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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1965

Page

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Washington Jefferson Win Jeffer son Quadrangular Meets Dominance

Washington Cedar Rapids Jefferson wrestlers split most titles with six individual champions each and two second placers atop the team table. Washington leads after semis with two finals head-to-head matchups in four divisions. Upsets saw Jefferson’s Blaine Phillips edge Tom Smith by default after a head collision. Ward ends long day with plans to race at Indianapolis, praising three-liter engines and naming Bettenhausen, Foyt, and Andretti among top figures in USAC history.

Rua Bliss Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids Jefferson Jefferson Bill Lahman Dan Hutton Tom Smith Blaine Phillips Lahman Smith

Wrestling summaries first Rovna meet results and champs

The report lists multiple wrestling bouts with wrestlers from Wash Marion Jett and other teams. Key results include Kemme defeating Anderson to win the champ, several dec victories by Montgomery, and round details like first round pins and decs among Ray Sihiea Ken Stenerson and others. The article catalogs winners, weight classes, and final champs with several decisons and pins.

Pa Ean John Raver Bruce Anderson Tom Phelas Jett Dale Montgomery Marion Sian Brown Terry Kemme Bruce Wash Kemme Jeft Knight Anderson Wash Montgomery Brice Anderson Wash Consalll Ray ‘Sihiea Ken Stenerson Mario el Larry Schrum Ed Feckiex Dennis Benning Mike Madison Icke Garemaat Jett Steve Jeffries J.C Benning Gash Schrum Giltrap Rosendahl Ray Giltrap Tom Bentz Kevin Techau Yari Dailey Pat Griffin J.C Don Briggs G. Warner Tom Stewart Tim Warner Stewart Bentz Dailey Riggs Briggs der. Bentz Marty Knight Jack Detling Jet Fly Mike Childs John Houseal Gary de “Bow James Ryder Mike Riley Fly Ryder Houseal Jet Jim Ryder Consee Houseal J. C Gar McCormack Jef Ken Churchill Gary Baughman Don Wharton Les Nelson Rob Cowell Julian Stellinga Av Clark al Louvar Jef Trew Jack Douda Louvar Jeff Stellings Baughman Nelson Wasl Julian “Steilinga Lee Nelson

Hawkeyes Edge Evansville In Scrappy NCAA Meet Play

Iowa Hawks battle Evansville with a slower start and faster finish as Miller notes sluggish first half and missed speed opportunities. Iowa dominates boards 68 to 38 and shoots 47.3 percent to Evansville’s 40.6, while outlining next game against Southern Illinois as equally tough.

Miller Hawks Southern Illinois Evansville Southern Hawkeyes Iowa

Andretti Sets Speedway Mark at Indianapolis

Mario Andretti of Nazareth Pennsylvania shattered the speed mark at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during tire tests, clocking 162.995 mph on the 2.5 mile oval in the Dean Van Lines Special. He bettered the prior unofficial lap record of 162.4 mph set last Thursday by the same driver, which had surpassed the 162.3 mph mark posted by the late Bobby Marshman in November 1964 tire tests.

Indianapolis Ind Mario Andretti Nazareth Indianapolis Motor Speedway Andretti Dean van Lines Bobby Marshman Pottstown

Back, Guard Ink Dallas Contracts Back, Guard Ink Dallas

Two rookies signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday bringing the tally to nine under contract. Lewis Turner defensive back from Norfolk Virginia State and the 14th draft choice signed as the sixth of 15 eligible picks to sign. Sid Olten offensive guard and tackle from Weber State also signed as a free agent opener.

Dallas, Tex Dallas Cowboys National Football League Lewis Turner Norfolk Sid Olten Weber Utat State

Coe Freshmen Lose to Knox in Preliminary Game

Knox freshmen defeated Coe freshmen 83-66 as Lou Kaiser and Randall Wood led the winners with 6 points each. Rich Gaines and Bernie Smith each scored 16 for Coe in the loss.

Lou Kaiser Randall Wood Knox Coe Rich Gaines Bernie Smith

Harness Race Meeting Opens Monday in Columbus

Ohio harness racing officials gather for the second annual meet opening Monday. Nearly 300 officials breeders and horsemen attend with representatives from 12 states as the event runs through December 13.

Columbus Ohio State Racing Commission

Spartans Lead All-Academic Football Honors

Michigan State, ranked No. 1 and Rose Bowl bound, places four players on the 13th Big Ten all academic team chosen by Midwest sports writers from 82 candidates. Named: John Wright, Jim Proehstle, Dan Bierewicz, Ken Ramsey, Bill Ridder, Mike Reiner, Ray Pryor, Gordon Teter, Don Japinga, Jim Grabowski.

Ghicago Michigan State Bill Reed John Wright Illinois Jim Proehstle Dan Bierewicz Ken Ramsey Northwestern

Dake Named Outstanding Driver at MCRA Banquet

Darrel Dake of Cedar Rapids earned the season point championship and was named the outstanding modified driver for the year by MCRA officials at the Armar ballroom banquet. He edged Red Droste of Waterloo by 70 points to take the title. Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo was third, John Connelly of Delhi fourth, Cal Swanson of Cedar Falls fifth. Dake won every title race he entered last summer except the mid‑season Davenport race. Other awards went to Lynn Aiklyfts of Lisbon as most improved novice driver and Bill McDonough of Cedar Rapids the rookie of the year. Plaques were presented to Gazette Sports Editor Gus Schrader, KCRG’s Bob Brooks, and WMT’s Tait Cummins for their season support.

Dake MCRA Waterloo Red Droste Bill Zwanziger John Connelly Delhi Cal Swanson Cedar Falls Davenport Lynn Aiklyfts Lisbon Bill, McDonough C. R Gazette Sports Gus Schrader KCRG Bob Brooks WMT Tait Cummins

Cal State Drops Lad Who Signed Pro Pact

Los Angeles AP reports Cal State Los Angeles halfback George Youngblood, later slated as a Rams draft pick, was dismissed from the football team for an unspecified mid week practice violation. Coach Homer Beatty said the player might be eligible to return next year.

LOS Angeles George Youngblood Los Angeles Rams Cal State Homer Beatty Youngblood

College Sports Results Capsule From A Turbulent Weekend

A sweeping set of college football and basketball scores across conferences shows Oklahoma State edging Tulsa and Maryland triumphing over Penn State while notable basketball upsets and hard fought wins highlight the Midwest and Big Ten action. Road teams Iowa and Minnesota posted solid showings alongside regional clubs in the Big Eight and Missouri Valley as Dexter State and Drake posted respective wins.

Edinborg St Call

UCLA Rally and Scuffle Daze Bruins Past Opponents

UCLA opened with a 33 yard scoring drive capped by Paul Horgan from the one as Kurt Zimmerman added a conversion. Gary Bebun’s pass was picked by Bob Petrella who returned 49 yards before being tackled near UCLA’s bench. a postgame melee required coaches to separate players as the game ended.

UCLA Gary Bebun Bob Petrella Paul Horgan Kurt Zimmerman

Manchester Orange Win Mat Meet at Vinton Tournament

Manchester and Orange shared the Vinton Invitational wrestling title with 66 points each, Cedar Rapids Prairie placing fourth behind North Tama Traer. Individual champions included Jerry Woods at 165 pounds and Gary Dusil at 180 for Cedar Rapids. Multiple finals and close bouts paced the event, with Walker, Behrens, and Knaack among notable performers from various teams.

Blanchester Waterloo Orange Cedar Rapids Prairie North Tama Traer Manchester Orange Northet Prairie Cedar Rapids Jerry Woods Gary Dusil Jerry Schropp Hawks

Cowboys Enter Dallas All Star Rodeo During Cotton Bowl Week

About 300 cowboys are expected to enter the Dallas All Star rodeo in Dallas during Cotton Bowl week December 26 to January 1. Prize money totals 12 500 dollars plus entry fees. The State Fair of Texas sponsors the event. The national finals of the girls trodeo association barrel races will be an added attraction.

Dallas UPI State Fair of Texas

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