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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
6
Washington's Demons trailed Prairie of Cedar Rapids by 8 at halftime but surged in the second half to win 77 to 69. Dick Holden led with 23 points while Tim Trotman added 14 and Tom Lowe 12. Bob McClure scored 13 in a low overall shooting night.
An eight week trimnastics class for women begins Tuesday January 21 in the YMCA gym from 9 30 to 10 30 a m. Instructor is Mrs James Rossen. Register at the YWCA desk or by calling OL 3 2594. Cost is 3 for members and 3 50 for non members.
Ten years ago today a fire at the Carl Old field farm around 5 p.m. Tuesday left the Paul Reighard family homeless. The blaze razed their home and caused extensive damage to the property in the Pilotburg community.
Scriven and a pair of hust ling forwards led Prairie with 24 points each, Voigt added 15 for the visitors as the Prairie quintet failed to supply scoring depth. The Demons head to Mt Pleasant for a conference game Friday night.
Pressure grew on University of Oklahoma regents to name Gomer Jones as head football coach succeeding Bud Wilkinson. Jones, 49, a former Ohio State center and Wilkinson's longtime assistant, has strong backing from players and supporters and has indicated interest in the job. The petition and backing from university officials could influence the selection process.
Washington sophomores rolled to a 79 to 50 win over Prairie of Cedar Rapids on their home court Tuesday night. A 40 22 halftime lead was extended with four players in double figures led by Norton 18 Logan 14 Brock 11 and Bower 10. Rohlena 15 and Pirkel 14 topped the visitors. Washington outshot Cedar Rapids 62 to 36 but misfired 12 free throws while making 17.
Washington High School wrestlers fell 30 to 14 to Fairfield. Demons reserves lost 35 to 15 with Ron Gregory earning a forfeit in 95 pounds. Leon Lintz 127 pounds won 1 to 0. Rex Neuhart 145 pounds won 4 to 1. Ron Rich 103 pounds won 4 to 0. Tom Stephens 138 pounds led 5 to 4 before pin. Joe Scranton 165 pounds lost 2 to 0. Ron Brunk 127 pounds pinned Marvin Hoskins. Other line results include Dan Scheeler, Joe Moore forfeits and several close decisions.
In the Men s Bowling Twi Lite League Crawfordsville leads with 29 wins while Sherman Eden trails at 25. Home Town Mills Moothart and I H Sales post scores. team series high is Crawfordsville 2689 and Moothart 908 in games. Individual leaders include White 545 and Blankenhorn 533.
Muscatine Central Junior High eighth graders defeated Washington Junior High 52 to 31 Tuesday afternoon. Washington shot 21 percent with Sojka leading scorers at 10 points and Greg Goodell grabbing 15 rebounds for Washington while Bynum led Muscatine with 20 points.
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