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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1968

Page

8

Demon wrestlers drop 16 33 decision to Williamsburg visitors

Washington High School fell 16 to 33 to visiting Williamsburg High School in a Tuesday dual. Coach Don Lawless praised Tim Laffoon and John Lance for wins, noted potential boost from returning Jerry Smith, and reported Williamsburg reserves won 26 17. Davis County looms next on January 25.

Washington High School Williamsburg High School Don Lawless Tim Laffoon John Lance Jerry Smith Brazil Williamsburg Washington Davis County Varsity Greg Falkmann Greg Wolfer Bob Murphy John Simmering

Ten years ago today couple returns from Florida trip

Mr. and Mrs. John Combs came home Monday after a 3000 mile motor journey to Florida. They visited Mrs. Combs parents and other relatives in Tampa and Hollywood including Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lemmon in DeLand a cousin Della Neal MacCreadie in Daytona Beach and Mrs. Vera Smouse in Orlando.

John Combs Florida Combs Tampa Hollywood Mr. Combs J. E. Lemmon DeLand Della Neal MacCreadie Daytona Beach Vera Smouse Orlando

Dubuque Rises to No 5 In Prep Poll For Basketball

Des Moines Roosevelt holds first as Storm Lake sits second and Dubuque Wahlert is third. Fort Dodge remains fourth and Dubuque climbs from ninth to fifth. Cedar Falls stays sixth while Cedar Rapids Washington drops to seventh and Marshalltown reaches the top 10 at No 8. Muscatine is ninth and Iowa City 10th with Clear Lake leading the second ten. The full Top Ten and next group list teams and points from the UPI ranking.

Des Moines UPI Dubuque United Press International Roosevelt Storm Lake Dubuque Wahlert Fort Dodge Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Washington Marshalltown Muscatine Iowa City Clear Lake Paullina Sibley Waverly Shell Rock Ankeny Waterloo Columbus Davenport Central Waco Olds Fairfield Harlan Des Moines Roosevelt

Gibson Flood refuse Cardinals contract talks in World Series bid

Bob Gibson and Curt Flood balked at 1968 contract offers with Gibson seeking near $100,000 and Flood demanding his fair share. Maris led at about $75,000 and Brock near $70,000. Gibson said the offer was generous but not close to his expectations after earning around $60,000 last season.

ST. Louis UPI Bob Gibson Curt Flood St. Louis Cardinals Gibson Omaha Neb Flood Roger Maris Lou Brock Bing Devine Stan Musial Brock

Junior Bowling Melody Lancettes UME Meet Scores

Team series led by A & W with 1373 followed by Squire Shoppe 1367. Sitler top game 509 with Denise Clarahan 418 in series and 155 in game. Gwen Rich 161 and Sally Patterson 408 in series appear among individual totals.

UME “Sada Uhbls Vasenlekethes Sitlers Wkss Son Custer Electric Squire Shoppe Dery Doo Ofeeeeese Advance Ross Sitler Dairy Delite Denise Clarahan Sally Patterson Gwen Rich

Bowling Hi Rollers League Standings and Scores

State Theatre tops team series with 2772 pins and 33 bonus, Steele Lumber 2693 plus 111. Team game led by Steele Lumber 952 pins plus 37, G and W 890 plus 63. Individual figures: Marlane Miller 636 series, Bill Koehler 625. games Bill Koehler 244 and Bill Steele 224. Lutheran Laymen and Ron's Standard posted zeros.

Hi Rollers Saas Aitae Ebgeedas Watson Cleaners Bite Inga O cl le Evn Steele Lumber Ron’s Standard State Theatre Marlane Miller Bill Koehler Bill Steele

Mount Pleasant Coach Named West High Chief in Iowa City

Mt Pleasant High School basketball coach Jerry Bush, with a 55 32 record over five seasons, says he has been named head coach for Iowa City's new West High School opening next fall. He remains in his Mount Pleasant post for the season and is a native of Iowa City who previously coached there for seven years.

Mount Pleasant UPI Jerry Bush Mount Pleasant High School Iowa City New West High School Bush

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