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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1966

Page

8

Jets Favored Over Houston In Week Standings Clash

Houston Oilers seek revenge at Rice Stadium as they aim to upset the New York Jets who sit atop the AFL East with a 4-1 mark. The Jets defeated Houston 52-15 in New York last month and remain four point favorites despite Oilers home advantage and a strong passing attack led by George Blanda.

Joe Gergen Upi Houston Oilers New York Jets Oilers New York Jets Houston American Football League Rice Stadium Buffalo Bills San Diego Kansas City Chargers Oakland Denver Dolphins Miami AFL George Blanda Chiefs Len Dawson Charlie Frazier Joe Namath

Wunstop Duzzit Boy and Winter Prep Sales Pitch

A quirky local ad features a salesman boasting vacuum cleaners that cut work in half and promotes winter car care. It encourages winterization at Shellzone with guaranteed antifreeze, free replacement if lost, cooling system inspection, Goodyear antifreeze and winter tread tires, plus battery stock and deals.

Delco Goodyear

Land Transfers in Section Townships

Victor Stone and Grace Stone grant land in section 8 block 75 for Roger Schnerman. Leona M. Peiffer transfers land in section 35-76-7 to James A. Redlinger and wife. J B Dill transfers land in section 23-75-8 to Nate Youngland. Lloyd A Gray and wife convey land in section 9-74-8 to Jerry A. Derby.

Victor Stone Grace Stone Roger

Undefeated Cardinals Set to Meet Cowboys in NFL Showdown

Both unbeaten St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys collide as oddsmakers list Dallas as a top scoring machine with Dan Reeves and Bob Hayes leading the attack. Cards rally for wins, trailing in divisions in a potential upset in a clash expected to hinge on offense and fourth-quarter strength. The Sunday slate also features Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, with Green Bay at Chicago and the Rams at Minnesota in other Eastern and Western division games. Cardinals have outscored opponents 101 to 16 after halftime, including a 24-19 win over the Giants last Sunday.

St. Louis Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Dallas Dan Reeves Don Meredith New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Coleaders Green Bay Los Angeles Packers Chicago Bears Rams Vikings Minnesota J Colts Baltimore Detroit San Francisco Atlanta Cleveland St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants

McAllister Leads Windshurt Sahara at Sahara Invitational

In Las Vegas Bob McAllister holds a one stroke edge at the Sahara Invitational after 36 holes. Rodger of La Jolla sits one back with 146, while Ray Floyd and Arnold Palmer trail as winds push scores up. The cut to 157 ends the second round with several players bunched behind McAllister and Rodgers.

Las Vegas Nev UPL Lucky Bob McCallister McCallister University of Southern California Paradise Valley County Club Nevada Desert Phil Rodgers la Jolla Rodgers Ray Floyd St. Andrews Floyd PGA Arnold Palmer Sahara Billy Casper Big Jack Nicklans Chi-Chi Rodriguez George Archer Gilroy Calif

Gaulking Cartridge 2c Pt Size Vacuum Bottle

Local ad promotes Gaulking cartridge 2c by price and a vacuum bottle at 99 cents. Names, brands, and exact terms limited by readable OCR. Item appears in a compact marketplace listing with emphasis on price.

Gaulking

Hawks Face Minnesota as Offense Struggles Persist

Minnesota as a 10 point favorite over Iowa in Minneapolis. Iowa’s offense has stalled over three games, while coach Ray Nagel says the Hawks have a good chance but must fight hard. Iowa seeks a breakthrough at Minnesota, which features a stronger ground game and a noted ankle injury to fullback Donny Patterson.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Iowa Ray Nagel Hawks Gophers Stanford Nagel Donny Patterson Towa Arizona Oregon State Wisconsin Purdue Floyd of Rosedale

Russians U S lie in Little Olympics contested finals

The ninth day of the Little Olympics in Acapulco sees the United States and Russia tied for first with 18 points each as 25 nations and 788 competitors compete in 10 sports. France tops several events with Christine Aron leading the swimming and gymnastics and fencing dominated by Russia. An altitude effect is cited by U S officials while the Americans seek at least three more golds.

Mexico City Acapulco Lichtenstein United States Russia France Charles Hickox Phoenix U.S Harry Hainsworth Christine Aron

Local Punt Pass and Kick records set in annual contest

At Case the annual Punt Pass and Kick event produced two new PP and E records. The 11 year olds scored 228 points while Ward Anderson led the 12 year olds with 259 points. Other top marks include 8 year old Doug Higgins 165.5, 9 year old Stanley Fletcher 172.0, 10 year old Ward Anderson 210, and 13 year old Craig Glandon 259. Jim Rossen directed the contest for Mace Motor Co with a large list of assistants.

Ward Anderson Doug Higgins Stanley Fletcher Craig Glandon Jim Rossen Mace Motor Co Don Lawless T. J. Berdo Jim Lafoon Alf Moretti Tom English Keith Williams Jr Dick Schlatter Bill Lord Maynard Goff Jr E. K. Schlapkohl Mike Brake Jim Jorgensen John Sproule Art Witthoft David Stevenson Jim Freeze Bob Reed Jim Herdlicka Roger Harrington Bill Bean Jim Laing

Women's bowling league standings and high scores update

Thursday Rollers League shows Slow Rollers 2 Four Spares n Polka Dots n Hilos 1 In-Betweeners 7 Fourettes 6. Team series lead Four Spares 2108, Slow Rollers 2049. team game Four Spares 53, Slow Rollers 751. Individual top: Lorene Cox 4, Dorothy Dawson 198. Lorene vox 509, Jean Hall 482.

Lorene Cox Dorothy Dawson Lorene Vox Jean Hall

Five Towners League Bowling Notes and Standouts

In the Men's bowling Five Towners League Dutch Tonsorial led with a team series of 2649 and a team game 915 by Wag's 66. Standouts include John Hough with 533 in series and Harry Suter bowling 282 in a game. Marlane Miller posted 350 in series and 211 in a game.

Towners Harold Sinclair Washington Mfg Mullens Wag's Brown Finance Wag’s John Hough Marlane Miller Harry Suter

Ninth Graders Edge Muscatine West in 26 to 7 Win

Washington ninth graders defeated Muscatine West 26 to 7 to post their best football showing of the year. Key moments included a 30 yard Schooley to Lemley TD, Miller scoring from the two, and a late interception by Wolfer. Lafoon led tackles with 16 as Freeze praised blocking and tackling and set up Monday’s 4:30 p.m. showdown with Mt. Pleasant.

Washington Muscatine West Jim Freeze Demons Muscatine Bill Schooley Kraig Lemley Terry Miller Werdlicka Schooley Jim Zieglowsky Greg Wolfer Tim Lafoon Lemley Freeze Lafoon Dave Stevenson Craig Glandon Bill Long Tom Marsh Mt. Pleasant

Bank officials attend ABA Convention in Los Angeles

Ten years ago today Lee Holland and John Winga of the Washington State Bank traveled to Los Angeles California to attend the American Bankers Association Convention which was set to begin on Sunday October 21. Holland served as executive vice president and Winga as president of the bank.

Lee Holland John Winga Washington State Bank Los Angeles Calif American Bankers Association Holland Mr. Winga

Correct PP and K contest standings reveal two changes

The Pass Punt and Kick contest held last Saturday at field shows updated standings. In the 11 year old group Randy Payne leads with 228 points, Eddie Anderson 198, and Alan Neufeld with Mike Gallagher tied at 182. In the 8 year old group Mark Heisdorffer tops with 123, Joe Moretti 112, and Mark Ballard 101.

Se Field Randy Payne Eddie Anderson Alan Neufeld Mike Gallagher Mark Heisdorffer Joe Moretti Mark Ballard

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