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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1977

Page

9

Mediapolis Bullettes overwhelm Washington in non conference win

Mediapolis led 38-22 at halftime and pulled away to an 84-54 victory as Jill Hardin scored 53 points on 24 of 30 shooting. Rhonda Winegard added 22 for the Bullettes as Washington’s Demons slump to 7-8. Washington’s Sharon Witthoft scored 27. Mediapolis shot 65 percent for the game while Washington hit 44 percent.

The Evening Journal Mediapolis Bullettes Washington Demons Jill Hardin Hardin Rhonda Winegard Sharon Witthoft Carol Jarrard Pam Jones Demon Duane Hagensick Hagensick Jones Pam Witthoft Lisa Redlinger Janet Roth Ft. Madison Demon JV Sandy Bakerink Michelle Keltner Jo Barnes Kathy Reighard Demon Jayvee

Bowling league crowns crown house antiques and rivals

Monday results show Joe Falk Company rolling over Iowa Southern 4 to 0 and Crown House Antiques defeating Bud's Joe Jill 4 to 0. Zieglowsky Furnishings beat Hy-Vee 3 to 1, TV Lab 244 outscored Hill's Barber Shop 12 to 4 with high scores including Doug Dunlap and Verne Zieglowsky posting 580 in series and Dennis Hawkins 232 in a game.

Blue Monday League Crown House Antiques Joe Falk Company Zieglowsky Furnishings Bud’s Jack & Jill Iowa Southern Hill Bud's TV Lab Hill's Barber Shop Joe Falk Co Doug Dunlap Verne Zieglowsky Dennis Hawkins V. Zieglowsky D. Dunlap

Waco teams fall to West Burlington in key conference clash

West Burlington defeated Waco 76-61 in a likely Blackhawk Conference title race game. West Burlington led 32-31 at halftime and 50-46 after three, with Cindy Gayle scoring for the Falcons and John Lehman leading the boys 65-52. Waco dropped to 9-2 in league and 12-2 overall, while West Burlington moved to 11-0 in the league. The Waco boys fell to 1-9 in league and 2-10 overall. The teams travel to Tri County of Thornburg Friday.

West Burlington Waco Blackhawk Warriorette Waco Girls Cindy Gayle Tammy Crafton Julie Bloomberg Falconettes Lynn Hultquist Margaret Anderson Sandra Hesseltine Deanne Alvine Karla Gibson Judy McCullough Rhonda Roth John Lehman Falcons Dwain Alvine Warrior Ken Sherman Bruce Hesser Dan Messer Doug DeVarman Mark Graber Hesser Sherman Waco Boys

Cyclone mat team on top in NCAA rankings

Undefeated Iowa State tops Amateur Wrestling News poll with Iowa second and Oklahoma State third. Cyclones have defeated top foes including Iowa Oklahoma State Wisconsin Cal Poly and Lehigh. Wisconsin rises to fourth. Iowa State leads Midlands Open team scoring at Northwestern last month.

Oklahoma City UPI Iowa State Iowa Cyclones Oklahoma State Wisconsin Cal Poly Lehigh Northwestern University Evanston Michigan Oklahoma Minnesota Oregon State Arizona State Penn State Kentucky Northwestern Cleveland State Oregon Clarion State Northern Colorado Navy Bloomsburg State

Maravich Spurs Jazz Past Celtics In 99 89 Victory

Pete Maravich top scored with 44 points as the New Orleans Jazz defeated the Boston Celtics 99 to 89 on Tuesday night. Elgin Baylor credited smart basketball and strong offense, while Boston coach Tommy Heinsohn noted rebounding cost his team. Ron Behagen added 16 for Utah, Otto Moore led rebounds, and Boston’s John Havilicek led all scorers with 28.

United Press International Pete Maravich National Basketball Association New Orleans Jazz Boston Celtics Elgin Baylor Marvich Boston Tommy Heinsohn Maravich Jazz Celtics Ron Behagen Otto Moore John Havilicek Dave Cowens Jim Ard Curtis Rowe

Marquette edges Drake as Lee seals 62 60 win

Marquette, ranked eighth, survives a Drake rally 62 60 on a late layup by junior guard Butch Lee who scored 19, 15 in the second half, helping the Warriors extend their win streak to eight. Drake’s Ken Harris and Napoleon Gaither led with 17 each as Drake shot well early.

United Press International Marquette Drake Butch Lee Warriors Lee Ken Harris Napoleon Gaither Arkansas Texas Christian Providence Rhode Island Southern Methodist Baylor Houston Texas Texas Tech Texas A&m Kansas Iowa Sidney Moncrief TCU Moncrief Razorbacks Bruce Campbell Campbell Friars Bob Cooper

Demon wrestlers plan bid at Keokuk tourney

Washington's Demon grapplers head to Keokuk for the Southeast Seven Conference wrestling tournament. First round starts 12:30 p.m. in Wright Fieldhouse, with finals at 6:45 p.m. The Demons look to improve on last year's fifth-place finish as veterans from 1976 aim for top point getters.

The Evening Journal Washington Keokuk Wright Ft. Madison Randy Hahn Burge Hammond Marty Sojka Hammond Sojka Dave Hillman Steve Adrian Steve Turner Bob Hagist Greg Widmer Don Marie Doug Martin Gary Goodwin Dennis Pacha Stacy Bandy Gary Carl Raphael Gonshorowski Pacha Goodwin Hahn Fairfield Oskaloosa Mt. Pleasant

Banks and Mathews Vie for Hall of Fame Election

New York UPI report notes Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews lead BBWAA voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Banks needs 75 percent of ballots for induction on his first try, with Mathews a strong contender alongside other notable figures like Gil Hodges Duke Snider Enos Slaughter and Nellie Fox.

New York UPI Ernie Banks Eddie Mathews Baseball Writers Association of America BBWAA Banks Cooperstown N.Y. Shrine Chicago Cubs Mathews Boston Milwaukee Atlanta Braves Houston Detroit Hank Aaron Braves Brooklyn-Los Angeles Dodgers Gil Hodges Duke Snider St. Louis Cardinals Enos Slaughter Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox

Fox and coyote hunt and oyster supper planned

Hunters meet at the Ainsworth school house at 9 30 a m Saturday January 22 for a fox and coyote hunt. Fifteen men braved the cold last Saturday and Max McCoy of Iowa City shot a coyote. An oyster and chili supper is scheduled for February 5 with details to follow.

Ainsworth Max McCoy Iowa City

Eighth grade mat team loses dual to Muscatine Central

Washington eighth grade wrestlers dropped a 20 to 14 dual meet decision. Coach Steve Roth praised the Demon boys overall and noted strong performances from Brian Carr Myron Osborne and Brian Hora who is now 4 and 1. Results included several pins and close decisions with exhibition matches decided by forfeit.

Washington Muscatine Central Steve Roth Demon Brian Carr Myron Osborne Brian Hora Hora Mid-Prairie Muscatine Tim Sotelo Morgan Brian Cary Wigs Robb Murphy Tisor Paul Watson Whitlow Myron Osborn Goodwin Brian Horn Lande Dean Jaspering Vogel Mark Wood Bunn Myron Sojka Seaba Mark Ledger Mike Boileau

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