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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1958

Page

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Coe Tops William Penn 49 43 For Fourth Straight Win

Coe college, an unbeaten Midwest Conference team from Cedar Rapids, defeated William Penn 49 43 to extend its winning streak to four. Ron Waeckerle led Coe with 16 points on seven baskets and two free throws, while Kildow scored 19 for Penn. The see-saw game swung in the final minutes with Coe reclaiming the lead with four minutes left.

Oskaloosa Coe College William Penn Cedar Rapids Penn Coe Kohawks Ron Waeckerle Kildow

Alburnett Beats Troy Mills In Twin Basketball Wins

In Friday action Troy Mills Alburnett won both games. The girls triumphed 63 to 14 led by McGoan with 33 points. The boys dominated 58 to 51 as Andrews posted 25 points and Doyle scored 17 for Troy Mills.

Troy Mills Alburnett McGoan Andrews Doyle

Theater Lineup Shows Mixed Classic and New Films

Saturday program lists multiple theaters including PARAMOUNT IOWA STATE TIMES PALACE MARION and C R DRIVE IN. Feature slots include Blood of the Vampire Blood Arrow Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and I Married a Monster with various showtimes across venues.

Iowa North Frederick Eileen Palace Marion C.R Blood Scandal, Inc

Big Ten Plans Round Robin Football Schedule

The Big Ten approved a 1969 round robin conference schedule and a 10 game overall slate starting in 1965. The plan phases in seven then eight conference games from 1965 to 1968, leading to every team meeting each other by 1969 with one outside game allowed.

Big Ten Chicago Pasadena Calif

Minnesota backs grid coach amid board session

The University of Minnesota declined to remove athletic director Ike Armstrong and football coach Murray Warmath after a four hour meeting. The regents said both staff members are conscientious and capable of merit, and Warmath is likely to return next year if he desires. A six member fact finding committee was created to review athletic policies, potentially reopening Armstrong's case.

Warmath Armstrong

Eastern Iowa Basketball Roundup from Monona and Lisbon

Monona Strawberry Point teams were both upset with the boys losing 73-53 and the girls 46-36. Sharon Wickler scored 22 for Monona girls, while Jane Anderson led the Pointers with 16. Gary Schiessert led the Strawberry Point boys with 23 and Jim Meyer added 15. In Lisbon, Lisbon edged Wyoming 81-80 as Mardelle Mason scored 35 and Donna Carbee 31. Wyoming led by Wilsleft with 47 and Dusanek hit the winning free throw late to lift Wyoming boys 49-48, with Nost leading Lisbon at 19.

Monona Strawberry Point Sharon Wickler Jane Anderson Gary Schiessert Jim Meyer Lisbon Wyoming Mardelle Mason Donna Carbee Wilsleft Dusanek Thompson Dick Nost

St Pat’s Ryan Buck Creek Varsity Rout Buck Creek

St Patrick s of Ryan defeated Buck Creek twice with final scores 71 to 37 in varsity action and 43 to 19 in the reserve game. John Murphy led Ryan varsity with 26 points while Mick Wilson topped Buck Creek with 14. Dave Dudgen added 13 for Ryan reserves.

Buck Creek St. Patrick’s Ryan John Murphy Mick Wilson Dave Dudgen

Tiffin Teams Top Solon in Capitol Valley League Night

Tiffin boys took the lead with a 65-48 win over Solon as Langburg scored 21 and Casey 15 for Solon. The Tiffin girls also prevailed 73-37 led by Welch with 37 while Gloria Smith had 22 for Solon.

Tiffin Solon Langburg Casey Tiffin Girls Welch Gloria Smith

Traer Falls To Jesup 56 55 In Tight Friday Game

Jesup edged Traer 56 55 in regulation then won reserve overtime 31 28. Larry Mansall led the winning varsity with 15 points while Nyle McMartin topped Jesup with 19.

TRAER Jesup Larry Mansall Nyle McMartin

Chelsey Dominates Guernsey In Girls And Boys Games

Chelsey claimed a home sweep over Guernsey with a 60-36 girls win and a 60-53 boys victory. Chelsey’s Johnson scored 31 in the girls game while Seye led Guernsey with 19. Bryan Brush topped Chelsey with 14 in the boys, Mayer had 28 for Guernsey.

Chelsey Guernsey Johnson Chelsey Girls Seye Bryan Brush Mayer

Maquoketa Defeats Manchester 62-39 In District Action

Maquoketa took an easy victory over Manchester 62 39 on Friday with Jack Kallenberger leading Maquoketa scorers at 13 points and Paul Sandman scoring 15 for Manchester in the curtain raiser loss 56 44 by Manchester sophomores.

Maquoketa Manchester Manchester Sophs Jack Kallenberger Paul Sandman

Garnavillo Girls extend win streak with Waterville rout

Garnavillo girls beat Waterville 56-19 to stretch their Upper Mississippi conference streak to six. Doris Hultgren scored 28 as the team pulled away after a 16-9 halftime margin. Garnavillo boys also won 50-45 behind Lanny Kuehl's 23 points. Williams led Waterville with 20.

Garnavillo Waterville Doris Hultgren Lanny Kuehl Williams

Cosgroves Rally To Take Riverside Double Losses

The Cosgrove girls defeated Riverside 80 to 58 led by Mary Ellen Rohret with 27 points and Elaine Rohret adding 20 while Moss scored 32 for Riverside. The Cosgrove boys won 55 to 51 with Gene Leeney contributing 15 points and Crantz tallying 20 for Riverside.

Cosgrove Riverside Mary Ellen Rohret Elaine Moss Cosgrove Boys Gene Leeney Crantz

Ridgeway Girls Rout Lime Springs for Fifth Straight Win

Ridgeway extended its lead in the How Winn conference with a 62-42 girls victory over defending champion Lime Springs. Mary Simec scored 39 points to pace Ridgeway. The Ridgeway boys also dominated, 86-35, with Darryl Ble hitting 23.

Ridgeway Lime Springs Mary Simec Darryl Blue

Martelle Tops Onslow in Twin Bill Victory

In a twin bill Onslow and Martelle met. Martelle boys won 63-49 as Ran dall scored 27 and Paul added 18 for Onslow. Martelle girls won 51-37 with Meeks scoring 23 and Jansen leading Onslow with 20 for the losers.

Onslow Martelle Randall Martelle Boys Paul Martelle Girls Meeks Jansen

Columbus Jct Girls Hand Lone Tree, 67 49 Victory

Columbus Junction girls defeated Lone Tree 67 to 49 led by I Fullerton with 35 points while Linda Barton tallied 28 for Lone Tree. Columbus Junction also won the reserve game 39 to 37.

Lone Tree Columbus Jct I. Fullerton Linda Barton

Postville Sinks West Central In 68 48 Victory

Postville hit 20 of 25 free throws to beat West Central of Maynard 68 48. The Postville junior varsity won 54 22. Bruce Radloff and Ed Engleheart each scored 16 for Postville, while Jim Auther led West Central with 15.

Postville West Central Maynard Bruce Radloff Ed Engleheart Jim Auther

Tomahawks Top Montezuma 60-49 Behind Skala and Sematon

Tama players Tama-Pat Skala 17 and Dennis Sematon 14 led Tama to a 60-49 win over Montezuma. Kerchival scored 11 for the losers. In a sophomore game Hutchison had 21 for Montezuma as the visitors won 43-40. Jim Townsend added 12 for Tama.

Tama Pat Skala Dennis Sematon Tomahawks Montezuma Kerchival Hutchison Jim Townsend

Keystone Edges Norway In See-Saw Benton Clash 63 59

Keystone remained unbeaten in Benton county league play by beating Norway 63 59 after a tight second half. Holst and Bockholt led the Komets with 14 points each while Him melsbach and Frese topped Norway with 17 apiece. Keystone reserves won 42-21.

Norway Keystone Holst Bockholt Komets Himmelsbach Frese

New Hampton Holds Off Charles City 42-39 In Close Bout

New Hampton erased a late surge by Charles City to win 42-39 as Dave Grove led with 19 points and Roger Hoeft added 12 for Charles City. In the reserves, Charles City won 45-22 with Bruce Hammond scoring 25, while Mark Messersmith had 12 for New Hampton.

NEW Hampton Charles City Dave Grove Roger Hoeft Bruce Hammond Mark Messersmith

Bennett-Wheatland boys and girls split in prep clash

Bennett beat Wheatland 78-55 in the boys game as Ron Schnack and Ken Wendt posted 20 points each and Art Peterson led Wheatland with 18. In girls action Wheatland won behind 18-point efforts from Marsha Riedesel Mary Missel and Pat Frett. Bennett's Carlene Kelding added 12 in defeat.

Bennett Ron Schnack Ken Wendt Wheatland Art Peterson Marsha Riedesel Mary Missel Pat Frett Carlene Kelding

Mormouth girls fall to Morley 50 42 as Wo soba leads with 39

Monmouth erases a Morley girls lead 50 to 42 Friday in 1-L-1 action. Wo soba tallies 39 for Monmouth and Karen Simmons paces Morley. Morley boys win 72 to 64 behind Pat Davis with 26 points.

Monmouth Morley Girls Shirley Wosoba Karen Simmons Morley Morley Boys Pat Davis

Sacred Heart Monticello sweeps Urbana in basketball

Sacred Heart of Monticello swept Urbana in a pair of games Friday. The Monticello girls won 90-55 behind Linda Spaner with 37 points while Urbana’s Marilyn Brick scored 20. In the boys game Monticello edged Urbana 52-47, led by Joe Simmons with 18 points and Ivan Evans adding 15 for Urbana.

Monticello Sacred Heart of Urbana Linda Spaner Sacred Heart Marilyn Brick Joe Simmons Ivan Evans

Marengo Tops Toledo 49 47 After Halftime Rally

Marengo trailed 35 35 at halftime but surged past Toledo 49 47 in a tight regional contest. Tom Hummel led Marengo with 15 points while Keith Nagle paced Toledo with 16. In the reserve game, Jerry Fleetwood led Marengo with 18 as the team won 54 33. Craig Hennessy added 12 for Toledo.

Marengo Toledo Tom Hummel Keith Nagle Jerry Fleetwood Craig Hennessy

Belle Plaine Beats Brooklyn 49 to 45 Narrow Victory

Belle Plaine defeated Brooklyn 49 45 as Earl Carpenter led with 15 points and Jim Corns added 12 for the Plains. Brooklyn saved the reserve game with 7 points each from Dave Devilder and George Rhinehart while Darrell Ealy scored 6 for Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine Brooklyn Earl Carpenter Jim Corns The Plainers Dave Devilder George Rhinehart Darrell Ealy

Monticello-Vinton wins in sudden overtime thriller

In a tight Monticello-Vinton boys basketball clash, the team edged Monticello 59 to 57 after a 55-55 deadlock at regulation. The decisive points came in sudden death, securing the victory for Monticello-Vinton.

Monticello-Vinton Monticello — Vinton Monticello

Monti, Oxford lead in tight girls and boys matchups

In a regulation close game the girls trailed 57 57 at regulation then overtime. Ron scored 35 for Monti and Kern led Gary with 24, Weichman 15 for the boys. Edith Monticello sophomore Monticello aided a 47 42 girls win. Oldorf, Joyce Wall contributed for the opponents as Potter tallied 10 for Win- ten, Hall 21 for the losers.

Ron Bob Long Monti Kern Gary Weichman Larfor Vinton Doug Himes Ry Ledrina Oxford Edith Monticello Sophs Oldorf Joyce Wall Potter Hall

Central City girls crush Winthrop as Shay nets 47

JoAnne Shay scored 47 points to lead Central City's girls to an 81 29 victory over Winthrop. Mary Jane Dolan added 15 for Winthrop. In the boys game Central City won 59 33 with Boyd Butters reaching 18 points while Delwyn Bowden scored 12 for Winthrop.

Winthrop JoAnne Shay Central City Mary Jane Dolan Boyd Butters Delwyn Bowden

Mechanicsville sweeps twin bill over Oxford Junction

Mechanicsville defeated Oxford Junction in a two game sweep. The twin bill showcased strong pitching and timely hitting from Mechanicsville hitters.

Mechanicsville Oxford Junction

Lowden dominates Olin in conference doubleheader

In a Friday league clash Lowden girls beat Olin 42 36 and the Lowden boys triumphed 83 59. Schluter led the winners with 18 points while London star Ron ald Kleppe scored 43 on 20 field goals and 3 free throws. Dennis First added 22 for Olin.

OLIN Lowden Schluter Ronald Kleppe London Dennis

Shellsburg Edges Van Horne in Girls Tilt. Van Horne Boys Win

Shellsburg and Van Horne split basketball games with Shellsburg girls losing 56 29 while Van Horne boys won 60 56. Shellsburg scorers Bonnie Nachholz Marian White and Carol Berten each hit 18 points. Van Horne star Swan led with 24 and Larry Berten added 20 for the losers.

Shellsburg van Horne Bonnie Nachholz Marian White Carol Berten Swan Larry Berten

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