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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1969

Page

8

Panthers Seek Revenge In Homecoming Clash With Washington

Washington hosts Mt. Pleasant in a must win Southeast Seven showdown shaping the homecoming battle. Washington aims to extend a three game win streak while Panth ers look to rebound from last season’s defeat and regain former power. Starting QB Joe Gebhardt is expected to play Friday and Randy Sojka will return to linebacker as Mt. Pleasant field plans showcase familiar starters on offense and defense.

Washington Demons Mt. Pleasant Panthers Washington Ball Club Panthers Roger Harrington Joe Gebhardt Gebhardt Randy Sojka Camanche Hans Ellis Ron Bell Tom Nau Ken Hinkle Dennis Johnson Dennis Hinkle Gary Sammons Jim Housel Steve Roth Mike Boal Marc McCoy Dick van Winkle Bell Marc Krogmeier Don Whaley Bill Kirk Mike Baker Bill Upton Boal McCoy Roth John Cornick Denny Hennigan Jim Harris Ed Brown Matt Ross Tim Laffoon Mike Doughty Doug Greenlee Terry Miller Dennis Shaver Daryl Brown Bill Tweeton Jim Swift Scott Turnipseed Mike Whittaker Jim Davis Duane Hayes Bruce Paul

Mets Clinch Eastern Division Title in 6-0 Win

United Press International reports the Mets, after seven lean seasons, clinched the NL Eastern Division by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 behind rookie Gary Gentry. Donn Clendenon and Ed Charles supported the rookie as Shea Stadium erupted with a 56,587-strong celebration. The Mets advance to a best-of-five series against the Western Division winner starting Oct. 4.

United Press International Mets St. Louis Cardinals Gary Gentry Cardinals Donn Clendenon Montreal Expos

Women's Bowling names committees in Columbus Junction

The Washington Columbus Junction Women's Bowling Association met in the People's National Bank community room with Lela Hysell presiding. Committees named include Nominating Belle Downs Linda Daut Pansy McGill Karen Hoyle Marsha Gerot, Legislative Norman Talbot Margaret Diller Cheryl Richards Eva Fish Pauline Brown, Publicity Karyn Hills Joy Davis, B V L Dee Walby, Tournament Elizabeth Johnson Dorothy Patterson Pat Hyde Marion Allen Vera Wulf, Special Prize Fairy Sampson Elaine Paisley Becky Wells, Banquet Fisher Motors, Score Keepers Marion Allen Marge Babbitt. City tournaments set for Feb 21 22 28 and Mar 1 7 8 1970. Delegates for state convention March 14-15 1970 Burlington: Lela Hysell Dorothy Marston Fairy Sampson Marion Allen. Alternates Ann Curl Joy Davis Betty Ward Pat Hyde. Anna Russell elected delegate and Dee Walley alternate to WIBC convention Tulsa Okla May 4-6 1970. Executive board auditing committee: Bernie Hutchison Edie Trotter Barbara Steele Miriam Dircks Marion Allen.

Washington - Columbus Junction Dorothy Patterson Pat Hyde Marion Allen Vera Wulf Fairy Sampson Elaine Paisley Becky Wells Fisher Motors Marge Babbitt Burlington Lela Hysell Dorothy Marston

Raccoon hunting season moved to October 15 start

DES MOINES Iowa will begin raccoon hunting at noon October 15 instead of November 1 after a Conservation Commission decision. The season ends at midnight February 28, 1970. Raccoon trapping runs from noon November 15 to midnight February 28.

Des Moines Iowa State Conservation Commission

Major League Standings and Weekly Results Summary

The standings show New York leading with 9 wins and 61 losses, followed by Chicago and St. Louis, with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia mid-pack. Montreal trails. Atlanta and San Francisco lead the West divisions in different tiers. Wednesday results include Chicago beating Montreal, New York over St. Louis, Cincinnati over Los Angeles, Atlanta over Houston, and San Diego defeating San Francisco. Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh was rained out. Today’s doubleheader features Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with split fortunes, and multiple night games across the circuit.

Ed Charles Gentry Mets Shea Stadium Bobby Thomson Homer Giants Atlanta Braves Houston Astros San Francisco Giants San Diego Padres Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Washington Detroit Boston New York Baltimore Cleveland California Seattle W. L St. Louis W. L. Pet Atlanta San Francisco Houston San Diego San Fran Phila Pitts James Wise Walker Moose Lemaster Nolan Los Ang Cleve Inns N.Y Murphy Fingers Chance Brabender Butler

Deer hunters urged to take care of trees

Iowa state forester Gene Hertel urges bow and arrow hunters to stop nailing cleats into trees for deer stands. Nails can ruin lumber value and invite disease. ropes and climbable trees are advised. Bow season runs September 27 to November 27 with stands removed after the season.

Des Moines Gene Hertel Iowa Conservation Commission Hertel

Hawkeyes Will Sit Windauer Against Washington State

Iowa’s Bill Windauer was ruled out of Saturdays game with Washington State due to a sprained ankle. Sophomore defender replaces Windauer on the Hawkeyes’ lineup while defensive guard Chuck Legler also remains on the injured list. Coach Ray Nagel praised Cougars quarterback Charles Hawthorne as a fine athlete who can run and throw.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Bill Windauer Washington State Hawks Hawkeye Ray Nagel Oregon State Mike Edwards Jerry Nelson Windauer Chuck Legler Hawkeyes Nagel Cougars Charles Hawthorne

Bowl-a-deres League to Meet Friday at 7 45 PM

The Bowl-a-deres Mixed Bowling League will meet Friday at 7 45 p.m. Mrs Fairy Sampson at 115 West Jefferson invites all members and anyone interested in bowling with the league to attend.

Fairy Sampson West Jefferson

Bowling league scores and high games listed

Washington Auto Body led the Corn King League with 14 points in a 14 1 record. Farm Bureau and Booth Ambulance trailed with 4 and 10 points while Farm Service and Walnut Grove posted 9 and 7. Payne TV and Washington KC had 6 and 3. Siegle's Mobil-1 high scores included team series 2773 for Washington Auto Body and 2720 for Farm Bureau, with team game 983 for Washington Auto Body and 948 for Farm Service. Individual leaders were Frank Sojka 566 and John Hugh 560 in series, Darrell Bandy 209 and John Hough 207 in games.

Washington Auto Body Booth Walnut Grove Payne TV Washington KC Siegle’s Mobil

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