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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1965
Page
8
Washington Y boys swim team lost 115 to 139 at Burlington as divers could not compete under host YMCA rules. Despite the setback, standout performances came from Cadet and Midget divisions with multiple firsts and seconds in medley relays and sprints. Next week Washington faces Billings Montana Y in a telegraphic meet.
Ten years ago the Washington Jaycees announced plans to sponsor a fundraising drive for a portable respiratory air lock for newborns at Washington County Hospital. The device costs about $900 and will aid breathing and aspiration in fragile infants.
The United States figure skating team, strongest since the 1961 plane crash, aims to regain world championship prestige at Colorado Springs on March 26. Gary Visconti led men’s singles, Lorna Dyer and John Carrell won gold in dance, Vivian and Ronald Joseph took gold in pairs, signaling a return to international prominence.
Wayne Marston announces top prize winners for the annual city bowling tourney held at Melody Lanes. Top team was Schrock Mixers. Doubles champions were Frank and Jake Sojka, with singles led by Rick Crone and all events by Frank Sojka with 2012. Top finishers include Schrock Mixers, Zieg's Builders, State Cafe, Crawfordsville Bank, Home Town, Stewart Pontiac, Mootharts in team rankings.
The Fairfield Demons host Keosauqua in the opening district basketball tournament game at Parsons Field house in Fairfield tonight at 7 p m. Washington's Demons are favored though both sides lack strong regular season records. The night card also features Fairfield Trojans versus Harmony with finals set in Ottumwa on Monday March 1 at 7 30 p m. Coach John Sproule plans to start his regular lineup.
Michigan carries a 9 0 league mark to Minnesota Tuesday and Illinois Saturday as top battle lines form in the Big Ten race. Cazzie Russell leads offense in a 100 61 win over Ohio State while Minnesota and Illinois chase for second as Indiana and Iowa also post wins.
Hookers lead the series with 722 over Splitters 686 as the High Scores Team series for 2024 and 2008. Jack Weik earns 588 in the individual series while LaVerne Zieglowsky posts 567. In individual games, Jack Dodgin bowls 238 and Jack Weik 210.
St. Joseph’s (Pa.) upset third-ranked Villanova 69-61 after a bomb scare at the Palestra delayed the game. Giff Anderson led with 36 points and 24 rebounds as Villanova, still hoping for an NCAA berth, fell behind Providence ranked Friars next. Michigan rolled past Ohio State 100-61.
Tazzie Russell poured in 26 and Bill Buntin 20 as UCLA rolled past Oregon 74-64 aided by a pressing zone. Gail Goodrich led UCLA with 28. Duke topped Notre Dame 101-88 with Jack Marin 35 and Steve Vacendak 32 fueling the attack. Davidson and Indiana also won, while Tennessee fell to Alabama and Vanderbilt beat Florida to seize the SEC lead.
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