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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1962

Page

8

Cardinal Cagers Next for Demons

Washington's Demons travel to Selma for a non-conference game with Cardinal District Tuesday. Coach Tom English mulls starting five changes as he rebuilds after three rough conference starts. Local players including Brian Owen, back after flu, are expected to be available for action.

Washington Selma Cardinal Eldon van Buren County Centerville Tom English Brian Owen Davis County Grapplers Don Lawless Ottumwa Lawless

Wilt Seis Record Falls as Hawks Triumph in St Louis

Wilt Chamberlain scored 55 as the St. Louis Hawks defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 137-112 at Kiel Auditorium. Larry Foust added 28 for the Hawks. Bob Pettit had 30 in the win. Celtics top Lakers 118-95 as Russell fouls trouble Celtics extend season lead. Royals rally past Packers 123-113 behind Bellamy 44 and Embry 30. Nationals beat Knickerbockers 123-116 with Greer 23 and Shaffer 23. Guerin 32 for Knicks.

United Press International Wilt Chamberlain St. Louis Hawks St. Louis Chamberlain Kiel Auditorium Hawks Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association Wilt Larry Foust Clyde Loevellette Bob Pettit Bill Russell Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Tom Heinsohn Celtics Sam Jones Jerry West Lakers Cincinnati Royals Chicago Packers Louisville Walt Bellamy Packers Wayne Embry Royals Jack Twyman Syracuse Nationals New York Knickerbockers Dolph Schayes Hal Greer Lee Shaffer Nats Richie Guerin Knicks

Hawkeyes to Face Wildcats Tonight

Iowa hosts Northwestern in the Big Ten opener as Don Nelson leads the Hawkeyes seeking a rebound from a 91 79 loss to Wisconsin. Wildcats guard duo Ralph Wells and Bill Cacciatore pace the threat, with Wells at 15.7 PPG and Cacciatore at 14.1 PPG entering the Buckeyes game. Iowa coach Scheuerman cites Wisconsin’s hustle and notes free throw troubles in the recent defeat.

Iowa City UPI Don Nelson Iowa Hawkeyes Northwestern Wisconsin Nelson Badger Hawkeyes Wildcats Ralph Wells Bill Cacciatore Ohio State Wells Cacciatore Buckeye Iowa Sharm Scheuerman Scheuerman Badgers

Longshots Lead Los Angeles Open Golf Standings

In Los Angeles, Fred Hawkins and Phil Rodgers hold a seven under par 206 after 54 holes to lead the $45,000 Los Angeles Open. Rodgers, 23, fresh from the Marines, and Hawkins, 38, poised for a late surge, chase the $7,500 first prize as Tony Lema and others contend at 210. Palmer and Player lag deeper.

Los Angeles UPI Fred Hawkins Phil Rodgers Hawkins Rodgers Lafayette Bob Goalby Crystal River Fla Pepper Jimmy Demaret Tony Lema San Leandro Calif

Junior Bowling Results Highlight Close Matches

Marcia defeated Schoonover 3 to 0 and Berk beat Sportshop 2 to 1 with Boyd and Everetts tied. Phillips beat Harmonicas 2 to 1 as team series favored Marcia 1744 over Sportshop 1719 while Clippers led 623 to 604 in team games. Individual leaders include Joyce Zieglow sky 522 in series and 194 in game, Kathy Berkhoff 388, Pat Williams 168.

Berk Sportshop Boyd Everetts Phillips Harmonicas Marcia Clippers Joyce Zieglowsky Kathy Berkhoff Pat Williams Berk Clippers Schoonover Marcia's Reid Boyd

Mixed Bowling Results From Friday Fixtures

M n T s beat R L 2 1 with T s 1734 plus 87 handicap. Untouchables beat Zig Pots 2 1. Untouchables 1663 plus 225 handicap. B H beat Petal Pushers 21. B H 1762 plus 90 handicap. Nuggets beat Head Pins 3 0. Nuggets 1880 Pins 1777. Team series Nuggets 1880 and Pots 1870. Team game RK L 676 and Pots 669. Ed Sorrell 511 and Marge Sorrell 492 lead in series. Bob Roe 207 and Marge Sorrell 204 in games.

Untouchables Zig Pots RK & L Ed Sorrell Marge Sorrell Bob Roe R&l B&h

Two unbeaten major cage powers stay perfect in college hoops

Ohio State and Mississippi State remain the lone undefeated among major colleges as upsets hit top teams. Kansas State, Duke, and Wichita State fell. Villanova lost at West Virginia. Ohio State led 27 points from John Havlicek and 16 from Jerry Lucas in a 85-62 win over Northwestern.

Ohio State Mississippi State United Press International Villanova Kansas State Colorado Duke North Carolina State Wichita Bradley West Virginia Morgantown Buckeyes Northwestern Auburn Cincinnati Bearcats Tulsa Southern California California Kentucky Georgia Tech St. Bonaventure Oregon State Washington State John Havlicek All America Jerry Lucas Michigan Bulldogs Alabama Vanderbilt

Martins Captures First Round Title In Bowling

In the men's bowling event, Dawson rolled 576 to lead the series with 204 in the first game and Baumert added 196. Baumert finished the series with 567. Martins won the first round title.

Dawson Baumert Martins

West Wins First AFL All-Star Tilt

West defeats East 47 to 27 in the AFL All-Star game in San Diego. Dallas Texans quartet Cotton Davidson Abner Haynes Sherrill Headrick and David Webster key the win with Davidson earning MVP honors after 249 yards and three TDs. Haynes adds a 66 yard punt return TD and a 12 yard rushing score. Headrick disrupts East QB George Blanda with constant pressure. Websters strong defense helps secure the victory.

San Diego Calif UPI Dallas Texans Sid Gillman Cotton Davidson Abner Haynes Sherrill Headrick David Webster Davidson Jack Kemp San Diego Chargers Gillman George Blanda Webster

West Wins Defensive Stand In Classic Football Game

The West squad, aided by six unassisted tackles and five assisted plays by a key defender who also intercepted a pass near the East 15 yard line, won the game. Each West player received 700 dollars while East players earned 500 each. The event was televised nationally before 20,973 fans in extreme heat of 811 degree weather.

Hall Leads West to 33 19 U S Bowl Victory

Penn State quarterback Galen Hall starred in the inaugural U S Bowl, guiding the Western All Stars to a 33 19 win over the East. He earned another outstanding player award and MVP honors in the Gator Bowl season, but went undrafted by NFL teams. Hall threw three TD passes for 288 yards, with a 44 yard strike to Bobby Thompson and five long West scoring drives. Promoters reported a successful event with plans for a second annual game.

Washington UPI Galen Hall Penn State Hall Boston Patriots Hamilton Jim Vollenweider Miami Bobby Thompson Arizona

Cleveland Pipers Top Saints Behind Cox and Barnett

Johnny Cox led the Cleveland Pipers with 39 points and Dick Barnett added 37 as they defeated the San Francisco Saints 140 to 107 on Sunday. The victory snapped Cleveland’s four game skid and kept them on the winning track in the American Basketball League.

United Press International Cleveland Pipers Johnny Cox Dick Barnett American Basketball League National Basketball Association Cox New York Knickerbockers Barnett Syracuse Nationals Cleveland San Francisco Saints Pipers Saints Kansas City Steers New York Tapers Larry Staverman Bill Bridges Steers Roger Kaiser

Bowl-a-Ceres League High Scores Report

The Splitters posted a 2111 team series and 738 709 games while Not So Hots totaled 2028. Ray Van Zile led individuals with 639 in series and Cloyce Zieglow bowled a 247 game. About 11 000 spectators paid admission.

Martin Cleaners Ross Bulldozers Phillips Drug Ful-l-Pep Evening Journal Falk Clothiers Old Pioneers Eeds Carpenters Union Martin Ross Phillips Splitters Not So Hots Ray van Zile Martha Lowe Cloyce Zieglowsky Eemesecessone Os

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