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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1969

Page

8

Demons Fall 77 66 at Fairfield in Southeast Six clash

Fairfield Trojans led 37 34 at halftime then pulled away in the second half to beat the Washington Demons 77 66. The Demons struggled from outside as Ron Schooley went 1 of 10 and Bill Schooley 3 of 11.

Washington Demons Fairfield Trojans Fairfield Trojan Trojans Oskaloosa Centerville Big Reds Ft. Madison Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Davis County Bloomfield Ron Schooley Bill Schooley Skip Speece Mike Hennigan Bob English Hennigan Ken Kennedy R. Schooley B. Schooley Clingman Williams J. Clingman Forbes Palm Kennedy Rice Becksfort Wiley Kinaberge

Super Joe Namath Knee Trouble Casts All Star Game Doubt

Namath knee again limits his All Star participation as East coach Wally Lemm plans to start him Sunday then reassess. trainer worked 45 minutes on the knee, Namath urged to rest until game time. Hadl and Dawson noted as strong rivals in the West. Ticket demand high with crowds expected over 50 000 at Gator Bowl.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Namath Joe Wally Lemm Lemm New York Jets Houston Oilers University of Alabama Bob Griese Miami _ Dolphins Jets John Hadl San Diego Chargers Hadl West Chargers Hank Stram Kansas City Len Dawson Chiefs Baltimore

Coffees Begin March of Dimes Fundraising Series

Ten years ago today Mrs. Robert Genther Mrs. Edward Vosika and Mrs. Charles Dial attended a March of Dimes coffee at the governor's mansion. Mrs. Herschell Loveless hosted the event which launched a sequence of coffees planned in the coming weeks to support the March of Dimes.

Robert Genther Edward Vosika Charles Dial Herschell Loveless Governor’s Mansion

UCLA Houston clash with Alcindor sidelined again

UCLA 7 feet 2 inch star Lew Alcindor again troubled by flu and eye injury as top ranked Bruins host Houston Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Houston, 10-6, seeks upset after last year’s Astrodome thriller. Patterson to start in place of Alcindor amid sparse Friday night slate nationwide.

UCLA Lew Alcindor Houston Cougars Texans Bruins Astrodome Alcindor Skein Pauley Pavilion Elvin Hayes Houston Cougar Hayes Cougars Steve Patterson North Carolina Wake Forest Santa Clara San Jose State Broncos Davidson Virginia Military Kentucky Tennessee Weber State Ogden Utah Wildcats Montana State California Stanford Pacific Loyola of Los Angeles

UCLA campus shooting leaves two Black Panthers dead

Two Panthers were killed at a UCLA meeting of about 150 students as gunfire erupted over a discussion of a Black Studies program. Police arrested 17 others at a home linked to the victims, with 14 detained for possible leads and weapons charges, amid a feared split in leadership of local activists.

Los Angeles UPI Black Panthers University of California At UCLA John Jerome Huggins Carter Huggins Higgins Robert Keel Twothers

Strike Threat Grows As MLB Players Reject Pension Offer

New York reports that major league players show strong opposition to owners' pension proposal, with 98.7 percent voting against a $1 million annual increase. The dispute centers on revenue sharing for the pension fund, prompting continued negotiations and the threat of a strike. Marvin Miller calls benefits for each player minute while the players push for a larger share of TV and radio revenue.

New York UPI Major League Players Association Marvin Miller Players Association

Swiss Gymnasts to Meet Iowa in January Showdown

A Swiss gymnastics team with yodelers and a band will face the University of Iowa on January 23 in Iowa City. Coach Mike Jacobson promises plenty of Swiss flair with scorekeepers in costumes. The U.S. Gymnastics Federation sponsors the trip and Olympic rules govern the meet, with former Iowa stars expected to participate.

Iowa City Iowa Hawkeye

Sophomore Demons Narrowly Fall to Trojans in Fairfield

Washington's sophomore basketball team lost 61 to 62 after a late miscue cost a four point lead with a minute remaining. Daryl Braun led Washington with 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Gary Wilson scored 32 for the Trojans including late free throws.

Washington Fairfield Demons Trojans Daryl Braun Goodell Denny Hennigan G. Washington Gary Wilson

Pro Bowl set for Sunday with Tarkenton in spotlight

In Los Angeles Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants looks to rebound in the 19th NFL Pro Bowl. Coach Tom Landry plans shared playing time with Don Meredith, while George Allen’s West squad works to accommodate late arrivals from the Super Bowl. The game is expected to draw about 60,000 fans at the Coliseum for a 4:05 p.m. EST kickoff.

LOS Angeles UPI Fran Tarkenton New York Giants Tarkenton Tom Landry Don Meredith Dallas Landry Meredith Richie Pettibone Chicago Bears George Allen Los Angeles Rams Allen Baltimore Colts

Young cagers league open at Washington YMCA

Third and fourth graders start play this week at the Washington YMCA basketball court. The Travellers beat the Fowlers 23 to 4 as Marty Young scored 14 and Brian Carter 5. The Shooters edged the Dribblers 11 to 10 with Scott Rich scoring 8 and Dean Speece adding 3. Ron Green led the losers with 8.

Washington Ymca Dribblers Travelers Fowlers Marty Young Brian Carter Jim Dayton Scott Rich Dean Speece Ron Green

France proposes big four Middle East conference at UN

France formally proposed a four nation conference with the United States Soviet Union Britain and France under UN auspices to address the Middle East crisis and urged U.N. ambassadors to work with Secretary General Thant. Paris also announced a mission to Lebanon to study its defense needs amid fears of renewed Israeli raids.

Paris UPI France Middle East United Nations Lebanon United States Russia Britain Four Nations U.N Thant le Figaro Charles de Gaulle George Gorse Beirut Foreign Affairs Ministry Europe Vietnam

Speakers named for student power talks

University of Iowa hosts a two day symposium on student power with speakers Harry Edwards and Tom Hayden. Hayden discusses Student Power What is It and Edwards covers Student Power and Black Power. De Vere Pentony and James Murray assist as organizers and speakers.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI Harry Edwards Tom Hayden University of Iowa Edwards Hayden Students For A Democratic Society de Vere Pentony San Francisco State College Pentony Sioux City James Murray University

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