Swimmers finish second at state meet in Decorah
Washington placed second to Cedar Rapids by 11 percentage points as 21 teams swam at Luther College pool. Randy Martin set state marks in 200 yd breaststroke, while Washington swimmers posted top finishes in 1 pen 400 yd medley and free relays. Open division and multiple age groups earned trophies and area meet qualifications in Eau Claire March 26-27.
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Four floor hockey games crown YMCA and league winners
Seals and Flyers won third and fourth trade league games at the YMCA. Seals star George Peiffer scored 3 goals with Jim Howell adding 1. Tim Hennigan credited with Kings goals. Flyers shut out Blues 5 to 0, Jeff Murphy 2, Scott Rich 3 and Rick Gibson 3 led Leafs in 8-6 win over North Stars. Bruins blanked Black Hawks 9-0, Greg Widmer 6 goals, Doug Black 2, Dean Speece 1.
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Jim Howell
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Kings
Tohn Moretti
Jeff Murphy
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North Stars
Scotty Rich
Rick Gibson
Leafs
Marty Young
Shean O'Hanlon
Randy Hahn
Randy Williams
Stars
Greg Widmer
Doug Black
Dean Speece
Black Hawks
Crone and Geyer Lead in Cedar Rapids Bowling Meet
Rick Crone and Verne Geyer showcase Washington bowling strength at the Town State event in Cedar Rapids. After two weeks Crone leads all events with 1,891 and a high game of 279, while Crone and Geyer pace the doubles with 1,242. The tournament stretches over several weekends as the campaign promotes plant life under a national nurserymen slogan.
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Drake Names Stacy New Head Coach For Drake Basketball
Louis ville interim coach Howard Stacy signed a three year contract to lead Drake University as basketball coach after Drake defeated Louisville 86 to 71. Stacy, 31, highlighted recruiting and Missouri Valley familiarity as assets and said the Drake job will present challenges with four of five starters gone.
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Farragut tops Mediapolis in state finals
Un defeated Farragut outscored Mediapolis 14 4 at the start of the second half to down the Bulletts 67 60 and win the 971 Girls State Championship. Farragut, unbeaten in 30 games, avenged last season's loss in the consolation finals and was led by Janelle Gruber 26 points and Becky Albright 24. Barb Wischmeier of Mediapolis was the tournament scoring leader with 188 points. West Marshal won the consolation final 83 82 over Allison Bristow with Vicki Willard 46 and Marcia McDowell 32 pacing the comeback.
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Adette
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Mary Schulz
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Miss Gruber
Bonnie Bicket
Vicki Willard
Marcia McDowell
West Marshall
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Miss McDowell
Carla Smoot
Barb Mosher
Allison-Bristow
Notre Dame Advances In NCAA First Round Upset Wins
Notre Dame coach Johnny Dee said the season starts now after a 30 point win over Texas Christian as the Fighting Irish join the NCAA tournament field. Other Midwest results include Houston over New Mexico State 72-69 and Fordham over Furman 105-74.
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Marquette
Miami
Ohio
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Jacksonville
Long Beach State
Weber State
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Bowling scores tally from Friday night league action
Mixed bowling results show Bowl-A-Deres winning some games while 4 Nite Owls and Had Its Le Rocky and Friends post notable scores. Team series list Nite Owls 2029 and Whiz Kids 1997, with Whiz Kids taking the team game 127 to 709 and Jerry Fisher leading individuals with 551 series while Dee Walby plates 537 and 213 high game.
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Jerry Fisher
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Bob Roe
Geese in Flight Mark Iowa Spring Return
DES MOINES reports the spring geese migration entering western Iowa as flocks from blue and snow geese move through along the Missouri River. Peak movements occur mid March, with large concentrations near Riverton Forney's Lake and Manawa, feeding on leftover corn as spectators watch across bottoms and refuges.
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Rain Totals Mark Heavy Washington Shower
Ten years ago Washington recorded a heavy spring shower Sunday night and into Monday morning with an official rainfall total of 1.17 inches. City weather officials noted the significant precipitation affecting early week conditions and local activities.
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