Washington High Plans Summer Demon Baseball Program
Washington High School moves to launch a first ever Demon summer baseball program approved Feb 9. The team will join the Southeast Seven Conference with Mt. Pleasant, Oskaloosa, Centerville, Davis County and others, playing 12 six inning doubleheaders from May 29 to July 13 with a July 19 sectional. Coach hiring and funding details are in progress as ninth graders may play varsity if capable.
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Iowa wrestling coach McCuskey to step down in September
Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling coach Dave McCuskey will resign September 30 after 20 years. Assistant Gary Kurdelmeier will replace him, following approval by the athletic committee. McCuskey's squads have featured Big Ten titles and a 1962 NCAA third place, with a lifetime mark of 262-100-13. Kurdelmeier, a 1957 national and Big Ten champion at 177 pounds, has been on Iowa’s staff five years.
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McDaniels Signs Six Year Seattle Sonic Contract
Seven foot ABA star Jim McDaniels joins the Seattle SuperSonics after leaving Carolina. A legal challenge from Todd Munchak of the Cougars threatens his playing debut as Sonics seek a playoff berth. NBA Commissioner Kennedy approves the deal amid contract disputes and university ties.
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Moran 66 leads Phoenix Open after first round
Paul Moran shot five under par 66 to tie for the Phoenix Open lead at Phoenix Country Club. Dale Douglass and Jim Jamieson also shot 66 as seven others sit one stroke back, including Gene Littler at 67 and George BouTell at 68. Notable absences include Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino.
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Knicks Rally Past Bulls In Overtime Thriller
New York overcame a 23 point third quarter deficit to beat Chicago 102-99 in overtime. Walt Frazier led the Knicks with 22 points while Earl Monroe and Dave Debusschere added 20 and 19 respectively. Chet Walker top scored for the Bulls with 28. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee to a 111-97 win over Cincinnati with 34 points.
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Bowling Five-Towner League Highlights and Standings
Friday results show Jolly Jokers sweeping with 3-0, Sometimes also 3-0, and Ridge Runners taking 1. Top team series was Jolly Jokers 1959 with a 651 high game by Rick Crone 227 and Diana Harvey 170 in individual game.
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Educators in Y Clinch YMCA Basketball Title
The Educators defeated Washington Livestock 106 to 84 to win the YMCA league title. Doug Dunlap led with 26 points, Rusty Glasgow 22, Bob Lewis 20, while Chris Wilson top-scored for Livestock with 25. Jeff Buhr sustained a lip cut, treated with 11 stitches and released home.
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Daytona driver dies in 12 car Daytona 500 qualifying crash
Raymond Friday Hassler, 36, of Chattanooga Tenn., died after a massive 12 car pileup on the 18th lap of one of two Daytona 125 mile qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway. Only one other driver was injured Jimmy Crawford suffered a cut chin. Racing activities continued with events scheduled for today.
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