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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1962

Page

8

Northwestern Rises to Second in UPI College Football Rating

Texas retains the top spot after a 7-3 win over Arkansas as Northwestern climbs to second, Alabama drops to third. Michigan State Auburn enter the top 10. Wisconsin California Mississippi Washington LSU join the upper group. Ohio State falls to 18 after an 18-14 loss to Northwestern.

NEW York UPS Texas Northwestern Alabama United Press International Arkansas Longhorns Michigan State Auburn Ohio State Board of California Wisconsin Lou Cal Mississippi Washington Louisiana St Mich. State Nebraska Oregon Missouri Penn State Purdue Duke West Virginia Florida

Tiger Favored For Middleweight Title Bout In San Francisco

World Boxing Association middleweight championship pits Gene Fullmer and Dick Tiger at Candlestick Park. Tiger entered as an 8-5 favorite as 15 000 to 20 000 fans expected and a national theater TV run planned. Fullmer earns 45 percent of the gate plus two thirds of theater revenue. Tiger nets a $25 000 flat plus expenses.

San Francisco UPI Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger World Boxing Association Nigeria Fullmer Tiger Utah Candlestick Park San Francisco Giants Florentino Fernandez

Ohio Wisconsin Highlight Big Ten Week Of Drills

Ohio State and Notre Dame began a week of drills focused on pass defense as Ohio State eyed a key Big Ten clash with Wisconsin. Northwestern reported minor injuries while Wisconsin feared losses to Pat Richter and Gary Kroner.

United Press International Ohio State Notre Dame Buckeyes Big Ten Wisconsin Northwestern Tom Myers Wildcats Pat Richter Gary Kroner Duffy Daugherty Herb Paterra Steve Mellinger Michigan State Indiana MSU Dick Vervey Wervey Washington State Purdue Forest Farmer Dave Miller Iowa Jerry Burns Burns Minnesota Gophers Murray Warmath Illinois Larry Hartse Michigan Minnesota Bump Elliott Wolverines Elliott Southern California Gregg Schumacher Dick Butkus

Gene Mauch Named Manager of Year

NEW YORK UPI Gene Mauch of the Philadelphia Phillies was named the National League Manager of the Year by UPI for guiding a late surge that turned a 15 game under .500 start into an 81 80 finish. He won 12 of 24 votes with Walt Alston, Alvin Dark, Casey Stengel, and Fred Hutchinson also receiving mentions.

NEW York UPI Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies National League United Press International Mauch Phillies Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Casey Stengel New York Mets Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Art Mahaffey Dennis Bennett Jack Baldschun Don Demeter Johnny Callison Tony Gonzalez Cal Dalrymple

Hard Hitters For Missouri Game

Iowa State coach Clay Stapleton vowed to use only hard hitters on the trip to Missouri after a 57-19 win over Colorado ended a losing streak. He led a full speed scrimmage with first-string players, stressing aggressive play to meet a top Missouri team at Columbia.

AMES UPI Iowa State Clay Stapleton Missouri Dave Hoppmann Colorado Ozzie Clay Tom Vaughn Otis Williams Dick Limerick C.V. Hamilton Stapleton Tigers Columbia

Sportshop Holiday Rod and Reel Deals Highlighted

Local Sportshop promotes Christmas savings on fishing rods and reels. Buyers can find budget friendly gear for gifts and outdoor seasons.

Jefferson Extends Lead In UPI Prep Football Ratings

Cedar Rapids Jefferson remains No. 1 in the UPI coaches poll with a 12 game win streak and a 800 point total, leading Davenport Central by 120 points as Jefferson edged closer to section titles. Davenport Central 14 6 over Rock Island and Waterloo West rises to No. 3 after a 46 0 win over St Edmond.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson United Press International J-Hawks UPI Board of Coaches Davenport Central Dubuque Blue Devils Rock Island, Ill Theawks Washington Mars Central Waterloo West Des Moines Lincoln Wahawks Gaels Fort Dodge St. Edmond West Davenport Ottumwa Fairfield Keokuk Grinnell Mount Pleasant Davenport West Cedar Rapids Jefferson Sioux City East Sioux City Heelan Newton CC. R Washington Fort Dodge Algona Audubon Webster City Indianola Boone Muscatine

Pat Richter Named Lineman of Week at Wisconsin

Wisconsin star Pat Richter was named UPI midwestern lineman of the week after catching six passes including a touchdown in Wisconsin's 42 14 win over Town. Despite a swollen hand he played on offense and defense to avenge last year’s 45 17 loss to Iowa and eyeed a quick return for Ohio State.

Madison Wis UPI Pat Richter Wisconsin Richter Badgers Town Milt Bruhn Bruhn Hawkeyes Ohio State Badger Iowa Ron Miller Los Angeles Rams

Hoppmann Advances In Big Eight Total Offense Race

Iowa State star Dave Hoppmann trails Dennis Claridge of Nebraska for total offense with 705 yards after a 132 rushing and 71 passing performance against Colorado. He remains a top scorer overall and climbs to third in rushing, with Missouri’s Johnny Roland leading the category.

Kansas City UPI Dave Hoppmann Iowa State Dennis Claridge Nebraska Claridge Hoppmann Colorado Missouri Johnny Roland Oklahoma State Gale Sayers Kansas Joe Don Looney Oklahoma Frank Cesarek Mike Miller Ken Blair John McGuire James Huge

Drake Eyes Bradley in Light Practice Ahead of Showdown

Drake coach Bus Mertes kept the team light yet warned of tougher drills before Saturday’s clash with Bradley. Drake, riding a five game win streak after beating Wichita, must contend Bradley’s three game run and potent air attack led by sophomore QB Bob Caresa who has six scoring passes this season.

DES Moines UPI Drake Bus Mertes Bradley Mertes Wichita Bulldogs Braves Bob Caresa

Lonnie Rogers Promoted to No 1 Back Slot at Iowa

Iowa football coach Jerry Burns named junior Lonnie Rogers the starting right halfback over Bobby Grier. After a 42-14 defeat to Wisconsin, Burns gave the team a light day and planned full-scale scrimmage with freshmen. He expressed confidence for the upcoming homecoming game against Purdue and called the Boilermakers big and determined.

Iowa City UPI Lonnie Rogers Iowa Jerry Burns Bobby Grier Burns Wisconsin Purdue

Iowa Leaders Split On Cuba Blockade Support

Sen Jack Miller backs the Cuba blockade and calls for purging officials seen as soft on Russia. Sonja Egenes supports action but faults timing while Neal Smith condemns her stance. Rep John Kyl warns of Soviet propaganda and possible regional retaliation. Noel Hill urges unity behind Kennedy and lauds Eisenhower’s hands-off policy.

Jack Miller Iowa Cuba State Department White House Soviet Russia Sonja Egenes Story City 5Th District Congress Neal Smith Egenes Fort Dodge John Kyl Ilowa China-India United States United Nations Kyl Noel Hill Kennedy Eisenhower

Blockade Aims to Stop Weapons Shipments to Cuba

The article describes a U S blockade of Cuba with air defense reinforced on the East Coast and a heightened alert across the armed forces. Navy and Marine units prepare to stop and search ships heading to Cuba to prevent offensive weapons while allowing some cargoes to pass.

U.S Guantanamo Bay Naval Base Guantanamo Strategic Air Command Cuba

Minor Injuries After Northwest DC7 Ditching Near Sitka

A Northwest Airlines DC7 with 103 aboard ditched in the Pacific about 17 miles from Sitka Alaska. All passengers and crew were rescued before sinking 23 minutes later. One passenger wrenched a back a baby swallowed excess salt water and the pilot sprained an ankle. Capt. Winton Hanson said evacuation took about three minutes and survivors were taken to Alaska Native Service Hospital for checkups.

Sitka Alaska API Northwest Airlines Pacific Ocean McChord Air Force Base Wash Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Winton Hanson Bellevue Federal Aviation Agency Alaska Native Service Hospital

Teen actress dies. stepfather confesses to strangling

Amos Veigh 39, operator of a twist night club in Van Nuys, is charged with murdering Terryl Lee Veigh 16. He confessed in a Hollywood hotel interview saying he did it, blaming Hollywood for the tragedy after a drunken binge. Autopsy: strangulation, no sexual assault.

van Nuys Calif UPI Amos Veigh Terryl Lee Veigh Veigh Hollywood

Harvey Holden Named Washington County Farm Bureau President

Ten years ago today Harvey Holden of Washington was elected president of the Washington County Farm Bureau. He succeeds John Gamon who has led the bureau for the past two years.

Harvey Holden Washington Washington County Farm Bureau John Gamon

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