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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1968

Page

6

Demons host Big Reds in Southeast Six clash Friday

Washington's Demons seek a three-game win streak as they host Centerville in a key Southeast Six Conference showdown. Coach John Sproule's squad, 2 1 in league, rested after beating Davis County and Fort Madison. Centerville, led by Ron Thom, aims to end its league slide with a strong showing.

Washington Davis County Mustangs Big Reds Centerville Demons Fort Madison Davis County Fairfield John Sproule Sproule Panthers Mt. Pleasant Mustangs Greg Goodell Bob English Mike Hennigan Joe Minick Rich Sojka Ray Porter Russ Williams Ron Thomas Mike Hampton Big Red Jim McCord Demon Doug Dunlap

Hawks beat 134 122 in divisional clash led by Wilkins

Len Wilkens scored 28 points to lead the St. Louis Hawks past Philadelphia 134-122 as Paul Silas also logged 28. The win widened the Hawks’ Western lead over San Francisco while Philadelphia dropped two games back in the East. Knicks, Royals, and others posted wins in NBA action.

Wilkens St. Louis Philadelphia Hawks Paul Silas San Francisco Boston New York Knicks Los Angeles Lakers Cincinnati New York Oscar Robertson Royals Guy Rodgers Jack Marin Baltimore

Ashby Named Chairman Of Washington County Board

Charles Ashby was named today chairman of the Washington County Board of Supervisors as the board met to organize for the coming year.

Charles Ashby Washington County Board of Supervisors

Willie McCarter Leads Drake Scoring Surge In MVC

Willie McCarter, a former Gary high school player, has become Drake University's scoring leader in the Missouri Valley Conference. Averaging 24.5 points per game and 31 in his first three conference games, he fuels Drake toward a possible conference title while crediting coaching and improved left-handed shooting for his rise. McCarter, who started as a nonstarter in high school, thrives under pressure and values winning the league over personal honors.

Bruce B. Bakke DES Moines UPI Gary Ind Willie McCarter Drake University Missouri Valley McCarter Indiana Drake Maurice John Willie John Iowa State St. Louis Memphis State Bradley MVC Pulliam McCarter Gary Roosevelt Dolph Pulliam Pullium Bulldogs Louisville Cincinnati

Sophomore star Bob Lanier leads Bonnies in 12-0 run

Bob Lanier 6-11 center for St. Bonaventure powered a 77-67 win over DePaul, posting 25 points 14 rebounds 7 blocks and 6 steals as the Bonnies stretched their perfect mark to 12-0. Other top teams posted near wins including North Carolina Davidson Louisville Notre Dame St. John’s and South Carolina in Wednesday action.

Bob Lanier Niagara Calvin Murphy LSU Pete Maravich Purdue Rick Mount Lanier St. Bonaventure Bonnies Ran DePaul North Carlina North Carolina State Davidson George Washington Louisville Memphis State Ralph Fletcher North Carolina NC State Doug Cook Wildcats Jerry King Butch Beard Wes Unseld John Warren St. John’s Georgetown Bob Arnzen Notre Dame University of Detroit St. Peter’s Hofstra South Carolina Wake Forest Marshall Morris- Harvey Tampa Miami Fla Maryland West Virginia

Fox Hunters to Hold Their Oyster Supper

The Fox Hunters' Association invites members to an Oyster Supper on Saturday night January 13 at 6 30 p.m. in Crawfordsville school lunch room. Hunters who joined past hunts are welcome and should bring own table service. A meeting is set for next Saturday at 9 30 a.m. at the cemetery west of Crawfordsville to plan the week’s hunt. a strong turnout is urged.

The Fox Hunters’ Association Crawfordsville

Washington YMCA and YWCA swim teams travel to Ottumwa

Washington YMCA and YWCA swim teams will go to Ottumwa Saturday to swim in the new YWCA pool. Team members should meet at the Washington YMCA at 11 45 a.m. Saturday for transportation to Ottumwa.

Ottumwa Washington Ymca YWCA

Pacers Top Muskies in ABA All-Star Night Show

Indiana Pacers stars Bob Netolicky and Roger Brown combined for 55 points to lead a 105-79 win over the Minnesota Muskies in the ABA All-Star showcase in Indianapolis. The Muskies fall to second in the Eastern Division. Other results include Houston edging Anaheim 122-120, Denver beating Kentucky 99-83, and Pittsburgh trimming Dallas 123-120. Somerset scored 28 for the Amigos. Hightower and Jones each 22 in Denver.

Bob Netolicky Roger Brown Indiana Pacers Minnesota Muskies Netolicky Brown Pacers Indianapolis Muskies Willie Somerset Houston Anaheim Denver Kentucky Pittsburgh Dallas Somerset Warren Davis Larry Bunce Wayne Hightower Larry Jones Jim Ligon Charlie Williams Art Heyman Pipers Connie Hawkins John Beasley Chaps

Women's Bowling Melody Strikers League Standings and Scores

River Products leads a tight league with 47 pins. State Bank earns high team totals including a 2556 series and 933 game while Atl Ettes and others post solid numbers. Individual leaders include Johnson 546 and Valley 220 as River Products takes the first half.

Melody Strikers League River Products Bron Ok Ws Lewes Washington State Bank Martin Cleaners Wenge View Sommerey Oo Osincup Drug Ettes Osincup VFW Essex Martin State Bank Winga Atl Ettes Johnson Wolf Valley

Loafers and Cherry Pickers Shine in Weekend Bowling

Saturday bowling results show Loafers 2087 and Cherry Pickers 1968 lead team series. Individual highs include Sitler 582 and Hen ness 212, with Max Arbogast 205 top in games. Farm Service and Mobil post strong team feats with 2758 and 2739 series, and 956 to 952 in games.

SS Senese Gutter Cleaners Lofters Cherry Pickers Sitler Rae Henness Farm Bureau Washington DC Farm Service Payne TV Aan Wena Grove Mobil Walter Sojka Merle Allison Max Arbogast

Grade schoolers to play in YMCA league

Grade school basketball league starts at Washington YMCA next week. Fifth and sixth graders begin Monday January 15 and third and fourth graders start Thursday January 18. Registrations due by Friday. Practices Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. for 3rd-4th and 11 to 12 for 5th-6th. Six weeks of play. YMCA membership required or $3 basketball membership option.

Washington Ymca YMCA

Indians finally receive relief supplies for Navajo Nation

About 2,800 pounds of clothing and supplies donated by Clear Lake Iowa residents were trucked from a Kirtland Air Force Base hangar to the Navajo reservation late Wednesday. Initial transport confusion caused storage at the hangar, but tribal officials said the goods would be distributed to needy families on the reservation.

Albuquerque N.M Ariz

Private First Class Craff Completes Camp Pendleton Training

Marine Private First Class Robert D. Craff, Riverside Iowa, finished two weeks of simulated combat training at Camp Pendleton California. The program covers day and night patrols infantry weapons survival and assault tactics. Further advanced training awaits before unit assignment.

Camp Pendleton Calif Robert D. Craff F. R. Craff Riverside Iowa Marine Corps Leatherneck Marine Airground Combat Team

Republicans plan state convention for GOP governor race

DES MOINES IDPA Republicans move quickly to prepare a state convention if needed to pick the party nominee for governor. Three announced candidates include Robert Ray John Knudson Albion farmer Henry and others may join. Mooty weighs in as possible candidate while primary rules demand 35 percent to win the nomination. State GOP chairman Jack Warren schedules a potential convention for September 13 to avoid delaying the general election.

DES Moines IDPA Robert Ray John Knudson Albion Farmer Henry Lawton Robert K. Beck Centerville William Murray Ames Donald Johnson West Branch The American Legion William Mooty Grundy Center Mooty GOP Jack Warren Warren

Johnson Works on U.S. Budget and Great Society Plan

President Johnson advances the election-year legislative package and a federal budget expected between 180 and 190 billion dollars. Washington officials hint at bold proposals while Johnson stays largely out of public view at the LBJ Ranch. He plans the State of the Union address for Wednesday and has limited staff contact during his Texas sojourn.

San Antonio Tex UPI Johnson Congress Texas White House Lbj Ranch Washington LBJ Levi Eshkol

Kissing Bus Driver Sought by Police

A 17 year old girl on a Grand Rapids city bus says the driver stopped the vehicle, turned off lights, and kissed her after she refused. Police are seeking the driver described as the kissing bandit. The Quartz item notes a 70 ton quartz discovery in Russia.

Grand Rapids, Mich UPI

Remove war profits says Schmidhauser

Iowa City Iowa Former Iowa Congressman John Schmidhauser called for ending excessive profiteering in the Vietnam war by closing special interest tax loopholes He argued small businessmen and workers bear a higher tax burden while those with privileges avoid responsibility He noted he once introduced legislation to eliminate major tax loopholes but it failed to pass

Iowa City Iowa UPI John Schmidhauser Congress

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