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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1950

Page

5

Cardinals Defeat Centerville Junior College

The Cardinals defeated Centerville Junior College 76 to 57 after leading 35 to 29 at halftime. Allen Johnston led scoring with 19 points, followed by Billy Putman 18 and Early Duvall 11. Boor topped Centerville with 18. This was Washington’s second win over Centerville this season.

John MccConnell Washington McConnell Allen Johnston Cardinal Billy Putman Early Duvall Putman Duvall Boor Centerville Johnston Waggoner White Nicola Mitchell Olsen Kapatrick Everman Dooley Osborn Russell Wells

Keokuk Chiefs Rout Washington Demons 67 36 in Licking 1960s tone

Keokuk high school's rangy Chiefs defeated Washington Demons 67 to 36 at Keokuk. Center Jerry Pryor led scoring with 8 field goals and 11 free throws while Gary Gorham topped Washington with 12 points and Marvin Stanley added 8. The Chiefs benefited from Washington fouls, adding 25 points at the line as they push toward a Little Six title bid.

Keokuk Chiefs Washington Jerry Pryor Demons Gary Gorham Marvin Stanley

Demon Reserves In Victory at Keokuk

Washington freshman sophomore squad rallied for a 39 to go victory over the Keokuk reserves. Gene Williams led with 13 points as Coach Dick Gant’s team controlled the Chiefs in a close preliminary game at Keokuk.

Gene Williams Washington Coner Keokuk Dick Gant Chiefs

Wayland Bombers Run Past University High 67 25 in Iowa City

Wayland’s basketball team overwhelmed University High 67 to 25 in Iowa City as Arnold Roth scored 19 and James Tschantz 12. John Henss debuted at center. Billy Hileman was noted for defense. Wayland also won the second game 28 to 15 and advances to the Henry County tournament opener versus Salem next Wednesday with potential survivor rounds implied.

Gil Schantz Wayland Bombers University High Iowa City Wayland Cagers Schantz Arnold Roth James Tschantz John Henss Billy Hileman Wayland Salem Henry County Winfield

Crawfordsville Defeats Olds 30 to 28 in Tight Finish

Crawfordsville high school held off a strong comeback by Olds as the hosts built a 25 to 13 first half lead and withstood a late rally. Fulton led Crawfords ville with 12 points while Boal of Olds matched that total for the visitors.

Crawfordsville Crawfordsville High School Hard Fighting Olds Olds Fulton Boal Miller Cherryholmes Banks McArtor Stephens Reschly Bolander Ross Sa Holquist Messer

Wellman Bowl To Keota Eagles 58 to 39

Keota Eagles remain undefeated with a tenth straight win at Wellman over the Wildcats 58 to 39. Chambers led with 16 points as four Keota regulars scored 12 plus, building a 23 17 first half edge and extending to 34 27 early in the final period. Don Miller led Wellman with 15 points in the loss.

Wellman Bowl Keota Eagles Chambers Keola Eagles Keota Hofer S. Norenberg Chambers Ag Aller Va Norenberg Lewis Wellman FG PT Miller Wilson

Riverside Teams Sweep Solon In Double Basket Victory

Riverside high school swept a home doubleheader against Solon as the boys won 50 to 29 and the girls 44 to 42. Boys leader Marner scored 13 points guiding a second half rally after a 16 to 13 halftime edge. Gertrude Kenny and Joan Kern led the girls with 18 and 17 points respectively.

Riverside Riverside High School Solon Marner Gertrude Kenny Joan Kern

Kalona Rallies To Defeat West Chester

Kalona's Kubs defeated a tough West Chester team 35 to 29 in a Ke-Wash league game last night after the Trojan second team won a thriller in the prelims.

West Chester Kalona Kubs Trojan

Care of the Horse's Teeth Impresses Nutrition

Care of the horse teeth is important because even the best rations fail to nourish an animal that cannot chew properly.

Ainsworth Tops Mt. Union in Doubleheader Showdown

Ainsworth high school boys overcame a slow start to beat Mt. Union 44 to 29 as they pulled away in the third quarter. In the girls game, Ainsworth prevailed 64 to 56, handing Mt. Union its first loss since season start with Wanita Owens scoring 29 for Ainsworth.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Mt. Union High School Ainsworth Cagers Ainsworth Sextet Mt. Union Wanita

Railroads Move Most Intercity Freight in 1948

In 1948 railroads carried 64.2 percent of commercial intercity freight in land routes, including the Great Lakes, with 15.3 percent on waterways, 11.8 percent by pipelines, and 8.7 percent by for hire and private trucks on highways.

Great Lakes

Brighton Locals Notes From Mrs Crile

Mrs Lave Irwin travels to Des Moines for an indefinite stay with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George McChurch. Daughters Mrs McChurch and Mrs Roy LeGore also visited Des Moines recently. Rev FE E Voss and Wilbur Day took young people to Washington for fellowship. Doys Barnes moved to a farm near Birmingham after selling their farm. Lawrence Hunter family moved from Mrs Edith Stacy residence to F A Hoskins property. Mrs F A Hoskins left for Green Acres Washington to visit relatives. Rev Voss attended Methodist ministers meeting in Johnson and Washington counties at Washington. Bernard Singleton family visited Laverne Farmer family at Wayland. PEO members met at Mrs B C Tracy’s home. Mrs Cecil Walker hosted Merry Moderns club and ten guests at a bridge party.

Edna Crile Brighton Jan Lave Irwin Des Moines George McChurch McChurch Roy LeGore FE. E. Voss Wilbur Washington Young People's Fellowship Doys Barnes Birmingham Lawrence Hunter Melvin Johnston Green Acres E. K. Voss Johnson Washington County Bernard Singleton Laverne Farmer Wayland P.E.O B. C.tracy Cecil Walker Merry Moderns Club

Illinois Forests Survey Notes 940000 Acres In The South

Aerial photographs determine southern Illinois forest cover at 940000 acres from complete region-wide survey.

Illinois

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