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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1967

Page

3

Harris Beats Barreto Then Is Suspended by Commission

Gypsy Joe Harris won a 10 round split decision over Miguel Barreto in Philadelphia, but was suspended 60 days by Pennsylvania athletic officials for weigh in and discipline violations. Harris weighed 161 pounds at noon while Barreto weighed 148, prompting a late weigh in and suspension pending an exhibition in Washington. The crowd of 5,020 paid $22,525 to attend.

Commission Frank Wildman Harris Young Walcott Washington, D.C Pennsylvania Barreto Wildman Yank Durham Gypsy Shadow Durham Woody Larroseaux Gypsy Larroseaux

Beavers Edge Rams 77 75 On Last-Second Layup

Buena Vista earns a 77 75 win at Cornell as Larry Buttner scores 25 and sinks the deciding layup with six seconds left. Cornell drops to 0-2 on the road trip and heads to Coe Cornell resumes Dec 29 30.

Storm Lake Larry Bittner Buena Vista Cornell College Rams Beavers Buttner Tom Bissell Cornell I Cornett Verge O Brandt Garbee Austin Deton Bissel Johnson C’mpanelli Boettcher Hodges Brousard

Wash Jayvees Hold Off Iowa City In Tight 64-63 Win

Kyle Skogman sank two free throws in the final seconds to lift Washington's junior varsity to a 64-63 victory over Iowa City. Denny Smith led Wash with 17 points, while Rick Williams and Bill Carrithers added 12 each as the Jayvees improved to 3-0.

Kyle Skogman Washington Iowa City Warrior Jayvees Wash Skogman Warriors Denny Smith Rick Williams Bill Carrithers Maher Little Hawks City Crane Hormiginika Maher Pal Vorhies Bill Carrither Robert Williams Denny the Skip Schmulbach

Trade Lot For Bowl Ducats

A Miami broker asked Knoxville News-Sentinel to run an ad offering trade of one Central Florida lot for four Orange Bowl tickets. J S Blain sought three days starting soon. The Orange Bowl pits Tennessee against Oklahoma New Year’s night. Tennessee sold many ticket requests.

Knoxville Tenn Miami Knoxville News-Sentinel Florida P.O Shenandoah Station Fla J. S. Blain Tennessee Oklahoma

Beacons Hire Alex Wilson as Assistant Coach

Boston Beacons appoint Alex Wilson as assistant coach. Wilson previously starred for London's Arsenal club in the pre World War II era, bringing veteran experience to the team.

Boston Boston Beacons Alex Wilson London Arsenal Club

Rams Colts showdown sparks regional travel rush

Los Angeles fans prepare for the Rams versus Colts clash, while TV blackouts persist in the LA San Diego area. Airlines report a surge in reservations to Las Vegas and northern California, with hotels noting higher bookings outside the region. Mayor Yorty urged local telecast to let fans follow the game.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts Southern California San Diego Las Vegas California Samuel W. Yorty Rams Dan Reeves Yorty

Wash Sophiat Team Triumphs Wash Sophiat Team Triumphs

The sophomore wrestlers from Washington defeated Iowa City 28 to 18 at Wash on Monday. Dean Richardson pinned Iowa City's Dave Tester in 42 seconds for the fastest fall of the meet in the 133-pound class. The War rior reserves won 16 to 10 with several decisive bouts including 133 Dean Richardson, Washington, over Dave Tester for a 42 second fall.

Washington Iowa City Dean Richardson Dave Tester Warrior Curt van Fossen Kent Hiland Bill Vernon Richard Nagel Fer Doolin Bill Cook Henry Wisenand Craig Ankeny Dave Mulcahy Ron Betts

North Linn Clubhouse Opens With Speaker And Dinner

CENTRAL CITY The North Linn Fish and Game club will hold a grand opening for its new clubhouse addition at 6 30 p m Thursday Dec 14 A pot luck dinner will precede remarks by Tait Cummins WMT sports director Orlan Handeland Linn county conservation officer will answer questions Public invited

North Linn

Benton Community Downs Iowa Valley in Wrestling Meet

Benton Community defeats Iowa Valley 34 to 15 with four falls. Falls included Ed Folkman over Ed Smith at 5 56, Pat McGuire over Roy Baf at 3 51, Roy Baf over Pat McGuire at 2 54, and Mike Kalen over Jerry Zavodsky at 180.

Benton IA Valley van Horne Benton Community Iowa Valley Benton IV Ed Folkman Ed Smith Pat F McGinere Roy By Fat Mike Kalen Jerry Zavodsky

Lou Michaels Proves Clutch In Colts Road to Rams

Baltimore kicker Lou Michaels regains top form with a string of 10 consecutive field goals and a perfect day last Sunday. He eyes a defining showdown with the Los Angeles Rams as the Colts chase the Coastal division title and a playoff berth.

Michaels Green Bay Colt Baltimore San Francisco Dallas Bert Reichschar

Colts Must Win or Tie in NFL Coastal Title Race

New York AP report outlines that if the Los Angeles Rams beat the Baltimore Colts in Los Angeles, the Rams win the Coastal division on a series edge after a 24 24 October 15 tie with Baltimore. Colts win or tie sends them to the Western conference final versus Green Bay in Milwaukee. Cleveland will host Dallas in the Capitol division winner’s game, with the two NFL finalists meeting December 31 in the Western champion’s home city.

Rams Colts New York Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Baltimore Green Bay Milwaukee Wis Packers Cleveland Dallas Cowboys Dallas

Prep wrestling results from Benton and peers

Benton defeats Iowa Valley 34 to 15 while Condurant Farrar tops Colfax 28 to 22. Humboldt dominates Webster City 41 to 3 and Waco edges Pekin 23 to 19. Strong performances feature multiple teams and close finishes across the night.

Fight Results From The Associated Press

Gypsy Joe Harris, of Philadelphia, outpointed Miguel Barreto of San Juan Puerto Rico over 10 rounds. Jerry Pellegri of Arabi Louisiana narrowly beat Dickie DiVeronica of Syracuse New York over 10 rounds. Marcel Cerdan Jr of France defeated Tommy Garrison of New York in a 10 round bout.

Associated Press Philadelphia Gypsy Joe Harris Miguel Barreto San Juan P.R New Orleans Jerry Pellegrini Arabi Dickie DiVeronica Syracuse N.Y Paris Marcel Cerdan Jr France Tommy Garrison New York

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