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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1966

Page

8

Chiefs defeat Washington Demons 33 to 12 in final pre conference game

Keokuk Chiefs beat Washington Demons 33 12 at Case Field. Jim Reed starred with offense and defense while Mike Leake and Allen Cooper supported on the Chiefs, and John Miller led Washington’s offense with a strong first quarter. The Demons led 6 0 early but trailed 12 6 at half and were unable to rally.

Washington Demons Case Field Keokuk Chiefs Keokuk Chiefs Jim Reed Reed Mike Leake Allen Cooper John Miller Miller Kleese Sojka Harold Mueller Ron Green Schooley Jim Sojka Cooper Ken Schwab John Kleese Jim Cnossen Leake Schwab Demon Dick Mallory

Mt Pleasant Defeats Ottumwa 19 13 In Southeast Six Opener

Mt Pleasant Panthers beat Ottumwa 19 to 13 in the Southeast Six opening. Ottumwa led 13 12 at halftime before Rex Hite's 14 yard third quarter run sealed the win. Hite also had a 76 yard rushing score and Clarence Fisher added a 56 yard punt return for Mt Pleasant.

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Football Scores From Lot of Small Towns and Colleges

Football scores listed show Iowa, Missouri and nearby towns posting results. Notable lines include Centerville 48 over Davis County 0, Fairfield 19 over Tama-Toledo 12, New London 13 over? and Milan Mo 7. Other results include Pekin 0, Waco 59, Highland 19, Oskaloosa 14, Ames 12, Williamsburg 19, Keota 13, Van Buren 7, Winfield 0, Mt. Pleasant 19, Ottumwa 13, Solon 0, Mid Prairie 6, West Liberty 0, U High 25, Top scores reflect varied matchups.

I-Okuk Wasmngton Lone Tree Highland Waco Pekin Oskaloosa Ames New London Winfield U-High Solon Mid-Prairie West Liberty Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Williamsburg Keota van Buren Davis County Centerville Milan Fairfield Tama-Toledo

Bradley Is Quarterback Texas to Face USC

Texas will start highly touted sophomore Bill Bradley at quarterback against USC in a nationally televised Saturday game. The piece notes Bradley’s rise from a 1965 Hershey all star game and discusses early season expectations, with USC seeking offense after losing Heisman winner Mike Garrett. Also mentioned are early Week 1 matchups and assorted college football betting lines across top programs.

University of Texas Southern California Bill Bradley Bradley Texas Darrall Royal USC John McKay Mike Garrett Michigan State Arkansas Nebraska Steve Judy Jimmy Raye Clinton Jones Bob Apisa Dwight Lee Oklahoma State Texas Christian UCLA Gary Beban Bruins Pittsburgh Missouri Minnesota Texas Tech Donny Anderson Kansas Navy

McAvoy Heads New Booster Club in Washington

Marion Charlie McAvoy has been named president of the board for the newly formed Booster Club in the Washington Community School district. Robert Martin of Brighton is vice president Eldon Brake secretary and Larry Duncan treasurer. Ten members elected to the board named five more: Charles Morris Jerry Johnson Leonard Tindal John Meyers and Norman Edwards. The club will meet Monday night at the Fair Grounds to view Washington Keokuk game films and seek memberships. Annual dues are set at 3.00 and a name contest offers two season basketball tickets as the prize. Entries may be sent to the Journal office or KCII radio in Washington.

Marion Charlie) McAvoy Booster Club Washington Robert Martin Brighton Eldon Brake Larry Duncan Charles Morris Jerry Johnson Leonard Tindal John Meyers Norman Edwards Fair Grounds Journal Office KCII

Poem of the Week An the Wear of a Poppy and Joshua Tree

A poem depicts a poppy admiring a Joshua tree then hearing that true grandeur lies in gentleness seen through a child's hospital room. The piece attributes a reprint to an IPDA brochure and Ellen Rebecca Fenn.

IPDA Ellen Rebecca Fenn

Waco Warriors roll Pekin in Blackhawk opener

Waco's Warriors defeated Pekin 59 to 0 in the opening Blackhawk Conference game. Coach Jim Bump's team rolled up 522 total yards, 286 through the air with Ken Brimhall passing for most of the yardage. Next week they host Harmony for Homecoming at Waco.

Wayland Waco Warriors Pekin Blackhawk Jim Bump Rich Seberg Ken Brimhall Dave Clark Brimhall Seberg Bob Meyer Bump John Clark Theodore Roth Ken Madden Harmony

Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule Across Leagues

The American League shows Baltimore leading with 91 wins and Detroit next at 83. Minnesota 81, Kansas City 69, Boston 68, New York 65, Washington 66. National League standings list Los Angeles 87, Pittsburgh 84, San Francisco 84, Philadelphia 79, St. Louis 78, Atlanta 77, Cincinnati 71, Houston 64, New York 61, Chicago 53. Friday results include Boston 5 Calif 4 and Chicago 4 Balt 0. Saturday and Sunday pitches slated across cities with matchups involving Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Washington Chicago Baltimore California Boston and more.

United Press Internation W. L. Pet Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Kansas City Boston New York Washington Calif Chicago Balt Minn Cleveland Tis Lolich Palmer Bunker Kant Downing California Bru Bennett Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Fran Philadelphia St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Los A Hughes Holtzman Pappas Schwall Wise Dierker Silk Moeller San Francisco Ribant Marichal Herbel

Corning Ware Young Modern Set Sale At $16.99

A sale offers a nine inch covered skillet two sauce pans a sauce maker a handle and two petite pans from the Corning Ware Young Modern Set. Regularly nineteen ninety nine now through November 12 priced at sixteen ninety nine. A lighthearted note compares the event to a lass round-up.

Koufax Dominates Pirates in 5 1 Dodgers Move Closer to Pennant

Sandy Koufax pitched a five hitter for a 5 1 Dodgers win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The victory gives Los Angeles a three game lead over the Pirates and moves them four games ahead of the San Francisco Giants in a tight NL pennant race. Lou Johnson provided key support with a three run homer, while Curt Flood drove in all three St Louis runs in the first game of a doubleheader, and Mike Shannon hit a three run shot in the sixth of the second.

Philadelphia Phillies Harrison Chris Sandy Koufax Mike Cuellar Bob Gibson al Jackson Thored St. Louis Chicago Cubs Gibson Jackson Curt Flood Mike Shannon Koufax University of Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Los Angeles Bucs San Francisco Giants New York Mets E.R.A Lou Johnson Tommy Davis Sandy Chicago Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Boston California Minnesota New York Johnson Bob Veale Yankee Dick Schofield Jose Pagan Gene Alley Mets Bob Taylor Giants Bud Harrelson Jack Hamilton Darrell Sutherland

Booster Club name contest at Washington High School

Evening Journal invites entries for a Washington Booster Club name contest. The winner will receive two season tickets to this year's Washington High School basketball games. Entries must be received by September.

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Strong Defense Rams in Win Over the Bears

Rams shock Bears 31 17 as George Allen’s defense shuts Chicago in the second half. Gale Sayers’ 58 yard score and 81 yard Romar Gabriel pass start a Chicago lead but Bass 1 yard run and Lamar Lundy interception TD seal Los Angeles victory. Gossett adds late field goal support.

Jeff Meyers UPI Los Angeles Rams George Halas Chicago Bear George Allen Rams Halas Allen Bears Los Angeles Romar Gabriel Jack Snow Dick Bas Gale Sayer Ram Bass Lamar Lundy Rudy Bukich Bruce Gossett Atlanta Cleveland Green Bay New York Dallas Minnesota Baltimore Washington St. Louis Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia Browns Jimmy Brown

Local Attorneys Listed in Morrison Directory

Livingston Day Meeker Bates attorneys at 204 West Main St. phone 653-2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St. phone 653-2924. John C Owen attorney at 119 West Washington South Side Square phone 653-2874.

Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates West Main St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon Christian Tabernacle

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