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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1973
Page
7
Iowa high school officials issued strict conduct rules for basketball and wrestling coaches to curb crowd disturbances. The directive requires coaches to stay seated, with limited exceptions, and imposes penalties including team points deductions or removal from arenas for violations, aiming to preserve education-focused crowd control and orderly contests.
Washington's Demons host Grinnell High School in the season finale at Case Field Friday night at 7 30. Grinnell has beat Oskaloosa and Indianola but struggled late against Urbandale and other Des Moines teams. Coach Davis notes the Grinnell squad is quick with good size and speed and may test the Demons with long gains. The sophomores have joined practices, and Davis plans to keep the lineup similar with one change rotating ends for rest. End rotations include Terry Renoux Jeff Hoyle Gary Little Gary Crawford Phil Long. Offensive line Jeff Holden Mike Vandenberg guards Gary Black Terry Watson. Backfield starters Jeff Libe Ron Mullikin Doug Farrier Jeff Hibler. Defensive ends Brian Keedy Terry Roth, tackles Tom Orris Steve Libe, middle guard Watson, linebackers Sobaski Doughty, corners Moore Renoux, safeties Mullikin Farrier. John McCarthy may be limited by an ankle sprain. If able, he will play Friday with other Demons in top shape.
Mid-Prairie girls basketball team drills since October 15 for the L and M Jamboree on November 9, facing Winfield Mt Union at 9 15 p.m. Other jamboree games feature Durant Lowe ree Highland Clear Creek and Columbus L M. First regular season at English Valley November 13 with home game versus Solon November 23. Team depth highlighted by returning letter winners Nancy Kos and Becky Redlinger and several promising seniors and juniors across guard and forward positions.
Milledgeville football coach Les Snow has led the Missiles to seven undefeated and unscored upon games this season, with a 256 to 0 scoring margin. Snow, a 1953 Little Six champion with Washington, emphasizes defense over offense and hails from Washington via Iowa Wesleyan College.
Iowa coach Frank Lauterbur urged stronger defense after a two hour workout. With a winless start and 248 points allowed this season, the Hawks prepare for a Saturday Dad's Day game versus Purdue. Sophomore Royce Mix is nearing full return from injuries and expected to start.
A thief broke into a Rotherham newspaper shop and fled with three copies each of the Dandy Beezer and Bunty comics, police said on Wednesday.
New York. baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn places Oakland owner Charles Finley on indefinite probation and fines him 7 000 for three World Series actions. He warns of harsher punishment under Article 1 of the Major League Agreement. Finley protests the fine and seeks a hearing. He also notes a 5 000 penalty for trying to place Mike Andrews on the disabled list amid waivers discussions.
Season tickets go on sale Monday November 5 at district banks. Varsity and sophomore cheerleaders will sell them. Adult season pass covers 13 home games at 12 dollars 50 cents. Gate price 1 dollar 25 cents per varsity game. Student season ticket 5 dollars gate 50 cents per game.
Round oak table with leaves, oak buffet, love seat, wall mirror with hangers, 1909 Washington County history volume, piano stool with glass ball and claw feet, old books, Bavarian plates, cups, saucers, gravy bowl with orange mark Paul Muller Selb, plates with coats of arms of 1776 made 1902-03, Salters Ni Old pictures, oak vanity dresser with mirror, hand painted chamber, old doll and toys, Noritake server with salt pepper, glass napkin holder, other glass Salters, toothpick, sherbets, German marked dishes, oil lamp on metal base, Aladdin lamp, lamp holder, 2 old upright radio cabinets, telephone desk and chair, wicker rocker, pie cupboard, oak chest, wooden rocker, stone jars, more antiques likely on sale day.
A varied sale listing includes a 1966 Plymouth Valiant on red title, Coldspot refrigerator, 20 inch Fairlawn lawnmower, Hardwick gas stove, electric skillet, two washing machines, cedar chest, metal wardrobes, kitchen cabinet, drop leaf tables, recliner chairs, lamp and stand, upright piano, bedroom sets, and other household and recreational items. Also noted are porch swing, lawn chairs, sewing items, and miscellaneous goods in good condition.
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