Ohio State clinches Big Ten playoff bid in 85-81 win
Ohio State never trailed and defeated Iowa 85-81 to earn the Big Ten tournament berth in the first Big Ten playoff in 60 years. Sam Williams led Iowa with 29 points while Ohio State set a season field goal percentage record of 51.6 percent. Denny Meadors and Bill Hasket hit key free throws late to seal the victory despite Iowa’s rally.
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Williams Sets Hawkeye Scoring and Field Goal Marks
University of Iowa ace forward Sam Williams set two Hawkeye records this season, scoring 603 points to break Don Nelson’s 572 record and making 211 field goals to surpass Nelson’s 193. Williams, limited to two years, did not threaten Nelson’s three year scoring mark of 1,522, though his two year total of 1,147 edges Nelson’s junior and senior total of 1,142.
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Washington High golf team opens indoor drills this week
Demon golfers practice indoors under Coach Phil Busley as they prepare for an outdoor season starting April 9 at Iowa City against University High. Home opener April 11 hosts Muscatine at the local Country Club, with a busy schedule through May including conferences, sectional, district, and state golf events.
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Reds off to flying start in spring training gains optimism
Cincinnati Reds opened spring training with high hopes led by young standouts Gary Nolan and Joe Bench. Manager Dave Bristol emphasizes first place as the goal, counting on strong rotation from pitchers Maloney Pappas Queen and Nolan, plus trades for Mack Jones and Fred Whitfield to bolster the lineup.
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Lutheran Laymen Lead Men’s Bowling Standings
Team scores show Lutheran Laymen on top with 2379 in team series and 851 in team game, ahead of G W Tire Appliance and State Theatre. Individual highlights include Jerry Fisher 593 in series and Bill Raric 225 in single game.
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Johnson and McCarthy top New Hampshire polls in tense primary
New Hampshire results show President Johnson leading with 49 percent on the Democratic trial ballot and poll rival Senator McCarthy at 42 percent with write-ins strong. In the Republican tally Nixon dominates with 79 percent while Rockefeller follows at 11 percent as delegates are allocated.
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Washington High boys track candidates drill for spring season
Large group of Washington High and Junior High boys report for early track drills under head coach Jim Rossen with Roger Harrington assisting and Ninth grade squad led by John Sproule. The squad shows promise in middle distances and field events, sprint prospects unclear. Seasonal meet schedule includes state indoor at Iowa City on March 29 and Drake Relays at Des Moines on April 26 among others with several dual meets to be announced.
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Seek to rescue income tax hike
Washington news draft: administration budget experts study Senate backed ideas to bypass House tax writers and push a 12 billion income tax increase. Fowler approves a 10 percent surcharge to Senate excise bill. Williams proposes an 8 percent corporate, 6 percent personal surcharge with $8 billion in forced spending cuts.
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Laos faces worsening conflict with rising attacks
In Laos the government rejected Thai intervention as Communist assaults intensified. In Sam Neua Province forces climbed ladders to seize a key plateau position above supply routes from North Vietnam, while paratroops moved into Thakhet to push back attackers. A U S Air Force Skyraider crashed near Thakhek, killing a fisherman. pilot rescued.
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Camp Fire and Blue Bird Girls Plan St James Party
The Camp Fire and Blue Bird Girls schedule a party at St James School on Sunday March 17 at 2 p.m. to observe National Birthday Week from March 17 to 24. Margaret A Gerot of Ainsworth pays a $10 fine in justice court for a stop light violation.
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Colonels surge toward ABA playoff berth in 130-109 win
Kentucky Colonels break loose with a 40 point third quarter to beat the Houston Mavericks 130-109 as Louie Dampier scores 31, Darel Carrier 23, and Randy Mahaffey 22. Willie Somerset leads Houston with 32. Other ABA results: New Jersey Americans 126 Pittsburgh Pipers 112. Dallas Chaparrals 122 Minnesota Muskies 107. Denver Rockets 112 Oakland Oaks 92. Hank Whitey posts 34 and 19 rebounds for New Jersey. Charlie Beasley 30 leads Dallas. Les Hunter 26 for Minnesota.
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