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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1968

Page

8

Hawkeyes set to host relaxed Illini in big tilt

Iowa leads the Big Ten at 8-3 with a 14-7 overall mark as Illinois, 11-10, visits Iowa City after a loss at Ohio State. Coach Ralph Miller warns the Illini will play freely to derail Iowa, while Iowa hosts a 4-3 home record in recent series at Iowa City.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Ralph Miller Illinois Ohio State Michigan State Purdue Hawkeyes Michigan Champaign Dave Scholz Chad Calabria Indiana Sam Williams Glenn Vidnovic Miller Illini Illnois

Tim Wood Aims For U S World Figure Title Sweep

In Geneva UPI Tim Wood of Bloomfield Hills Michigan hoped to deliver a United States world figure skating singles sweep as he led defending champion Emmerich Danzer going into the final phase of the men's competition. Peggy Fleming the 19 year old Olympic champion from Colorado Springs opened a 52 point gap on Gabriele Seyfert of East Germany as she pursued her third straight world title.

Geneva UPI Tim Wood Bloomfield Hills Mich United States Wood Emmerich Danzer Peggy Fleming Colorado Springs Colo Gabriele Seyfert East Germany Danzer Miss Fleming Miss Seyfert Beatrix Schuba Austria

Indiana Favored To Clinch Big Ten Swim Crown

Indiana's undefeated Hoosiers hold a commanding lead as the Big Ten championships begin in Ann Arbor. Indiana collected three of five firsts on day one for 133 points, with Michigan second at 97 and Michigan State third at 76. Derek Hickcox set a Big Ten 200-yard IM record and Charles Southward won the 500-yard free, while Jim Henry captured the one-meter dive.

Indiana Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin Wolverines Spartans Badgers Ohio State Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Illinois Iowa Charles Hickcox Big Ten Marty Knight Hickcox Juan Bello

Lou Hudson fuels Hawks bid for Western title

Lou Hudson shines for the St. Louis Hawks as he scored six of his team's 15 overtime points in a 105-102 win over the Knicks in Miami. Willis Reed led New York with 28. Bill Bridges added 22 as the Hawks grab sixth win in seven against New York this season.

United Press International St. Louis Hawks Richie Guerin Lou Hudson National Basketball Association Hudson Hawks University of Minnesota St. Louis New York Miami Fla Knicks Bill Bridges Willis Reed Los Angeles Chicago Elgin Baylor Laker Bob Boozer Bulls Cincinnati Royals San Diego Rockets Oscar Robertson Royals Henry Finkel San Diego

Ainsworth Lads Rout YMCA Third Fourth Grade Champs

Ainsworth third and fourth graders defeated the Washington YMCA champions 53 to 11 on Thursday afternoon. Ronnie Orris scored 20 points, Tim Roberts and Jim Roberts added 10 apiece, while John McCarthy led the locals with 9 points.

Ainsworth Washington Ymca Ronnie Orris Tim Roberts Jim Roberts John McCarthy

District tournament clash set at Washington gym

Hottest Class A teams Waco Warriors and Williamsburg meet in a first round district game at Washington High School Wednesday evening March 6 at 7 30 p m. Morning Sun and Cardinal Strich Keokuk play the other first round game in Mediapolis.

Washington High School Waco Warriors Williamsburg Cagers Mediapolis Morning Sun Cardinal Strich Keokuk

Bowling Thursday Niners League Standings and Scores

Results show Falk Clothing 3, Journal 1, Coast 3, Tindall 2, Fort 2, Worley 2, Martin 2. High team series Worley 2783. team game Worley 999. Individual series Bob Anderson 652. Dick Dewis 599. Individual game John Richards 233. Bob Anderson 230.

Niners Wolrey Gulf Falk Clothing Martin Cleaners Ieeo Port Deggores Sicleieece Tindal Farm Supply Lark Falk Journal Coast Tindall Fort Worley Martin Bob Anderson Dick Dewis John Richards

New bike rules in Iowa curb ape hanger handlebars

Iowa motorists face March 15 changes for motorcycle riders. Riders must pass a written exam and a riding test if previously licensed, meet strict equipment standards, and ensure handlebars are under 15 inches. Safety officials say the rules boost operator qualification and road safety.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Department of Public Safety The Safety Department Highway Patrol Robert Glenn Ames Glenn

Salvation Army notes how Chest funds aid Iowa needs

In 1965 the Salvation Army marked a century of service. A $500 gift from the Washington Community Chest funds local urgent needs including glasses, dental care, meals, fuel, clothing, and lodging for travelers. Lt Colonel Birger Justing asserts funds support a wide state program from unwed mothers to summer camps, canteens in Des Moines and Waterloo, and disaster relief across Iowa.

Worldwide Salvation Army Salvation Army Washington Community Chest Birger Justing Des Moines Iowa Waterloo 24 Corps

Women's Bowling Thursday Rollers League Standings

The Slow Rollers and Four Spares lead a mixed Thursday league with team series totals Spares 2006 and Rollers 1910. Individual honors go to Marge Glover 493 in series and 202 in a game, with Anna Munson 480 in series and Anna Russell 171 in a game.

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