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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

Page

6

Demons Host Mt Pleasant Panthers in key league clash

Washington Demons aim to extend a three game win streak and move into sole second in the Southeast Conference as they face Mt Pleasant Panthers who sit 3 1 in league play. Ron Potts leads a strong Panthers lineup with help from Curt Moxley Terry Lewis Fred Morrow and Ken Welcher. Joe Minick and Rich Sojka pace Washington scoring while Minick shoots 59 percent. Sophomore action starts 6 30 p m with varsity at 8 p m.

Washington Demons Panthers Mt. Pleasant Trojans Fairfield Ron Potts Potts Curt Moxley Terry Lewis Fred Morrow Ken Welcher John Sproule Joe Minick Rich Sojka Bob English Greg Goodell Mike Hennigan Ray Porter Minick Sojka Sojk Warriors Dave Bing Eddie Miles Nate Thurmond Jerry West Lakers Wally Jones Wilt Chamberlain 76Ers

Washington School Board member resigns after decade of service

Dr. M. J. Cruise has resigned his post on the Washington School Board following ten years of service.

M. J. Cruise Washington School Board

Irish A Surprise Notre Dame 13th Victory Over Butler

Notre Dame, led by Bob Whitmore with 40 points and Bob Arnzen with 27, defeated Butler 82-77 for its 13th win in 16 games. Whitmore averages 24 points per game, Arnzen 22.3, with Whitmore solid in rebounding and Arnzen high in free throw percentage. Other scores include Western Kentucky over Dayton 75-74 and Evansville routing Valparaiso 97-74.

United Press International Notre Dame Bob Whitmore Bob Arnzen Whitmore Arnzen Butler Wayne Chapman Western Kentucky Dayton St. John’s St. Joseph’s Georgia Mississippi State Evansville Valparaiso Chapman Hilltoppers Villanova Penn Massachusetts Holy Cross Virginia Tech Eastern Kentucky West Virginia Pitt Kentucky Wesleyan Kentucky State Drake Iowa State Western Michigan Ohio University

Waters wins first round in YMCA league play

The Squire Shoppe Educators defeated the Washington Jaycees 67 to 46 while Waters Trucking beat Standard Oilers 90 to 51 at the Washington YMCA Tuesday night. Waters Trucking led the first half.

Won Peoples Savings Bank Home Town Moothart Ee Sherman - Eden One Mills Ae Carson Waters Trucking Moose Squire Keota Jaycees Savings Bank Moose Washington Jaycees Columbus Junction IH _Standard Oilers Moothart Squire Shoppe Sherman - Eden Salisbury Mills Bartett Getz Olson Eichelberger Gipple Jorgenson Washington Jaycees Edwards Powley Fish Kenney Lewis Ahrens A. Brock L. Brock Lechner McFarlane Starr Waters Harvey Curtis Ae Totals Standard Oilers FG FT PF TP Cherry Embree Pasley Munn Ae Knight Duncan S51 Metas Washington Ymca

High Scores and Stars Highlight Bowl Event and Film Star

Bank posts 2698 series and 916 game led by Moothart 920 and Bank 916 in a bowling match. Blankenhorn nets 216 in singles as Burlingame achieves 215. Hollywood reports: Michael Caine to star in Too Late the Hero for Robert Aldrich Productions.

Bank Moothart Blankenhorn Burlingame Hollywood UPI England Michael Caine Robert Aldrich

West favored to win AFL tussle in Gator Bowl

In Jacksonville California, AFL All-Star game preview favors the West led by Daryle Lamonica and Hewritt Dixon of Oakland with seven more Raiders starting. East counters with Joe Namath and strong rushing options Jim Nance, Hoyle Granger, and Keith Lincoln as Buffalo and Houston try to swing the momentum.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Daryle Lamonica Oakland Raiders West Lou Saban Denver Broncos Raiders Green Bay Saban Lamonica Oakland Hewritt Dixon Kansas City Mike Garrett al Denson Buck Buchanan Ben Davidson Joe Collier Buffalo Bills New York Jets Joe Namath Boston Jim Nance Houston Hoyle Granger Buffalo Keith Lincoln

Havlicek Scores 35 as Celtics Beat Hawks in NBA Action

John Havlicek starred with 35 points leading the Boston Celtics to a 114-102 win over the St. Louis Hawks. Havlicek scored 15 in the second period and delivered key plays in the fourth. Len Wilkens led the Hawks with 32 as New York, Detroit, and Los Angeles also won their Wednesday games.

National Basketball Association John Havlicek Boston Celtics Celtics St. Louis Hawks Havlicek Hawks Len Wilkens New York Nicks Baltimore Bullets Detroit Pistons San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia 76Ers Cazzie Russell Knicks Earl Monroe Bullets Monroe Pistons

Farm Bureau Leads In Chevrolet League Standings

Washington DC reports Farm Bureau leading the league with a team series of 2673 and 2624, a team game total of 923 and 917, while individual standout Bob Randall tallies 561 in series and 211 in a game. Burkum adds 531 in series with top game of 202 by John Wagner.

Chevrolet Farm Servite Whinut Grove A. Occas Cee Gale SA Farm Bureau Geb Bob Randall Burkum Randall John Wagner

Swim meet dates set for area and state events

Parents of Washington YMCA swimmers will host the State YMCA meet at Luther College pool in Decorah on March 16. Changes list March 2 boys sectional Ottumwa March 9 girls sectional Clinton March 16 boys state Decorah March 30 girls state Fort Dodge April 6 boys North Central Area Mankato Minnesota April 20 girls North Central Area Davenport.

Parents of Washington Ymca Luther College Decorah Ottumwa Clinton Fort Dodge Mankato Minn Davenport

Drake edges Cyclones in nonconference basketball clash

Willie McCarter led Drake with 22 points as Drake upset Iowa State 72 to 67 in Des Moines. Drake built an 18 point first half lead but with three Bulldogs in foul trouble faced a late Cyclone surge. Don Draper added 10 for Drake while Bill Cain poured 18 for Iowa State.

DES Moines UPI Willie McCarter Drake Iowa State Bulldogs McCarter Dolph Pulliam Don Draper Bill Cain Don Smith John McGonigle Cyclone Mike Murray Murray Ames Cyclones

Saturday Loafers League results and figures

The report lists teams Cherry Pickers East Gthilemise and Gutter Cleaners and Hookers with scores. Strikers posted team series 2145 and 728 and 715, while individual leaders include Lucky Montgomery 632 Rae 599 and Montgomery 215 Hammond 211. A note mentions Ether used as a pain killer before an 1842 operation.

Loafers EES Cherry Abe East Gthilemise Gutter Cleaners Hookers Strikers Lucky Montgomery Rae Hammond

Two Iowa assistants quit as staff reshuffle announced

University of Iowa announces the resignations of two assistants, Bob Watson and Gordon Lee, from head coach Ray Nagel's staff. Lee leaves for a Salt Lake City insurance job. Watson seeks future head coaching possibilities. New hire Gary Grouwinkel to coach offensive line and Wayne Fontes to interview for defensive backfield post. Tamuro moved from offensive to defensive assistant role.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI University of Iowa Bob Watson Gordon Lee Ray Nagel Lee Salt Lake City Utah Watson Iowa City Nagel University of Utah Gary Grouwinkel University of Arizona Iowa Grouwinkel University of North Dakota Ottumwa West Branch Columbus Junction Wayne Fontes University of Dayton Ohio

Pro Bowl tilt set as Western favored in Los Angeles

NFL stars taper off for the 18th Pro Bowl at the Coliseum with the West as 11 point favorite over the East. Don Shula and Otto Graham lead rival camps as weather eyes potential rain and fans pack the stadium for the season finale. Roman Gabriel and Johnny Unitas headline West, Frank Tarkenton directs the East offense.

Los Angeles UPI Coliseum Don Shula West Otto Graham Shula Baltimore Celts Los Angeles Rams Roman Gabriel Gabriel Johnny Unitas New York Giants Frank Tarkenton NFL

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