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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1976
Page
12
The page lists scattered scores and participant nam es across multiple sports including college wrestling basketball and track. Teams and individuals such as Renton Cates Rowe Wherry and Lee appear with various point totals and placements amid a chaotic jumble of OCR text.
The Prairie girls defeated Marion 47-42 in the first round, with a 28-16 halftime margin. Guards dominated as coach Mohs praised the backcourt’s defense while noting Mey’s solid play and overall guard strength leading to the win.
Kennedy Sophomores defeated Iowa City West 70 to 45 as Tom Kadlee scored 13 points and Jeff Palmer added 12 in Friday night junior varsity basketball action at Cedar Rapids Kennedy.
Linn Mar center Gant Fries scored key second half baskets to edge Dyersville Beckman 53 to 49. Linn-Mar led 33 22 at halftime and Fries hit from the line to seal the win with five minutes left in Friday night conference action.
Ripon toppled Coe 72 to 69 at a tightly fought game that snapped Coe’s 42 game home streak. Dennis Cleveland sparked a late surge as Ripon overcame halftime deficits, while Coe’s turnovers and late missteps allowed the visiting team to pull ahead in the final seconds.
The article discusses the Iowa State Drake basketball rivalry and the chance the series continues after this season. It notes coach Olson’s comments, the fans’ behavior, and the potential impact on relations between schools if play resumes or ends, with mentions of past and upcoming games and key players like Wink Mayfield and Terry Drake.
Marion defeated Vinton 83 to 65 in a WAAL game. Leek, coached by Dek, led the charge with strong between-boards play while Vinton suffered its first setback of the fair.
University of Northern Iowa defeated Augustana 21 14 in Cedar Falls Friday night to move to 1 1 in dual meets. Nate Erickson, Keith Paula mia, and Dick Brings led UNI with wins while Gary Bentrim fell to Ramly Baker as Augustana battled for the team contest.
Prairie's boys basketball earned a 90 to 56 win Friday as a strong third quarter lifted them past Newton Cure Mumity. John Lynch scored early points while Ralph Bechka hit multiple long-range shots to help build the lead. Burton Community and other local mentions follow in the box score remnants.
Kennedy girls defeated Bettendorf 97 54 led by Lania Poe with 17 points and Marlena Mosybigger and Gail Keatner contributing solid scorers. Mary Horta poured in 35 points in the sophomore game as Kennedy’s margin widened late in the contest.
In a high school meet, Jeff Sophs edged rival Mare Teskelbill Levi with a standout 230 points. Joss of No season and Jyth Jest Thm Bebekoh also posted notable scores as the event concluded with Larry Ween earning a top placing.
The Wash girls basketball season ended with a 75 to 67 loss at Dubuque against the Senior team. Mary Beth Maher led the Wah with 39 points while the Warriors pulled away after trailing by ten at halftime.
Luther defeated Dana 68 to 59 as Blair Brownfield led with 14 points. Rick Fox and others contributed 14 points each while Ty Mies and Dhan Oh-69 provided key plays. The road game featured balanced scoring and clutch moments down the stretch.
Mount Mercy will host a rare back to back women and men basketball doubleheader featuring the Mustangs. Mount Mercy women face Central, then the men meet Siiinor in a Saturday schedule. Coach Teonand Rane calls it a one shot at viewership and notes the unique lineup among area colleges.
Unclear OCR text notes players from Cedar Rapids and Mississippi in two upcoming bowl games. Mentions Tony Hawkins and Dave Greenwood as participants in events in Honolulu and Tokyo. Vague references to other players and bowls, with many garbled names and places.
In a dominant performance the Ambrose team notched an easy win on the road. Key players led scoring and defense while the home crowd watched as the visiting squad sealed the outcome early in the fourth period.
Iowa routs opponents to set a large margin in a 490 mat victory led by standout performances. Four Hawkeyes added new marks as they dominated the event, with top wrestlers like McGivern Stevens Downey and others delivering strong showings. The meet kicks off a weekend that features clashes with Cleveland State and Kentucky, plus a Madison Square Garden appearance.
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