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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1977

Page

7

Demons use Power I to rout Panthers 28 0 in SEC clash

Mt. Pleasant's Washington Demons debut in Power I to crush the Panthers 28 to 0 at McMillan Field. Joe Hennigan ran 56 yards for a first-time TD under coach Dale Harter, while Dennis Pacha booted two field goals and Gary Carl led with 69 yards on 17 carries. The defense held Mt. Pleasant scoreless, with multiple interceptions and key tackles sealing the win.

The Evening Journal Washington Demons McMillan Field Mt. Pleasant Panthers Dale Harter Demons Joe Hennigan Harter Dennis Pacha Marty McKowen Gary Carl Tim Vogel John Moretti Marv Sojka Wayne Johanson Andy Ross Dennis McCall Greg Horn Matt Nemmers Jim Williams Stacy Bandy Perry Libe Pacha Dave Orris Murray Schooley Norm Braty McKowen Burlington Notre Dame Panther Carl Norm Bruty

Eagle mistakes lead to 70 0 loss at Williamsburg

Keota Eagles suffer a 70 0 defeat at Williamsburg as penalties erase gains and blow out momentum. Coach Jim Gumbel cites repeated penalties and stalled drives, while Dennis Schmidt scores three long TDs for Williamsburg. Keota finishes with 81 rushing yards to Williamsburg’s 559 total yards, with players Peiffer Flynn and Gretter notable on defense. Keota hosts Montezuma next Friday seeking a third win.

The Evening Journal Keola Eagles Williamsburg Eagle Jim Gumbel Gumbel Dennis Schmidt Schmidt Keota Rich Adam Lindsay Greiner Adam Carl Peiffer Bill Flynn Andy Gretter Eagles Montezuma

Warriors rebound to 34-8 over Van Buren in Wayland clash

Waco Warriors overcome a first quarter deficit to beat Van Buren 34-8. QB Bill Crawford scored three short-yardage TDs and paired with Dwain Alvine for 180 passing yards. Todd Sisco added a fourth quarter score and 57 rushing yards.

the Evening Journal Bill Crawford Waco van Buren Wayland Crawford Kevin Rose Warriors Cliff Hardin Dwain Alvine Todd Sisco Dwight Alvine Sisco Alvine Pekin Warrior Tri-County Thornburg

Strife-Torn Yankees Top Dodgers 5-3 In World Series

In Los Angeles the strife ridden New York Yankees beat the Dodgers 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Reggie Jackson and Mickey Rivers delivered key hits while Mike Torrez held Dodgers to seven hits with nine strikeouts. The win came amid manager Yankee fallout and player trade demands as hopes for a title rose.

LOS Angeles UPI New York Yankees Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Reggie Jackson Billy Martin Mickey Rivers Mike Torrez Torrez Dodgers Gabe Paul Dodger Tommy John Rivers Graig Nettles Bucky Dent Ron Cey Nettles Jackson Piniella John Chris Chambliss

Friday High School Football Scores Snapshot

Washington topped Mt. Pleasant 28 to 0. Louisa-Muscatine beat Mediapolis 8 to 6. Fairfield won 39 to 7 over Ottumwa. Danville defeated Wapello 27 to 0. Columbus hammered Morning Sun 48 to 0. Mt. Vernon fell to Solon 19 to 14. New London rolled Winfield 47 to 0. Mt. Union blanked 0-0. Oskaloosa beat Keokuk 32 to 24. Pekin edged Cardinal 30 to 0. Sigourney defeated BGM 35 to 6. Waco beat Van Buren 34 to 8. Mid-Prairie beat Clear Creek 43 to 0.

Huskies roll past Lone Tree 35 7 in conference clash

Highland remains in the Southeast Iowa Conference race with a 35 to 7 win over Lone Tree Friday night at Highland. Jeff Davis rushed for 188 yards and two scores while adding three extra points. Dan Gerot led tacklers with 12 as Highland built a 27 0 halftime lead and faces L M next to control its title bid.

The Evening Journal Highland Davis Lone Tree Waldschmidt Huskies Dan Gerot Kirk Soukup Mark Stout L M Columbus Danville

Oskaloosa, Demons win SE seven tilts Friday night

Oskaloosa defeated Keokuk 32-24 as Steve Mirisin rushed 133 yards on 31 carries with a 19 yard TD and a 3 yard score. Washington shutout Mt. Pleasant 28-0, Fairfield beat Ottumwa 39-7, and Ft. Madison fell 12-0 to Notre Dame of Quincy in non league games.

Steve Mirisin Oskaloosa Keokuk Washington Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Ottumwa Ft. Madison Notre Dame Quincy Mirisin Indians Osky Tim DeJong Mike Tucker Mark Howar Chiefs Scott Kelley Rick Lorenz Dave Miller Trojan Dwight Bond

Bowling Court's Body Shop Triumphs In Local Bowling Meet

Results show Hogie 76, Washington Manufacturing 1, Days 2, State Farm 1, Ainsworth Corners 3, Steves Repair 0. Team high scores: Days 2196, Ainsworth Corners 2029. Individual leader Lucy Smith 575 with games 234. High averages list Lucy Smith 177 and Bobbie Boileau 152.

Court's Body Shop i. Si Ansawres State Farm Insurance Paint & Paper Shoppe Eessee EMR le. Son Titsl Feoypernkcanett ii Ainsworth Steve Washington Manufacturing Hogie Curt’s Ainsworth Corners Curts Lucy Smith Barb Mayor Bobbie Boileau

Columbus Wildcats Rout Morning Sun 48-0 Homecoming

Jeff Austin threw two TD passes and fueled 476 yards of offense as Columbus romped Morning Sun 48-0 in Homecoming action. Kevin Hunter and Randy Allen scored twice, Dan Griffin and Chip Hoback added long runs, while Washington tribute Randy Allen and Mike Coon contributed receiving and return plays. Coaches cited 0-for-8 PATs as the lone blemish as Columbus improves to 5-1, faces New London next.

The Evening Journal Jeff Austin Columbus Wildcat Morning Sun Kevin Hunter Randy Allen Wildcats Karen Mincer Southeast Iowa Highland Danville Warren Woepking Austin Mike Coon Hunter Sam Carrell Allen Chip Hoback Dan Griffin Ed Milder Woepking Cats Hoback Griffin Chuck Clark Carrell Coon Ron Greene Rich White Bob Currie Clark Mike Morrissey New London Tigers

Mid-Prairie routs Clear Creek 43-0 in home win

Mid-Prairie Hawks dominated Clear Creek 43-0 to move to 4-2. Dave Showalter returned a punt 75 yards for a TD, James Erb set up scores, and Tim Harland connected on a 55 yard TD pass to Erb. R. Murphy added three extra points as the defense held the Clippers to 91 total yards. Next week the Hawks host Wilton.

Washington Evening Journal Mid-Prairie Hawks Clear Creek Hawks Mid-Prairie Dave Showalter James Erb Tim Harland Kevin Swartzendruber Showalter Harland Erb Ryan Hartley Ronnie Murphy Randy Billups Murphy Jerry Murphy Jim Freese R. Murphy Clippers Wilton Beavers

Friday Mixers League Bowling Scores and Standings

The Friday Mixers League lists team standings with Riff-Raffs Jokers Whoops Aces Pat and Marys Fireballs Nuggetts Alley Cats and more. Top team series belong to 4 Aces 1982 with 1982 total and Whoops 1901. individual leaders include Peggy Young 515 Jerry Fisher 585 and games Diana Henry 213 Bob Varney 203.

Usbechi Eather Cierto Pat & Mary's Alley Cats Peggy Young Jerry Fisher Diana Henry Bob Varney

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