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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1975

Page

7

Demon girls win at Iowa City in varsity and JV games

Washington High School girls defeated Iowa City West 64 to 39 on Iowa City’s court as Kathy Escher led with 30 points and Carole Schlapkohl added 10. The Demon junior varsity team won 42 to 29 in the opening game.

Washington High School Iowa City West Iowa City Fort Madison Iowa City High Kathy Escher Carole Schlapkohl Stephanie Cousins Mary Jo Redlinger Debbie Howell Cindy Booth Janet Roth Escher Schlapkohl Witthoft Hagensick Demon West Julie Kennedy Jo McClure Pam Jones Vanderlinden Demon Guards Deaton Washington PF Aid Escher Schlapken Cousins Kennedy Goode Stockman Harris Harvey Diehrman Harvigsen Mason Cnd McClure Jones Libe Eaton Curley

Ninth graders fall to Burlington in girls game

Washington ninth grade girls lost 37 to 31 at Burlington Apollo on a cold shooting night. Lisa Bell led with 9 points and 5 offensive rebounds. Carol Jarrard had 14. Lisa Redlinger grabbed 6 boards. Coach Zeck praised guards for limiting Apollo while the team shoots 31 percent and falls to 5-6.

Washington Burlington Apollo Apollo Burlington Carol Jarrard Lisa Bell Karen Ruppert Sharon Lassen Lisa Redlinger Jeri Hoyle Bell Gene Zeck Waco

Demon freshmen win fifth straight in 82 71 rout

Washington ninth grade boys defeated Muscatine Central 82 71 to extend their streak to five. Mark Genkinger scored 2 and Dean Speece 24 as they turned a 34 33 halftime edge into a decisive victory. Speece grabbed 17 rebounds while McKowen added 14. Demons improve to 10 2 and travel to Waco of Olds Saturday for a 11 am game following a ninth grade girls contest.

Mark Genkinger Dean Speece Washington Muscatine Central Genkinger Speece Tim Borchardt Marty McKowen Joe Eagle Ed Darrah Allan Witthoft Graps McKowen Demons Waco

Church Volleyball League Kicks Off February 3 at YMCA

The YMCA men’s church volleyball league starts Monday Feb 3 with nine church teams. Games run each Monday through March 31, best two of three to 11. Players need YMCA membership or a $1 day pass. Feb 3 matchups include Assembly of God vs Reformed Presbyterian, First Baptist vs Mennonite, First Christian vs Hope Lutheran, Immanuel Lutheran vs. others. Contact Don Turner, YMCA executive director, for details.

YMCA Assembly of God Reformed Presbyterian First Baptist Mennonite J. — First Christian Hope Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran League Don Turner The Washington

Mid-Prairie Board to Meet February 10 in Washington Township

The Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting February 10 at 7 30 p.m. at the Washington Township School. All meetings are open to the public.

Mid-Prairie Mid-Prairie Community School District

Iowa basketball lineup shuffled again for Badgers

Iowa coach Lute Olson faces another lineup reshuffle as guard Cal Wulfsberg is out for the year with a knee injury and guard Scott Thompson remains sidelined with mono and a broken hand. Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Drake respond to key conference games as Iowa fights to stay top in the Big Ten.

United Press International Lute Olson Iowa Cal Wulfsberg Scott Thompson Minnesota Olson Hawks Wisconsin Frost Dan Drake Iowa State New Mexico State Colorado Michigan State Badgers

Jim Orr Places 20th in Winnipeg to St Paul Snow Race

Davenport resident Jim Orr finished 20th out of 370 starters in the Winnipeg to St Paul International snowmobile race that lasted three days. Orr started the final day in 36th after relieving Jim Bergren who had the flu. Edwin Monsoon of Rossella, Minn., won. subzero temps and wind chills reached 55 below. Frostbite treatment hit nearly half of the starters. Orr is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Orr of West Chester.

Jim Orr Davenport West Chester Winnipeg St. Paul Orr Jim Bergren Hook Island Edwin Monsoon Rossella Minn Donor

Accused Gridders Dropped by Vancouver Lions

Two football players ordered to pay 19 500 in damages for seating three men have been dropped by the British Columbia Lions. Lions President Wes Munsie said the club does not want association with the type of individual described in the court judgment.

Vancouver B.C UPI British Columbia Lions Lions Wes Munsie

Iowa girls high school basketball ratings shakeup

Manilla remains the top team in the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union ratings as two new squads join. Greene sits at 13-1 in 11th place and Cherokee at 11-1 ranks 20th after beating Estherville to avenge its lone loss. Other top teams include Mediapolis 17-0 and Southeast Polk 14-0, with Montezuma 16-0 and Lake View Auburn and Maple Valley also in the top 10.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Manilla Greene Cherokee Estherville Mediapolis Southeast Polk Hampton Garnaville Wosaeans West Central Montezuma Lake View-Auburn Maple Valley Paton-Chardan Adel Hartley Audubon Clay Central Faragut Sheffield-Chapin Benton

McAdoo Seeks Second Straight NBA Scoring Title

Buffalo star Bob McAdoo scored 37 as the Braves beat Cleveland 97 91. McAdoo leads the league with 33.8 ppg, adding 12 rebounds and clutch late free throws. Randy Smith added 21 for Buffalo, who won eighth of ten. Denver routed Spirits 123 111 as Ralph Simpson and Mack Calvin had 28 each. Marvin Barnes had 31 for St Louis. Freddie Lewis reached 10,000 ABA regular season points. ATL New York 117 115. Houston 103 88 Detroit. San Antonio 118 102 Utah.

United Press Internationel Buffalo Bob McAdoo National Basketball Association Denver Nuggets American Basketball Association McAdoo Braves Cleveland Cavaliers Cavs Randy Smith Denver St. Louis Nugget Houston Detroit San Antonio Utah

Geiberger Leads Hawaiian Open After Rainy Round

Al Geiberger shot 66 at Waialae to grab a one stroke lead in the Hawaiian Open. Six players trailed at 67 and 48 more, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gene Littler and Jumbo Ozaki, broke 72 par. Geiberger credited steady driving and the wet greens for six birdies and no bogeys. More rain was forecast for day two.

Honolulu UPI al Geiberger Waialae Geiberger Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gene Littler Japan Jumbo Ozaki

Bench wedding may be grand slammer

Cincinnati reports a high profile wedding for Johnny Bench and New York model Vickie Chesser set for February 21 at Downtown Christ Church. The event draws media attention as details flow about cake a five tier design and a cross continental romance. Bench plans to honeymoon in Tampa after spring training begins.

Cincinnati UPL Johnny Bench Christ Church Neerland Hilon Cincinnati Reds New York City Vickie Chesser Bench Vickie Mt. Pleasant S.C Oklahoma Clyde Chesser Mayer Mrs. Bench Tampa Fla

Seton Hall Wins Over Fairfield Amid Coaching Suspensions

Seton Hall defeated Fairfield 87 to 69 at Madison Square Garden without coach Bil Raftery and several staff. Athletic Director Richie Regan and star player Glenn Mosley were suspended, with Mosley ruled ineligible for a month and Regan for three weeks. Kinneen guided the Pirates, who finished 15 games shy of their season goals, while players described the shock within their “family” team.

United Press Fairfield Seton Hall Bil Raftery Raftery Pirates Madison Square Garden Richie Regan Horace Mahon Glenn Mosley Mosley South Kinum Wale Racy Aires Mosley Regan

Professional Directory Listing Washington IA Practitioners and Services

A community directory lists professionals in Washington Iowa including attorney firms Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates with office in 112 South B and phone 653-2147, Dr M L Tweeton at 108 North Marion with 653-2351, Dr Thomas D Kauffman chiropractor in Washington IA with 319-655-538, Ingh Production Credit Association manager Melvin Schneider at 8105 210 North Iowa, Washington IA, and a Washington Credit Bureau at 120 W 2nd plus telephone 653-2987. Also featured are John W Lemmon optometrist at 527 South Iowa Avenue with 653-2987, Marriage Family and Personal services by appointment 319-653-4438, licensed child care ABC Play School Co 7th or OMES 35552, The Children House Inc day care preschool State Licensed 053-2713 Washington IA plus Ainsworth.

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