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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1970

Page

14

Marquette Top Test for Minnesota

Minnesota seeks its first major test of the season as it faces fourth ranked Marquette with Ollie Shannon and Jim Brewer leading the Gophers against Dean Meminger and the Warriors. Big Ten teams chase early conference footing after Monday wins by Ohio State and Purdue amid a 12-12 season mark against intersectional foes.

Chicago Minnesota Gophers Marquette Big Ten Ohio State Purdue Ollie Shannon Jim Brewer Warriors Dean Meminger Alabama Texas Christian Michigan Duke Illinois Vanderbilt Ashland Iowa Butler Northwestern Australia Indiana Wisconsin Pitt Allen Hornyak

Luther Drops Swimming Dual

Luther's swim team lost a dual meet to LaCrosse State 80-31 on Monday night in Decorah. Scott Lilly earned Luther's sole first in the 200-yard freestyle at 2 05.0, while LaCrosse swimmers Paul Laes and Chuck Keller dominated multiple events and swept both diving contests.

Decorah Luther LaCrosse State Scott Lilly Paul Laes Chuck Keller McDonald Chouncer Jacklin Bowles Laes Seidelmann Steve Bartlett Sc Guatord Mark "Strandford LaCrosse

Jefferson JV Whips Muscatine 90 to 77 in night game

Jefferson junior varsity defeated Muscatine 90 to 77 led by George Neihouse with 30 points and George Instad adding 24. Muscatine’s top scorer was with 45, while teammates Ingsted Ak Bruce Manley and Bienke contributed key points as the Shorthands readied lineup details.

Muscatine Cedar Rapids Jefferson George Neihouse George Instad George Neijhouse Pie Shorts Rick Tallman Rick Dars Corp Ingsted Ak Bruce Manley En Bienke Bruce Marx Sian Tyier John Garvin

Rangers Lose Hadfield for About Four Weeks

New York Rangers coach Emile Francis said left winger Vic Hadfield will miss roughly four weeks after breaking the middle metacarpal bone in his right hand during a fight with Vancouver’s Rosaire Paiement in Sunday’s New York Vancouver game.

NEW York New York Rangers National Hockey League Vic Hadfield Emile Francis Hadfield Vancouver Rosaire Paiement

Browns stay in title race with 21-10 win over Oilers

Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Oilers 21-10 in Houston to move into a tie for the Central division lead. QB Bill Nelson passed well and Leroy Kelly powered the ground game as Cleveland’s defense held late. Coach Blanton Collier, retiring after the season, called the win badly needed.

Houston Blanton Collier Cleveland Browns Houston Oilers Browns Astrodome Oilers Cleveland Bill Nelson Leroy Kelly

Leapin Leroy Sparks Browns Victory Over Oilers

Leapin Leroy passed for 161 yards and a TD while Gary Collins caught the one yard score. Kelly rushed 20 times for 108 yards and a one yard TD as Cleveland edged Houston, by boosting their Central division advantage. Bo Scott added a two yard rushing TD for Cleveland. Roy Gerela kicked a 43 yard field goal for Houston and Jerry Rhome threw a nine yard TD to Jim Beirne. Charley Johnson started despite a broken left collarbone, completing 5 of 18 passes. Rhome, in relief, went 6 of 10 for 73 yards and a TD. Cleveland’s goal line stand and late drive sealed the win. Lemm announced retirement after season. Browns previously beat Houston 28-14 in Cleveland.

Arene Kelly Scott Morrison Houston Oes Richardson ing—Cleveland Jones Collins Hooker Reeds Dawkins Easessing Cleveland Nelson Johnson Rhome Gary Collins National Football League Bo Scott Roy Gerela Jerry Rhome Jim Beirne Charley Johnson Charley Wally Lemm Lemm Browns Oilers Joe Dawkins Pittsburgh Washington Stanford NFL Brodie

A Big Year For Stanford Quarterbacks

SAN FRANCISCO AP It has been a great year for Stanford quarterbacks with Heisman winner Jim Plunkett starring for the San Francisco 49ers. John Brodie and Gene Washington also shine, combining for record yardage and receptions as Washington excels at wide receiver after moving from quarterback.

San Francisco Stanford John Brodie Gene Washington Jim Plunkett Palo Alto Brodie Washington San Francisco 49Ers Dick Nolan John Ralston Plunkett Marlin Briscoe Buffalo Bills Warren Wells Oakland

Kirkwood Schulls Calmar 108 67 Cage Victory

Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids routed Calmar 108 67 for a second straight win. The Spartans jumped to a 32 8 first quarter lead and led 64 29 at halftime. Larry Wade led Kirkwood with 17 points. Frank Pirkel 16. Paul Brainard 10. Calmar’s Schissel had 15.

Kirkwood Community College of Cedar Rapids Calmar Kirkwood Larry Wade Frank Pirkel Paul Brainard Schissel Wade Furrichter Ullk Towrainard Mecormk Carolan Peters Rissman Hogan Rantz Pirkel Oist Wilson Akes Cure Calmar Kirkwood Viewe OH

Alworth Sues Chargers For 5.6 Million Damages

All pro receiver Lance Alworth filed a 5.6 million breach of contract and antitrust suit against the San Diego Chargers. He seeks to void his contract and become a free agent while alleging verbal guarantees of 1.5 million in Arkansas mortgage financing. He also filed a federal antitrust action against the NFL and teams.

SAN Diego Lance Alworth San Diego Chargers National Football League Alworth NFL Chargers Eugene Klein Arkansas Pete Rozelle

Elkader Central girls beat South Winn JV 71 48

Elkader Central's girls crush South Winneshiek junior varsity 71 to 48 led by Jill Moon 26 points while Nancy Ira also scored 26 for South Winn. Central JV defeated South Winn reserves 40 to 34.

Elkader Elkader Central South Winneshiek Jill Moon Nancy Ira South Winn Central

Jefferson Kennedy to Hold Advance Ticket Sales

Jefferson Kennedy will conduct advance ticket sales for their Friday night basketball game. Sales run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the respective athletic coordinators offices at Kennedy and Jefferson in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Jefferson Kennedy

St Fran cis beats Twoogooloowoe in Palm Beach regatta

The American yacht St Fran cis defeated Australia's Twoogooloowoe by 3 minutes and 50 seconds in the opening race of the six meter sailing series off Palm Beach.

Sydney Australia St. Francis Twoogooloowoe Palm Beach

LaSalle Dominates Central City In 40 to 6 Wrestling Victory

LaSalle high school routed Central City 40-6 on Monday night with four wins by fall. Fastest pin came in 21 seconds by Corey Mills at 112 pounds, while Steve Ritchart pinned at 39 seconds in the 154 match. Other LaSalle results included several decisions and throws as the Lancers shifted momentum throughout the meet.

Central City LaSalle High School Lancer Corey Mills Steve Ritchart Vetereki Ironside Las Merle Don Krall Bill Ford Knaggcorey Mills Randy Wae Naughton Lindley Nunemaker Kavane Caryl Steve Tom Feye Ed Dudley Nascar Krumbholz Ed Mul Bob Smith Mike Dahlen Bill Snider Mon Arin Hatch Jim Stahl- Hunt Rich N Melchior Bob Beauregard

Solon-Lisbon dual ends with Lisbon wins 27 20 in close meet

Lisbons wrestling team defeated Solon 27 to 20 in a dual meet. Lisbon pinned three Solon wrestlers at 119 pounds Doug Lord 3 18, 132 Rudy Light 3 48, and 155 Archie Hubler 4 50. Solon scored via falls by 145 pound Mike Dovoky 4 52 and heavyweight Lon Ludington 1 20.

Solon Lisbon Doug Lord Rudy Light Archie Hubler Mike Divoky Lon Ludington

Prep Wrestling Meet Results Summary

Alden over Beaman Conrad 36 14. Burtinaten 54 def Hamilton Colfax 35. Lynn Sully 16 over Schnapes Jct 32 13. Cardinal 28 defeated Van Buren 23. Mf Pleasant 34 over Hilland 15. Northeast 44 beat Linnea tn 8. Solon 7. Lisbon 2.

Alden Beaman-Conrad Burtinaten Hamilton Colfax Lynn Sully Schnapes Mediapolis Cardinal van Buren Mf. Pleasant Hilland Northeast Linnea Tn Solon Lisbon

Tickets On Sale For Regis Washington Basketball Game

Advance tickets for the Regis Washington basketball game go on sale at Wash on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Wash tickets available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Activity Coordinators office. Regis tickets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the business office.

Regis- Washington Wash Washington Regis

Columbus picks 1970 champion 2 year olds in harness racing

Columbus reports the U S Trotting Association named Albatross and Quick Pride as the 1970 champion two year olds in harness racing. The selection marks top honors for two standout performers in the season.

Columbus Ohio U.S

Big Ten Considers No-Repeat Rose Bowl Rule Change

Chicago AP. Big Ten faculty representatives and athletic directors meet to discuss repealing the no repeat Rose Bowl appearance rule and other topics. Proposals include revising conference facility use rules, red shirting repeal, freshmen practice timing, three semester junior college transfers eligibility, and annual football tender limits with flexibility for exceptions.

Big Ten Chicago Bill Reed Pasadena Big iTen Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs Minnesota Vikings University of Minnesota Bloomington NCAA Houston

Huskers Rally Past Northern Iowa in Second Half

Nebraska overwhelmed Northern Iowa 95 to 71 after intermission, led by 6-10 sophomore Chuck Jura with 15 of his 24 points as Marvin Stewart added 18. A 5,600 crowd watched Nebraska deploy a full court press to pull away. Bill McCoy led UNI with 25 points.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Northern Iowa Huskers Chuck Jura Bill McCoy Northern Iowa Ppithokey HrskmpicCoy Chrstin Rgory Wessels Jura A Timion Nissan Bertram Petersn Beilke Bestul Stewart Lopez Atts Lrossgm Lowe

Warrior JVs Rout Dubuque in 82 63 victory

Washington high school's junior varsity team defeated Dubuque Senior 82 63. Craig Hakill led with 20 points, supported by C R Wash 82, Lar Williams 11, Steve Oeschlaeger 14, and Sean Cullivan 16. Dubuque players included Horstman 19 and Grimmins 8.

Dubuque Washington Craig Hakill Warriors C.R. Wash Lar Williams Steve Oeschlaeger Rolland Bassett Gary Garner Craig Collins Chuck Vasey Sean Cullivan Loewen Foley Horstman Gieohlier Morris Herrig Grimmins

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