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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1963
Page
8
Keokuk Chiefs crushed Washington Demons 39 to 0 to close the 1963 season. Larry Holton scored twice and Dick Lambert added points as Keokuk built a 21 point lead by halftime. Washington struggled with early fumbles and persistent pressure from the Chiefs.
Washington demons celebrate preseason triumph as they crush Mt Pleasant 44 to 12 to claim the conference throne. Over 1 000 fans greet the team in Central Park as they return escorted by a city fire truck. Coaches Paetz Hogeland and captains Snow Schmidt speak from the bandstand.
Boston’s 116-115 defeat at Cincinnati Gardens gives Bob Boozer a clutch jumper with five seconds left as Oscar Robertson’s 35 points fuel the upset. Red Auerbach closes locker doors amid mixed mood after the loss ending a 7-0 start.
Ford sponsored event announced this week with four winners: Russell Lopeland of Spencer aged 8 Timmy Wicks of McCallsburg aged 9 Mark Oliver of Coon Rapids aged 10 and Scott Harris of Oakland aged 11.
Fairfield defeated Mid Prairie 32 to 13 at Fairfield in the season finale. Fairfield standout performances came from Charis Blough and Rowe with multiple scores while Mid Prairie fight included Tom Slockett's 58 yard run and Jerome Yoder on offense. Final records show Fairfield 5 4 and Mid Prairie 2 7.
At the Frank Sinatra Open in Falm Springs California Ray Floyd and Don Finsterwald shared the halfway lead at 139 after 36 holes with Floyd posting a 68 and Finsterwald a 69. Billy Casper trailed by one stroke at 139 and Sam Snead also made the cut with 73-72-145.
Columbus Junction report: the Columbus Community Wildcats lose to New London 26 to 6 in the season finale. New London opened with an 11 yard Noel touchdown, Pepper added a 9 yard run, Langstaff scored for the Wildcats, and Noel extended the lead with a 12 yard run in the third. Final quarter Hildebrand scored for New London with a 10 yard run and Noel converted the extra point.
Saigon reports Maj. Gen. Duong Van Minh, chairman of the junta, says the war against Communist guerrillas could not have been won with Diem in power. He cites low morale, biased promotions, and the hamlet program as failing to win public support, contrasting with US leaders' claims of progress.
Extension horticul turist Cott warns autumn is slipping away and advises securing fruit trees and berry plantings for winter. Remove weeds at the base to deter mice, fit a 24 to 30 inch high hardware cloth cylinder around trunks, add a 4 to 5 foot wire fence above ground, and store it after spring by rolling it up. Protect grape and raspberry plantings similarly.
Highland Huskies closed their 1963 season with a 47 to 0 victory at West Burlington. Krantz scored three touchdowns including a 58 yard pass play, Schmidt had an 11 yard score, Wood and Yeggy added two yard TD runs, Simpson connected on a 42 yard TD to Dea. McDole booted two extra points, with singles by Simpson Schmidt and Gosling. The defense limited the opponent to 26 rushing yards and Bob Robertson had four interceptions. The Huskies finished 6-1-1.
Oakland Raiders defeated Kansas City 22 to 7 at Kansas City extending their win streak to four. Al Davis credited his defense for limiting Len Dawson to six completions in 25 attempts as Tom Flores connected on two touchdown passes and Art Powell added a TD reception while Clem Daniels rushed for 122 yards. The Chiefs slip to 2-6, while Oakland sits 4-3 and second in the West behind San Diego.
General Life team results led the standings with 1724 in the team series. Hy Vee followed at 1678, Coast to Coast 1540, and Credit Bureau 1562 with multiple handicaps noted. Individual honors included Ferne Birney 478 series and Anna Russell 187 game, with Freda Varney 466 series and Jeanne Chapman 178 game.
Sen Maurine Neuberger urges a national smoking control effort with a separate HEW division. She calls for education, safer smoking research, ad reform, stronger labeling, and funded campaigns using federal and state collaboration. She also proposes raising the federal cigarette tax to fund cancer research and education.
Attorney LouIS J. Kehoe is listed with Jeffry Bidg contact. AVINGSTON DAY & BATES hosts attorneys Robert Day and Robert Bates with their abstract department at Fott West Main St phone y2us7.
Moroccan sources allege Algeria is massing troops near the Figuig border using planes tanks and armored cars from the UAR. No Algeria confirmation. Ceasefire holds despite artillery duels and unconfirmed reports of TU-16 bombers flown by Egyptian pilots. OAU to discuss border issue in Addis Ababa later this month.
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