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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1966

Page

8

Demons Crush Davis County to Secure Southeast Victory

Bloomfield ington's Demons overpower the Davis County Mustangs 25 to 6 in a Southeast Six contest. Schooley, Hennigan, and Miller led a potent Demons offense while stout defense limited Davis County, with key scores in each period and a final long run wiped out by a clipping penalty.

Ington Demons Eir Davis Mustangs Emons Davis County Sojka Hennigan Schooley Jim Sojka Miller Wagler Washington Ritz Huggins Goodell Porter Mustang Martin Hen Proctor Kleese Washington Territory Chris Wilson Dave Myers Braun John Milner Denons

Years Ago Today Reed to Lead Town Boom Festivities

Reed of Mt ant and former Wash n will serve as master ceremonies at Boom celebrations at Town svan College. The coming queen and the wheels will be honored. Area students Bev Mills Evelyn Mayer Washington Bill Hile and Baja of Ainsworth serve on the dance committee.

Agins| Reed Ant Wash. N Townsvan College Bev Mills Evelyn Mayer Washington Bill Hile Wayland Baja Ainsworth

Feature game in Southeast Six ends in 7 7 tie

Mt Pleasant and Fairfield battled to a 7 7 stalemate as Mt Pleasant’s Marvin Anderson set up the first score with a 21 yard pass to Mike Kelly after an interception. Dick Nelson and Ken Switzer led a late drive that tied the game with 7 27 left, Fairfield stout on defense through the night.

Fairfield Panthers Mt Pleasant Marvin Anderson Dick Nelson Anderson Mike Kelly Ken Welcher Trojans Mike Stoll Nelson Ken Switzer Switzer Stoll Mr. Pleasant Panther Mark Zickefoose Roederer Mt. Pleasant

Worley Gulf Team Sets Record at Melody Lanes

The Worley Gulf team in the Thursday Niners League rolled a scratch total of 1 099 pins to set a new high team game at Melody Lanes in Washington The five players were Joe Richards John Richards Dick Dewis LaVerne Geyer and Bob Iner, marking the alley’s top score since opening.

Melody Lanes Washington Worley Gulf Worley Melody Anes Joe Richards John Richards Dick Dewis LaVerne Geyer Bob Iner

Football Scores From Local Standings This Week

Mt Pleasant tied Fairfield at seven while Washington defeated Davis County. Columbus Junction and Highland battled to a 14 all draw. Muscatine edged Burlington 13 to 6. Belle Plaine beat Keota 26 to 12. Centerville topped Mt Ayr 39 to 7. Oskaloosa defeated Booney 24 to 7. Fort Madison beat Monmouth 31.

Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Washington Davis County Fort Madison Monmouth Centerville Mt. Ayr Fort Madison Blood Panthers Columbus Junction Highland Muscatine Burlington Belle Plaine Keota Oskaloosa Booney

Russians win world weightlifting title in Berlin with Bednarski second

Russians claimed most golds at the World Championships in Berlin as Leonid Zhabotinsky topped the heavyweight division with a near world record total of 1,251 pounds. American Bob Bednarski of York, Pennsylvania, energized the crowd finishing second with a 1,118 pound total despite missing Gubner’s national mark.

Berlin Upi Bob Bednarski York Russia Leonid Zhabotinsky Bednarski Gary Gubner Gubner Zhabotinsky Yuri Vlassov Stanislav Babishev Manouchehr Broumand Iran Manfred Rieger East Germany

De-Men to Meet at Y Monday with Coach Harrington

Washington booster club members relocate to the YMCA room for Monday 7:30 p.m. sessions. Roger Harrington will review the Davis County game and outline plans for the final two games of the year.

Washington YMCA Washington Booster Club Fairgrounds Roger Harrington Davis County

Bowling High Scores and Leads Placed in Local Meet

Headpins topped the mixed bowling meet with a 747 team game and 1977 team series, while the Untouchables posted 711 in team series. Individual highlights include T Russell 609 in series and 237 in a game, M Horn 197, S Burlingame 504.

Headpins Untouchables Nuggets T. Russell S. Burlingame M. Horn

Congress Seek Adjournment Faces Slowing Dilemma

Senate leaders pressed for an early adjournment amid a stalemate over campaign financing riders attached to the Treasury tax bill. Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged quick turnout to break the logjam as many lawmakers may have already left town for campaigns. House work was nearly finished with plans to adjourn and reconvene for the next Congress on Jan. 10. The note on the moon’s weight appears as a separate item.

Washington UPI Senate Treasury Mike Mansfield Mansnera

President must sign pro grid merger to meet in Superbowl

Washington reports the NFL and AFL merger cleared final hurdle with anti trust immunity, enabling a merged league to form and stage a potential record television audience game next January. President Johnson poised to sign after Far Eastern tour ends. Rozelle aims to tour for franchises within 10 days as cities vie for new teams amid ongoing USFL actions.

Washington UPL Johnson Congress United States NFL AFL Senate House Pete Rozelle United States Football League Howard Mudd San Francisco 49Ers Mudd Rovelle Portland Src Cincinnati Seattle New Orleans Phoenix Boston Hoyston Pasadena Calif U.S USFL District of Columbia Washington Redskins Sherm Emanuel Celler DNY Rozelle

Mid Prairie Band to Parade at University of Iowa Homecoming

The Mid Prairie Community School band led by Bob Gaston will be among 14 high school bands marching in the University of Iowa Homecoming parade at 7 30 p m Friday October 21. Also notes from local residents include wedding attendance, hospital observations, visits, and community activities observed this week.

Waco High School Iowa Wesleyan College MacMillan Park Wellman Mid Prairie Community Bob Gaston University of Iowa C. C. Brown Elk River Minnesota Mr. Brown Effie McDonald Don Rhodin Jake Litwiller Odd Fellows Hall Elsie Asby Mount Union Doris Gehrling Cedar Rapids Edna Blumenstein George Groff Mercy Hospital Iowa City Bertha Karling Don Bidwell Orange Californi Fred Stockett Alva Taylor Ames Josie Yoder

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