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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1968

Page

8

Demons fall to Mt Pleasant Panthers 74 to 61 on road

Washington Demons drop final road game before home finale meeting Osceola. Mt Pleasant Panthers shot 70 percent in the first quarter and 51 percent for the game while Washington managed 38 percent overall. Bob English sprained ankle sidelined the Demons. Mike Hennigan fouled out as the team heads home for the last game of the season.

Washington Demons Panthers Mt. Pleasant Demons Mike Hennigan Mt. Pleasant Panthers Panther Bob English Oskaloosa

Demon Sophomores Triumph Over Mt Pleasant 60 to 45

The Demon Sophomores defeated Mt Pleasant 60 to 45 with Miller leading Demons scoring 14 points. Miller 14 Schooley 13 Herdlicka 11 Eagle 10 paced the attack as Mt Pleasant trailed 17-10 after one, 31-17 at half, then fell behind further in the fourth. Mt Pleasant top scorers Boal 16 Ford 10 Houses 12. Demon Sophomores host Oskaloosa next.

Demon Mt. Pleasant Demons Miller Demon Sophs Panthers Schooley Herdlicka Eagle Boal Ford Houses Oskaloosa

Bowling scores from Washington Mfg lead in team and games

Team series top Washington Mfg at 2784 and Dutchs Tonsorial 2740. Team game best 950 by Washington Mfg and 947 by Harolds Sinclair. Individual series led by Harold Williams with 602 and John Hough 598. Individual game high 227 by Joe Richards and 223 by John White.

Home Lumber Washington Harold’s Sinclair Ernest Hanson Washington Mfg Harold Williams John Hough Joe Richards John White

Better deal next season at Garden

New Madison Square Garden in New York promises better seating terms for hockey fans next season after complaints about obstructed views. Chairman Irving Mitchell Felt announced plans to remove low walls and railings blocking sightlines and to lower or remove other obstructions in corner sections of the rink. Hollywood note follows as Annette Funicello guest stars on an episode of Hondo.

New York UPI Madison Square Garden Pennsylvania Station Garden Irving Mitchell Felt Felt Hollywood Annette Funicello

Wilt Chamberlain hits 25,000 NBA points in 31-point night

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers reached 25,000 career NBA points with a 31-point, 32-rebound, 12-assist performance as Philadelphia beat the Detroit Pistons 138-117. The milestone came amid a night where San Francisco and Seattle posted wins and other scorers included Dave Bing 29 for Detroit and Oscar Robertson out with an injury.

Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Association Chamberlain NBA Philadelphia 76Ers Detroit Pistons New York Philadelphia Dave Bing Pistons 76Ers Boston

Study Habits Key To Student Success

The text outlines essential study techniques for success across subjects. It covers creating a quiet environment with proper lighting, minimizing distractions, and choosing suitable furniture. It advises planning a schedule, starting promptly, gathering materials, and tackling the hardest work first to build motivation. It urges using personal resources before seeking help and developing independent methods.

Women's Bowling Pin Queen League scores and teams

Washington Transfer led team series with 2048 and team game 732. Mode O Day totaled 2033, Ross Rejects 689. Individual high totals included Smith 563 and Black 534 in series with Black 217 and Smith 205 in games.

Washington Transfer Washington Ross Smith Black

Mid Prairie Drops Title Bout to Mount Vernon at Cornell Fieldhouse

Mount Vernon defeated Mid Prairie 47 to 44 to claim the conference title as Greiner, Bauer, Ropp and Miller led Mid Prairie scorers. Schweitzer tallying 23 and Pospisil 10 paced Mount Vernon. Also note Barry Sullivan to star in The Frontiersman for producer A C Lyles in Hollywood.

MID - Prairie Mid Prairie Mt. Vernon Cornell Mount Vernon Mid - Praiie Greiner Bauer Ropp R. Miller Statner K. Miller Yoder Schweitzer Ken Pospisil Hollywood UPI Barry Sullivan the Frontiersman A.C. Lyles

Hawks Lead Western Division On Big Second Quarter

The St. Louis Hawks built a seven game lead in the Western Division behind Lenny Wilkens and a 39-17 second period over the Detroit Pistons in Syracuse. Wilkens 30 points and 12 assists, Beaty 26, Caldwell 24 led the Hawks with Dave Bing 24 for Detroit. In Cleveland, Terry Dischinger 21 and Ray Scott 26 helped the Baltimore Bullets beat the Cincinnati Royals 112-99, with Egan 20 and seven points in the final period. Oscar Robertson out injured for the Royals.

San Francisco Boston St. Louis Baltimore Los Angeles Cincinnati Seattle San Diego Warriors Celtics Clyde Lee Tom Sanders Zelma Beaty Bullets Monroe United Press International St. Louis Hawks Lenny Wilkens Hawks Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Syracuse N.Y Zelmo Beaty Joe Caldwell Wilkens Pistons Beaty Caldwell Dave Bing Syracuse University Terry Dischinger Ray Scott Johnny Egan Baltimore Bullets Cincinnati Royals Cleveland Scott Egan Jerry Lucas Royals Tom van Arsdale Adrian Smith Oscar Robertson

Golfers tied for lead at Tucson Open in third round

Dale Douglass and Bill Ogden shared the 36 hole lead at nine under par as mid 70s temperatures and light winds boosted scoring. Arnold Palmer, defending champ, stood at 143 after 36 holes, one of many in the field fighting for the $20,000 top prize.

Tucson, Ariz UPI Dale Douglass Bill Ogden Tucson Ogden Chicago Arnold Palmer Douglass Jerry McGee New Lexington Ohio Harold Henning Johannesburg South Africa Jack Montgomery Fort Worth Tex George Knudson Toronto Canada George Bayer Incline Village Nev Tommy Jacobs San Diego Calif Dave Stockton San Bernardino Jacobs

World champions face opening day without manager

A rain and travel disrupted start as Red Schoendienst missed the first 1968 Cardinals workout in St Petersburg after a oversold flight prevented his arrival. Coaches ran light drills for 15 pitchers and two catchers as rain, hail and tornado warnings delayed West Coast camps.

United Press International Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Florida Schoendienst St. Louis Chicago White Sox Sarasota Oakland Athletics Bradenton New York Mets St. Pete Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater Cincinnati Reds Tampa Jim Fregosi California Angels Jose Santiago Boston Red Sox Reds Gary Noland Gerry Arrigo Milt Pappas New York Yankees al Downing

Ninth Grade basketball finishes season at 12-2 record

Washington Junior High ninth graders wrap up their season with a 12-2 record from 18 games. A team played 14 games and B team 4. Leading scorers include Gebhardt 291 Braun 215 and Hennigan 156. Opponents averaged 483 points per game against the Demons, while the 9th graders averaged 65.5 points for a 1057 total. The Demons totaled 438 field goals on 1191 attempts for 37 percent and made 181 of 410 free throws for 47 percent.

Washington Gebhardt Braun Hennigan Demons

Hora named assistant ticket chairman for ISU banquet

Ten years ago Keith Hora son of Mr and Mrs George Hora of Washington has been named assistant ticket chairman for the Black and Bridle Banquet at Iowa State College February 25 Hora is a sophomore in animal husbandry.

Keith Hora George Hora Washington Iowa State College Hora

Automobile listings light up showroom floor in 1962 report

The 1962 Mercury Monterey Fordor Sedan V8 HX MD PS PB and the 1963 Rambler Classic Forder Sedan 6 cyl HR AT are featured in a concise automotive notice highlighting recent model details and equipment.

Mercury Monterey Fordor Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Holiday

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