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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1963

Page

16

Demons Host Ottumwa In Southeastern Iowa Showdown Tonight

The Washington Demons face Ottumwa in a 6:30 p.m. junior game and 8 p.m. varsity tilt at the high school gym. Ottumwa sits 11-3, top in southeast Iowa, led by Jim Courtney and Emry Jones, while Washington relies on Bob McClure and Jerry Stalder as top scorers.

Washington Demons Ottumwa Southeastern Iowa Ottumwa Bulldogs Burlington Ft. Madison Bulldogs Davenport Assumption Newton Bill Christensen Fred Flowers John Stewart Jim Courtney Emry Jones Jack Bosher Courtney Stewart Flowers Bosker Demon Gary Hurst Fairfield Bob McClure Brian Owen Jerry Stalder Joe Jones Steve Talbot John Mulcahy Talbot Mulcahy McClure Demons John Sproule Ottumwa Sophs Tim Trotman Steve Norton Tom Lowe Joe Scranton Dick Holden Joe Novak

Bowling League Scores and Highs for Monday Meet

The Men s Bowling Blue Monday League results list Zieglowsky Builders Freshwaters Hy Vee Fareway Reif Dozers Yoder Feeds Sho Payne TV Wilson Clothing with weekly totals. High team series were Builders 2584 and Freshwaters 2579 while team games included Builders 908 and 905. Individual leaders include Rex Ray 565 and Ray Van Zile 564 with games topping 233 by Reif and Zieglowsky and 225 by Burham.

Zieglowsky Reif Ee Yoder Sho Payne Wilson Clothing Payne Fareway Yoder Rex Ray Ray van Zile Bill Reif Cloyce Zieglowsky Shorty Burham

Ten Years Ago Kennedy Installed DeMolay Master Councilor

Ten years ago on Monday night Bob Kennedy was installed as master councilor of Amos Chapter DeMolay at the Masonic Temple marking a ceremonial leadership step in the youth organization.

Bob Kennedy Amos Chapter DeMolay Masonic Temple

Illini Dropped To Fourth In Poll

New York UPI ratings place Illinois at number four with a 12-2 record behind Cincinnati Loyola Ill and Duke. The poll lists top teams and points with first place votes and records, followed by a second ten and various tied and lower ranked programs.

New York UPI United Press International Cincinnati Loyola Ill Duke Illinois Arizona St. U Georgia Tech Stanford Colorado Oregon State Wichita Mississippi State UCLA Utah State Ohio State Niagara Colorado State U West Virginia Miami Fla Texas St. Louis Indiana Oregon Auburn North Carolina State Seattle North Carolina Notre Dame Wake Forest St. Joseph’s Oklahoma State New York U

Mixed Bowling Standings and Scores Report

Results show team and individual bowling figures from a local league. Standings list R and L Jokers Untouchables Nuggets B and H Fallouts and others with wins and losses. Friday team series totals and top performers Cobb Burlin Dorothy Clarahan Tom Tanner Ray Van Zile Barbara Steele noted.

Hawks Splitters Tom Tanner Charlene Tanner Ray van Zile Barbara Steele

Dream backfield headlines first Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Seventeen players and officials were elected to the inaugural National Football Hall of Fame. Thorpe Grange Nagurski and Baugh lead a group including Clark McNally Nevers Henry Hubbard Hutson and Hall of Fame founders Bell Carr Halas Lambeau Mara Marshall, enshrined in Canton where the NFL began.

Canton, Ohio UPI Jim Thorpe Red Grange Bronko Nagurski Sammy Baugh Dutch Clark Johnny (Blood) McNally Ernie Nevers Mel Hein Pete Fats) Henry Cal Hubbard Don Hutson NFL Bert Bell Joe Carr George Halas Chicago Bears Curley Lambeau Green Bay Packers Tim Mara New York Giants George Preston Marshall Washington Redskins National Football League Bell Carr Henry Mara Thorpe Dick McGann National Professional Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors Grange Nagurski Baugh Canton Bulldogs Carlisle Indians United States Illini Halas Bears New Yorks Polo Grounds Nevers Stanford Chicago Cardinals Hubbard Hutson Alabama Arnie Herber Cecil Isbell Packers Lambeau Marshall

Demons Seek Revenge At Ft Madison In Conference Meet

Washington High aims for a second straight win as they travel to Ft Madison for a conference wrestling meet. Coach Don Lawless fields a solid lineup led by Gregory DeVries Coon Coon Lintz Day Lintz Neuhart Richardson, with Latta missing due to Navy ROTC testing.

Washington Ft. Madison Don Lawless Grapplers Cardinal Demons Rick Latta Des Moines Navy R.O.T.C Ron Gregory Gregg DeVries Denny Coon Dave Coon Leon Lintz Dennis Day Bob Lintz Rex Neuhart Brian Richardson Jerry Deaton Dave Davis Don Davis Eugene Fields Jim Marshall Butch Wells Joe McCarthy Mike Wolfer Craig Koeher Floyd Geyer Glenn Beauchamp Larry Green Dennis Murphy John McDaniel

Mantle Wins Two Sports Awards in Philadelphia

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees is named the nation’s Most Courageous Athlete and Outstanding Athlete by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association at its 59th banquet. Dave Robinson is cited as College Lineman of the Year. Other honorees include Gene Mauch Manager of the Year, Robin Roberts Comeback Player of the Year, and Jack Sanford.

Philadelphia UPI Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Mantle Association Dave Robinson Penn State Ed Pollock The Philadelphia Bulletin Yankees Robinson Green Bay Packers Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies Robin Roberts Baltimore Orioles Jack Sanford San Francisco Giants

Registration Deadline Set for City Bowling Tourney

Registration remains open for the annual city men’s bowling tournament until Thursday January 31. Wayne Marston notes the event, sanctioned by the Washington Bowling Association, runs this weekend and ends February 9 and 10 with finals on Sunday.

Wayne Marston Tourney The Washington Bowling Association

Ainsworth Teams Fall in Amana Doubleheader

Ainsworth teams lost both games at Amana Monday night with the girls 29 26 and the boys 53 41. Lynn Alvine scored 23 of Ainsworth 26 in the girls game while Amana’s Baumgarter led with 19. The Tigers led early but Amana rallied in the final period. Glenn Banks remains sidelined with a kidney infection.

Ainsworth Amana Ainsworth Girls Amana Girls Lynn Alvine Baumgarter Ainsworth Boys Tigers McFarland Mike Klopfenstein Honolka Bowman Glenn Banks

Swifts Feeds Leads Bowling Pin Queen League Standings

The Swifts Feeds team tops the 1975 league with 1342 series and 688 games. Fareway 1770 trails, followed by General Life of Iowa 1728 and A and W Root Beer 1695 in handicap-adjusted scores. Betty Ward posts 527 series and 195 games, with Jean Hall and Icle Crom among top individual performers.

Swifts General Life of Iowa Mace Motor Company Root Beer Fareway Ho Vee Ross Swifts Feeds A and W Koot Beer Mace Motor Co Hy Vee Betty Ward Icle Crom Jean Hall Iccle Crom

Challenge to Americans booklet offered for free

A public service booklet titled Challenge to Americans promotes understanding of global crises from Cuba to Berlin and Asia. Endorsed by President Kennedy and former President Eisenhower, it invites readers to request a free copy by mailing CHALLENGE BOX 1776 New York NY 10017.

Cuba Berlin Asia America Kennedy Eisenhower New York

Smothers Brothers to Appear at Parsons College

Fairfield report notes Tom and Dick Smothers will headline a concert at Parsons College fieldhouse on Wednesday February 13 at 8 p.m. The duo, rising stars from the Jack Paar show, draw wide audience appeal in TV, concerts, and top night spots. Admission is 1.25 dollars.

Fairfield Tom and Dick Smothers Parsons College America Jack Paar Smothers Brothers

Hookers vs Loft ers in series clash ends with Hookers win

Hookers beat Loft ers 820 to 685 in the team series. Ryner tops with 565 in the individual series while Weik posts 549. In games Ryner scores 245 and Weik 233.

Hookers Strikers Lofters Ryner Weik

Bowling Standings And High Scores From Local Meet

Junior Bowling shows Marcia 1606 plus 39. Gambles 1618 plus 180. Everetts 1470 plus 222. Tas tee Freez 1666. Phillips 1596 plus 216. Schoonover 1905. Team series Schoonover 1905 and Sportshop 1717. Individual highlights Kathy Berk and Barb Robertson 424, Charlotte Singleton 422. Barb Robertson 173 and Monica McCarthy 167.

Marcia Sportshop Gambles Berk’s Everetts Tastee Freez Phillips Schoonover Kathy Berkoff Barb Robertson Charlotte Singleton Monica McCarthy Schoonover Drug Sportshop Berk’s Clippers Marcias Earl

Ice Jam Blocks River Traffic From St Louis to Cairo

The Mississippi River from St Louis to Cairo was clogged by an ice jam described as the worst in 13 years. Only Illinois River traffic to Wood River remained, as the jam grew to 49 miles above Cairo. Additional jams formed at Cape Rock and Cape Girardeau.

ST. Louis UPI Mississippi River Cairo U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Illinois River Wood River Cape Rock Cape Girardeau

France opposes Britain entry into the Common Market

In Brussels the United States expressed concern over France blocking Britain's bid for entry to the European Common Market. West German leader Ludwig Erhard said all hopes are gone as talks continue without breakthrough while De Gaulle insists Britain must meet the bloc’s conditions. Chicago code also sets rules on burning leaves in small piles.

Brussels UPI United States France Britain Ludwig Erhard Erhard Edward Heath Charles de Gaulle John W. Tuthill U.S Tuthill Gerhard Schroeder Washington de Gaulle

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