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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1967

Page

8

Green Bay edges Cardinals on 93 yard kickoff return

Green Bay rookie Travis Williams returned a kickoff 93 yards for a go ahead score as the world champion Packers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 31 23. Williams quipped he never had such a return since high school. Coach Charley Winner and Vince Lombardi praised their teams as Roy Dowler sealed the win with a 5 yard score after Starr found him. Dave Williams of St Louis had two long TD catches to lead at halftime.

ST. Louis UPI Travis Williams Green Bay Williams Packers St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Charley Winner Winner Packer Vince Lombardi Lombardi Roy Dowler Bart Starr Dave Williams Jim Hart Cardinals

Southern Cal Tops UPI College Football Poll

United Press International released its major college football ratings with first place votes and win loss records in parentheses. Southern Cal leads with 7-0, followed by UCLA 6-0 and Tennessee 4-1, then North Carolina St 7-0 and Georgia 5-1.

NEW York UPI United Press International Southern Cal UCLA Tennessee North Carolina St Georgia Purdue Wyoming Indiana Colorado Notre Dame Minnesota Oklahoma Alabama Texas Oregon State Mississippi Louisiana State Miami Fla Virginia Tech Auburn

Hawkeyes promote defensive tackle to No 1 unit

Iowa City Iowa UPI coach Ray Nagel moved Duane Grant to the top defensive line spot and shortened practice before the Minnesota game. Grant, a junior from St. Cloud Minnesota, replaced John Diehl who dropped to the third unit. Center Paul Usinowicz, hurt on Saturday, was cleared for action. Nagel warned Minnesota is a big tough team with physical play and strong man-to-man defense.

Iowa City Minnesota Nagel

Zieglowsky Leads in Blue Monday Bowling Standings

In the Men’s Bowling Blue Monday League, results show Fareway over Rose Motel 4-3, Freshwaters over Zieglowsky 1-4, and Ross over Hy-Vee 0-2. High team series were Zieglowsky 2824 and Squire Shoppe 2588, with team games 989 and 939 by Zieglowsky. Individual top scores include M. Miller 611 and G. Burkum 610. Burkum also had a 235 game and T. Wolfe a 215.

Zieglowsky Freshwaters Hy - Vee Edwards Insurance Squire Shoppe Rose Fareway Ross Electrics Edwards Ins Rose Motel Ross Hy - Vee Squire Shoppe M. Miller G. Burkum T. Wolfe

Ninth Grade Football Game Canceled At Mt. Pleasant

The ninth grade football game planned at Mt. Pleasant was canceled due to poor field conditions. Athletic director Tom English of Washington schools confirmed the decision for this year.

Mt. Pleasant Tom English Washington

Sophomore Football Game Postponed to Monday

The sophomore football game between Washington and Mid Prairie has been postponed from tonight on Case Field due to very poor field conditions from continued rain. The new date is Monday, November 6.

Washington Mid Prairie Case Field

Williams Wins AL Manager of the Year for Red Sox pennant

Dick Williams, in his rookie season as Boston manager, was named the American League manager of the year by UPI. He steered a 100-to-1 preseason underdog Red Sox to the pennant in a tight four‑team race, earning praise for leadership, strategic pitching choices, and player development of stars Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Lonborg.

NEW York UPI Dick Williams Boston Red Sox United Press International Eddie Stanky Chicago White Sox Williams Red Sox Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers White Sox St. Louis Bill Crowley George Scott Joe Foy Carl Yastrzemski Jim Lonborg

Simpson Out For The Season At USC

USC coach John McKay announced star running back O J Simpson will miss the rest of the season with a sprained right instep. Simpson stood at 1,050 rushing yards in under seven games before the injury, with Steve Grady stepping in for 108 yards on 18 carries as a substitute.

Los Angeles UPI University of Southern California O.J. Simpson John McKay Simpson McKay Southern California Oregon Trojans Steve Grady Grady

Women Bowling League Scores and Standings

Washington State Bank 23 leads River Products 2 as Melodys Striking team rivals. Martin Cleaners and River Products post high Team series with 2500. Individual highlights include Talbot 551, Close 542, Johnson 233.

Melody Strikers League Washington State Bank Winga Cafe Martin Cleaners Osincup Essex River Products State Bank Ad Ettes Martin VFW Talbot Close Johnson

Explosion disruption at palace scene with foreign guests

The page recounts a mortar incident near the palace during a dinner for Australian and American officials. A chauffeur was lightly wounded, four suspects were arrested, a laundry owner died from a mortar malfunction, and 73-year-old Nguyen Van Dan was killed nearby. The event started with a 21-gun salute and guests remained largely calm.

William C U.S Nguyen van Dan Palace Humphrey Mme. Ky Mme. Thieu Thieu Dick Rosenbaum American Broadcasting Company

Farm price decline mirrors rising costs nationwide

Washington reports show farm prices fell for a third month as harvests hit record outputs of corn wheat and grain sorghums. Costs for farmers rose about three-tenths of a percent while parity remained at 73 percent despite lower prices, with gains expected as production slows next year.

Washington UPI Johnson Agriculture Department

Auto dealer names list in Wayne county record

A record lists New Cars Wayne Marston Oldsmobile Neal Irwin Whisler GMC Curtis Wayne Wells Chrysler and Robert or Cheryl Miller Camaro C Wayne Tait Ford truck Paul or Janet Hagsist Ford reflecting a chain of automobile dealers and brands.

Wayne Marston Oldsmobile Neal Irwin Whisler GMC Truck Curtis Wayne Wells Chrysler Robert Or Cheryl Miller Camaro C. Wayne Tait Ford Truck Paul Or Janet Hagist Ford

Iowa SDS Plans Sit In to Block Marine Recruiters

Members of Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Iowa plan a three day sit in starting Wednesday to block Marine Corps recruiters. They vow nonviolence, with passive resistance if confronted by police, and anticipate about 50 participants.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI Students For A Democratic Society SDS University of Iowa Marine Corps Bruce Clark

King's Supporters Plan 18 Mile Birmingham March

Supporters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr plan an 18 mile march starting at noon from Kelly Ingram Park in downtown Birmingham and ending at the jail in Bessemer. King and four other leaders face five day jail sentences for contempt of court after 1963 demonstrations. King reports being very comfortable during his first night in confinement.

Birmingham Ala UPI Martin Luther King Jr Kelly- Ingram Park Bessemer King Bernard Lee Dr. King Jefferson County Steel City America

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