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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1966

Page

8

Colleges Set To Open With Wide Football Odds

UCLA is a 20 point favorite over Pittsburgh in Pasadena while Michigan State Army Arkansas and Nebraska hold two touchdown plus margins over openers. Other major games include Texas three point favorite over Southern Cal and Arkansas 17 over Oklahoma State as college and pro action begins.

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Rotary Kiwanis softball game called off due to rain

Rain forced the cancellation of the Washington Kiwanis versus Rotary clubs softball game. Officials from both sides announced the decision late this morning amid rumors of club tensions and cloud seeding theories. Spokesmen noted the rain may benefit the community more than the game.

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Twilite League Bowling Results At Home Town

Sherman Eden and Mills led the Twilite League as Moothart and Home Town posted team scores. Individual standout Cal Little rolled 683 in series with a 235 game while Pat Burroughs added 572 as Home Town led team and games with 2771 and 950/914 splits.

Moothart Moose Sherman-Eden Sherman-Eden Carson Mills Crawfordsville Lit Sales Sherman-Eden Mills Crawfordsville Home Town Carson Moose Cal Little Pat Burroughs Cal Little Brown

Booster Club name contest for Washington High

A reader proposes a name for the new Washington Booster Club in the Evening Journal. The winner will receive two season tickets to Washington High School basketball games. Entries must be received by September 23.

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Washington Booster Club Forms Board of Directors

Organization of Washington’s new Booster Club was completed with about 85 men approving by laws and naming 10 directors. The board includes Richard Paul, Eldon Brake, Robert Martin, Elmer Sojka, John Lee, Dr. G. J. Nemmers, Larry Duncan, Gene Turner, Bill Hennigan, and Marion McAvoy.

Washington Fair Grounds Richard Paul Eldon Brake Robert Martin Elmer Sojka John Lee G. J. Nemmers Larry Duncan Gene Turner Bill Hennigan Marion McAvoy Evening Journal Roger Harrington Keoku

Speeding Fines Handed Out In Holden Court

A Washington motorist was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Justice of the Peace Holden's court for speeding 35 mph in a 25 mph zone. The offender was Mike Lee Walker of Washington, cited by city police. Willis E. Wellington of Columbus Junction was fined zero and costs after a similar speeding charge in the same court.

Washington Sotorist Justce of the Peace Holden Mike Lee Walker Washington Walker Columbus Junction Justice of the Peace Holden's Washington City Willis E. Wellington

Johnsons Two Homers Lift Dodgers in NL Title Push

Dodgers outfielder Lou Johnson hit two home runs to power an 8 1 victory over the Mets. The win moved Los Angeles 1 1/2 games ahead of Pittsburgh and 2 1/2 ahead of San Francisco as September rally continues. Johnson also boosted his September surge after a midseason slump, keeping Tommy Davis on the bench despite his ankle healing. Other NL results featured Pittsburgh over Houston 9 3, San Francisco 7 2 over Philadelphia, St Louis 3 2 over Cincinnati, and Atlanta 10 2 over Chicago. In the AL Detroit edged Minnesota 6 5, Kansas City beat Cleveland 4 4 15 innings, Washington over New York 3 2, Boston 10 1 over Chicago, with Baltimore California rained out. Johnson tied the game with a fourth inning homer and added a five-run rally-climaxing three-run shot in the fifth.

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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Brief

American League leaders Baltimore 89 55 with Detroit 80 65 and Minnesota 80 66 hold top spots. Tuesday saw Boston beat Chicago 10 1 and Washington edge New York 3 2 while Detroit topped Minnesota 6 5 and Cleveland defeated Kansas City 3 1.

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Hayes Not Discouraged Sophs to Help Buckeyes

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes optimistic about the 1966 season says the Buckeyes will lean on a bright sophomore class and untested lettermen. He notes the early schedule includes Illinois and Michigan State and highlights a young, potentially strong backfield and an elite corps on offense and defense.

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Peace Corpsman Arrested by Soviet Border Guards Near Caspian

Amer ican Peace Corps volunteer Thomas R. Dawson 24 of Annapolis Maryland was arrested by three Soviet border guards while walking along the Caspian shore near Astara on the Soviet Iran border. A Peace Corps English teacher in Iran he was described as approaching the border in innocence as US Embassy seeks his release or access. He had been in Iran four months and is the son of Thomas R. Dawson and Mrs. Dawson of Annapolis.

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Hi Rollers League Bowling Scores and Leaders

Washington Oil leads team series with 4488 plus 243 and team game 858 plus 81 to top the Hi Roller standings. State Theater adds 2556 plus 144 and 889 plus 48. Darwin Vacha posts 631 in the series and 221, 206 in games while Bill Koehler has 570.

Sorrella Shell Oilers Washington Oil Steele Lamber E Watson Cleaners Utheran Laymen State Theater Darwin Vacha Bill Koehler

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