Demons open 1968 grid season with win over Oskaloosa
Washington Demons beat Oskaloosa Indians 15 to 7 at Case Field as Ron and Bill Schooley connected on two long passes for the winning tally. Standouts included Scott Swartzen druber and defenders Rick Dunbar Rusty Green. Oskaloosa’s Ben Edgington and Lee Van Donselaar led a few late drives but the Demon defense held firm.
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Ron Schooley
Bill Schooley
Washington Demons
Case Field
Oskaloosa Indians
Indians
Demons
Schooleys
Scott Swartzendruber
Rick Dunbar
Rusty Green
Oskaloosa
Lee van Donselaar
Ben Edgington
Steve Lynn
Demon
van Donselaar
Washington
Terry Miller
Merchant laments government beat to his son's inheritance
A merchant mourns that his long desired heir to the business was overtaken by the government, implying state action or policy altered succession. The remark frames a personal grievance against authorities as a metaphor for disrupted family business plans.
Fairfield Sophomores and Iowa City West Play Dates
Sports calendar lists September 16 Fairfield sophomores home at 7 p.m. September 19 Iowa City West ninth graders away at 4 30 p.m. September 20 Muscatine varsity away at 7 30 p.m.
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Fairfield
Iowa City West
Muscatine Varsity
Palmer Joins Rebel Golfers in APG Split
Arnold Palmer and Doug Sanders joined the American Pro Golfers in a dispute with the PGA over a new tour committee. Palmer said joining was hard and not resigning from the PGA, while Sanders cited timing and business plans as reasons for joining.
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Sutton
Mass
UPI
Tour
American Professional Golfers
RPG
Arnold Palmer
Doug Sanders
APG
Professional Golfers Association
PGA
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Sanders
Golf Tour
Golf
The
Highland Triumph Opens Season At Mediapolis Upset
Highland High School stunned Mediapolis 20-0 in the opener. Bill Watkinson scored on a 29 yard end sweep and Tim Krantz hooked a 5 yard pass from Jim Herdlicka for a TD. Desiervi added two extra points and a 30 yard interception sealed the win as Highland outgained Mediapolis 241 to 108. Standouts included Miller Krantz Yoder and Schott.
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Highland
Highland High School
Mediapolis
Highland Eleven
Bill Watkinson
Highland Exchange
Willie Desiervi
Jim Herdlicka
Tim Krantz
Desiervi
Mike Miller
Larrry Yoder
Greg Schott
Ronald Sheetz appointed extension youth assistant
Mr and Mrs Ronald Sheetz visiting his parents after his army discharge on August 21 Ronald has been named County Extension Youth Assistant for Des Moines County to start September 16 They will reside in Burlington
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Ronald Sheetz
Merle Sheetz
Ronald
Des Moines County
Burlington
Mid-Prairie Dominates Cardinal of Elgin 47 to 12
Mid-Prairie opened with a 47 12 victory over Cardinal of Elgin. Spreaker scored twice on an 11 yard run and a 53 yard pass from Danny Jirsa. Jim Beranek added a 48 yard TD run and four extra points. Steve Beck caught two 18 yard TD passes from Ropp as MP built a commanding lead. Cardinal finally scored two late TDs in the final quarter.
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Mid-Prairie
Mid - Prairie
Cardinal
Elgin
Spreaker
Danny Jirsa
Jim Beranek
Steve Beck
Ropp
Dave Sprecker
Mid - Prairie Crew
Waco Dominates West Liberty 27 0 In Home Victory
Waco defeated West Liberty 27 to 0 Friday night at home. Jim Widmer connected on a 25 yard pass from Randy Roth with Roth adding the extra point. Gary Roth added a 16 yard run in the second quarter but failed the extra point. In the fourth quarter Roth threw a 35 yard scoring pass to Ron Miller, with Roth again converting the extra point.
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Oskaloosa
Indians
White
Legvold
Demons
Washington
Waco
West Liberty
Jim Widmer
Randy Roth
Roth
Gary Roth
Ron Miller
Bowling league standings and high scores report
In Thursday Niners League action, teams like Watson Cleaners and Washington Cafe posted low totals while Coast to Coast and McCleery-Cumming trailed. High team series went to Worley 2672 and C J 2581, with C J also taking team game 929 and Worley 890. Individual leaders include Dave Sorrell 558 series and Dick Dowis 557. Dowis also top game with 233, while Joe Richards and Glen Lord tied at 223. In Buenos Aires, a $250 fine and up to 20 days in jail are possible for posting political slogans without city authorization.
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Watson Cleaners
Washington Cafe
Er Tikes
McCleery - Cumming
Coast To Coast
Boyd Bologme
Worley
Dave Sorrell
Dick Dowis
Joe Richards
Glen Lord
Buenos Aires
UPI
Packers In Sunday Opener Post Lombardi Era
Green Bay seeks quick foothold in 1968 under new coach Phil Bengtson as 17 point favorites host the Eagles in the NFL season opener. Preseason showings mixed but Starr and seasoned Packers aim to prove they retain peak efficiency without Lombardi. Other openers highlight Vikings Falcons and Colts vs. 49ers-Baltimore uncertainty over Unitas.
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Vince Lombardi
Packers
Philadelphia Eagles
Phil Bengston
Lombardi
Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland Browns
NFL
Minnesota Vikings
Atlanta Falcons
San Francisco
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Detroit
Dallas
New York
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Cleveland
New Orleans
Washington
Chicago
Snday
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Minnesota
Johnny Unitas
John Huarte
King Hill
Eagles
Norm Snead
Bart Starr
Green Bay
Packer
Bengston
Colts
Rams
Don Shula
Earl Morrall
Unitas
Cowboys
Fran Tarkenton
Homer Jones
Gale Sayers
Bears
Redskins
Iowa adjusts defense with two-way players amid injuries
Iowa coach Ray Nagel used two offensive starters to bolster a weakened defense. Larry Ely moved to linebacker and Ed Podolak to safety, remaining in offense but available for defense. Fresh injuries sidelined Dave Clement and Bill Scheeder, with Scheeder likely out for the season and Clement missing at least two games. Ray Cavole is out with a hand injury.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Ray Nagel
Nagel
Larry Ely
Ed Podolak
Dave Clement
Newton
Bill Scheeder
Bettendorf
Scheeder
Clement
Ray Cavole
Major Leagues Friday results and Sunday's schedule
Baseball scores show Detroit blanking Oakland 3 0 and New York beating Washington 4 2 in extra events, with Boston defeating Minnesota 3 0 and Cleveland routing Baltimore 10 2. St. Louis also won 4-2 over Houston and Los Angeles topped Atlanta 2-0 while Cincinnati beat San Francisco 6-3. Upcoming games include Oakland at Detroit and New York at Washington among others with listed starters and times.
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New York
Boston
Minnesota
Cleveland
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Chicago
California
Dobson
McLain
Leonard
Tiant
Downing
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Schoen
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Bennett
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St. Louis
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Hands
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L. Jackson
Briles
Cuellar
Stone
Sutton
Veale
Seaver
Arrigo
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Sadecki
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Waco High School
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
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Eastex City Hall
Richard Embree
Evening Journal
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