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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1972
Page
2
Washington high school wrestling dominated Muscatine in a dual meet, posting decisive scores across multiple weights. Key wins included a 96 pound match and a strong varsity and junior varsity showing, with several Wash athletes earning decisive decisions and pins.
The Big Eight conference voted to end Kansas State's probation nine months early and to withdraw from the United States Olympic Committee. Kansas State had been on three years probation in football since Oct. 6, 1970. Manhattan also faced three years’ probation, starting Oct. 28, 1970, with lifting set for Jan. 1, 1973. Linebacker Matt Blair and quarterback Scott Electon received hardship-year eligibility extensions.
A dense roundup highlights results from MIG Prairie and Valley teams with standout scorers such as Reon Kaw and Clayton Hershworner. The report lists numerous players and game outcomes across multiple schools including Fayette and Ames, noting key performances and team totals.
A fragmented report shows Cedar Waterain and Monticello teams, including Kennedy and Bogus players, losing to Belmont and other rivals with scores around 52 to 80. The text is garbled but notes a 1-2 overall streak and mentions local players and coaches.
Waukon and Waverly beat opponents as Crestwood, Decorah, and Cascade Aquin posted victories. Local wrestling results show strong pins from Maquoketa and Independence teams, with multiple falls across weight classes and notable performances by listed wrestlers.
Mt Mercy girls basketball lost to Northern Iowa's reserve squad 47 to 38. Mercy sits at 0-2 with Sheri Whensberger scoring 20 and Becky Steele 17 despite late pushes. The idle period follows, with next game versus Grace to begin the Pike schedule.
Kennedy varsity edged Dyke Victo in a rugged matchup scoring 1747 to pull a Cougar victory. George carried the scoring as Dyke rode him through two periods while Bulldog defense held firm. Mark Miyivek won at 132 pounds for his fifth straight win and Paul Ryder added a 4-1 mark with a 128 pound win. Kennedy JV won 28-20. sophomores fell short.
A fragmented report covers PGI basketball results with unclear lines listing teams, scores, and venues in East Central Iowa. Names are garbled, but mentions of Marion and Valley appear amid scattered terms and partial quotes from the event coverage.
A dense OCR style list shows multiple college basketball results across conferences and tournaments. It includes scores for teams such as Toshek, GBM, Upper Mississippi, Wapsie, Cedar Easterd Town, Aquin, and more, with various opponents and venues noted in a rapid-fire roundup.
Prairie boosters set a 7 30 pm meeting in the school cafeteria with coaches from the boys and girls basketball teams and the wrestling staff attending. Films from recent games will be shown to supporters and participants.
Valparaiso defeated Luther College 42 to 27 in the Crusader Clagsle tournament opener. Luther struggled with turnovers as Valparaiso pulled away late, led by Semmerback with 12 points and Lesickt adding 10. O'Neill and Lowe paced Luther with 15 and 18 points respectively, while Morsem en contributed for the Norsemen.
Minute details of a wrestling meet unfold with Jeff Hempstead top performer Dan Matting leading the Varsity as they roll past Kennedy rival teams. Contributions from Don Hine, Kent Milley, Howard Johnson and others spark a 59 4 Junior Varsity win, while several wrestlers claim falls and records amid a sprawling, error-laden scorecard.
ISU wins 40 0 at Lincoln to start dual meet season, five pins and several superior decisions. Chris Taylor, 410-pound Olympic bronze medalist, pinned Jeff Class in 1 27. Multiple wrestlers contributed, with dominant performances fueling the blowout. Largest crowd for a collegiate match at the arena watched the lopsided result.
Al Conover signed a five year contract to remain head football coach at Rice University. University president Nuenwin Hackerman announced Friday. The deal ties Conover to the Southwest Conference program through the mid 1980s and secures continuity for the Owls.
Cincinnati reports Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench will enter Christ Hospital Saturday to prepare for surgery Monday to remove a spot on his tongue. Doctors said tests Wednesday showed no new diagnosis and infection is unlikely. Bench, MVP in two past seasons, planned to attend the Bengals Browns game before hospital admission.
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