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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1968

Page

7

Trojans Rout Demons In Southeast Six Opener

Fairfield Trojans defeated Washington Demons 87 to 52 to open the Southeast Six Conference basketball season. Dan Palm led Fairfield with 26 points as Rich Forbes added 20 and Tim Rice 10. Washington's Mike Hennigan paced the Demons with 15.

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Sophomores for Trojans 70 61 win over Fairfield

Washington High School sophomores opened conference basketball play with a 70 to 61 victory over Fairfield. Joe Gebhardt led with 24 points and Daryl Braun added 22 as the Demons rallied from a slow start, trailing 20 to 7 early and 32 to 23 at half. Gary Wilson scored 20 for the Trojans, Denny Hennigan 11, and Mike Dohrman 10.

Washington High School Fairfield Trojan Demons Fairfield Joe Gebhardt Daryl Braun Denny Hennigan Gary Wilson Trojans Mike Dohrman

Southeast Six basketball action opens with several wins

Fairfield, Centerville and Mt. Pleasant opened Southeast Six play with wins as Fort Madison fell 87 70 to Burlington in a non conference game. Fairfield outscored Washington 87 52, Mt. Pleasant beat Davis County 62 50, and Centerville edged Os kaloosa 59 56 on their home court. Centerville led 29 25 then held on as Rodgers 13 and Thomas 18 paced the Reds while Smith 15 led Os ka loosa. Davis County led 10 7 early but Mt Pleasant pulled away, Rich 22 Morrow 15 Moxley 14 helping the win. Burlington led by Schweizer 27 Ross 21, Van Aken 19 for the Bloodhounds.

Washington's Demons Fairfield Trojans Trojans Fairfield Centerville Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Burlington Washington Davis County Oskaloosa Big Reds Oskaloosa Indians Ron Thomas Terry Barber Mike Rodgers Rodgers Jeff Smith Mike Fitch Lee van Donselaar Jim Davis Panthers Sam Ross Bill van Aken the Bloodhounds

Cage scores Centerville and nearby games

Centerville defeated Oskgloosa 59 to 56 and Burlington beat Fort Madison 87 to 70. Mid Prairie won 47 to 46 over Wilton Junction, Mt. Pleasant triumphed 62 to 50 against Davis County, and Muscatine edged Iowa City 58 to 57.

Centerville Oskgloosa Burlington Fort Madison Mid - Prairie Wilton Junction Mt. Pleasant Davis County Muscatine Iowa City

Bengals Boston clash as rookies duel in AFL

Cincinnati aims for its fourth win of 1968 against Boston led by coach Mike Holovak who will again start nine rookies. Cincinnati’s Paul Robinson nears 1,000 rushing yards as New York waits for a late-season test with Weeb Ewbank rotating starters.

Charles Richards UPI Boston Cincinnati Kansas City Oakland New York Boston Patriots Mike Holovak Holovak Jets Weeb Ewbank Bengals Paul Robinson Cookie Gilchrist San Diego Denver Miami Chargers Houston Ewbank

Purdue UCLA Spotlight Game Opens 1968-69 Season

Purdue and UCLA clash in Los Angeles as Lew Alcindor begins his final college season for the Bruins who seek a third straight NCAA title. UCLA missing three starters could boost Purdue led by Rick Mount, while other top programs host varied opponents across the schedule.

Purdue UCLA Los Angeles Lew Alcindor Bruins National Collegiate Athletic Association Alcindor Houston Southern Mississippi Ohio State Ohio University Mike Warren Lucius Allen Mike Lynn Rick Mount St. Louis Kansas Iowa State Minnesota Xavier Kentucky Penn State Maryland Wisconsin Nebraska Loyola Texas Tech Oregon Utah Oregon State San Francisco Auburn South Carolina Northwestern Stan

Giants Travel To Cleveland In Rare Out Of Conference Test

The New York Giants seven four visit Cleveland eight three as they chase pride after being moved to the Capitol Division. Cowboys grip on the title tightens as Washington lost on Thanksgiving. Bills of other Week 12 games preview include Rams at Vikings and Packers at Forty Niners.

New York New York Giants Dallas Washington Giants Cleveland NFL San Francisco Ken Willard Gary Lewis Earl Morrall Baltimore Atlanta Randy Johnson Falcons St. Louis Browns Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Billy Kilmer New Orleans Jack Concannon Chicago Bears Gale Sayers

Lakers Rally To Edge Celtics In Tight Showdown

Los Angeles erased an 82-70 third quarter deficit to beat Boston 93-92 as Baltimore’s 124-106 win over Phoenix shuffled the Eastern Division standings. Celtics foul trouble and late turnover sealed the loss while Laker stars Counts Baylor and the Celtics rivals produced key plays. Oscar Robertson sparked Cincinnati past Detroit with 40 points and other Friday results saw Chicago, San Francisco and Milwaukee in action.

Baltimore National Basketball Association Los Angeles Boston Celtics Batimore Phoenix Cincinnati Detroit San Francisco Milwaukee Chicago San Diego Mel Counts Elgin Baylor Bailey Howell Royals Oscar Robertson Detroit Pistons Big O Bob Boozer Chicago Bulls Elvin Hayes Clyde Lee Nate Thurmond Jeff Mullins Fred Hetzel

Former local man leads Milledgeville top small school team

Milledgeville Illinois named the top small school football team in the state. The squad is coached by Les Snow, a former Washington Man who played fullback as a junior and guard as a senior. Snow has coached Milledgeville for eleven years, posting a 46-35-1 record, with six losses in the last five seasons and an undefeated 8-0 mark this year. Snow is the son of Mrs. Louis Albright of Washington.

Milledgeville Ill Illinois Washington Les Snow Snow Washington High School Less Snow Milledgeville High School Louis Albright

De-Men to Meet Monday Evening at YMCA

Washingtons De Men group will gather Monday at 7 30 p m at the YMCA. Talks from the wrestling and basketball coaches will be heard and other matters discussed. All members urged to attend.

Washington YMCA

Tito rejects defense aid offer amid Yugoslavia anniversary

President Tito refused Western defense help during a news conference marking Yugoslavia’s 25th anniversary of the Communist regime. The 76-year-old leader said Yugoslavia is ready and able to defend itself against any aggression and would not seek assistance from others.

Jajce Yugoslavia UPI Tito Western Alliance

Professional Directory Morrison and Lloyd Listing

Edmund D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd operate at 211 West Washington with phone 653 5431. Dr M L Tweeton listed at 108 North Marion with phone 653 2351 and notes closed Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion

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