Demons Clinch Regular Season With 74 65 Victory
Washingtons Demons finish 1970-71 basketball slate with a 74 to 65 win over Mt. Pleasant Panthers. Gary Goodell led with 19 points and 10 rebounds, Joe Gebhardt 18 points, Scott Swartzendruber 13, while Denny Hennigan and Daryl Braun contributed strong efforts. Panthers’ Steve Roth had 18, but Washingtons Demons led most of the game and advance to a Class AA district tournament hosting Town City West next Wednesday.
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Choke Off Bally Sophs Squeeze Past Panthers
Washington sophomores edged Mt. Pleasant 69 to 67 to close the season, rating 8 4 in the conference and narrowly missing the league lead. Four Demons reached double figures led by Hough and Williams, Holtgreve and Baxter paced Mt. Pleasant.
Hodges Endures Mets Lone Road Show Season
UPI sports writer Fred Down notes Gil Hodges tolerated uproarious scenes and odd promos including exploding scoreboards and pajama uniforms while managing the New York Mets. He steered a chaotic team through a season labeled as a public relations uproar and a traveling act in the baseball circus.
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Hodges threats protest over glove color rule for pitchers
Hodges opposes the new major league rule allowing colored gloves noting pitchers could swap colors each inning to deceive hitters. He warns of a protest to NL President Chub Feeney and possible self-help glove changes if the rule isn t amended. Frank Robinson signs with Orioles for 130000. Rico Carty progress noted. John Lamb hospitalized after line drive to head during BP.
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DAR Hosts Washington Birthday Dinner At Captain’s Table
Ten years ago today the Daughters of the American Revolution held a George Washington birthday dinner on a Wednesday February 22 at the Captain’s Table. Charles Ifotle was the guest speaker.
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Washington Columbus Junction Woman's Bowling Tourney Winners
The annual handicap tournament of the Washington Columbus Junction Woman's Bowling Association ended Sunday night February 21 at Melody Lanes. Sipilmeyer Motors won team event with 2846, Erma Lihs and Liz Tompkins took doubles 1204, Mary Randall claimed singles 678, Lina Davis earned handicap all events 1798, and Randall also won scratch all events. Awards to be presented at the association banquet with listed winners.
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Nicklaus Leads PGA Championship at Midway
Jack Nicklaus holds a two stroke lead at the PGA Championship after 36 holes at Palm Beach Gardens. Nicklaus surged with four birdies on the back nine to finish 69 69 138 as Miller Barber and C J Gilbert challenge in a crowded field. Arnold Palmer sits in contention with a 71 after a 75 opening, while Tom Shaw Moody and Janusky also vie for the title amid a packed leaderboard.
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Southeast 7 Cage teams end season
Washington beat Mt Pleasant 74 to 65 while Fairfield defeated Fort Madison 50 to 4 to clinch second place and Centerville downed Davis County 67 to 64. Fairfield's John Simmons set 22 points with Steve Perry 13 and Gary Wilson 10, Fort Madison's Terry Dietsch had 15. Centerville led 20 to 13 after the first quarter and 41 to 38 entering the final period as Jim Runge and Mike Rodgers poured in 20 each. Davis County’s Mike Willawa led with 21.
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Maury John Hesitates Over Iowa State Coach Offer
Drake basketball coach Maury John, a four time conference coach of the year, said Friday night he has made no final decision on an offer to become Iowa State University head coach. He noted it would take a very appealing offer to leave Drake after winning the Missouri Valley Conference titles the past two years. John said Athletic Director Slay Stapleton contacted him last Monday and that he interviewed for the Cyclone job but would not comment on a final decision or contractual commitment.
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Don Adams Leads JV Scorers at Washington High 1970 71
Don Adams topped the junior varsity cagers at Washington High School with 129 points and a 14.3 average for the 1970 71 season. Joe Gilmore matched Adams per game pace but played three games for 43 points. Other top scorers included Larry Guy 85 points and 10.6 average Bob Arnold 62 points Gary Zeck 53 points Jeff Swartzendru ber 47 points Rog er Smith 41 points Steve Smith 28 points and Cees Endlich in three games. The JV squad totaled 489 points for a 54.3 average while opponents scored 518 points for a 1.5 average.
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Mixed Bowling Friday Mixers League Results
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