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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1969

Page

8

Washington Demons blank Centerville in 18 point win

Washington Demons overpower Centerville 18 to 0 in a second half surge at Centerville. Scott Swartzendruber, Dave Butler, and Steve Johnson led a ground attack while Joe Gebhardt threw when needed. Demon defense stifled Centerville star Ron Thomas as Washington moved to 5-1-1 on the season with three straight home games ahead.

Washington Demons Centerville Big Reds Scott Swartzendruber Dave Butler Steve Johnson Joe Gebhardt Bruce Paul Gebhardt Reds Demon Ron Thomas Thomas Terry Miller and Company Co Mangold Braun Miller Cen

High school football scores show wide Iowa win margins

United Press International lists scores for numerous games with Hoover and Valley among top results. Notable: Des Moines Jefferson 34 Bettendorf 19 and Galileo field renamed for O J Simpson amid remarks praising his career at the school.

Des Moines Hoover Des Moines Valley Des Moines North Des Moines Lincoln Des Moines Roosevelt Des Moines Tech Southeast Polk Snydel South Tama Urbandale Indianola Pella Cedar Falls Waterloo West Keokuk Mount Pleasant Packwood Pekin Eldon Cardinal Gilbert Dows Nevada North Polk Cedar Rapids Jefferson Bettendorf Cedar Rapids Kennedy Muscatine Cedar Rapids Prairie Pleasant Valley Marion Maquoketa North Tama Postville Midland Lincoln Stanwood Belle Plaine B-G-M Janesville Dumont Sumner Maynard West Central Tipton Independence Anamosa Winton Nashua Rockford Turkey Valley Fredericksburg Wilton Junction West Liberty San Francisco UPI O. J. Simpson Galileo Simpson

Nursing graduates begin work at two area hospitals

Ten years ago Miss Joan Shebeck, a graduate of the Burlington Hospital School of Nursing, began work this week at the Washington County Hospital. Judy Campbell, also a graduate of Burlington Hospital School of Nursing, is now on the nursing staff at Burlington General Hospital.

Joan Shebeck Burlington Hospital School of Nursing Washington County Hospital Judy Campbell Burlington General Hospital

Fairfield Trojans Rout Ottumwa in Southeast Seven Showdown

Fairfield Trojans stay undefeated in league play with a 7 to 6 victory at Ottumwa. Mick Clements capped an 83 yard drive with a four yard TD run, Jerry Zillman added the extra point as Ottumwa answered with a fourth quarter drive and a Joe Ferguson fake for the point attempt fell short.

Fairfield Trojans Ottumwa Mick Clements Jerry Zillman Lowenberg Joe Ferguson Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Panthers Mt. Pleasant

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks Roll Past U High 52 to 8

Mid Prairie Golden Hawks crushed University High of Iowa City 52 to 8 Friday night building a 14 to 0 first quarter lead and a 36 to 0 halftime margin. Dan Dickel and Dan Jirsa scored in the opening period while Jim Beranek added the first points. Miller scored twice in the second quarter as Reed Edmunson connected with Pat Tadlock for an extra point. Edmunson set up another score with a pick and later connected with Dan Dickel on the goal line. In the fourth quarter Dan Jirsa threw 55 yards to Don Showalter for a score and Shaffer added the extra points. U-High scored on a quarterback run and a pass for two. Dickel had five receptions for 75 yards as Mid Prairie totaled 326 passing yards to 94 for U-High. Loren Southwick led tacklers with 14, followed by Stumpf and Pemberton with 13 each. Torn ligaments to Spreacker end his season, forcing backfield shifts.

Chiefs Bob Hayes Gary Peevler Oskaloosa Davis County Dennis Moore Jack Krizer Tom Bowie Ken Smithart John Eckardt Jack Hamilton Cree Schlegel Gary Berryman Mid - Prairie Golden Hawks University High of Iowa City Dan Dickel Dan Jirsa Jim Beranek Miller Reed Edmunson Pat Tadlock Edmunson George Shaffer Don Showalter Shaffer Hawk Dickel U - High Mid Prairie Loren Southwick John Stumpf Scott Pemberton Dave Spreacker

Highland Huskies fall to Columbus 35 to 12 on the road

Highland's Huskies lost 35 12 at Columbus Community High School Friday night. Columbus led 15 0 after the first quarter and 29 12 at the end of the third, then sealed the win with a 22 yard pass for two points and a later 10 yard run by O'Donnell. Highland matched with two fourth period TD connections but fell short. Highland gained 210 yards to Columbus 299 and faces New London next Friday at home.

Highland Huskies Columbus Community High School Columbus Duane O’donnell Tom Carrell Tom Smith Dick Podaril O'Connell Greg Helmick Smith Podaril Jim Herdlicka Jerry Dutler Bill Watkinson O’donnell New London

Bowling results and high scores from Thursday meet

Men's bowling results show Coast and Journal tied 3 1 with Derby and Pepsi each at 1, McCleery 4, Watson 4 forfeited. High team series went to C and J with 2487, Coast 2325. Team games 882 and 843 for C and J. Top individuals include D. Neff 566 and G. Lord 552 in series, J. Wood 217 and G. Lord 199 in games.

Coast Journal Pepsi McCleery Derby Watson D. Neff G. Lord J. Wood McCleery - Cumming Also Ae Watson Cleaners Pepsi - Cola Evening Journal

Sanders Leading Golfers After Nevada Prize Round Three

Arnold Palmer remains in contention despite a nine on a par five as Doug Sanders holds a one stroke lead entering the third round of the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. Sanders, 36-hole total 136, leads five pros at 137, with Chi Chi Rodriguez and Jack Nicklaus tied at 137 and others close behind. Palmer, hampered by a hip, spoke of the pain after incurring two two-stroke penalties on No 15 as the field narrows to the low 70 pros and ties for the final rounds.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Sanders Chi Chi Rodriguez Jack Nicklaus Terry Dill Austin Tex Steve Spray Cedar Rapids Iowa Ted Hayes Jr Atlanta Bob Menne Andover Mass Dave Hill Kermit Zarley Seattle Wash Steve Reid St. Louis Orville Moody Moody Lee Trevino Julius Boros Palmer

Powder Puff Football Game At Case Field Tuesday

The Y Teens stage a fund raiser at Case Field Tuesday at 7 PM featuring local high school girls playing football. They have trained with help from football players and coaches and will wear jer kies to identify players. Teams are led by Cheryl Vosika and Jackie Zear.

Case Field Cheryl Vosika Jackie Zear

Whytes Put Up Sign Over Confused Identities

In Heswall England the Whyte family runs into constant mixups with neighbors named White who live in identical white bungalows. To settle the mixups they hung a 14 inch sign outside their door reading Y not I.

Lower Heswall England UPI Whyte Whytes

Royals top Celtics in tight game as Cousy loses coaching debut

Cincinnati Royals coach Roycs Bob Cousy watched his rookie trio and Oscar Robertson spoil Boston Celtics 110-108 as Luther Rackley and Robertson hit late jumpers to seal the win. Finkel scored 21 for the Celtics as Havlicek and Siegfried added 20 each. Robertson led Cincinnati with 25, Van Arsdale 22. The Knicks routed the Bulls 116-87 behind Walt Frazier's 20. Hal Greer 40 and Jerry West 39 powered the 76ers past the Lakers 131-126 despite Wilt Chamberlain 34 for LAL.

United Press International Bob Cousy Cousy Cincinnati Royals Oscar Robertson Celtic Celtics Henry Finkel Bill Russell Royals Cincinnati Luther Rackley Robertson Finkel John Havlicek Larry Seigfried Boston Tom van Arsdale New York Knicks Chicago Bulls Red Holzman Knicks Walt Frazier Chicago Philadelphia 76Ers Los Angeles 76Ers Laker Hal Greer Jerry West Wilt Chamberlain Lakers

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