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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1971
Page
8
Washington YMCA tankers defeated Dubuque 52 to 0 in a dual meet, claiming 42 first places across 55 events. Four years later Washington prepares to host undefeated Cedar Rapids Central, state runners up to Washington three of the past four years, with strong performances by Maggert Hansen Baldridge and Reschly among many winners.
Ten years ago today a bordering area north of Case Field was officially designated a subdivision of Washington after the city council granted final approval to the development project during Monday night’s meeting.
The Washington YW-YMCA girls swim team fell 273 to 170 to Dubuque, the two time state YMCA champions. Coach Mrs. Milo Steele Jr. praised several times as six team records were set including Stephanie King and Ann Lampkin in sprints and backstroke, Kathy Schmidt and Corrie Reschly in longer events, and many relay teams. The squad will travel to Ottumwa for a dual meet Saturday afternoon.
Contributions to the Laura Lynn Moeller Memorial for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Fund may be sent to Mr and Mrs Bernard Moeller Rural Route 2 Keota or to Kent L Dallmeyer county treasurer for March of Dimes National Bank of Washington.
Sweden's Ove Andersson and David Stone defend a 17 second lead on the second Monte Carlo stage amid forecasts of ice and snow. Andersson and Jean-Luc Perier drive Alpine Renault to challenge Lancia and Porsche as penalties reshuffle standings. French cars aim to break Alpine’s lead while officials consider studded tire rules exemptions for the rally.
Mediapolis edged Waco with key pins and decisions to seal a 28 18 victory. Doug Graber pinned Joe Strawbacker, Steve Davis and Keith Van Engen won for Waco, Robb pinned Tom Arbogast, Warren Burkholder beat McLaughlin 11 0, Burdeen Graber and Hugh Miller also won, draws by Leichty and Tolander. Waco faces New London next Monday February 1 on their home mat.
Columbus Community High School wrestlers defeated Wapello 36 to 13 in a Monday dual meet at Columbus Junction. The Columbus IVs won 51 to 3. Varsity results include Jim Utter decisioning Scott Heater 2 to 0 at 98 pounds and Bruce Tompkins winning 119 pounds 5 to 1.
Monday night bowling results show Freshwaters 3, Boyds 1, Hy Vee 3, Fareway 1, Rose Motel 3, Edwards 1, Falks 2, Zieglowsky 2. Team series led by Zieglowsky 2708, Falk 2665, Fareway 2506. Team game top marks Falk 962, Zieglowsky 941 and 913. Individual series Verne Zieglowsky 663, Leon Hilfman 618, Doug Dunlap 586. Individual game Verne Zieglowsky 247, Larry Hough 233, Leon Hilfman 22.
Des Moines UPI indicates State Sen. Rudy Van Drie plans a bill in the Iowa Senate to force the Regents to start an annual Iowa vs Iowa State football game from 1979. He cites prior 1977 1978 agreements and says both schools expect financial success though conditions on stadium capacity and future scheduling remain. Van Drie has 26 co sponsors and has not consulted Iowa athletic director Bump Elliott, though he did seek advice from Cyclones director Clay Stapleton. The last meeting was 1934. basketball rivalry resumed this year after a 34 year break.
Dick Hoak announced his retirement after a decade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He joked he stayed too long, saying he did not want to cling to the bench and admitted he hung around one year too many. Hoak finished as Pittsburgh’s No. 2 all time ground gainer with 3,965 yards, and his 1968 season featured 858 rushing yards and the league’s longest touchdown run at 77 yards.
The United Press International top 20 ranking remains led by USC with first place votes and strong win loss records through January 24. The poll lists UCLA Kansas Notre Dame Tennessee South Carolina Oregon and Kentucky among the top teams with several tied spots and additional teams receiving points.
Dayton Beauty Salon won team series with 2439 and team game 871 while Essex faced 2383. Betty Ward led individuals with 559 in series and 201 in a game, Ethel Dayton 200. Top averages list highlights Lucy Smith 171 and Betty Ward 465 in total.
Roe's Pros rolled a 2250 team series to edge Sherman-Eden at Melody Lanes as Wash Fire Dept trailed. Stan Close led individuals with 482 series and Mike Roe 471. Mike Roe posted a 170 game. Police in Hong Kong prosecuted 35772 gambling offenses in nine months, up 5481 from last year.
A White House release shows Iowa would receive 74.5 million, California 590 million, New York 534 million, and Alaska 8.5 million under a new federal revenue sharing scheme based on population and per capita income. The program would place 52 percent of funds to states and 48 percent to locals, with no new grants.
In Leadenham England engineers buried a radio cable underground following Mrs Sue Moore’s complaint that her telephone rang with pop tunes when the wind moved the exposed cable against her line.
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