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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1971

Page

8

Washington Demons Triumph Over Centerville In Conference Clash

The Washington Demons defeated Centerville 83 to 72 behind Joe Gebhardt's scoring burst and a hot shooting night. Washington led 38 to 27 at halftime, stretched to 68 to 58 in the third, then withstood a late Big Reds rally. Denny Hennigan and Don Adams contributed in reserve as Gary Goodell and Joe Gebhardt paced the attack despite 25 turnovers and a 35 to 82 rebounding edge for Centerville.

Washington Demons Joe Gebhardt Centerville Big Reds Skip Speece Don Adams Adams Denny Hennigan Gary Goodell

Centerville Falcons players drafted by major league teams

Centerville Community College coach Pat Daugherty saw six Falcon players drafted by major league clubs. The program has 24 players drafted in four years, led by freshman Larry O'Brien, a converted pitcher from Omaha. Other drafted players include Swartzendruber and Hall from Racine, King from Omro, and Hinzman from Lake Mills. Several Falcons remain in organized baseball, and talks of college offers for other players continue as Parsons College rebuilds its program.

AL Hoskins Ottumwa Pat Daugherty Centerville Community College Falcon Falcons Midwest Larry O’brien Washington Omaha O'Brien PCC Swartzendruber Daugherty Tae Goshen Gebhardt CCC Fleningen Olone Hall Batman Fresh Gatiece Racine Wis S'Swartzendruber Red Sox Perry Danforth Sopho Huron S.D Cubs Tom Rima Rick Kock King Omro Whitaker Dan Hinzman South Teers Paw Lake Mills Kopatich Hog Abdoren Falcons CCC Steve Nemeier Burlington White Sox AL Birdsell Dodgers Gary King Athletics Mike Ehlers Cardinals Dan McDonough Lloyd Breshears Orioles Ray Nygard Parsons College Parsons Franklin Falks Kansas State Vince Gibson Tampa Fla Joplin Parson Varsitity Paul Read Tom Schlarbaum Davis County Read Schlbaum Wesl Houston Weber State Huron State South Dakoota Mike Hennigan Washington, Ia Pat Oliverio

Waco Cagers Split Doubleheader at Van Buren

In Van Buren, Waco boys won 79 to 63 while the girls fell 76 to 48. Girls’ scorer Cathy Meyer sidelined with a cracked collar bone. Marcia Carter led Van Buren with 36 as Lor rie Mast and others contributed for Waco.

Waco van Buren Cathy Meyer Marcia Carter Lorrie Mast Jacque Roth Rhonda Stauffer Charlene Eichelberger Vick! Care Laura Leiehty Carmen Roth Waco Boys Jack Schrader Steve Rich Warriors Spencer Anderson Robert Osborne Steve Reschly Randy Seberg Eric Hultquist Gordon Roth Rich Schrader Anderson Steve Appleman Archibald and Keller

Levy and Dick Visit Des Moines Health Board Meeting

Ten years ago today Levy and Dick from the Washington County Hospital Board and administrator Norman Jensen traveled to Des Moines on a business trip with the Iowa Department of Health to discuss hospital affairs.

Sophs Narrowly Defeat Centerville in Friday Thriller

Washington sophomores edged Centerville 54 to 52 on Friday night. The Demon squad trailed 14–13 after the first period and 44–40 entering the final quarter before rallying. Ray Williams and Denny Witt each scored 18 points for Washington, while Centerville’s R Sharp had 18 and G Sharp 6.

Washington Soowomore Centerville Ray Williams Denny Wittoft Sharp R. Sharp G. Sharp

Oskaloosa escapes with one-point win over Fort Madison

Southeast Seven Friday results feature Oskaloosa’s 38 to 37 victory over Fort Madison as Jim Davis tallies 18 points. Fairfield edges Mt. Pleasant 50 to 44 with key late scoring. Washington defeats Centerville 72 to 63. Mt. Pleasant’s strong effort includes 42 by John Simmons and 15 by Brad Hookgrove.

Oskaloosa Fairfield Washington Oskaloosa Indians Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Centerville Steve Perry Trojans John Simmons Dave Eastburn Brad Hookgrove Indians Jim Davis Mike Blake Terry Dietsch Steve Niggemeyer

Mixed bowling results from Tuesday night league play

The Melody Makers, Old Timers, Gutter Dusters, and other teams competed with Gutter Dusters defeating Hits & Misses 3 0 and Odd Balls 3 0 while Why Not’s and Gold Diggers split. Gold Diggers led team series with 1907 and Gold Diggers 672 in team game. Individual highs included J Wallace 583 and A Wolanski 194.

Igh Gold Diggers L. Smith J. Wallace A. Wolansk

Highland Boys Rally For Win Over Danville as Girls Fall

Highland boys defeated Danville 80 to 68 while Danville girls won 63 to 49 at Highland Friday night. Dana Clingingsmith led Danville with 26 points, Highland top scorers included Patty Metz 18, Denise Vegay 8, Lois Bank 7, Linda Orris 6, Linda Chalupa 6, Nancy Waldschmidt. Highland trailed 19 to 18 after one quarter, led 37 to 36 at halftime, and built a 2 to 80 third quarter advantage before finishing strong. Randy Arthur paced Highland with 26, Duane Heck 13, Steve Colbert and Allen Weimer 10 each, Dan McFarland 7, Jim Flynn 6. Highland outrebounded Danville in a key rebound effort.

Highland Diville Agers Danville Dana Clingingsmith Patty Metz Denise Vegay Lois Bank Linda Orris Linda Chalupa Nancy Waldschmidt Mike Ingram Randy Arthur Pace Highland Duane Heck Steve Colbert Allen Weimer Dave Swails Dan McFarland Jim Flynn

Panthers top Demon grapplers in dual meet pressure

Mt. Pleasant Panthers defeated the local Demon grapplers 26 to 14 in varsity action on Friday night. Individual winners for MP included Jackie Smith pinning Robert Hanna at 112 pounds and Tim Beavers earning a 2 to 1 decision at 126 pounds.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Panthers Demon Kinlor Varsty Rafe Gonshorowski Jackie Smith Robert Hanna Mike Doughty Mike Lyons Doug Greenlee Ed Brown Brian Kelly J Marshall Doughty Tim Beavers Steve Lovick Rick Goodwin Bob McConnell Charles Wolfer Norton Gegner Rich Crull Steve Libe Mike Ra‘der Glen Robert Beavers Rodger Cline Timm Dale York Rick Foss Ron Mullikin Ike Doughty Doughty Divi Demons Sion Mt. Pleasant Panthers Tim Holle

Mid-Prairie Triumphs In Overtime Victory at Wilton Junction

Mid-Prairie edged Wilton Junction 61 to 59 in overtime. Steve Mast starred with 29 points and 15 rebounds, as the Hawks overcame a 27-26 halftime gap and a 47-42 edge for Wilton before the extra period. Teammates Dick Ehrenfelt and Reed Edmondson added 16 and 6 points respectively.

Mid - Prairie Wilton Junction

Keota Eagles Top Belle Plaine 84 71 in Friday Victory

Keota's Eagles defeated visiting Belle Plaine 84 to 71 as they surged to a 19 8 first quarter lead and led 41 to 2 at halftime. Warren Peiffer tallied 30 points with 30 rebounds, while Danny Hawkins added 19 points and 13 rebounds. Kirby Baumert scored 12 and Belle Plaine's Jim Petman posted 31.

Pro Bowl Rosters Named For NFL All Star Game

Ninety players were chosen for the 21st Pro Bowl with 41 from both the American and National conferences. John Madden coaches the Americans and Nowan’s Nationals are led by John Madden. the kickoff is 1:05 p.m. PST with CBS coverage, blackout in Southern California.

Los Angeles UPI Vice Nowan San Francisco Forty Niners Nationals John Madden Oakland Raiders John J. Brodie Kansas City, Chiefs Brodie MacArthur Lane St. Louis Larry Brown Washington Gene Washingtons San Francisco Minnesota Qauarterback Daryl Lamonica Oakland Leroy Kelly Cleveland Hewritt Dixon Raiders Warren Wells Gary Garrison San Diego Jim Otto Harry Schuh Ray Chester Carl Siler Alan Page Bob Lilly Dall Deacon Jones Rich Jackson Denver Joe Greene Pittsburgh Buck Buchanan As City Bubba Smith Baltimore National Football League CBS California

McGrady Evans Lead Packed McGrady Classic Field

Fastest men alive vie in Philadelphia in the fourth annual McGrady Classic with Martin McGrady and Lee Evans headlining the 600 yard boards event. European indoor champ Henryk Szordykowski and Frank Murphy lead the invitational mile, while Army veterans Green Vaughan and Pender pace the 60 yard dash entries. Baltimore hematologist Dr Delano is noted as a potential upset in the sprint. Brown of New York Cab defends the two mile title against Villanova’s 1044 champion.

Philadelphia UPI Martin McGrady Lee Evans Evans H. Lundberg Henryk Szordykowski Poland Brown New York Villanova Sal Onese Bow

UCLA Rout Loyola Chicago. Cincinnati Beats Iowa

In Chicago Stadium, top ranked UCLA defeated Loyola of Chicago 87-62 while Cincinnati rallied past Iowa 73-69. Derrek Dickey led Cincinnati with 28 points as Fred Brown scored 23 for Iowa before fouling out. UCLA extended its non conference win streak to 48 games.

Chicago UPI UCLA Loyola of Chicago Cincinnati Iowa Derrek Dickey Bear Cats Hawkeyes Towa Dave Johnson Fred Brown

Local Professional Directory Listings Featured in City Section

A dense directory listing highlights professionals including John C Owen attorney at 109 East Main Street phone 353-6531 Stewart and Shearer lawyers Abstract Dept West Main phone 653-2150 Le Tweeton 108 North Marion phone 653-2351 Production Credit Association venue at 210 North Town Washington Ta Melvin Schneider manager Insurance Jack Fall agent 217 West Main office 653-4472 residence 653-561 Maplewood Manor Nursing Home contact 636-3400 Osteopath Dr Pi Le Letter 653-3308 Veterinarian listed with no further details.

Ate Farm Insurance Jack Fall West Main Office

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