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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1963

Page

6

Mt Pleasant Dominates Washington 27 0 in opener

Mt Pleasant Panthers overpower Washington Demons at Case Field with a strong defense and three first half touchdowns. Stan Kerr fumbled early but Mt Pleasant answered with Kent Thomson, Rich Davison, and Ed Wilson scoring, while Washington injury woes worsened with Dennis Black hobbling off.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Panthers Case Field Panther Dennis Black Joe Scranton Demons Lowell Letts Tim Horak Terry Haifley Rich Ballard Ballard Stan Kerr Rod Britain Bob McClure Letts Kent Thomson Proctor

Women's Bowling Pin Queen League Scores and Standings

The report lists Beech Eels, Credit Bureau of Washington, Coast to Coast, AG van de Ross, and others in results from Friday. Team high scores show Swift 1779 and Fareway 1655 with game records 623 and 607 respectively. Individual top series include Icle Crom 520 and Jean Hall 463, with games 187 and 175.

Beech Eels Cred Bureau of Washington General Life of Iowa Ee AG van de Ross Coast Credit Bureau General Life Randys Swift Advance Ross Fareway Icle Crom Jean Hall

Columbus Community Wins Third In Row

The undefeated Columbus Community football team beat Winfield 25-0. Columbus Community scored twice in the first quarter to lead 13-0 and added two more in the final period. Bitting ran for three touchdowns from 84, 3 and 1 yards, Utter added a 20 yard TD, and Fulton kicked the extra point on a run.

Columbus Junction Columbus Community Winfield Bitting Utter Fulton

Sooners to Test Southern Cal In Televised Showdown

Nationally televised Saturday tilt features Southern Cal and Oklahoma as Bud Wilkinson supports youth fitness while the Trojans host a one point favorite Sooners after Oklahoma’s 31-14 rout of Clemson. CBS airs at 4 30 p m EDT with wide Big Ten and Ivy League schedules noted.

Southern California Trojans Oklahoma CBS Bud Wilkinson Southern Cal Sooners Clemson Colorado Big Ten Northwestern Wisconsin Wildcats Indiana Badgers Notre Dame Minnesota Nebraska Michigan SMU Ohio State Texas A & M Michigan State North Carolina Purdue Miami Fla Ivy League Columbia Brown Princeton Rutgers Tigers Alabama Tulane Penn State Oregon UCLA Roger Staubach Pittsburgh

Tear gas bomb injures spectators at Des Moines high school game

A tear gas bomb was tossed into a group of spectators during the Roosevelt versus Des Moines Technical High School football game in Des Moines. About 12 people were injured, including a 12 year old boy possibly suffering eye damage. Police found no bomb remnants or suspect, and play resumed after halftime.

Des Moines

Mid-Prairie Beats West Branch 28-18 in Wellman

Golden Hawks secure a 28 to 18 victory over West Branch in Wellman. Joe Schwartz opened scoring from the one in the first quarter, Tom Stockett added a 70 yard kickoff return for two, Gary Martin reached the end zone in the third, and Ron Redlinger contributed multiple extra points. West Branch added two late scores as Mid-Prairie’s reserves finished strong with next week’s game against North Scott at Eldridge planned.

Wellman Mid - Prairie Golden Hawks West Branch Hawks Joe Schwartz Ron Redlinger Tom Stockett Kos Gary Martin Redlinger Mid-Prairie North Scott Eldrige

Highland Holds Hedrick to 6-6 In Friday Tie

Highland football, now undefeated in three games, battled Hedrick to a 6-6 draw. Pat McDole scored for Highland after Dallas Krantz returned an interception to the Hedrick 19. Next up is Homecoming against Columbus Community.

Ainsworth Highland Hedrick Pat McDole Dallas Krantz McDole Joe Wenger Wenger Columbus

Stevens outlines Washington High football team prospects

Harold Stevens, football coach of Washington High School, spoke to Kiwanis members outlining the team makeup and potential for upcoming games. He explained several plays. Local Kiwanis representatives Gene Grécian, T.M. Nelson, Lee Holland and Bill Smart attended the three day District Convention in Omaha, Nebraska.

Harold Stevens Washington High School Stevens Gene Grécian T.M. Nelson Lee Holland Bill Smart Omaha Nebraska

Kennedy Wraps Western Tour With Whiskeytown Visit

President Kennedy nears the end of his western tour dedicating the Whiskeytown Reservoir and dam in California. He tours Lassen Peak area with Gov Brown and Udall before flying to Las Vegas for a convention center speech and to Palm Springs for a Crosby home visit.

Whiskeytown Calif Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower William Miller Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Buffalo N. Y Washington White House Kennedy Lassen Volcanic National Park Redding California Edmund G Pat) Brown Interior Stewart Udall Rustic Inn Lassen Volcanic Peak Oregon Dunes Coos Bay Rogue River Las Vegas Nev Palm Springs Bing Crosby International Monetary Fund

Favorites Win In Southeast Six Openers

In the Southeast Six Conference openers, Mt. Pleasant beat Washington 27-0, Centerville defeated Bloomfield 27-7, and Fairfield stopped Ft Madison 20-7. Tom Anders scored three times for Centerville, including a 48 yard pass play, while Bill Kovacevich added a touchdown. Jim Harris scored Bloomfield’s lone TD on a four yard run.

Mt. Pleasant Washington Centerville Bloomfield Fairfield Ft. Madison Tom Anders Hame Anders Wade Clark Bill Kovacevich Jim Harris Trojans Bloodhounds Bill Hall Wally Lane Garland Smith Hounds Mike Rowe Dave Whitehead Rowe Whitehead Fred Behner

Bowling Meet Highlights Dutch Tensorial Victory and Strong Scores

In the team series Dutch Tensorial led Crawfordsville 2456 to 2449. The team game saw Community Feed 892 with Don and Harold totaling 876. John Hough led individuals with 536 in series, Jack Weik 535. Vernon Fletcher produced 218 in a game, Pat McDole 212.

Crawfordsville Don and Harold John Hough Jack Weik Vernon Fletcher Pat McDole

Traffic Blocked On Mississippi River

Towboat traffic on the Mississippi River near Dam No 16 remained blocked as smoke and flames from a runaway oil barge poured from the vessel. One man, Clemmy Jesse Adams 41 of Montgomery Alabama, was killed when the barge exploded during guidance into the locks. The barge separated from its tow and drifting flames blocked the channel while Coast Guard crews planned to move it once flames subsided.

Clemmy Jesse Adams Montgomery Ala

Miller Sets AL Record In First 1960s Orioles Appearance

Stu Miller, age 35, a relief ace previously with the Cardinals Phillies and Giants, set an American League record by appearing in his first 1960 season game to preserve Baltimore’s 5-2 win over Detroit. He capped a two-inning stint with a shutout period as John Miller earned his first win. Jim Gentile had three singles and drove in three, Jackie Brandt homered, while Hank Aguirre took his 15th loss. In other games, White Sox beat Senators to claim second, Twins edged Yankees, A’s beat Indians, and NL results included Phillies over Dodgers and Cubs over Brewers. Pitcher Horlen won his 11th as White Sox swept, with Hershberger collecting five hits in the doubleheader.

Oriole Joe McGinnity Stu Miller St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Miller Orioles Detroit Tigers Mike Fornieles Boston Red Sox Tigers John Miller Jim Gentile Baltimore Jackie Brandt Hank Aguirre Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Kansas City Athletics Cleveland Indians Los Angeles Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis New York Houston Chicago Milwaukee Horlen Joe Horlen White Sox Fritz Ackley Hoyt Wilhelm Mike Hershberger

Enfields Celebrate Merle Enfield Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Merle Enfield hosted a Sunday dinner at their Wellman home in honor of Merle s birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Elmer Forbes Mr and Mrs Frank Shala Pat Lone Tree Mr and Mrs John Kile Donna Carrol West Liberty. Various relatives and friends from Keota Cedar Rapids Davenport Muscatine and Iowa City joined in the celebration.

Wellman Merle Enfield Elmer Forbes Frank Shala Pat Lone Tree John Kile Donna Carrol West Liberty Merle C.O. Brown Hattie Wagner Loretta Eden Gwendolyn Oaks Iowa City Cedar Rapids Franklin Junior High School W.K. Mansger Ralph Rochelle Robert Waterhouse Lewis Block Marie van Dorn

Teachers Attend Reception at Presbyterian Church

Washington teachers were guests at a reception held Thursday evening by the city ministerial association. Artemas Brown directed games and a program included numbers by a quartet consisting of Milo Sorden Herb Osincup Bob Ferrell and Bob Everetts.

Washington Presbyterian Church City Ministerial Association Artemas Brown Milo Sorden Herb Osincup Bob Ferrell Bob Everetts

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