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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

10

Pro Bowl finale at Los Angeles Coliseum marks era end

The 20th Pro Bowl at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum signals the end of its current format pitting NFL East versus West stars as realignment next year will create two new conferences. Starting lineups include Roman Gabriel and Bill Nelson, with Fran Tarkenton sharing QB duties and Gale Sayers and Tom Matte as West backs. East starters Leroy Kelly and Larry Brown headline the running backs.

Los Angeles UPI Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum NFL American Football League Norm van Brocklin West Tom Fears Coliseum Roman Gabriel Rams Bill Nelson Cleveland Browns University of Southern California van Brocklin Fears Gabriel Nelsen Fran Tarkenton Giants Gale Sayers Bears Tom Matte Colts Gene Washington Vikings Charlie Sanders Lions Carroll Dale Packers Leroy Kelly Browns Larry Brown Redskins Paul Warfield Jerry Smith Roy Jefferson Steelers

Truck hits underpass. ten year toll of misdirected route

An empty semi truck traveling south on highway 1 toward Ottumwa veered onto old highway 92 by mistake. Driver Francis Apfel, 31, of Rice Lake Wisconsin, found the low railroad underpass impassable about a mile after, causing about 17000 dollars in damage.

Highway 1 Ottumwa Francis Apfel Rice Lake Wis

Eighth graders beat Trojans in 35 22 win

Washington Junior High eighth graders defeated Fairfield Trojans 35 to 22 on Thursday. Craig Paul led the A team with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Richard Widmer grabbed 12 boards and Joe Williams added 6. The B team lost 32 to 17.

Washington Fairfield Trojans Craig Paul Richard Widmer Joe Williams Max Cousins Paul Randy Brock Jeff Zear Cousins Dave Schneider Muscatine West Muscatine

Ninth graders beat Muscatine West in junior high clash

Washington Junior High ninth graders topped Muscatine West 70 to 57 in a local gym Thursday. Ray Williams led with 25 points, Doug Hough added 16, while Muscatine’s Reed and Furlong had 20 and 16. Steve Goff grabbed 14 rebounds and Randy Payne scored 13 as Washington pulled away 49 39 in the third. Coach Duane Hagensick praised Greene, Payne and Witthoft for strong play.

Washington Muscatine West Ray Williams Doug Hough Demons Reed Furlong Muscatine Steve Goff Randy Payne Denny Witthoft Steve Greene Duane Hagensick Greene Payne Witthoft

Walnut Grove leads after high scoring in county bowling

Walnut Grove 2766 team series and 1002 team game pace the event as Farm Service posts 2694 and 962. Individual high was Larry Hough 612 in series and G. Kroemier 214 in game with Joe Deutsch 572. Also listed are Siegle's Mobil and others in the standings.

Walnut Grove Farm Service Siegle Mobil Larry Hough Joe Deutsch G. Krogmeier C. Gunnarson

Women's Bowling McCleery-Cumming Match Results

Wednesday night results show McCleery 2546 and 2572 series wins over Pepsi and Ainsworth Bank with Carson's, Roe's, and Squire Shoppe posting scores. Individual leaders include D Patterson 544 and P McGill 215.

McCleery - Cumming Enet Ainsworth Bank Weddardunswese Squire McCleery Pepsi Carson’s Ove Mawr Squire Shoppe Ainsworth Jack & Jill Roe’s Carson's Roe D. Patterson L. Roe P. McGill

Denver Rockets Move to Second in ABA Standings

Denver Rockets defeat Dallas Chaps 126-123 to climb to second in the Western Division as Larry Jones becomes the ABA’s 5,000-point leader. Jones tallies 26 points with Spencer Haywood and Jeff Congdon each adding 20. Also, Carolina Cougars beat Indiana Pacers 100-93 with Doug Moe scoring 28. Kentucky Colonels topple New York Nets 132-124. Miami Floridians set a club scoring record by routing Pittsburgh Pipers 146-121.

United Press International Larry Jones Denver Rockets American Basketball Association Jones Rockets Denver Dallas Chaps Chaps New Orleans Spencer Haywood Jeff Congdon Bob Verga Carolina Cougars Indiana Pacers Doug Moe Cougars Verga Lou Dampier Kentucky Colonels New York Nets Darrell Carrier Kentucky Les Hunter Nets Simmie Hill Willie Murrell Miami Floridians Pittsburgh Pipers

Junior Bowling Melody Lancettes League Won Squire Shoppe

Team series results show Sorrells 1863 and Carrols Beauty 1775 lead the league. Individual standout Gwen Rich posted 191 in a game and 479 across a series, with Peggy Dillavoy at 462 and Randi Dunbar 171 in a game.

Melody Lancettes Squire Shoppe Carrol’s Beauty South Side Cafe Renneau Sorrell Carrol Gwen Rich Peggy Dillavoy Randi Dunbar

Professional Directory Listing for Livingston and Morrison Firms

Local attorney listings show Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates with Robert Day Louis J. Kehoe Everett Meeker and Robert Bates in the Abstract Dept at 112 South Ave. B, phone 653-2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd lists Edmund D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd at 211 West Washington St., phone 653-5431.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker BATES Robert Day Louis J. Kehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Montezuma Leads Iowa Girls Basketball Ranking

DES MOINES UPI The latest Iowa Girls basketball rankings show Montezuma at 15 0 leading the list with Mediapolis 11 0 in second and Winfield Mount Union 9 0 in third All nine teams in the top positions retain their spots as the season progresses with no changes to the top three from the previous ranking.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Montezuma Mediapolis Winfield - Mount Union Midland Center Point Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Winfield-Mount Union Farragut Wapsie Valley Allison-Bristow Clay’ Central Lewis Central West Liberty Grand Valley Ida Grove Tripoli Dunlap Elk Horn Kimballton Wellsburg Hubbard Ogden North Polk

Waco Boys Reach Journey Finals

Waco will face Central of Argyle in the Blackhawk Conference finals after a 50 to 42 semifinal win over Van Buren. Van Buren led 22 to 17 at halftime and 34 to 27 late in the third before Waco surged in the final period. Grant Nebel scored 17 and grabbed 22 rebounds for Waco. Widmer 10, Schooley 13, Shra der 6, Farmer 4.

Waco Central of Argyle Blackhawk van Buren Warriors Grant Nebel Jim Widmer Lynn Farmer Bill Schooley Jack Shrader Doug Towers

Clem Haskins Sinks 34 As Bulls Top Royals 130 120

Clem Haskins scored 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 130 120 win over the Cincinnati Royals. The victory extended Chicago’s winning streak to five and moved them four games behind the Atlanta Hawks in the Western Division standings.

United Press International Earl Pearl Baltimore Bullets Clem the Gem Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Clem Haskins Bulls Cincinnati Royals Chicago Atlanta Hawks Haskins NBA

NFL realignment settled by lottery among three divisions

Pro football owners ended a long dispute by a blind draw producing a 5 4 4 split. San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta New Orleans form one division while Chicago Green Bay Detroit Minnesota form another and New York Washington Philadelphia Dallas St Louis make up the third. The plan preserves rivalries and sets a 182 game season with 88 intradivisional, 54 intraconference and 40 interconference games.

New York UPI Pete Rozelle Rozelle Chicago Green Bay Detroit Minnesota Washington Philadelphia Dallas St. Louis Cleveland Pittsburgh Baltimore NFL San Francisco Los Angeles

Thursday Niners League Night Results Report

Derby 4 by forfeit, Watson 3, Pepsi 1, Journal 3, McCleery 1, C and J 3, Coast to Coast 1. Team series C and J Feed 2520, Watson Cleaners 2267, Coast to Coast 2254. Individual series Henry Wagenknecht 560, Terry Swaford 537, Joe Wallace 533. Individual game Glen Lord 217, John Reneger 209, Henry Wagenknecht 203.

Niner Nude Sda Watson Cleaners McCleery - Cummings Pope Moir Watson Pepsi Journal McCleery C & J Feed Coast To Coast Henry Wagenknecht Terry Swaford Joe Wallace Glen Lord John Reneger

Bowling Meet Scores and Standings Slated

Individual game leaders Lorraine Wolanski 185 Sue Kaesbauer 175. Wolanski 475 and Jean Hall 469 lead individual series. Alley Cats top team game with 693, Four Spares and Merry Mixers 691. Four Spares win team series 1980, Alley Cats 1972.

Lorraine Wolanski Sue Kaesbauer Jean Hall Alley Cats Merry

Basketball program for Jr High girls at YWCA begins Jan 20

The YWCA offers an eight week junior high girls basketball session starting January 20. Meetings are Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interested girls should register at the YW desk and arrive at 6:30 p.m. on January 20 in gym clothes. Cost is 3 dollars for eight weeks or free for YW activity ticket holders.

YWCA

Five Towner's League results and top scorers

Diamond Inn wins in team series 2483 and 919 with Crane’s 1845 plus 44. Harold's Sinclair totals 2428 and 45. Individual leaders are Laverne Geyer 574 and Glen Murphy 573. High game marks include John Hamil Sr 216 and Glen Murphy 212 along with Jim Richards and Joe Kaesbauer.

Diamond Inn Harold's Sinclair Crane No Laverne Geyer Glen Murphy John Hamil Sr Jim Richards Joe Kaesbauer

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