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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
8
Washington Demons head to Mt Pleasant for a Southeast Six Conference clash at McMillan Park. Kickoff set for 7 30 p m with both teams at full strength amid a three game road streak for the Demons.
A woman tells a marriage counselor that she will present her side of the story first and then reveal her partner’s perspective. The exchange hints at conflicts within the relationship and a push for shared understanding as counseling begins.
The annual fall pow-wow for first and second grade boys and their fathers will be Thursday September 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the YMCA. Families should bring gym shoes for gym activities. Bob Gillesby of the YMCA staff will answer questions and newcomers are invited to learn about starting new Indian Guide tribes.
Washington (UPI) Congressman Fred Schwengel won praise from House Republican leader Gerald Ford in a letter aimed at aiding his re election bid. Ford calls Schwengel a strong and responsible voice in Congress and commends his diligence and grass roots outreach. He also commends Schwengel for handling a July exchange with Representative Dingell over the long truck bill with forthrightness and courtesy.
Washington's sophomore football team fell 18 15 at Mt Pleasant after a slow opening half. Pat Whittaker scored the first Demon TD on a two yard run. Doug Greenlee added a TD from a Gebhardt pass and Mike Cady kicked the extra point. Mt Pleasant padded its lead late but Washington narrowed the gap in the second half. A fumble ended a late drive after Greenlee returned the kickoff to the Mt Pleasant 26. Coach Don Lawless blamed a weak opening half and praised Mt Pleasant’s spirit. The Sophomores host Iowa City October 5 at 10 am.
Notre Dame ranked No 1 hosts No 2 Purdue in a clash touted as the season’s biggest. The outcome could crown the national champion, with standout players Terry Hanratty Jim Seymour Leroy Keyes Mike Phipps and others shaping a high stakes, barroom style showdown. The day also features key Southern and Midwest games across the schedule.
Roe Heating leads the league with 13 points, followed by Squire Shoppe at 9 and Ainsworth Bank at 9. Wednesday results list Roe 2509 McCleery 2452 Squire Shoppe 2497 Bryn Mawr 2467 Minick 2449 Carson 2325. High team series went to Ainsworth 2554 and Roe 2509. team game tops were Ainsworth 890 and Roe 887. Individual highs include M Randall 526 and M Kneen 525 in series, with B Ward 196 and M Randall 195 in games.
Waco's freshman sophomores beat Pekin Panthers 18 to 7 in the opening game. Dudley Graber recovered a fumble for Waco's first TD. Randy Seberg added two 2 yard runs for touchdowns and ran for 92 yards on 12 carries. Gary Roth totaled 79 rushing yards and had two touchdowns negated by penalties. Waco totaled 165 yards on offense and honors went to Graber, Graber, Rodgers, Allen Rodgers, Seberg, and Kaufman on defense. Waco meets Central October 7 at home at 7.
Iowa coach Ray Nagel says the Hawkeyes are in good mental and physical shape for the Texas Christian game in Fort Worth. He notes solid drills this week and a final lights practice to simulate night conditions. Fullback Tim Sullivan has a bruised shoulder but is not expected to miss the game. Tom Wallace, recovering from a shoulder bruise, is expected to play part of the game.
In the Mens Bowling Corn King League the Washington Auto team topped Farm Service with a team series of 2757 and a team game of 929 to 970. Individual highlights include Bob Randall with a 628 series and games of 224 and 223, Joe Deutsch 573, and John Hough 221.
Courtesy on The Lanes emphasizes lane rights of way for bowlers on the approach and spare conversions. Quiet, orderly behavior is urged, with emphasis on avoiding distraction, keeping body language contained, and arriving early for scheduled bowling to ensure timely starts.
In a Pin Queen League match Ross Rejects defeated 11 Willows Supper Club behind team scores 760 to 741. Individual honors went to Lucy Smith with 245 and 557 series while June Duffy posted 530 in series and 185 in game. Other entries list team members and small scores for Stanley Home Products and McCleary-Cumming.
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