Washington YMCA swimmers end Ottumwa string with late meet win
Washington YMCA swimmers defeated Ottumwa 271 to 95 Saturday, snapping Ottumwa’s nine straight wins. The meet produced five pool records and one team record, highlighted by the 80 yard freestyle relay and multiple medley and relay marks set by Washington and Ottumwa swimmers. Regular season concluded with Washington hosting the sectional meet on Feb 27, with hopes of advancing to state in Decorah March 12-13.
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Michigan Big Week Tests Big Ten Leader Indiana Ohio State
Michigan rides an 8-0 Big Ten mark as it faces Indiana at Bloomington and Ohio State at home. Coach John Orr praised the improving Wolverines after a 108-90 win over Minnesota, while Ohio State pulled away from Northwestern 84-72. Indiana beat Illinois 98-86 in Champaign as Purdue edged Iowa 87-85. Michigan State ended a three game skid with a 97-78 victory over Wisconsin.
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Ten Years Ago Today E E Neal Remembers Lincoln News
E E Neal now at Shenk's Nursing Home Wellman marked his 10th birthday on February 16. He recalls being nine when President Lincoln was shot and says he clearly remembers hearing the news.
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Showdown on Coast Cage Leaders Continue Wins
UCLA the No 1 team beat Oregon State 64 64 and Oregon 74 67 as Sidney Wicks starred. Southern California also routed Oregon 63 55 and Oregon State 110 74. Fordham No 13 edged Rutgers 87 84 as Charlie Yelverton and John Buick led the Rams. Marquette beat Air Force 77 62. Penn 102 75. Kansas 85 66. Jacksonville 124 90. Western Kentucky 89 70. Michigan 108 90. South Carolina 72 66. Duquesne 104 98. Kentucky 100 73. Tennessee 89 77. Louisville 98 97. Houston 99 93. Notre Dame 98 - 98. Niagara 76 59.
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Women bowling league results and high scores report
Thursday Rollers League standings list teams including Merry Mixers Brighton Four and Polka Dots with team series totals 2004 and 1906. Individual leaders Bert Turner 513 and 181 in games, Audra Williams 177, Jan Naggs 448.
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Burkholder Beckers win on district mat
Burkholder 112 pounds earned a berth to the Class A state wrestling tournament by pinning Randy Smith of Wapello. Highland’s Becker brothers Jerry and John won their district matches, Jerry pinning Fox of Bondurant-Farrar and John defeating Hemming, as Highland placed third behind Durant and Johnston. State competition starts 6:30 PM Thursday in Ames at the Town State Armory.
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Storms bring heavy snow and closures across Iowa
Storms dumped four inch plus snowfall in major Iowa cities and slowed Des Moines traffic to a near standstill. Gov. Ray declined to close state government as UNI canceled classes in Waterloo and Cedar Falls with five inches of snow, and authorities paused plowing in Black Hawk County until the storm eased.
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Delay in Iowa tax freeze debate amid snowstorm
DES MOINES UP I Delay on a contested property tax freeze bill aimed at limiting school spending was postponed as a heavy snowstorm hit Iowa. The Senate had ordered the measure for today and lawmakers expected to tackle it at the first chance this week. Only about one fifth of the 150 legislators reached the statehouse when the session was canceled.
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Texas drag racer dies in Beeline crash at Winternationals
Dallas driver Paul Pritchett, 31, lost control of a 1500 hp fuel dragster during first round eliminations at Beeline Dragway in Phoenix. He died 9 1/2 hours later at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. Top fuel winner was Gary Cochran of Fountain Valley, with 6.74 seconds and 218.96 mph. Four day event drew 52 939 spectators and 735 contestants.
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De-Men Meeting Set At Willows On Wednesday Evening
Washingtons De Men will meet Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. at The Willows. Members may report early for a shared smorgasbord before the 8 o clock business session. Don Swartzendruber announced the gathering urging all members to attend. Arkansas name origin traced to the Quapaw Indians.
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