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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1973

Page

7

Washington YMCA swimmers win 14th straight sectional team title

The Washington YMCA Green Toads captured their 14th consecutive sectional swim meet at Ottumwa YMCA, scoring 492 points to Ottumwa 240 and Williamsburg 289. Team records fell across eight years and under, 11 to 17 divisions, led by relay and individual events set by Elliott, Fall, Murphy, Maggert, King, Miller, Reschly, and Smith. Coach Milo Steele Jr. praised the performance as the best in years and expects another title bid at Williamsburg High School pool on March 10.

Washington Ymca Green Toads Ottumwa Washington Williamsburg Osakloosa Washington Tankers Tim Elliott Steve Fall Ric Murphy Brad Maggert Curt Hanson Matt Reschly Craig Miller Doug Stewart Tim King Kim Steele J Rosenkild Jim Harris Matt Ross Mike Roth Dennis McCall Cal Genkinger Joe Williams Rene Smith Kevin Cornish Milo Steele Jr Williamsburg High School

Trevino wins when young Fezler falters

In Lauderhill Florida Lee Trevino wins the Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic as Forrest Fezler falters on the final holes missing two four foot putts. Fezler settles for second with 280 and $29 640 prize money. Jack Nicklaus ties for sixth with Bruce Crampton in the year’s richest 72 hole event.

Trevino Fezler Jack Nicklaus Bruce Crampton Gleason Ferler Bob Murphy Sam Snead Bruce Devlin Johnny Miller Jerry Heard Gibby Gilbert Ed Sneed Gay Brewer

Baseball contract reaches three year deal ends stalemate

New York promoters and players clinched a three year labor contract after 90 minutes of talks in New York City. Ratification by the players is expected during spring training with the board meeting in Miami to press for approval. The agreement ends last year's deadlock and allows camps to open as planned.

New York UPI Kansas City Mileti Owens Tallis Florida Arizona California New York Yankee Ralph Houk Fort Lauderdale Fla Houk Youk Mdtown John Gaherin Marvin Miller Players Association Miami Miller Dick Moss Minnesota Twins Jim Perry Gaherin National League Chub Feeney American League Joe Cronin Barry Rona Lou Haines Jim Garner Harry Allen

Gophers Near Loop Title After Big Ten Clash

Minnesota moved toward another Big Ten crown with a 98-80 win over Michigan as Nick Weatherspoon took sole scoring lead with 32 points in Illinois 81-71 win over Michigan State. Michigan dropped from title contention. Purdue and Indiana kept pressure.

Chicago UPI Minnesota Illinois Nick Weatherspoon Michigan State Mike Robinson Illini Michigan Gopher Bill Musselman Northwestern Purdue Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Ohio State Buckeye Fred Taylor OSU Weatherspoon Robinson Big Ten Ilinois MSU

Washington De-Men Boosters Meet Tuesday Evening

The Washington De Men boosters club will gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All members are urged to attend.

Washington Washington De-Men Boosters Club

Demons Open Class AA District Tournament at Iowa City West

The Washington Demons host City High of Iowa City in the first round at 7:30 p.m. The 10-10 team seeks a district upset and the winner advances to face Muscatine or Davenport Assumption, with the district champion earning a substate berth at Davenport Central.

Washington Demons Demons City High Iowa City Iowa City West High School Muscatine - Davenport Davenport Central

Finke leads Columbus wrestlers to top placements in state meet

At the state Class A wrestling tournament on Saturday Columbus Junction finished with a third fourth and fifth place. Wildcat Mark Finke earned the best result with a 185-pound third after defeating Matt Fisher of Gilmore City Bradgate 13-1. Doug Peters placed fourth at 167 after a 3-2 loss to Jon Oviatt of Logan Magnolia. Kevin Schrader captured 119 pounds with a pin in 1:51 then a 6-3 win over John Downey of Marcus for fifth.

Columbus Columbus Junction Wildcat Mark Finke Finke Matt Fisher Gilmore City Bradgate Doug Peters Jon Oviatt Logan - Magnolia Kevin Schrader Dale Putkamer Alden John Downey Marcus

Bowling Mixed League Scores From Gutter Dusters and Hot Shots

In the Mixed Bowling Team series Gutter Dusters faced Hot Shots with team totals Hot Shots 702 and Gutter Dusters 698. Individual figures include Jerry Fisher 569 and Betty Ward 504 for the series, Fay Palmer 215 and Rose Hanson 178 for single games.

Gutter Dusters Hot Shots Jerry Fisher Betty Ward Fay Palmer Rose Hanson

Mediapolis and Roland Story Lead Girls State Basketball Field

Mediapolis, ranked number one, advances after an 84-75 win over Winfield Mount Union. Roland Story, 20-6, returns to state finals after a 77-49 victory vs Ogden. Farragut, last year's champion, qualifies with a 71-43 win over Glenwood while Garnaville and West Marshall reach Des Moines in upsets.

DES Moines UPI Roland Story Ogden Mediapolis Debbie Coates Iowa Winfield Mount Union Farragut Glenwood Allison - Bristow Rockford Manson HSY Veterans Auditorium Garnaville West Central West Marshall Montezuma Bravettes Lake View Auburn Manilla Lake View

Three more conference champions head to NCAA tournament

Three more conference champions were crowned as the NCAA field tightens. Memphis State edged New Mexico State to take the Missouri Valley crown, Long Beach State captured its fourth straight Pacific Coast crown over UC Santa Barbara, and Miami Ohio beat Kent State to win the Mid-American Conference.

Fred McMane UPI Memphis State New Mexico State Long Beach State Pacific Coast Athletic Association UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Calif Miami Ohio Kent State Weber State Big Sky UCLA Texas Tech Bruins Oregon State Beavers Pacific Southern California Texas A&m Arkansas Southern Methodist Red Raiders Razorbacks Fayetteville Atlantic Coast Middle Atlantic Southern Kansas State Wildcats

Professional Directory Listing for Livingston Firm

Livingston Day Meeker and Bates Attorneys serve with Craig Arbuckle in Abstract Dept at 112 South B, phone 653 2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Lawyers Edmond D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd practice at 211 West Washington St, phone 653 5431.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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T. Elliott S. Fall R. Murphy B. Maggert R. Gibson K. Baker T. Robinson P. Robertson T Elliott R. Shalla R. Maggart K. Blackburn M.jaspering B. Baker C. Hansen B. Jarvis R. Blackburn Jaspering R. Maggert M. Jaspering R. Richardson B Jarvis M. Reschly C. Miller T. King D. Stewart T. Baldrige P. Walker D. McCall B. Blackburn T. Reschly R. Lee G. Wiley A. van Houten B. Hammond J. Murphy C. Genkinger D. Zager J. Laing J. Wood M. Gray D. Knaack T. Sheet R. Smith G. Little T. Sheets C Genkinger J. Woods K. Miller T Sheetz L. Gray K. Steele D. Watson G.thomas J. Naifeh G. Thomas J Goodeil J. Rosenkild R. Martin R. Thomas Sorrell Glass Gophers Tip By Bob Man Thermogas Delbert Krotz Northrup King Leeds Nees Brighton Merry Maids Maids Helen Wilson Mary Randall Melody Makers Turtles Winfield Mt. Union Colfax Clay Central Andrew Orient Macksburg Allison Bristow Auburn Adel HLV Oklahoma Brigham Young New Mexico Western Athletic Austin Peay Murray State Ohio Valley San Francisco Santa Clara Pennsylvania Princeton Tennessee Kentucky NCAA Marquette Providence Houston Fordham Seton Hall Jacksonville South Carolina Syracuse St. John’s Oklahoma City Southwestern Louisiana Oral Roberts Thermogas Co Robert Mann Mgr Professional Directory John C. Owen East Main Street Earl Wright Kalona M.L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association North Iowa Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Keota P.L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrist John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue
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