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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1972

Page

7

Upsets shake Iowa prep polls alter Top 10 rankings

UPI reports upheaval in Iowa high school rankings as upsets shuffle the Top 10. Dowling and Lake Mills remain 1 and 2 with 98 points each, while Cedar Rapids Jefferson moves into 2nd in the large schools and Cedar Falls debuts at sixth. Waterloo East falls from top tier after a loss, and Ames tied for fourth with Washington. In 1A 3A lists, undefeated teams retain status though Treynor and Sutherland drop from the top 10 after losses. Nashua debuts as poll newcomers with Sioux Center and Waco Olds rounding out the list.

DES Moines UPI United Press International Des Moines Dowling Lake Mills Dowling Metro Des Moines East Northwood - Kensett Waterloo East Cedar Falls Iowa City Cedar Rapids Kennedy Treynor Missouri Valley Sutherland Alta Cedar Rapids Jefferson Muscatine Sioux City Jefferson Washington Ames Mason City Cedar Rapids Regis Sioux City West Maurice - Orange City Maurice-Orange City BGM Aurelia Anita Reinbeck Mount Vernon Nashua Sioux Center Waco Olds

Giants Dominant in Victory Over Eagles on TV Night

New York Giants receiver Ron Johnson powered a 27-12 win, scoring four touchdowns and amassing 124 rushing yards, 60 receiving yards, and 36 carries as Norm Snead directed the offense. Eagles rookie John Reaves struggled in his first start, while Harold Jackson led Philadelphia with 138 receiving yards. Leonard Tose criticized his club’s “character” after the defeat.

Bill Weer Philadelphia UPI Ron Johnson New York Giants Leonard Tose Tose Philadelphia Eagles Johnson Giants Norm Snead Eagles Snead Harold Jackson Giant Alex Webster Dallas Detroit Ed Khayat

Hawkeyes mature in loss to Penn State

Iowa coach Frank Lauterbur spoke of increasing maturity from his young team after a 14-10 setback to Penn State. He praised Penn State quarterback John Hufnagel for steering the Lions on the final drive, and noted Iowa travelled with 10 freshmen. Iowa prepares to host Purdue next.

Iowa City UPI University of Iowa Frank Lauterbur Hawks Penn State Iowa Lauterbur John Hufnagel Nittany Lions Hufnagle University Park Purdue

Defiant Councillor Plans Smoke Ban Stand in Town Meeting

DEFIANCE PLANNED SRIGHTON England. Gladys Morrison a local municipal councilor plans to defy a ban on smoking at town council meetings. She says many other councilors have habits she objects to such as sleeping during meetings, but she is not seeking to ban dozing.

Srighton England UPI Gladys Morrison

Waco sophs stun Demons 21-0 in defensive showdown

Waco sophomores defeat Washington sophomores 21 to 0 after an 85 yard opening kickoff return by Duncan Miller and a key interception. Washington fumbles near the goal line and a punt miscue opened the door for Waco scoring, while Demons struggle to sustain drives behind Doug Ruppert. Waco racked 128 rushing yards and 50 passing, with Mark Boshart leading ground gainers at 60 yards and Tim Schlatter anchoring the defense.

Washington Waco Duncan Miller Demons Doug Ruppert Sophs Ruppert Dick Martin Jeff Libe Phil Hyde Pat Hennigan Mark Boshart Russell Rebling Tim Schlatter Tom Achen Doran Conrad Tom Miller Andre Neff Larry Kerr Dwight Manning The Dave Booth Brian Romine Joe Marie Guy Mitchell Mark Keedy Steve Jaspering

Lolich Shuts Down Red Sox In Tigers Key Win

Mickey Lolich delivered a six hitter with 15 strikeouts to lift the Detroit Tigers 4-1 over Boston, moving within one win of clinching the AL East and advancing to the playoffs against the Oakland Athletics. Al Kaline homered early, Aurelio Rodriguez drove in two, and Lolich fanned 14 through seven before a seventh inning jam.

Greggallo UPI Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers Bob Gibson Lolich Boston Red Sox Tigers Boston Detroit Oakland Athletics Luis Aparicio Red Sox Reggie Smith al Kaline John Curtis Aurelio Rodriguez Rodriguez Milwaukee New York Chicago Minnesota Bill Stoneman Montreal Mets Philadelphia George Scott Bobby Murcer Yanks Buddy Bradford White Sox Twins Jorge Orta Stoneman Phillies Don Hahn Boots Day Expos Dave Schneck Pete Lacock Rick Reuschel Cubs Phils

Bowling High Scores Highlight Team and Individual Marks

VFW led team series with 2391 and 867 in team game as Joe Falk Co. totaled 2443. Individual accolades went to Doug Dunlap with 566 and Dave Dunt with 555 in series, while Dunt posted games of 219 and 210 and Omar Black rolled 208.

Joe Falk VFW Doug Dunlap Dave Dunt Omar Black

Melody Strikers League Results Brief

Rae Essex leads Washington State Bank to a 2435 team series victory over River Products 2337 and a 846 to 832 team game. Individual standouts include Kay Lister with 204 and 562 series, Marge Glover 483, Ana Russell 191, as Osincup Drug Dayton Beauty Salon VFW and Washington County Abstract also posted scores in the Monday meet.

Washington State Bank Rae Essex River Products Osincup Dayton Beauty Salon VFW Washington Co Rae Gibson Gibson Discount Washington County Essex Dayton V-F.w State Bank Kay Lister

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