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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
7
Washington girls beat Fairfield 62 to 54 as Cathy Escher and Carole Schlapkohl sparked a second half rally that gave Washington a 46 to 33 lead after three quarters. Fairfield led 10 to 8 after the first period and 21 to 20 at halftime.
Washington eighth graders toppled Ft. Madison 51 to 6 to move to 4 wins with two losses. Coach Pat Hennigan praised all wrestlers for peak effort. Randy Hahn remains 6–0, Dick Hatans 3–0, all wins by pins. Next meet Friday at the junior high at 4 p.m. Final meet February 6 at Fort Madison. Monday results include Myers, Elliott, Scheeler, Marie, Smith, Tschantz, Vargason, Whittenburg, Hahn, Woods, Hagans with multiple pins and decisions. Franklin and Gray of FM won their matches.
Washington JV suffered a 60 to 59 defeat at Oskaloosa after leading most of the game. Gary Collins said they blew it with late mistakes as Oskaloosa rallied in the final minute. Washington trailed by small margins in the first, second, and third quarters before the late free throws sealed the win for Oskaloosa.
Polywog swim classes for preschool children ages three through kindergarten begin Monday February 5 at 9 30 am for beginners. Advanced and returning students meet Wednesday February 7 at 9 30 am and 1 30 pm respectively. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up at YMCA 653 2141.
Houston Oilers will take the Purdue defensive tackle with the No. 1 selection after rejecting many trade offers. The Jets traded for Richard Neal and Delles Howell as part of a late Monday deal to bolster their crumbling defense.
Warren J. Woepking of Decorah is named head football coach and driver education teacher at Columbus Community High School, succeeding Dick Peterson who resigns but may stay on as a teacher. Woepking, a Mount Pleasant High School and UNI graduate, led teams with strong defenses and has coaching experience at Northern Iowa High and at East High. The Wildcats posted a 4-5 record last season under Peterson.
Team series led by Willows with 2047 and Hy-Vee 2036. Hy-Vee also posted a team game of 699 and Sitler 699. Individual standouts include Mary Randall 521 and Ren Ella Sanders 496 in series, Pat Hyde 197 and Randall 192 in games.
Washington eighth graders fall 35 33 to Mount Pleasant ending a four game win streak and dropping to 4 3. Marty Young led with 12 points while Scott Rich added nine as Mount Pleasant surged to win late. Washington finishes season Thursday February 8 against Muscatine Central.
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