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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1977

Page

9

Defense-stifling intrastate clash ends in narrow win

DES MOINES UPI Iowa beat Iowa State 12-10 as defenses dominated and offenses struggled. Mosley 77 yard run and Buck 63 yard punt return provided the only big plays while both coaches projected improvement. Cummings praised young backs Mosley and Cook and noted lineup changes as Quinn and Rubley battled for QB. Stonebrook out four weeks with a broken ankle, Iowa hosts Arizona next.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Bob Cummings Iowa State Earle Bruce Hawkeyes Cyclones Dennis Mosley Tom Buck Mosley Bruce Cummings Speedsters Jesse Cook Cook Northwestern Michigan State Bob Cummings Jr John Quinn Terry Rubley Bobby Mike) Stensrud Ron) McFarland Quinn West Des Moines Dowling Rubley Tim Stonebrook Arizona

Big Ten football shows punch in early 1977 season

Chicago reports Big Ten coaches forecast strength and cite an 8-2 non-league start in two weeks. Ohio State faces Oklahoma while Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, and others schedule tough non-conference tests. Michigan tops Duke 21-9, Illinois and Purdue win, but Washington State and Arizona State hand Big Ten teams losses.

Chicago UPI Michigan Ohio State Big Ten Oklahoma Purdue Notre Dame Indiana Nebraska Iowa UCLA Texas A&m Michigan State Minnesota Washington Illinois Missouri Iowa State Wisconsin Northern Illinois Ohio U LSU Ric Enis Duke Washington State Jack Thompson Arizona State Northwestern

Sojka Joins Central Flying Dutchmen Grid Squad

Martin Sojka son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Sojka of Washington is a freshman tackle for Central College Flying Dutchmen as they prepare for the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference season. Head Coach Ron Schipper in his 17th year has a .781 winning percentage. Central has been a top NCAA Division III program, winning the 1974 national title.

Pela Martin Sojka Franklin Sojka Washington Central College Iowa Sojka Washington High School Big Red Ron Schipper Schipper Central

UNI Finds Quarterback for Panthers in Big Win

Dana Devies, a sophomore from Cedar Falls, threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns and ran 79 yards as the University of Northern Iowa defeated Eastern Illinois 31-21. Devies, originally slated as a cornerback, stepped in to back up Terry Allen and Terry Soli after Mike Harkness left the squad.

Cedar Falls

Bowling results from Farmland and surrounding leagues

Tuesday results show Farmland, Lawn and Leisure, Master Feed and Bennett Masonry posting 4 0 after games. High team series numbers include Farmland 2782 and Lawn and Leisure 2713, with Farmland also leading team game 957. Individual leaders include Mike Moore 619 and Ken Stout 222. Thursday Keeleys and Tim's clash, George's and Captain's Table top team series and game figures, while Maxine Steele heads individual series with 547 and Janet Hagist leads in games with 230.

Farmland Lemke Lawn and Leisure Sorrells Steele Bennett Masonry Perfex Lawn & Leisure Mike Moore Ken Stout Tim's Feed & Supply Crimea Hanson George's Body Shop Edwards Insurance Keeleys Goodken Tim's Booths Edwards George's Won Lawn & Leisure Beers Tha Tee Farmland Industries Sorrells Glassee Master Feed Service Eonvesees Seeneeers Steele Lumber Perfex Honkers 6Esate Eerereadiadsaseed Bennett Masonry Saeeeees Dee Weseeeene Lemke Electric

Rams and Bengals upset in NFL openers

NFL opening day shocks featured the Falcons upsetting the Rams 17-6 as Scott Hunter led Atlanta with a 1-yard td run and a 76-yard third quarter drive. Cincinnati fell to Cleveland 13-3 as the Browns capitalized on Bengals mistakes. Giants edged Redskins 20-17 on Joe Danelo 30-yard FG with 3 seconds left. Raiders shut out Chargers 24-0 behind Ken Stabler. Cowboys beat Vikings 16-10 in OT with Staubach 4-yard scoring run. Broncos 7, Cardinals 0 as Armstrong scored the only TD. Ravens beat Seattle 14-? on Bert Jones TD pass and punt return.

Los Angeles Rams Cincinnati Bengals Atlanta Alabama Scott Hunter Joe Namath Hunter Steve Bartkowski Falcons Rams Namath Los Angeles Harold Jackson Cincinnati Larry Poole Don Cockroft Cleveland Browns Bengals Chris Bahr Leeman Bennett Ken Anderson Browns Giants Redskins Joe Danelo Washington George Allen Danelo Raiders Chargers Oakland Ken Stabler San Diego Cowboys Vikings Roger Staubach Dallas Minnesota Staubach Tony Dorsett Broncos Cardinals Armstrong Denver St. Louis Jim Bakken Colts Seahawks Bert Jones Roger Carr Baltimore Seattle Autry Beamon

Carner Rankin win LPGA National Team Championship

Judy Rankin and JoAnne Carner outlasted Betty Burfeindt and Pam Higgins in a rain soaked sudden death finish at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The victory, worth 12000, provided a fun break from regular tour play and showcased the top money winners as Rankin led the season with 132232 and Carner with 105271.

Portland Ore UPI Judy Rankin JoAnne Carner Betty Burfeindt Pam Higgins Carner Burfevndt Rankin Columbia Edgewater Country Club Judy Burfeindt Higgins

Friday Mixers Bowling League Meeting Notice

The Friday Mixers Bowling League will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m Friday at the Earl Voelker home 903 Paradise Dr All members are invited to attend and may call 653 4471 or 653 4116 for more information.

Earl Voelker Paradise Dr

Deer hunting opens at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

Hunters may pursue deer on the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown Iowa with three hunting zones. A mandatory safety briefing for the first weekend is set for November 20 and another for December 10 and 11. An Iowa State Special Hunting License costing $5 is required at the plant. Range testing available November 20 from noon to 4 p.m.

Iowa Army Ammunition Middletown Iowa IAAP

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