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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1965

Page

8

Tiger regains middleweight crown at MSG fight

Dick Tiger defeated Joey Giardello in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden to reclaim the 160 pound title in a near-capacity crowd of 17,064. Giardello hinted at retirement after an exhibition in December, while Tiger said he will defend the crown three to four times a year. Giardello, 35, received a standing ovation in defeat and expressed heartbreak over potentially ending his pro career.

New York UPI Dick Tiger Joey Giardello Tiger Giardello Madison Square Garden Brooklyn Flatbush Joey Providence R.I Rosalie Atlantic City Dangerous Dick Nino Benvenuti Italy Joey Archer Benvenuti Archer Aba Nigeria State Athletic Commission

Carter speaks at Washington High on safe driving

Ten years ago today Duane Carter, racing driver, spoke at Washington High School as a representative of Champion Spark Plug Company. He led a program to heighten student awareness of road safety and responsible driving.

Duane Carter Washington High School Assembly Champion Spark Plug Company Carter

Richland residents in Minneapolis auction notice

Mil ford Wonderlich and Guido Stempel travel to Minneapolis for business this week. A closing out antique auction is set for Saturday October 23 at 10 30 a.m. in the Schmittcamp Building on Richland square with lunch served by Friends Missionary Aid. Keith Fritchen of Ollie, employed at Smith Hardware in Richland, is on vacation touring northern Iowa with family.

Richland Milford Wonderlich Guido Stempel Minneapolis Minn Schmittcamp Richland Square Friends Missionary Aid Keith Fritchen Ollie Smith Hardware Iowa Dubuque

Waco Central Grid Clash Set For Saturday Night

Wayland reports the Waco Warriors will play Central on Saturday night at Central field, four miles south of Donnellson on highway 218. A Waco victory would secure a share of the conference title for the Warriors.

Wayland Waco Warriors Central Highway Donnellson

Mays Koufax Oliva Grant Named 1965 Outstanding Players

ST LOUIS UPI Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax were chosen as outstanding major leaguers for 1965 with Mays named player of the year and Koufax top NL pitcher. Tony Oliva and Jim Mudcat Grant earned American League honors, edging Maury Wills and Zoilo Versalles.

ST. Louis UPI Willie Mays Sandy Koufax Tony Oliva Jim Mudcat Grant Minnesota Mel Stottlemyre New York Sam McDowell Cleveland Denny McLain Detroit Mays San Francisco Maury Wills Dodgers Oliva Twins Zoilo Versalles

Hawks Ready for Big Ten Clash at Northwestern

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes, raining out, moved indoors and fly to Chicago to face Northwestern in a Big Ten game. Coach Jerry Burns listed fullback Silas McKinnie as a uncertain starter, to play Saturday if fit after JV action. Northwestern also practiced indoors due to rain.

Iowa City Iowa UPI University of Iowa Hawkeyes Hawkeyes Chicago Wildcats Northwestern Jerry Burns Silas McKinnie McKinnie Burns Alex Agase Northwestern Wildcats

Bowling League Scores and Standings Report

Farm Bureau leads the Corn King League with 24 points reflecting a strong season. Northrup King 16 and Mobil Oil 16 trail, with Geb Chevrolet at 14 and Farm Service at 14, followed by Sellers Insurance and Sportshop at 10 and 6 respectively. Farm Bureau 2748 and Sellers Ins 2725 lead team series. team game 924 by Sellers and 923 by Farm Bureau. John Hough tops individual series at 555 and game at 208. E Jones 546 in series and Larry Marek 202 in game.

Corn King League Points Farm Bureau Northrup King Mobil Oil Geb Chevrolet Farm Service Sellers Ins Ae Sportshop Ae Oe Farm Bureau Sellers John Hough E. Jones Larry Marek

Waco students honored as band seniors and events at Wayland

Seniors in the Waco marching band were honored at the halftime show on October 15. Cindy Jones, a senior daughter of Alvin and, was crowned Homecoming queen with attendants Nicky Todder and Jane Wenger. Rehearsals for Sound of Music begin. production set for November 12 and 13 at Olds with tickets on sale November 2. A ceiling collapse in the junior high math room injured no one, highlighting needs for new facilities as the district dates repairs and library donations of National Geographic magazines are urged.

Waco Cindy Jones Cindy Alvin Jones Crawfordsville Connie Miller Olds Nicky Tolan Ed Olson Ken Brimhall Ann Bergstrom Jeanne Abrahamson Bergstrom Blackhawk Sound of Music Frances Roth

Sophomore Demons Fall 20-6 to Mt Pleasant

The Washington Sophomore team lost a rescheduled game to Mt Pleasant at Case Field 20 to 6. Mt Pleasant scored in each of the first three quarters. Rich Sojka threw a 20 yard TD pass to Niel Brittan late in the game. the extra point failed. Coach Don Lawless praised Jim Doughty and Pat Hennigan for defense and offense.

Washington Demon Mt. Pleasant Case Field Demons Rich Sojka Niel Brittan Demon Don Lawless Jim Doughty Pat Hennigan Lawless Cardinal

Melody Lanes shines in junior bowling scores

Melody Lanes led junior bowling with three 3 0 scores for Melody Lanes 1839 team total and 1396 team points. Be 6hae and Swanson's Grocery posted 0 3. Individual highlights include Phil Lempke with a 525 series and 216 game and Craig Miller with a 497 series and 194 game.

Melody Lanes I. D. Russell Mills Market Sherman - Eden Swanson’s Grocery Phil Lempke Craig Miller

Sitters and Harold's Sinclair top team series and game

In team series Harold's Sinclair edged Sitters 2566 to 2556 while in team game Harold's Sin clair posted 961 over Home Lumber 908. Individual results featured Branstetter 565 and John Richards 563 in series, with Ken Rhea 233 and Bob Branstetter 215 in games.

Sitters Harold’s Sinclair Home Lumber Branstetter John Richards Ken Rhea Bob Branstetter

Cassius Clay trims off 17 extra pounds

Cassius Clay weighs 214 pounds after shedding 17 pounds in two weeks at the Fifth Street gym. He credits dieting over road work for the loss, plans a November 22 Las Vegas bout with Floyd Patterson, and says hunger shapes a fighter who can rise after being knocked down. He lauds hunger's role in success and cites Patterson and Liston as past examples.

Miami Beach UPI Cassius Clay Fifth Street Clay Las Vegas Floyd Patterson Patterson Sonny) Liston

Wayne man and guests visit. Mrs Wayman walks again

Crawfordsville area notes reveal Mr and Mrs Robert Wayman and baby visiting John Whites. Mrs Wayman now walks without help after five months of knee injury. They moved to Newhall last week. Alfred Davis admitted to Memorial Hospital after a fall. CBS Crawfordsville OES met with 30 at Masonic Hall. Members invited to visit Boone home for Oct 18. Des Moines convention Oct 26-28. Dist Legion attendees at Burlington. Rhea and others spoke. Washington visitors Rex Campbell family hosts. Clear Lake's Hildred Coates stayed with Don Blankenhorns on trip to Kentucky.

Vivian Wells Crawfordsville Robert Wayman Baby John Whites Harold Spangler Waymans OES Masonic Hall Boone Grand Des Moines Richard Holmes Vernon Fletcher Elon Christner Carl Atkinson Henry Davis Latimer Davis Kenneth Rhea Charles Wells Dist. Legion Burlington Rhea Department Girls’ State Committee Jess Raymond Everette Sanger Washington Rex Campbell Pleasanton Iowa Hildred Coates Clear Lake Don Blankenhorns Kentucky

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