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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1969

Page

8

Demons edge Oskaloosa 76 74 in close battle

Washington Demons survive a tight four quarter showdown with the Oskaloosa Indians 76 to 74 at home. Mike Hennigan led Washington with 24 points and 10 rebounds while Ron Schooley added 15 points as the Demons hold off a late Indian rally and prepare to hosts Mt Pleasant Panthers.

Oskaloosa Contol Demons Indians Mike Hennigan Washington Bob English Ron Schooley Bill Schooley Mike Fitch Jim Davis Lee van Donselaar Mt. Pleasant Panthers R. Schooley English Hennigan B. Schooley Williams Eagle Ae Fitch Davis Smith van Donselaar George Wyngarden Hopes

Demon sophomores defeat Oskaloosa 62 to 50

Washington Demons overwhelmed Oskaloosa sophomores 62 to 50 on Friday night. Coach Doug Dunlap's squad built a 15 to 6 lead, led 33 to 20 at halftime, and stretched to 59 to 31 in the third before reserves allowed a late rally. Braun 22, Goodell 14, Gebhardt 11 led Washington while Smith had 18 for the Indians.

Washington Oskaloosa Sophs Doug Dunlap Demons Indians Oskaloosa Braun Goodell Gebhardt Smith Swartzendruber Hennigan Davisson Connelly Mangold Perdue Sae - Smith Rich Blake Smithart

Track stars in Boston tonight

UPI reports the 43rd Knights of Columbus track meet at the Garden brings nearly 400 entries with top Olympians and medalists. Key events include the two mile featuring Art Dulong and rivals from Georgetown Colby and Villanova, plus a strong hurdles field led by Willie Davenport and Erv Hall.

Boston UPI Knights of Columbus the Garden of C Bob Beamon Willie Davenport Erv Hall Leon Coleman Holy Cross Art Dulong Dulong Steve Staggeburg Georgetown George Young Ambrose Burfoot Wesleyan University Sebs Mamo Colby College Canada Bob Finlay Vince Bizzaro Peter Chen John Pennell Sam Bair Marty Liquori Villanova Dave Bailey Toronto George Scott Brian Kivlan Manhattan Peter Hoss Boston University Roy Shaw Harvard

Rose Bowl trip yields goal post souvenir from Gary Doak

Ten years ago Gary Doak flew from Des Moines on a special plane to attend the Rose Bowl game. He returned the next morning with a keepsake from the game a fragment of a goal post bearing Randy Duncan's name.

Gary Doak Des Moines Randy Duncan

Washington Demons edge Oskaloosa Indians in close wrestling win

Washington High School edged Oskaloosa 23 to 21 as the Demons built an early lead and with two late rallies held on to victory Friday night. Fred Martin subbing for Pat Morrison pinned at 138 lb boosting the team, with Dennis Smith and Ed Brown winning in reserve matches.

Washington Oskaloosa High School Demons Indians Washington Reserves Fred Martin Pat Morrison Dennis Smith

Highland cagers split a double bill at Mediapolis

Highland High School teams split Friday night actions. The girls lost 26 to 52 while the boys edged the opponent 56 to 55. For the girls Diane Waldschmidt scored 12 with Charlotte Sojka 9 and Liz Kron 5. The Highland boys trailed early but led 24 to 22 at halftime and 44 to 43 after three, winning by a point. Phil Sojka led with 16, Jim Herdlicka 15, Bill Watkinson 10, Tim Krantz 9, Greg Schott 4, Mike Miller 2. Opponents were led by Jim Nelson 19 and Denny Schulte 13.

Highland High School Mediapolis Diane Waldschmidt Charlotte Sojka Liz Kron Highland Boys Phil Sojka Highland Jim Herdlicka Bill Watkinson Tim Krantz Greg Schott Mike Miller

Trojans Panthers win in Southeast Six Conference night

Washington beat Oskaloosa 76 74 while Fairfield defeated Davis County 41 25 and Mt Pleasant edged Fort Madison 73 66. Curt Rich led Mt Pleasant with 32, Cecil Wiley had 14 for Fairfield, and Bill Van Aken led Fort Madison with 18 in the Friday games.

Washington Fairfield Mount Pleasant Oskaloosa Davis County Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Trojans Cecil Wiley Dan Palm Rich Forbes Jack Kincart Mus

Cage scores high school hoops across the state

Fairfield defeated Davis County 76 to 41 while Mt. Vernon beat Mid Prairie 57 to 55. Washington posted a 76 to 74 win over Oskaloosa, Fort Madison beat Waco 102 to 62, and West Burlington downed Iowa Valley 71 to 68. HLV beat U High 87 to 72. Solon defeated C R LaSalle 72 to 56 and C R Prairie edged by 54 to 56.

Morrall admits doubts before joining Colts for Super Bowl

Baltimore QB Earl Morrall, initially wary of leaving the Giants, says Don Shula persuaded him to take the No 2 role that became pivotal after John Unitas was injured. Morrall faces Jets star Joe Namath in a rain threatened NFL title game with the Colts 18 point favorites.

Miami UPI Baltimore Colts New York Jets Colts Earl Morrall John Unitas Baltimore Don Shula Unitas Morrall Joe Namath South Florida New York Giants Giant Allie Sherman John

Waco cagers roll to big wins over West Burlington

Waco boys win 102 to 62 and girls 102 to 34 as the Warriors dominate West Burlington. Dave Davison scores one free throw to reach the century mark. Glen Fletcher leads with 29 points and multiple players notch double digits. Marsha Shrader leads the Warriorettes with 33. Somers reaches 100th point for the Waco sextet.

Waco West Burlington Dave Davison Warriors Glen Hesseltine Grant Nebel Glen Fletcher Jim Widmer Jack Schrader Ken Roth Jason Roth Randy Davis Robert Osborne Tom Foster Dave Keoth Russ Rawlings Waco Girls Marsha Shrader Warriorettes Baker Davis White Sommers Schultz Somers Diane Reynolds

Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Meets for Beef Production Talk

The Franklin Cubs 4-H Club gathered with 21 members at Grace Hill Community Building for a regular meeting led by president Tom Dawson. Marion Timmins introduced Modern Beef and Milk Production. Kent Stout demonstrated The Profit Steer, with talks by Terry Goeke and Fritz Engel. Hosts were the Miksch and Engel families. Raccoons are usually moist forest dwellers but also inhabit central Texas plains.

Franklin Cubs 4 - H Grace Hill Tom Dawson Marion Timmins Kent Stout Terry Goeke Fritz Engel Miksch Engel

Sifford Leads After Two Rounds In Los Angeles Open

Charlie Sifford, 45, carries an eight under par 134 at Rancho Park, two strokes ahead of George Archer and a pack including Tom Shaw and Mac McLendon. Five former LA Open champions fail to make the cut as Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper survive to compete for the $20,000 first prize.

Los Angeles UPI Charlie Sifford Sifford Charlotte N.C Rancho Park Municipal George Archer Gilroy Calif Tom Shaw Golf Mac McLendon Birmingham Ala Bob Payne Mt. Vernon Billy Casper

Hawks seek lead with win over rival after strong stretch

The Atlanta Hawks, riding a 14 of 16 clip, face the top Western Division foe tonight after a 104-101 victory over Detroit. Celtics and Bucks also won, with Lakers dropping to Boston 88-82 as Milwaukee, Baltimore, and Seattle posted late rallies in Friday games.

United Press International Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Hawks Detroit Pistons Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks Seattle SuperSonics Baltimore Bullets San Diego Rockets Bill Bridges Atlanta Lou Hudson Howard Komives Boston Los Angeles Celtics Sam Jones Lakers Milwaukee Seattle Bucks Jon McGlocklin Kevin Loughery Baltimore Bullets Ray Scott Jack Marin Leroy Ellis Elvin Hayes

Norton pleads guilty to failure to control vehicle

Dennis Eugene Norton of Washington pleaded guilty in Justice of the Peace Court to failing to have his vehicle under control. He was arrested November 30 by sheriff deputies and fined 25 dollars. Mid-Prairie announces Friday January 24 parent teacher conferences for all elementary schools with a 15 minute slot, while junior high and high school students have a vacation day for curriculum work.

Dennis Eugene Norton AA 2 Washington Justice of the Peace Court Norton Mid - Prairie

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