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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1968

Page

8

McGee Opens Tucson Lead in PGA Debut Breakthrough

Jerry McGee, 23, holds a two stroke edge after a seven under par 65 in the first round of the Tucson Open at Tucson National Golf Club. Dean Beman trails by two, with defending champ Arnold Palmer railroading to a 74 as others scramble for a big prize in the $100,000 event.

Tucson, Ariz UPI Jerry McGee Tucson Tucson National Golf Club Dean Beman U.S Bethesda Beman Steve Oppermann San Francisco Australia Bruce Crampton Dave Stockton San Bernadino Calif John Lotz Hayward Arnold Palmer Palmer George Knudson Tom Weiskopf Bedford Ohio Weiskopf McGee

Women's Bowling Ace Thursday Rollers League Highlights

In a Thursday Rollers League recap the Spares posted a team series of 1993 and 720 as Rollers led with 2076. Individual accolades went to B Ward 497 and M Glover 492 in series, while D Fetterman 193 and M Glover 190 topped the games.

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Red Heads to play Saturday in Washington gym

World Champion Red Heads girls basketball team will appear in Washington's high school gym Saturday night February 24 to face a group of local men's basketball coaches. Proceeds go to support the Washington athletic program. Tickets remain available from the De Men or downtown stores.

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Lane Leaders League RL results and standings

Readable scores show team results across events with Carson's McCleery Ainsworth Squire Shoppe Jack Jill Roe Bryn Mawr led by Jack & Jill 2599 in team series and 945 team game. Individual high B Ward 216 Murphy 192. Next competitions listed with multiple small clubs and scores.

RL Oene McCleery Cumming Ainsworth Bank Seccs Squire Shoppe Carson’s McCleery’s Ainsworth Minick’s Jack & Jill Roe’s Bryn Mawr B. Ward P. McGill C. Murphy

English Out Of Game Tonight For Demons

Demon forward Bob English sprained his ankle in gym class and is sidelined for this evening's game against the Mt. Pleasant Panthers. Washington travels to Mt. Pleasant for the second meeting of the year after a nine point victory in their last clash, first win over Mt. Pleasant in four seasons.

Demons Bob English Demon Mt. Pleasant

Falk and Journal Lead Bowing Results

Thursday results show Falk 4, Journal 4, Fort D. Worley 3, Coast to Coast 1. Martin 3, Tindall. Team series leaders Falk 2720, Worley 2580. Team game Falk 967, Worley 908. Individually Rae 602 and Dunlap 593 in series. Games top scores Anderson 244 and Dunlap 224.

Falk Journal Fort D. Worley Martin Tindall Worley E. Rae D. Dunlap B. Anderson Niners Worley’s Gulf Ee C & J Feeds Martin Cleaners Ee Falk Clothing Ee Tindal Farm Supply Fort Masonry

Williams Ranks Second in Big Ten Scoring

Iowa Senior Sam Williams is No. 2 in Big Ten scoring with a 24.9 point average over 19 games totaling 474 points. He trails Purdue’s Rick Mount who averages 28.5 points in 19 games.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Sam Williams Williams Rick Mount Purdue

Four Reds pitchers balk at signing contracts in 1968 camp

Cincinnati Reds manager Dave Bristol faces a pitching shortfall as four of his top starters Milt Pappas Jim Maloney Gary Nolan and Mel Queen refuse contract signings at Tampa spring training. Arrigo Ritchie and catcher Jimmie Schaffer also unsigned. Tony Perez reached terms with Reds. Phillies sign Hall Farrell and Dalrymple. Braves open camp. Miller signs with Orioles. Schmeltz out for Mets. Downing holds out with Yankees.

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