Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

14

UCLA No 1 as AP preseason poll tops college basketball

UCLA named first on all 24 ballots in the AP preseason poll after a season opening win over Purdue 94 82. North Carolina 344 points second, Kentucky 317 third, Kansas fourth, Notre Dame fifth with Houston Davidson tied for sixth. Iowa tied for 20th as New Mexico and Villanova rise in rankings.

Associates UCLA Associated Press Purdue North Carolina Oregon Kentucky Xavier Ohio Miami University of Iowe Kansas St. Louis Notre Dame Houston Davidson New Mexico Villanova Zany Veeleete North Carolina T Yorena Tie Davi Te Ena Ave Est Vandernilt Enture Amera Sie Detra Tope Tate Duke Western Kekry Sante Clara Ca Ma I Qq Arquette Ennessee Boston Ollese Bredhoy Cretehton An Duquesne Flortcngo Loyola Colum Eorgia LaSalle Louisa Louisville New Mexico State Nigra Princeton Seie South Carolina Southern California Texas-El Paso Wyoming Yale

UCLA No 1 in pre season college basketball ranking

UCLA led by Lew Alcindor was named the top team in UPI’s pre season poll with 280 points. North Carolina took second place followed by Kentucky and Notre Dame, while Houston dropped to sixth after Elvin Hayes left for the pros.

New York UPI UCLA United Press International Lew Alcindor Bruins Houston Cougars North Carolina Tar Heels Kentucky Wildcats Adolph Rupp Notre Dame Elvin Hayes Davidson New Mexico Villanova Cincinnati

Maravich 52 Points Leads Illini, Michigan Upsets Northern Illinois

Pete Maravich poured in 52 as Illinois rolled Butler 105 66 in the opener. Michigan beat Northern Illinois 93 85 behind 21 points by Rudy Tomjanovich despite Ken Maxey knee injury and Rodney Ford scoring key baskets.

Michigan Wolverines Ken Maxey Rudy Tomjanovich Tomjanovich Wolverine Soph Rodney Ford Ulinois Butler Illini Dave Scholz Dlinois Greg Jackson Illinois Scott Neat Scholz Jackson

College Hoops Action Opens With Big Names Dominant

Northwestern crushes Santa Barbara 73 2 to start Big Ten sweep while North Carolina beats Oregon 89 78 and Kentucky tops Miami of Ohio 96 77. Houston and Maravich lead others as LSU routs New Orleans Loyola 169 82 and Marquette’s Thompson helps 68 45 win. Cincinnati Vanderbilt Duke California also win.

Northwestern Santa Barbara Big Ten North Carolina Kentucky Houston Pete Maravich Charlie’ Scott Mike Casey George Thompson Ken Spain UCLA Oregon Scott Casey Miami Ohio Elvin Hayes Pepperdine Spain Cincinnati Kansas State Vanderbilt Southern Methodist Duke Alabama Western Kentucky Southern Louisiana California San Francisco

Iowa Hawks Beat Cal Poly 91 73 Before Northern Michigan Tilt

Iowa finished strong with 74 rebounds to Cal Poly 32, John Johnson matching a school record with 23 boards. Chris Philips led Iowa with 22 points, Johnson 21, Vidnovic 20, and Jensen 16 points 17 rebounds. Northern Michigan visits after losses to Centenary and Tulane.

Northern Michigan Centenary Tulane Iowa Cal Poly Drake Hawks Hawkeyes John Johnson Chris Philips Johnson Glenn Vidnovic Philips Dick Jensen Chad Calabria

Pistons Fire Butcher Hire Paul Seymour

The Detroit Pistons replace coach Dennis Butcher with Paul Seymour, a former Syracuse St Louis and Baltimore head coach, as interim leader. Seymour says no immediate personnel changes but aims to boost scoring from pivots and may tweak the offense. Butcher remains as a scout amid a 10-12 overall start.

Pistons Fire Paul Seymour Detroit Detroit Pistons Hasterm National Basketball Association Dennis Butcher Syracuse St. Louis Baltimore N. Y Seymour Butcher

Kodak all-America grid team names announced

O J Simpson and five other repeaters were named to the 1968 Kodak all-America football team by the American Football Coaches Association. The selections include Ted Kwalick Ron Sellers Ted Hendricks and Leroy Keyes with players from Notre Dame Florida State Colorado and others, honoring a three day New York visit and a national TV appearance.

New York O. J. Simpson Southern California Alan Ted Kwalten Penny Spat Ron Sailors Florida Ates Jit Seymour Notre D. Tackies Dave Foley Johio Stato George Kunz Notre di Mike Montler Colorado Charley Rosenfelder Tennessee John Didion Oregon State Bob Douglass Kansas Terry

Drake freshmen beat Palmer School 76 67 led by Ken Bastian

Ken Bastian of Cedar Rapids scored 14 points to lead the Drake freshmen to a 76 67 victory over Palmer School of Davenport. Tom LaVelle scored 47 in a losing effort as Palmer had five players in double figures and shot 54 percent.

DES Moines Ken Bastian Cedar Rapids Drake Palmer School Davenport Tom LaVelle

Columbus Junction Tops Waco in Dual Meet 31 15

Columbus Junction wrestlers defeated Waco 31 to 15 on Monday night for their second dual meet win. Waco's record moves to 1 1. Falls listed include 133 Stacy Lewis and 145 Ken Faye with other names obscured in the OCR.

WACO Columbus Junction Stacy Lewis Ken Faye Skubally Ora

Three Win 3rd At Ellis YMCA

Central Park Presbyterian Ellis YMCA Westminster Presbyterian and Ellis YMCA A won their second straight Senior High Church basketball games Monday. Central Park defeated Ellis B 39-36 while Westminster beat Kenwood Park 42-36. Ellis defeated Trinity Lutheran 24-?

Central Park Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Ellis Ymca Central Park Ellis Westminster Kenwood’ Park Trinity Lutheran Wrestmlster Pres John Sresnia Bob Henderson Joh Ron “Sorthanas Ileep Kenwood Park Dan Nance Oiody Gary Lo Craig Hite Kim Read

Coe Frosh Ready For Knox Opener On New Season

Coe College freshman basketball shows early promise under Coach Dave Etienne with a 12 player squad that tested the varsity last weekend. Iowa pair Dave Wirth and Blair Casey led scoring in an 83 52 loss as the frosh prep for a six game slate beginning at Knox College.

Coe College Dave Etienne Knox College Dave Wirth Blair Casey Wirth Durant

Miss Cheerleader USA contestant from DeKalb aims for title

Darcy Taheny a 19 year old NIU sophomore from Chicago competes as one of five national finalists in Miss Cheerleader USA at Cypress Gardens Florida from December 26 to 30.

Darcy Taheny Soph Northern Illinois U DeKalb Darcy Chicago Cypress Gardens Fla

Bulldogs Bomb Cat Poly Stull Sees Drake Favorite In Clash

Drake and Iowa meet in Des Moines after Drake beat Drake Mon. The Bulldogs criticize Iowa outside shooting and praise Drake defense. Gary Zeller starred with 22 points in his Drake debut as Stull recalls past matchups and predicts a Drake edge.

Stul Iowa Drake Bulldogs Iowa Hawkeyes Des Moines Stull California Poly Iowa City Towa Ralph Miller Miller Hawkeyes

Former Cedar Rapids Preps Power Openers for Upper Iowa Luther

Former CR preps starred in season openers as Upper Iowa defeated Lea College 91 to 69 and Luther beat Augsburg 90 to 75. Pat Driscoll led Upper Iowa with 31 points, while Luther’s Frank Barth had 19 and Bill Scott plus Rolf Wulfsburg added 16 each.

Gazette Cedar Rapids Upper Iowa Luther Stan Jack Lea College of Lea Minn Augsburg DR. Jefferson Pat Driscoll Peacocks Jim Yanecek C.r.marion Prairie Driscoll Dan Marske USC Bill Scott Rolf Wulfsburg C.R. Washington Prep Tom Anderson

Beattie to Quit Skiing Career

Denver AP reports Bob Beattie plans to quit organized competitive skiing. He will leave April 1 to take a new administrative role as Alpine director for the U S Ski Association following Grenoble 1968 results.

Denver Bob Beattie U.S Grenoble Beattie U.S. Ski Association

Warriors JV Rally Upset Waterloo West 66 to 57

Washington junior varsity trailed early then surged to defeat Waterloo West 66 57 on Monday. Don Steggall and Tom Hurn led the Warriors with 14 points each while Tim Bredow paced Waterloo West with 14.

Washington Waterloo West Wash Christy Don Steggall Tom Hurn Warriors Tim Bredow Wahawks Wat West Vern Klein Thn Bredow Steve Brase Vic Sidel TI Mike Krominga Bruce Cinnebell Fordy Smith Tom Hum Don Bengall Kurt Maas Tom Redford Stan Castner Tom Hampton Jay Wien Mark Hanrahan

Fight Results By The Associated Press

Harrd Johnson of Philadelphia and Levan Roundtree of New York were in a light heavyweight bout at 10 rounds that was postponed.

Associated Press Philadelphia Harrd Johnson Levan Roundtree New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Stu Canton Wena Teeta Bere Gato Notre Erena Cincinnati Oper It Bonaventure New Mente Western Santa Clara Celifornia Columbia da LaSalle Marquette Vanderol Iit Ilinois Don Russell Cazzi Russell Northern Clinois Mary Schmidt Upi Phaote Maravich Louisiana State New Orleans Loyola Thompson St. John’s Minnesota Pistons Edwin E. Coil Bullets Dave DeBusischere NBA Ton Hendricks Mi 1 Fhmis Teendricks John Zook Kans Bil Stanfill Georgia Ed White Californ Chuck Kyle Bob Babich Ste Ken Johnson Army al Brenner Michigan State Kim Weatherford Jake Lesh al Werley Roger Wehrii Missouri Schamberger Motor 3Rd Ave Ellis Branch YMCA el Polton Steve Freeman Max Tson Mark Hollister Conn Martin Dick “McCalley Frank Vane Trinity Luther Gre Gardemanie Lophean A Clift Brook i Dean Solema Bil Riesuheick Raddatz David Ross John Middieson Jerry Johnson Steve Michalicek Steve Arcae Bill Branch Steve Watson John Fisehler Wally Hutchings Steve Anderson Bill Keating Bruce Guyer Roger Phelps Coe Cage Scene Buffalo Center Dan Torpey Vinton Don Witte Glenn Drahn Kohawk Coe Frosh Joe Voigt Terry Wex Wauwatosa Wis Leland Vagts George Bruce Adair Atchison, Kan Clipper Gollan Jonestown Cornell Knox Grinnell Monmouth Betoit DeWayne Torkelson Third Avenue SE Feopies Church Cedar Rapids, Lows Ron Landergeit the Prudential 1St Ave Desigines Willie McCarter Californians Gary Zeller Houston, Texas Zeller Bure Ul’im Rouch'n Wilms Rowise Marillo Mc Drager Simac Carrido OI Zeisier Vana Donald Wells Putnam + Sharp hi Wi Sakys C.R. Preps Cage Frank Barth Norse Auishups K. Eke Luther Wise Swanson Upper Pata Heims Roberts Wilkins Marske Hanratty Yanecek Replin Riscoll Ae Tillotson Campbell Finnie Kaup Manike Schnell Tweedy Bevin Uemoehl Fanecek Tow ‘Schick Hones OB Luther Bruing Msinchr Andrsn Bnotsn Witshg Swasn Galsan Westin Strumma Rg Peterson von Wht Nelson Bishon Canada Alton United States Ay Rich aBorg Radian Whisky Sa Associated Importers USA Goodersam & Worts Peqria AL Eisety-Sey Proof
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication