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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1970

Page

8

Demons Defeat Mount Pleasant 68 to 59 in Fought Contest

Washington Demons beat Mount Pleasant 68 59 to improve to 4 2 in the Southeast Seven Conference tying Oskaloosa for second. Gary Goodell 13 points 10 rebounds John Clingman 22 points led Demons while Joe Gebhardt added 18 10 free throws. Mount Pleasant’s Johnson had 24 points, Roth held to seven as Washington hosts Fairfield next Friday.

Washington Mount Pleasant Demons Oskaloosa Gary Goodell John Clingman Joe Gebhardt Goodell Skip Speece Clingman Panthers Johnson Steve Roth Fairfield Washington Mount Pleasant FG FT PF TP Swartzendruber Miller Gebhardt Eagle Hennigan Mt. Pleasant Roth Upton Houses Shappell Boat Kirk

Four Washington councilmen sworn in for new terms

Ten years ago four Washington city council members took oath of office during formal ceremonies at city hall. Elected in fall 1959 to serve another term, Tom Tanner Ray Minick Ralph Marshall and John Logan were sworn in by Mayor L M Eicher.

Washington Tom Tanner Ray Minick Ralph Marshall John Logan L. M. Eicher

Five New Support Hosiery For Men And Women

Improved patented manufacturing techniques and exacting standards blend elastomers to provide medically desired support. Full support stockings offer cosmetic appeal and high quality for both men and women. Surgical grade elastic stockings marketed for general wear and medical use.

Mt Pleasant wrestlers win Highland Invitational title

Mt Pleasant captured the Highland Invitational wrestling championship at Highland High School with 76 points. New London was runner up with 68 and Washington placed sixth with 42. Ed Brown and Jackie Smith won individual titles for Washington. Notable placers include Kurt Phelps Winfield 98, Jackie Smith Washington 107, Roger Smith Columbus Junction 115, Ron Yaley Mt Pleasant 123, Mike Garvey New London 130.

Mt. Pleasant Highland High School Panthers New London Washington Ed Brown Jackie Smith Demons Kurt Polar Winfield Robert Beavers Brad Worrell Solon Rodger Cline Skip Slaughter Highland Robert Hanna Roger Smith Columbus Junction Dennis Roggenstein Iowa Valleys Paul Lipple Ron Grover Ron Yaley Randy Reid Monte Mayer Wes Kendall Mike Garvey Jeff Skubal John Beeker Cave Garvey Mike Doughty Mark McCoy Mt. Pleaington Rich Wooley Bill Bark Bruce Robinson Doug Greenlee Dan Parks Brian Masonholder Steve Zaruba Nick van Winkle Gary Harapat Bill Huddleston Mike Loyd Ken Hinkle Kevin Kimm Wayne Mehaffey Wilbert Seggerman New London Columbus

Chiefs Are Champs Dawson Happy With Victory

Len Dawson led the underdog Kansas City Chiefs to a 23-7 Super Bowl win over the Minnesota Vikings. He threw 12 of 17 for 142 yards including a 47-yard TD to Otis Taylor in the third quarter sealing the comeback. Jan Stenerud kicked three field goals for KC and Mike Garrett added a five-yard TD run before halftime.

New Orleans UPI Joe Namath Len Dawson Joe Dawson Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Vikings Michigan Tance Detroit Otis Taylor Vikings Chiefs Minnesota Taylor Earsell Mackbee Jan Stenerud Mike Garrett K. C Dave Osborn Dawson- Taylor Bud Grant

Highland cagers beat Danville in double win

Riverside game recap. Highland girls triumphed 71 to 43 behind Diane Waldschmidt 34 points and Linda Chalupa 22 while Patty Metz added 13. Highland boys won 72 to 64 led by Phil Sojka 18 and Bill Watkinson 16 with Jim Herdlicka 14 and Larry Yoder 10. Danville’s Jill Wagner 26 and Linda Chambers 17. Highland improves to 5-2. girls reach 3-4 in conference. Highland hosts Lone Tree next Friday.

Riverside Highland Cagers Danville Bears Highland Girls Diane Waldschmidt Huskies Linda Chalupa Patty Metz Jill Wagner Linda Chambers Highland Mediapolis Winfield Mount Union Iowa

Drake beats Tulsa in MVC clash for 10th win

In Tulsa Drake defeated Tulsa 77-73 to improve to 4-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play and 10-4 overall. Jeff Halliburton scored 30 points while Dana Lewis also poured in 30 for Tulsa as Drake’s pressure slowed Tulsa’s leading scorer Ron Carson to nine. Tulsa slid to 1-3 in league play and 6-6 overall.

TULSA Okla UPI Jeff Halliburton Drake Missouri Valley Dana Lewis Hurricane Bobby Jones Ron Carson Carson

Pekin tops Black Hawk Conference wrestling at Waco

Pekin won the Black Hawk Conference wrestling tournament at Waco with 121 points and earned standout wrestler honors for Joel Frye. Final team standings: Pekin 121, Cardinal 110, Van Buren 56, Tri-County 39, Waco 34, Central 21, West Burlington 4. Individual results include 98 Chuck Klicker, 107 Joe Frye, 115 Jan Poling, 123 Dave Cox, 130 Glen Dehart, 137 Steve Reynolds, 145 Steve Adams, 155 Steve Hervey, 165 Chuck Neece, 175 Dan Bond, 185 Russell Newquist, and heavyweight Dick Reed.

Pekin Blackhawk Waco Joel Frye Cardinal van Buren Tri - County Central West Burlington Chuck Klicker Dave Briggs Tri- County Joe Frye Warren Burkholder Jan Poling Don Sanchez Dave Cox Miked Phillips Glen Dehart Jim Davison Steve Reynolds Randy McClure Steve Adams Roger Dallner Steve Her

Mt Pleasant tops sophs in 50 to 37 win

Mount Pleasant defeated the Demon sophomores 50 to 37 as the hosts struggled offensively. Doug Potts led Mt Pleasant with 15 points, Scott Kauffman 12, and Steve Mertens 10. Demon standouts included Ward Anderson with 10 and Gary Zeck 9, while Joe Gilmore managed 4 after a 20-point game Friday. Coach Dale Harter voiced disappointment but expects a February rematch to tilt in the Demons' favor.

Demon Mount Pleasant Sophs Dale Harter Joe Gilmore Oskaloosa Ward Anderson Gary Zeck Panthers Don Potts Scott Kauffman Steve Mertens Demons Panther Harter Washington FG Zeck Smith Gilmore Anderson Brock Arnold Guy Pearl Washington Mt. Pleasant

Washington YMCA swimmers edge Ottumwa in close meet

Washington YMCA boys swim team defeated Ottumwa YMCA 156 to 94 Saturday at Ottumwa. The 15 to 17 year olds also lost to Ottumwa High School by one point 43 to 42. Next Saturday Dubuque YMCA visits with diving at 1 p.m. and swimming at 2 p.m. Drew McAvoy lowered the 13 and 14 year old pool record in the 100 yd back from 1:06.9 to 1:04.1.

Washington YMCA Ottumwa Ymca Ottumwa Dubuque S. Huber J. Rosenkild M. Ross D. Shaver D. McCall B. Lord J. Harris R. Martin D. Mc- Call D. Me- Call A. van Houten P. Walker R. Reschly R. Lee S. Sproule R. Vargason J. Gebhardt

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