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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1966

Page

8

Michigan Faces Purdue In Big Ten Showdown

Michigan and Purdue clash as the league’s top scorers Cazzie Russell and Dave Schellhase duel for scoring leadership. The Wolverines carry a 7-1 conference mark and host Purdue, a 2-6 league member eyeing an upset as Northwestern, Indiana, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa also play afternoon games.

Chicago UPI Michigan Purdue Wolverines Cazzie Russell Boilermakers Dave Schellhase Northwestern Indiana Michigan State Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Iowa Ohio State Buckeye-Hawkeye Russell Schellhase Wildcats Hoosiers

Comedian Claims Unpopularity Led to Carnegie Punch Remark

A comedian quips that he drew a strong reaction from Dale Carnegie who allegedly punched him in the mouth due to his unpopularity. The remark frames a notable creator interaction as a boastful anecdote.

Dale Carnegie

Coody Leads Tucson Open After First Round

Fort Worth's Charles Coody holds a one stroke advantage in the Tucson Open at the Tucson National course after a five under par 67. Mason Rudolph and Dick Lotz sit one back. nine players and one amateur Dr. Ed Updegraff completed first round Friday night due to darkness.

Tucson Tucson National Golf Club Mason Rudolph Dick Lotz Ed Updegraff Capper Doug Sanders Arnold Palmer Larry Griggs Joe Campbell George Archer Jay Doland Gardner Dickinson Bob Johnson

Bowling Tournament Opens at Melody Lanes This Weekend

The annual men's city bowling tournament begins Saturday at Melody Lanes and runs through two weekends. Entries must be submitted by midnight tonight. The event includes singles doubles teams and all-events divisions.

Melody Lanes

Mid-Prairie Girls Advance In District Play

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawkettes upset Columbus Community 67 to 65 in a tight sectional final night. Jean Figgins led with 29 points, Connie Ehrenfelt 18, Cla rlene Kleinschmidt 13, and Diane Ehrenfelt 7 as Central of Argyle awaits in Mt. Pleasant Saturday. Barbara Brown held to 13 after 31 in the first half.

Wellman Mid-Prairie Golden Hawkettes Columbus Community High School Columbus Mid-Prairie Central of Argyle Mt. Pleasant Jean Figgins Hawkettes Connie Ehrenfelt Clarlene Kleinschmidt Diane Ehrenfelt Mid-Praire Guards Barbara Brown Cathy Keltner Paula Singleton

Five Towners League Bowling Scores Report

Wag's team led with 2662 in series and 936 in game while Dutch posted 2552 in series and 923 in game. Chick Robinson topped individual series with 564 and Walt Lance scored 555. Bill McDole had a 224 game and Walt Lance 221.

Wag’s Chick Robinson Walt Lance Bill McDole

Iowa counties eye area schools and colleges plan thrust

Central Iowa districts report a 232.5 million dollar regional school project in Marshalltown with a four million tax yielding about 180000 annually. The Jackson County Board blocked Sabula and Miles districts from inclusion as Clinton Louisa Scott and Muscatine counties reapprove the eastern Iowa district. Johnston notes standards for the area vocational and community college districts are being drafted for approval. Gov Hughes voiced impatience with progress and expected openings by fall 1966. He predicted several districts could organize by June 1 and facilities may appear in Ottumwa Creston Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Mason City.

Iowa Marshalltown Clinton Louisa Scott Muscatine Sabula Miles Jackson County Johnston Board of Public Instruction Ottumwa Creston Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Waterloo Mason City Hughes Harold E. Hughes General Assembly Board of Regents

Camel Needs Water Only About Three Times a Year

A report notes that camels require water only infrequently with estimates of about three times annually. The piece highlights camel physiology and desert adaptation, citing herd behavior and survival strategies in arid climates.

Clay classified 1-A. title defense in jeopardy

Cassius Clay, the heavyweight champion, was classified 1-A by Louisville draft board, making him vulnerable to the Army draft and risking his March 29 title defense against Ernie Terrell. He plans to appeal. a unanimous denial leaves no recourse, a split decision could send the case to Washington.

Louisville UPI Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell Clay Miami Beach J. Allen Sherman Sherman Washington

Farm Service 3 Sellers 1 in team series

Farm Service 3 beat Sellers 1 while KC2 and Sportshop 2 split. Farm Bureau 3 edged Northrup King 1 and Geb 3, Mobil 1. High team series went to Farm Bureau 2774 with Northrup 2720. Team game: Farm Bureau 957 Farm Service 950. Individual series led by Ray Sojka 581 and Krogmeier 549. Individual game top scores John Hough 220 Dale Sojka 214.

Farm Service Sellers Sportshop Farm Bureau Northrup King Geb Mobil Northrup Ray Sojka Krogmeier John Hough Dale Sojka Corn King Ccaene Mobil Oil Bmw Seesseraeuesie King Setry Chevrolet

In Betweeners Triumph in Women's Thursday Bowling League

In Betweeners win over Slow Rollers 10 to 8 while Turkey Trotters fall to Ball Babies 4 6. Fourettes end with 3. Team series lead Hilo 2122 over In Betweeners 2083. Team game marks Hilo 766 and Slow Rollers 739. Sharron Lutes 201 and 493 lead with Helen Wilson 189 and Belva Sutherland 496.

Turkey Hilo’s Slow Rollers Sharron Lutes Helen Wilson Belva Sutherland

Sigourney School Superintendent Hjelle Resigns

Sigourney school leader J Arnold Hjelle resigns after nine years as superintendent, effective July 1. Hjelle previously served six years as Paullina superintendent before his tenure in Sigourney.

Sigourney J. Arnold Hjelle Paullina

Baseball’s record cash trade stands at 250000 in 1934

The largest money exchange in baseball history was the 1934 deal where the Boston Red Sox paid the Washington Senators 250000 for shortstop Joe Cronin. In contrast, Notre Dame’s undefeated 1946 and 1947 teams never trailed in any game during those seasons.

Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Joe Cronin Notre Dame

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