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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1963

Page

8

Riddle Earns Midwest Back of the Week Honors at Iowa

Iowa's Fred Riddle Jr a Collinsville Illinois native and pre medical major was named UPI Midwest Back of the Week after throwing five scoring passes in a 37 26 victory over Indiana setting a Big Ten single game record. He connected on 3 4 5 5 and 76 yard TD tosses while contending for Iowa's quarterback job even as sophomore Gary Snook battles for the starting role. The junior also plays forward for Iowa basketball.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Fred Riddle Jr United Press International Midwest Indiana Collinsville Big Ten Hoosier Hawkeyes Riddle Western Tom Myers Minnesota Prudue Dale Samuels Ilinois Gary Snook Snook Marv Woodson Town City Trent Walters Woodson Jim Elminiak Saturda Ron Frain Wisconsin Milt Bruhn Town Illinois Archie Sutton Purdue Towa Boilermakers Jack Molienkopf Notre Dame Jer Burns Michigan Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Steve Judas Judas Daugherty Ohio State Woody Hayes Larr Peterson Jas Sharp Peterson Gophers Northwestern Sharp

Davenport Prep Poll Lead Remains Strong

Davenport Cent. leads the UPI Town high school football ratings with a 5-1 record. Des Moines East, Ottumwa, Cedar Falls, Mt. Pleasant follow in the top positions. The poll lists multiple teams with varied records and ties, reflecting a crowded race as season progresses. The Associated coverage notes ongoing injury news and Big Ten updates, including Woodson’s knee injury and status for Michigan State.

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Texas Tops UPI Grid Poll As Week One Leads

Texas remains No 1 in the UPI preseason college football poll with 34 points and 4-0 record. Wisconsin, Pittsburgh, Ohio State and Oklahoma follow in the top five amid tie listings and multiple teams receiving votes from voters nationwide.

Texas UPI NEW York United Press International Wisconsin Pittsburgh Ohio State Oklahoma Georgia Tech Mississippi Alabama Ilinois Northwestern Navy Penn State Duke Louisiana State Oregon Auburn Air Force Missou Notre Dame Use Florida Iowa North Carolina State Southern California Mississippi State Southern Methodist Army Arkansas Iowa State Baylor Minnesota Nebraska

Sophomores Fall to Muscatine in 26 7 Loss at Muscatine

Washington sophomores were defeated 26 to 7 at Muscatine Monday evening. Tim Trotman threw a 30 yard TD to Jim Logan and connected with Bob Bower for the extra point. Coach Don Lawless praised Trotman and Steve Norton, noted Randy Roberts injury, and said the team would host Oskaloosa on October 21 at Case Field.

Washington Muscatine Don Lawless Muskies Muskie Tim Trotman Jim Logan Trotman Bob Bower Lawless Steve Norton Randy Roberts Oskaloosa Case Field

Sandy Koufax Named National League Player of the Year 1963

Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the Academy of Sports Editors award with 95 percent of ballots. Dick Groat, Ron Perranoski, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays follow in voting. The honor covers regular season play and will be presented at a New York dinner January 19.

Boston UPI Sandy Koufax Academy of Sports Editors Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees The Academy Dick Groat St Louis Cardinals Ron Perranoski Dodgers Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Koufax New York

Jockey John Sellers Ties Record At Atlantic City

Jockey John Sellers rode the last three winners on the October 1961 racing program and is set to ride again the following day at Atlantic City to equal the eight consecutive victories record set by Howard Craig at Waterford Park on July 23, 1951.

Atlantic City UPD John Sellers Attlantic City Howard Craig Waterford Park

Visit of Bremerton couple to Humston home marks milestone

Ten years ago today Mr and Mrs Jack Butler and Mrs Eliza Butler arrived in Bremerton to visit in the Lloyd Humston home. Mrs Butler aged 95 will spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Humston after a trip through Yellow stone Park the Black Hills and Badlands.

Jack Butler Eliza Butler Bremerton, Wash Lloyd Humston Butler Mrs. Humston Yellowstone Park Black Hills Badlands

Council discusses The Last Rite at Vatican Council

Vatican City report notes ecumenical council fathers push amendments to chapter on sacraments to rename Extreme Unction as the sacrament of anointing with oil. The change aims to clarify it is for the ill and a hopeful health prayer, not solely for those near death.

Ecumenical Council

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