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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1963

Page

8

Regis On Championship Trail Again by United Press International

Regis Royals push toward the Iowa Boys High School Basketball Tournament as substate action begins. Defending champ Regis beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a district final in Iowa City and set up a first round substate game against Iowa City Regina. Spurs a crowded field as upsets and big scorers shape the race toward Des Moines.

United Press International Royals Cedar Rapids Regis Iowa Cedar Rapids Jefferson Iowa City J - Hawks Towa City Res University of Town Bob Jennings Regina Jennings Restwood West Union Des Moines Storm Lake Waterloo Grundy Center Lakota Laurens Algona Mason City Hampton Davenport West Clinton Fort Dodge Carroll Jefferson Little Jewell South Hamilton Roosevelt

Ramblers blast Tennessee Tech advance in NCAA tourney

Loyola of Chicago routed Tennessee Tech 111 42 in the Mideast regional at Evanston Ill to reach Friday quarter finals against Mississippi State. NYU West Virginia St Josephs and Arizona State also advanced with Bowling Green Illinois Duke Duke Cincinnati Texas Oklahoma City among other survivors.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers New York University Arizona State Bowling Green St. Joseph's West Virginia Oregon Loyola Tennessee Tech Evanston, Ill Mississippi State East Lansing Mich On Downs Irish Notre Dame Ilinois Barry Kramer Har Old Hairston NYU Pittsburgh Ricky Ray Connecticut Princeton Philadelphia Duke College Park Utah State Texas Cincinnati Provo Utah Stanford UCLA Santa Monica Calif Oregon State San Francisco Oklahoma City Colorado Lawrence Kane

Exhibition baseball shows expanded strike zone debate gains traction

Major league clubs split results in 10 spring exhibitions with 19 homers, led by Willie McCovey’s pair for the Giants in a 9 7 win over the Red Sox in Phoenix. Seven pitchers combined for 23 walks in Cards Reds game as St Louis prevailed 11 3. Mets beat Phillies 9 2 as 11 walks and two hit batsmen aided the win. Other pairings featured Twins over Dodgers 8 7 and Yankees past Braves 9 5, while Orioles defeated Senators 7 5 and Indians beat Angels 5 1. Cubs topped Astros 5 1, White Sox trimmed Tigers 4 2, and A’s edged Pirates 10 9.

Nasepail Willie McCovey San Francisco Giants Boston Red Sox Phoenix St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds St. Petersburg Fla New York Ms Philadelphia Phillies Hay McCovey Cleveland Indians Reds Larry Bearworth Wynn Hawkins Mets Phils Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Dodgers New York

YMCA Test Program Draws 50 Boys For Fitness Trials

Fifty boys from grade school and high school ages took part in a YMCA athletic achievement program test Saturday. Marty Stannard of Brighton won with 410 points, averaging over 80 per event. Top ten also included Mike Richart and Dick Gallagher. A similar test is planned for March 23 with more participants. four top finishers earned all round fitness awards for scoring 50 or more in all five events. The five events were one minute basketball, pull ups, potato race, hop step jump, and push ups. Robert Gillesby directed the program with junior leaders club assistance in the gym.

Noys YMCA National Ymca Marty Stannard Brighton Mike Richart Dick Gallagher Jim Marshall Dave Gregory Larry Mabb Steve Tindal Tom Widmer Doug Hayes Jim Ballard John Phleger Dave Hutchcroft Alan Stutzman Dean Pohren Dana Mcvoy Jerry

Mrs Henry Bowls 278 in Melody Strikers Bowling

Washington bowler Maurice Henry posted a record 278 game in Melody Strikers League play at Melody Lanes. She finished with a 583 series after opening 142 and closing 163, aided by eight straight strikes in the pivotal second game. A government bond prize near 1000 was rumored but unconfirmed.

Maurice Henry Washington Osincup Melody Lanes Bob Lowe Henry

Washington native named graduate assistant at Iowa School of Journalism

News briefs note Simmequam of Washington named graduate assistant for spring 1968 at the University of Iowa School of Journalism. McQuaid pursues MA in journalism while serving as a laboratory assistant for news photography courses. Jon Banquet announces Legion birthday celebration with pot luck dinner and program at the Hall in Washington at 6:20. all Legionnaires invited.

Simmequam Washington Universy of Iowa School of Journalism McQuaid Iowa Jon Leon Beatty American Legion Post American Legion On Hall

Michigan Wins Share Of Title in Meeting

In Chicago the Big Ten track result for the 60-yard dash was revised after photo evidence showed Ken Burnley of Michigan finished fourth, giving Michigan and Iowa a tie for the team championship with 43 points each. The change dropped Minnesota to sixth with 20 points. the tie matches a 1949 Milwaukee Wisconsin and Ohio State tie as the only others.

Chicago UPS Big Ter Ken Burnley Wolverines Iowa Bill Reed Reed Burnley Trenton Jackson Ilinois Jed Burnley Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio State

Professional Directory Listings Highlight Local Attorneys and Dentists

Local directory page lists multiple law firms with partners and office addresses such as Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St and Stewart & Shearer at 225 West Main. Dentists include Dale E. Garrett in Journal Building room 202 and John W. Lemmon offering eye care and glasses fitting.

Mivingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George FM Rison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison South Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison James E. Lloyd Attorneys At Law Washington St John C West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart V. Shearer West Main

President Kennedy Praises Ford Dealers for Punt Pass Kick

President John F Kennedy congratulated Ford dealers of America for sponsoring the Punt Pass and Kick contest last fall. Local sponsor Mace Motor Co mentored grade school boys in Washington. Bill Boshart received Kennedy’s letter praising the program for promoting youth fitness.

Ford Dealers of America John F. Kennedy Mace Motor Co Washington Bill Boshart Kennedy

Draft Extension Clears House by Large Margin

The House approved a four year extension of the military draft by 387 votes to 3. The measure now goes to the Senate for expected approval, preventing a July 1 end to the draft without new law. Only Reps. Gross Brown Able and George Brown Jr voted no, while amendments to shorten the extension or reduce maximum inductions were defeated.

Washington UPI House HR. Gross, Brown Homer E. Able Ohio George E. Brown Jr Calif

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