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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1970

Page

8

Demons Seek Turnover Cut in Fort Madison Return

Washington's Demons travel to Fort Madison Friday night for a Southeast Seven Conference game against the Bloodhounds. After two one point losses, coach Skip Speece plans starting lineup changes to curb turnovers and add height. Guards Gebhardt and Clingman or Swartzendruber. forwards Hennigan and Goodell. center Eagle or Witthoft. Fort Madison expected to start Glasgow Kuhljurgen Negemeyer Coppage and Green. Speece ill but aims to coach Friday.

Washington Demons Fort Madison Bloodhounds Skip Speece Speece Joe Gebhardt John Clingman Scott Swartzendruber Denny Hennigan Gary Goodell Steve Eagle Tom Witthoft Glasgow Kuhljurgen Negemeyer Coppage Green

End first round in Y adult league

The Y Adult League ended its first of two rounds in a three way tie among Keokuk County State Bank Educators Harry and Franks and the Squire Shoppe Educators. Waters Trucking placed next, followed by Standard Oilers and Ainsworth. Top scorers included Jim Stone 26 for Keokuk County State Bank, Dallas Krantz 23 for the Oilers, Al Brock 23 for Waters Trucking, Doug Dunlap 20 for Squire Shoppe Educators, and Glen Fletcher 18 for Harry and Franks along with R Norris of Ainsworth. The Oilers were upset 77-85 in the second-round opener between Harry and Franks and the Oilers.

Keokuk County State Bank Harry and Franks Squire Shoppe Waters Trucking Standard Oilers Ainsworth Jim Stone Dallas Krantz Oilers al Brock Doug Dunlap Glen Fletcher R. Norris Harry

Washington eighth graders sweep Fairfield in two games

Washington eighth graders defeated Fairfield in A and B games on Tuesday. In A, Craig Paul led with 13 points as Washington opened a lead after the first quarter and pulled away to 38-22. Widmer grabbed 14 rebounds while teammates added points. In B, Washington built a 15-6 halftime edge, then held on for 22-16 win with Schirmer and Hotle contributing in scoring and rebounding.

Washington Fairfield Little Demons Craig Paul Gary Black Terry Renoux Richard Widmer Joe Williams Mike Schooley Terry Burkum Widmer Trojans Dave Schneider Barry Hotle Andy Shimko Jeff Zear Tony Earl Shimko Hotle Muscatine Central

Walnut Grove leads in Corn King League bowling

Walnut Grove tops the Men's Bowling Corn King League with a team series of 2644 and a team game 932 while Farm Service posts 2624 and 932. Larry Hough leads individuals with a 540 series, tied by F Sojka and D Van Fleet at 532. W Sojka and G Hora flash 206 and 198 in single games.

Welnut ‘Grove TN Cess Farm Service Siegle’s Mobil Washington Auto Body Farm Bureau Booth Ambulance Washington KC Walnut Grove Siegle Mobil Larry Hough F. Sojka D. van Fleet W. Sojka G. Hora

Waco Boys Down Pekin as Pekin Girls Win Opener

Waco High School boys rolled to a 63 to 40 basketball victory over Pekin Tuesday night, while Pekin girls opened with a 70 to 54 win over Waco. Pekin led 33 to 28 at halftime and 53 to 44 after the third. Christy Maurer scored 27 and Emmack 21 for Pekin. Linda Baker 21 and Ann Davis 18 led Waco. Cathy Meyer 8, Sheryl Sommers 5, Lori Mast 2 for Pekin. The Warriors led early 34 to 13 at halftime. Nebel had 16 rebounds. Waco's scoring also included Widmer 11, Schooley 20, Schra der 9, Rich 6, Roth 2, Anderson 2. Jeff Hendrickson led Pekin with 14 points.

Waco High School Pekin Pekin Girls Waco Girls Christy Maurer Emmack Linda Baker Ann Davis Waco Cathy Meyer Sheryl Sommers Lori Mast Waco Boys Warriors Grant Nebel Nebel Jim Widmer Lynn Farmer Bill Schooley Jack Schrader Steve Rich Jason Roth Spence Anderson Jeff Hendrickson

Grouwinkel out as Iowa coach

The Board in Control of Athletics at the University of Iowa dismissed Gary Grouwinkel from his job as line coach after a four hour meeting, while retaining him in the department for the rest of the year.grounds cited were gross negligence to duty and personal incompatibility, with coach Ray Nagel requesting relief. The board plans a committee to review policy and consult with the director and coaches on future problems.

Iowa City, Iowa UPT University of Iowa Gary Grouwinkel Sam Fahr Iowa City U of I Ray) Nagel Grouwinkel Nagel Forest Evashevski Fahr

Sprinter Carlos Drafted by Eagles as Prospects in Football

John Carlos, famed sprinter and Olympic figure, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the final rounds, selected seventh overall in a two day session that produced 442 players. Notable picks include Jim Otis, Rodney Brand, Tom Curtis, Ed Bell, Willie Davenport, Jess Lewis, Seaburn Hill, Don Cranshaw, and Rayford Jenkins, with 287 major college players chosen versus 155 from the college division.

New York UPI John Carlos Carlos Mexico City Philadelphia Eagles East Texas State San Jose State Eagles Jim’ Otis Ohio State New Orleans York Giants Rodney Brand Arkansas Baltimore Colts Tom Curtis Michigan Bell Idaho State New York Jets Jess Lewis Oregon State Houston Seaburn Hill Arizona State Don Crenshaw Southern California Rayford Jenkins Alcorn A&m

Worley Gulf and Mills Rambler Bow to Crawfordsville Banks

In a team series Worleys 2639 edged Mills 2584 as Crawfordsville Bank scored 0. Home Town and Iowa Cafe gathered points in a tight contest. Individual highlights include Joe Richards 636 in series and 247 in a game, with Lukovsky 593 series and Libe 211 game.

Worley Gulf Mills Rambler Crawfordsville Bank Town Cafe Carson Plumbing Fe Eee Home Town Moothart Mills Crawfordsville Bank Worley Carson Iowa Cafe Worleys Joe Richards Lukovsky Donaldson Libe

Bonnies suffer first defeat as Villanova tops them

St Bonaventure, ranked No 3, loses to Villanova 64 62 after leading late. Bill Kalbaugh misses three late shots. Hank Siemianikowski blocks his layup. Villanova improves home record, while Bonnies drop to 13 1. Other results include South Carolina overpowering Virginia Tech 86 54 and Maryland beating Duke 52 50 on final buzzer.

United Press International St. Bonaventure Bonnies Villanova Bill Kalbaugh Hank Siemianikowski Howard Porter Chris Ford Bob South Carolina Will Hetzel Maryland Duke Terrapins Blue Devils Jim Price Louisville St. Louis Ohio University Western Michigan John Canine Bowling Green Jim Penix St. Joseph’s Cliff Meely Colorado Oklahoma Dayton Eastern Michigan Temple Lafayette Holy Cross Springfield Denis Clark Boston College Northeastern Fordham Navy Providence St. John’s N.Y Clemson Furman Denver Air Force Stephen F. Austin Eastern New Mexico

Hairston boosts Lakers with 33 as West adds 36 in win

Lakers beat San Diego 113-108 for their sixth straight win as Happy Hairston scores 33 and Jerry West adds 36. The rally came after injuries to Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor, moving Los Angeles within two games of first-place Atlanta in the Western Division. Other scores: Milwaukee over Cincinnati 126-114, Baltimore 123-115 over Chicago, Boston 112-100 over Philadelphia.

Happy Hairston Los Angeles Lakers Hairston Detroit Pistons Bill Hewitt Jerry West Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor New York University West Lakers San Diego Atlanta Seattle Los Angeles Hawks National Basketball Association Milwaukee Cincinnati Baltimore Chicago Boston Philadelphia Jim Barnett Rockets Lucius Allen Dick Snyder Bob Rule Sonics Bill Bridges Don Smith Jen Alcindor Jon MecGlocklin Bucks Johnny Green Kevin Loughery Earl Monroe Clem Haskins Bulls Jo Jo White 76Ers Celtics Archie Clark

Winfield romps over the Huskies in decisive win

Winfield Mount Union swept both Highland teams on Tuesday night. The girls fell 72 to 41 while the Huskies boys lost 86 to 57. Jean Wick led Winfield with 42 points and Tim Carlson added 22 as Highland prepares for Friday at Columbus Junction.

Highland Winfield Mount Union Huskies Winfield Jean Wick Cheryl Finke Linda Chalupa Patty Metz Bill Watkinson Jim Herdlicka Carlsons Tim Jeff Columbus Junction Winfield Mt. Union Boys Highland

Men in Service Nichol son A le Michael R Nicholson

Michael Nicholson of Box 11309 531st TFS APO San Francisco 96227 is listed in service records with a military address. The entry notes his status and mailing details for personnel records.

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