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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1966

Page

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Jeff Wallops Wash In Three Straight City Wins

Jeff produced 90 points in a 90-70 triumph over Washington in a rapid-fire duel. B J Trickey led all scorers with 27 points as Dennis Hoelker Larry Lawrence and Steve Hill contributed, while Regis pulled up 27 for J Hawks and Don King praised Jeff defense despite the high shooting pace.

CR. Wash C.R. Jett Finn Fta Jett Smith Winefield Hill Stieger Mohr Hall Lawrence Nance Baker Trickey Hoetker Erushe Burgin Malma Davis

LaSalle Lancers Blasted Marshalltown in Big First Quarter

LaSalle High raced to a 30 point first quarter, then cruised to an 86 55 victory over Marshalltown Lenihan Friday night in Lan cer gym. Senior Steve Ard led with 23 points as Gordy Pisarik and Bruce Fahrnle added strong support in a dominant team performance.

LaSalle High Marshalltown Lenihan Lancer Dick Erlenbaugh Lancers LaSalle C.R Steve Ard Gordy Pisarik Bruce Fahrnle Iowa Ard Pisarik Steve Badger Ouiiri Badger Fahnie Walsh Erusha Lenihan Pinky Primrose Jack Christiansen

UIU Matmen In 30-5 Win

Upper Iowa College dominated Central in a 30-5 victory with wins across all but one division. Notable results include USB Randy Shover forfeits and Jim Cox securing a 7 to 4 decision, underscoring UIU’s decisive performance on the mat.

UIU Matmen PELLA Upper Iowa College Central Grapplers Randy Shover Ryan Fred Huttmaf Sim Wéidron Dennis Pose Jim Fypnemere Gary Is Lengenon Revi Daker Jim Cox

Late surge gives Marion 54 43 win over Vinton

Marion pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Vinton 54 to 43 in Wamac basketball. Jim Fowler led Marion with 22 points while Bevin added 13. Isbell scored 14 for Vinton and D Edwards had 10. Marion improves to 2-1 in league play.

Vinton Marion High School Wamac Jim Fowler Marion Bevin Tim — Zrudsy Glasgow Fowler Simpson Miles Willis Pederson D. Edwards Isbell Froning Turpey Gallup Sevartsgaard Kramer Marion Ort P Bevin F Pederson Ey Tim Zrudsy D.edwards Stead Torpey Simpson Sovarise Miles Gallup Builis T.edwards VanNote Welson Smith Fim Zrudsy Asin

Jeff Sophs Shoot Down Wash 61-49

Jefferson sophomores led by Tom Ferguson with 26 points beat Washington Warriors 61-49 in a tight intra city contest at the Wash gym Friday night. Ferguson added 10 field goals and six free throws as Jefferson hit 21 of 30 free throws while Washington managed 3 of 18 from the line.

Jefferson Tom Ferguson Washington Warriors Wash Gym Ferguson J-Hawks Warriors Washington

Pete Elliott Set to Lead Northwestern Athletics

CHICAGO (AP) Head football coach Pete Elliott of Illinois will become Northwestern's athletic director, the Tribune said. Announcement expected in a few days from J Roscow Miller, Northwestern president. Northwestern replaced Stu Holcomb after his resignation earlier this month.

Chicago Pete Elliot Illinois Northwestern Tribune The J. Roscow Miller Stu Holcomb

Pro Basketball Results and Standings

Pro basketball results show Boston at 117 beating Cincinnati 99 while Philadelphia fell to New York 107 and Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 118 in Friday play. Other scores include Detroit 131 to 315 in a misprint. New York and Los Angeles both posted wins across the league with several teams listed in miscellaneous box scores.

Philadelphia Francisco Boston Detroit New York St. Louis Cincinnati O. Angeles Baltimore Cage Los Angeles

LaSalle Sophomores Beat Marshalltown Lenihan 45 34

LaSalle's sophomore cagers defeated Marshalltown Lenihan 45 to 34 Friday night led by Mike Fox with 11 points. The Villains compiled a balanced scoring sheet with Garson Ament Malone and Fox contributing, while Lenihan's lineup included Swab Sullivan Benson McMahon Waters Hinmon Reuter.

LaSalle Cagers Marshalltown Lenihan Mike Fox Young Lancers

Linn-Mar Nips Prairie 47-44 In East Central Iowa Clash

Linn-Mar Lions beat Prairie Hawks 47 to 44 at the Hawks gym in an East Central Iowa conference game. The Lions led 32-19 at halftime but Prairie rallied in the second half, trimming the gap to three in the final minute behind Curt Goodrow Dennis Merta and Jim Yanecek.

Bob Lana Gazette Hawks Norm Eells Lions Curt Goodrow Dennis Merta Carroll Vasbinder Larry Suchomel Linn-Mar Steve Westcott Prairie Ketelsen Yanecek S Westcott Tampiro Jamesson Grimm Price Budreau Suchomel Westcott Zalesky Zisko Goodrow Wisgerhof Merta Gregor Patterson Prairie A Fouis Linn-Mar S$ Westcott Rudish Price Budreau Zisko Prairie Tampir Grimm Jamesson Poem Oe Zalesky Prairi Dick Diehl Steve Pickart

Coatta Named Wisconsin Football Coach After Surprise

John Coatta 36 was named new Wisconsin head football coach after the board of regents ratified the Athletic Board's selection. He said official word came minutes after the ratification and that the news was a pleasant surprise after days of suspense.

Madison Wis John Coatta Wisconsin Coatta University Board of Regents Athletic Board

Alcindor Decoys Duke as UCLA Cruises to 88 54 Win

UCLA freshman Lew Alcindor drew little attention with a 19 point effort as UCLA routed Duke 88 54 at Pauley Pavilion. Duke led 9 8 early but trailed 40 27 at halftime as UCLA surged in the second half behind Mike Warren and a sharp passing game.

Lew UCLA Duke Lew Alcindor Pauley Pavilion Los Angeles

Prairie Sophs Defeat Linn-Mar in Curtain-Raiser

Prairie sophomores won their fourth of five by beating Linn-Mar 62 to 49. Blaine Waychoff led Prairie with 19 points while Linn-Mar's Wes Gehring topped all scorers with 23. Team box scores detail Bixby Brainard Muselman Jones, Tow Mitralsky Weychort Morse Modracek Bentley for Linn-Mar and Tow Mitralsky Weychort Morse Modracek for Prairie.

Prairie Linn- Mar Sophs Blaine Waychoff Hawk Linn-Mar Wes Gehring Dan Bixby Paul Brainard Ed Musselman Bill Jones Curt Gill Larry Tow Jim Mitralsky Blaine Weychort al Morse Duane Modracek Ron Bentley

Famechon and Girgenti Draw In Melbourne Bout

Australian light heavyweight Johnny Famechon and Italian contender Giovanni Girgenti fought to a draw in Melbourne. Both fighters displayed strong jabs and pressure exchanges, with no winner declared after the scheduled rounds.

Associated Press Melbourne Australia Johnny Famechon Giovanni Girgenti Italy

Regis Upsets Wahlert In Second Half To Escape 68-61

Regis High School rallied from an 11 point first half deficit to take a 44-43 lead in the third quarter and edge Dubuque Wahlert 68-61. Pete Reiter Thomsen John Wagner led Regis with key baskets and free throws sealing the win as Wahlert faded late.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Regis Wahlert Lamore Bazelides Kunnert Dennis Conlon Mark Thomson Mike Quinn Quinn Pete Reiter Thomsen John Wagner Reiter Buri Thomson Wagner Casey Oinn McAfee Loving Burnee Aeling

Nicklaus Palmer lead PGA National team event with 2 stroke edge

In Palm Beach Gardens Florida Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer posted rounds of 63 and 66 to hold a two stroke lead in the PGA National team event with a $275000 purse. Jack Rule and Tommy Aaron carded 68 Friday to reach 200 total eight behind the leaders.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Jack Rule Cedar Rapids Tommy Aaron Nicklaus-Palmer Sanders-Besselink Cupit-Cupit Hebert-Hebert Crawford-McGowan Hill-Sifford Ehepeee Campbell-Carmichael January-Harne Farrell-Lichardus Goalby Ford Floyd Maxwell Johnson-Blocker Wall-McCallister Paren Tile Wysong Yancey Bolt Weiskopf Sparre-Wise Brewer-Baird Blancas-Rodriguez Boyer-Keller Owen- Keller Owen-Erickson Snead-Dicksinson

Athletics Buy Lee Meyers From White Sox

Kansas City announced purchase of pitcher Lee Meyers from the Chicago White Sox. The deal adds Meyers to the Athletics pitching staff as part of their trading moves this season.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Lee Meyers Chicago White Sox

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Jeff Wallops B. J. Trickey Jack Ogden Nets Gay Cahn Wash Jeff B. J Don King Dennis Hoelker Hoelker Larry Lawrence Steve Hill theHawks Lawrence Larry Baker J-Hawk Gay Dahn Rock Island Dahn King Greg Wingfield John Smith al Miller Gazette Erlenbaugh Fahnle Gus Barbes Dennis Dornick Lowell Hughes Ron Nortveot Bergstrom Bob Hone Indians Jim Morrow Marion Sophs Jeff Sophs By Jeff Durham Fergusons Rick William Sedlak Dunbar Rict Williams Wade Skan Mullin Dartin Chmulbach Carrithers Darling Schmulbach Carruthers Pete Elliott Epprve Spratts National Association LaSalle In Sophin Linn-Mar Downs Prairie Jim Yanecek Bruce Westcott Eells Vasbinder Dennis Modracek Dennis Alcindor Ted Meier Bruins Blue Devils Southern California Vic Bubas New York City Johnny Wooden Mike Warren Bob Verga Florida State Milt Bruhn the Viking and Bob Geigel Jac Donavan Abel Cowboy Dick Murdock Wilson Wright Vs. Geigel Neer Cedar Rapids Cardinals P.O. Box Royals Zoom Jim Loving Vinn Thompson Conlon McAleeces Arnie Jack By Don North Meyers First Trust It Trust and Savings Bank 3Rd Street 12Th Avenue S.E F.d.1.c
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