Hawks lost a 67 66 heartbreaker to Solon in Wellman as Randy Miller led with 15 points and Tony Krizer paced Solon with 27. The Mid Prairie girls beat Solon 82 68, Connie Ehrenfelt scoring 36 and Diane Ehrenfelt 35, while Janice Miller topped the Solon squad with 35 in defeat.

Mid - Prairie Golden Hawks Solon Wellman Mid Prairie Girls Solon Girls Mid - Prairie Boys Randy Miller Mid- Prairie Ropp Greiner Bauer Kevin Miller Stagner M. Yoder Mischler Tony Krizer Doyle Mid - Prairie Girls Connie Ehrenfelt Diane Ehrenfelt Curtis Kleinschmidt Janice Miller

Trowbridge resigns his cabinet post

President Johnson faces the 1964 campaign with three new cabinet members after Commerce Secretary Alexander Trowbridge resigns for health reasons. C R Smith of American Airlines is nominated to replace him March 1.

Washington UPI Commerce Alexander Trowbridge Johnson Trowbridge C.R. Smith American Airlines Defense Robert S. McNamara World Bank Clark Clifford John W. Gardner Health, Education and Welfare Carnegie Foundation Urban Coalition Great Society

Killy Wins Slalom After Disqualifications In Fog

Jean Claude Killy of France claimed the Olympic men's slalom title as Haakon Mjoen and Karl Schranz were disqualified for missing gates. Schranz appeals the decision while Austrians Huber and Matt earned silver and bronze. Other events included Monti's bob sled gold and Ellefsaeter's cross country medal. Johnny Hoeglin upset speed skating world record holder Maier for gold.

Grenoble France UPI Jean-Claude Killy Gates Killy Chamrousse Haakon Mjoen Norway Karl Schranz Toni Sailer Austria Mjoen Schranz Herbert Huber Alfred Matt America Billy Kidd Stowe Kidd Jimmy Heuga Squaw Valley Calif Innsbruck Switzerland Dumeng Giovanoli Rick Chaffee Rutland Eugenio Monti Italy Ole Ellefsaeter Johnny Hoeglin Sweden Fred Anton Maier Derjan Sandler

UCLA Beats Oregon in 119-78 Victory at Pauley Pavilion

Lew Alcindor showed strength with 29 points and several confrontations as UCLA routed Oregon 119-78 to improve to 37-0 at home. Mike Lynn added 18, Ken Smith led Oregon with 26, and UCLA prepares for Oregon State in another Pac Eight clash.

Lew Alcindor Big Lew UCLA Oregon Bruin John Wooden Pauley Pavilion Oregon State Beavers Southern California Alcindor John Pinkstaff Glen Campbell Mike Lynn Ken Smith Wooden North Carolina Clemson Charlotte N.C New Mexico Brigham Young Provo Utah Columbia Dartmouth Merv Jackson Wyoming Penn

Gaffney Strangler Arrested in Teen Murder Case

Lee Roy Martin, 30, a white textile worker and father of three, was arrested after Opel Dianne Buckson, 15, was found strangled in a creek bed. Police say he also killed Nancy Parris, 20, and Nancy Rinehart, 14, whose nude bodies were found last week. The killer allegedly taunted editor Bill Gibbons of the Gaffney Ledger, heightening fear in the town of 13,000.

Gaffney S.C UPI Lee Roy Martin Martin Opel Dianne Buckson Julian A. Wright Nancy Parris Nancy Rinehart Bill Gibbons Gaffney Ledger Miss

Pigs shown and lamp study at Hustlers 4-H meeting

Robert L. Anderson showed the film Pigs to the Hustlers 4-H Club on Thursday. Roger Adams demonstrated how lamp height affects reflections. Mike Rich discussed differences in shadows by bulb size. Jerome Witte toe joined as a new member. Refreshments were provided by the Millers and Ossmans.

Robert L. Anderson Hustlers Roger Adams Mike Rich Jerome Wittetoe Millers the Ossmans

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