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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1970

Page

8

Demons Fall In Narrow Prairie Clash On Home Floor

Washington Prairie edged Cedar Rapids Demons 57 to 54 Saturday night after a late rally. Joe Gebhardt led with 20 points while Terry Miller added 14 as the Demons hope to rebound in upcoming Southeast Seven Conference road tests at Oskaloosa and Mt. Pleasant.

Washington Demons Cedar Rapids Prairie Skip Speece Oskaloosa Mt. Pleasant Prairie Jon Brase Gebhardt Miller Swartzendruber Clingman Eagle Oe Hennigan Goodell Prairie C. R Modracek Waite Marsh Voigt Brase Randles

Hawkeyes to face Michigan after win over Purdue

Iowa coach Ralph Miller earned his 300th victory as the Hawkeyes beat Purdue 94-88. Iowa prepares for a Big Ten road trip, expecting a fast, tough Michigan squad led by Rick Mount’s 46-point output against Iowa. John Johnson led Iowa with 28 points and Fred Brown added 26 as Iowa built a 62-53 lead.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Michigan Ralph Miller Wolverines Tory Hawks Purdue Miller Rick Mount Mount Leary John Johnson Fred Brown Brown

Christmas Homecoming for Bickhart Family in Southgate

Ten years after Far East missionary service in Africa Rev and Mrs Fred E Bickhart and children Jean 10 and Danny 7 of Southgate California visit Mrs Bickhart's parents Rev and Mrs W J Stevens over Christmas This is their first Christmas at home in seven years.

Fred E. Bickhart Jean Danny Southgate Calif

Women's Bowling Results From 1915 to 2013 Meets

Readout shows teams McCleery s, Washington Accounting, Abstract, Willows, Sitler s, Miller s with series totals 2232 and 2206 to Washington Ac counting 2233. Abstract posts 811 and Washington Accounting 784 in team game. Lucy Smith 568 and Carol Wolfe 556 lead series. Sue Metcalf 224 leads game with Carol Wolfe and Lucy Smith each at 207.

McCleery Washington Willows Stanley Sitler’s Miller’s Lucy Smith Carol Wolfe Sue Metcalf Willows Supper Club County Abstract Ross Rejects Sitler’s Auto Parts McCleery - Cumming Miller’s Stanley Home Products

Vikings Rout Browns to Reach Super Bowl

Minnesota's offensive line, led by overlooked veterans and free agents, paved the way for a 27-7 win over Cleveland at Metropolitan Stadium. Joe Kapp ran for a touchdown and threw another, while Dave Osborn scored and Freddie Cox added two field goals as the Vikings secured a date with Kansas City. The Browns struggled offensively as Frank Ryan was pressured after an early injury, and the "Purple People Eaters" defense limited Cleveland to 97 rushing yards.

Minneapolis-St. Paul UPI Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Viking Joe Kapp Cleveland Browns Metropolitan Stadium Kapp Dave Osborn Freddie Cox Osborn Browns Blanton Collier Nick Tingelhoff Jim Vellone

Sophomore Demons Fall to Cedar Rapids Prairie 83 72

Cedar Rapids Prairie defeated the Demon sophomores 83 to 72 as the third quarter surge broke a close game. Ward Anderson led with 19 points while Gilmore and Randy Brock added 13 and 10 respectively. Brock grabbed 14 rebounds, Prairie’s Gibney led with 26 points. The Demons now hold a 2-2 league record to start conference play.

Cedar Rapids Prairie Dale Harter Harter Ward Anderson Demons Joe Gilmore Randy Brock Larry Guy Prairie Cedar Rapids Gilmore Brock Gibney Stepanek Fetter Cieppe Demon Sophs Fairfield Oskaloosa Mount Pleasant Washington Zeck Arnold O.o Anderson S. Smith Guy

De-Men Gather for Wednesday Willows Dinner Talk

The De-Men plan a Wednesday evening meeting at The Willows with members choosing their own dinner. Ted Lawrence from the University of Iowa coaching staff will speak after the meal as the featured speaker, and all members are urged to attend.

Washington de - Men the Willows Ted Lawrence University of Iowa

Arrests expected in nationwide betting probe

Federal agents pursue a nationwide gambling ring linked to sports celebrities with 150 more gamblers and sports figures ordered to appear before a 23 man grand jury in Detroit. Ten arrested earlier. $620000 seized, at least $200000 from football bowl bets. Dizzy Dean named as a figure linked but not charged.

Detroit UPI James H. Brickley U.S Eastern Michigan Lansing Mich Las Vegas Internal Revenue Service Brickley James E. Ritchie Dizzy Dean

Chiefs Edge Raiders In AFL Title Clash At Oakland

Kansas Citys defensive line dominated Daryle Lamonica and George Blanda as the Chiefs beat Oakland 17 to 7 to claim the AFL championship and earn a shot at the Vikings in the Super Bowl. Len Dawson connected with Otis Taylor and Robert Holmes for key plays while Emmitt Thomas intercepted Lamonica twice, returning one for a score, and the Chiefs added a late field goal to seal the win.

Oakland UPI Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Chiefs Aaron Brown Buck Buchanan Curley Culp Jerry Mays Kansas City Daryle Lamonica George Blanda Oakland Raiders Vikings Chiefs New Orleans Raiders Lamonica Blanda Emmitt Thomas Len Dawson Nemiah Wilson Thomas Dawson Otis Taylor Robert Holmes

Cagers in battle royal as UNC meets South Carolina clash

Kentucky and UCLA pace the college ranks as top two, while third-ranked South Carolina faces fourth-ranked North Carolina in Columbia, S C. UNC carries a 9-1 mark after a lone loss to Kentucky. South Carolina stands 8-1 after a setback to Tennessee. Kentucky beat Mississippi 95-73 behind Dan Issel 31 points and a late 1 3 1 trap. Notre Dame, humbled by UCLA 108-77, then lost to South Carolina in overtime in the Sugar Bowl final.

Ty United Press International Kentucky UCLA South Carolina North Carolina Columbia S.C Tennessee Mississippi Wildcats Dan Issel Adolph Rupp Rebels Notre Dame Fighting Irish NC Five

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