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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1957

Page

4

J Hawks Fall as Clinton Wins 65 60 in MV Conference Clash

Clinton Jefferson of Cedar Rapids forced a lower scoring finish to beat the J-Hawks 65 60. Davelis returned from a Thanksgiving eve auto accident with 17 points as Lorenz added nine, steering Clinton to their first MV victory. Meier Gardner and Marr sparked late Clinton defense to hold off a late J-Hawk rally. Jefferson sophs erupted for 29 in a 57 36 win in the preliminary game.

Gazette Clinton — Jefferson Cedar Rapids Clinton Ted Davelis River King Davelis Gary Lorenz J-Hawks Jefferson Ivan Gardner Jack Meier Meier Gardner Jack Marr Lorenz River Kings Bob McPherson Lary Thomas J-Hawk CY Lewy Bob Schley Surge

Marion Indians Rally Past Manchester 52-45 In Wamac Tilt

Jim McKean led Marion with 18 points and sealed the win with two free throws late as the Indians stayed unbeaten atop the Wamac standings. Mike Smith added 11, John Nieland 11, and Ray Fuller 7 as Marion shot 32 percent while Manchester’s Bill Mawe fouled out in the fourth.

The Gazette Manchester Jim McKean Marion Indians Wamac McKean Mike Smith Bill Mawe Mawe Bob Burns Mane Smith John Nieland Ray Fuller Nieland Sandman Burns Uller Carr Hempr Autchison i Rucker Aith Arion

Jefferson's Matmen Lose To R Island

Jefferson wrestling fell 26-12 to Rock Island in Roosevelt gym as heavyweights tires and late momentum shifted. Ed Popelka Dave Waldr on Hamode Hassen and Sonny Wieland won for Jefferson all by decision. Rock Island 165-pound Benford dominated Tom Wisnovsky 11-1 and Lonnie Winter was held to 1-0 in the heavyweight pin-avoidance finish.

Jefferson Rock Island Roosevelt Gym Ed Popelka Dave Waldron Hamode Hassen Sonny Wieland Benford J-Hawks Tom Wisnovsky Caudill Lonnie Winter Lowell Blick Varsity Dover Gary Wolverton Shetern Bob Strang Ed Popelts Jinks Daveldron Lutz Ee Hamode Hassen Shock Clough (Ri Jim Purses Leonel Wieland Ij Butler

Warriors Clinton TilteIs Switched

Washington and Clinton basketball game venues have changed for next Friday as bleachers are not ready at the new Washington gym. The Clinton home game on January 24 has been moved to Washington for this season.

Washington Mississippi Valley Clinton

Seixas Saves U.S. in Final Net Match

Vic Seixas of the United States defeated Belgian Jackie Brichant 10-8 6-0 6-1 in the fifth and decisive Davis Cup singles, giving the Americans a 3-2 edge in the interzone final and earning a shot at Australia in Melbourne. Philippe Washer had upset Herb Flam earlier to knot the series at 2-2.

Brisbane Australia Vic Seixas Philadelphia United States Jackie Brichant Belgium Melbourne Philippe Washer Brichant Herb Flam Beverly Hills Calif Washer Seixas

Big Ten Rejects Iowa Aid Plan Over Eligibility Rules

The Big Ten faculty representatives rejected Iowa proposals to eliminate need as a factor in athletic aid and to extend eligibility to eight semesters. They favored restricting four-year competition and discussed minor rule tweaks while postponing football schedule work to March. A plan to underwrite losses for host schools and a committee to study official payments were approved, with current pay rates noted.

Chicago Big Ten Iowa Illinois Northwestern

Moline Falls to Washington in Tough Wrestling Dual

Washington of Cedar Rapids defeated Moline 28 to 17 in a varsity dual meet in Moline. Washington won six of twelve bouts, with Gordy Jones scoring a 41 second pin over Earl Davis at 154 pounds. The reserve match saw Washington dominate the heavier weights for a 46 to 6 win.

Gazette Moline Ill Washington Cedar Rapids Gordy Jones Earl Davis

Tutors Lose to N. D. State in NC Conference Clash

North Dakota State led early and cruised to a 70-51 victory over Iowa Teachers. Warren Arman topped the scoring with 24 points as the Bison controlled pace throughout the North Central conference opener.

N.D Cedar Falls North Dakota State Warren Arman Iowa Teachers Arman

Study Plan for 10 Game Schedule for Big Ten Football

Chicago. Faculty representatives approved a proposal for a 10 game Big Ten football season starting in 1959 with a 60 day minimum delay before effect and unanimous consent. The plan would begin on the next to last Saturday in September, with schools not required to play the early game.

California Schools Lead Walkout from Pacific Coast Conference

California UCLA and Southern California announced withdrawals from the Pacific Coast Conference with Stanford signaling possible followup after finalizing commitments through 1960. Regents cited liberal aid rules and scheduling constraints as core issues and UCLA Chancellor Raymond B. Allen predicted Stanford would join.

Los Angeles California UCLA Southern California Stanford University of California Berkeley University Southern California Raymond B. Allen J. E. Wallace Sterling Sterling

Late Surge Seals Coe's 65-55 Victory Over Augustana

Coe College rallied in the final minute to beat Augustana 65-55 in Rock Island. Al Pursell led with 23 points, Keel 12, Black 11, while Lindstrom 15, Schamberger 14, Beese 11 starred for Augustana as the Kohawks survived a 10-0 late run.

Rock Island Coe College Augustana College Kohawks al Pursell Keel Black Augustana Lindstrom Schamberger Beese Coo Aur Na Hms Bee Linet Rum Purcell i It iSem Mals Kaupe't Bryant Thomas Pucci Froebel Wreb Giseded Coe

Gibbs scores 38 as Wesleyan top Luther 78 to 62

Big Don Gibbs poured in 38 points to lift Iowa Wesleyan to a 78 to 62 Midwest Conference victory over Luther. Gibbs sparked a second half run after a 32 32 halftime tie, while Bob Ballard added 21 for Wesleyan and Clay Lyon led Luther with 15.

Washington High Rock Island Coe Fieldhouse Islanders Illinois Warriors Rocks Bob Bleakley Washington Mount Pleasant Don Gibbs Iowa Wesleyan Iowa Luther Gibbs Wesleyan Tigers Bob Ballard Clay Lyon Towa Wesleyan Prallard Bie Unter Eh i Sehr Gibbs Orter Bramhall Jiliames Arrell Gause Wangness Gt Rplversen Are Famer Town Wesleyan Luth

Prep Basketball Results Across Iowa and Nearby States

A sprawling recap lists high school scores from numerous Iowa conferences and towns including Winthrop, Albernutt, Center Point, Troy Mills, Lamont, Quasqueton, Sigourney, Toeldo, and many others. The item also notes parochial and college results across the Midwest with several standout games and close margins.

Alsac Central City Winthrop Acmeratsity Osgon Prairie High B—Alburnett Walker G—Alburnett Center Point Troy Mills

Carter Ladewig Win Pin Honors at Worlds Invitational

Don Carter and Marion Ladewig captured World Invitational pin titles in Chicago Friday night. Carter, 31, from St. Louis, defeated teammate Tom Hennessey by 2.28 Petersen Point in a national TV broadcast. Ladewig, 43, from Grand Rapids, beat Phyllis Notaro, 29, of Brant by 10.38 points.

Chicago St. Louis Grand Rapids Mich Don Carter Tom Hennessey Marion Ladewig Carter Phyllis Notaro Brant, N. Y

Iraputo Wins Decision in United States Debut

Mexican featherweight Kid Ira puto 124 pounds won a 10 round decision over Carmen Iacobucci 120 pounds in San Diego. Referee Hal Richard scored it 9-90. It was Iraputo’s first United States fight. his real name is Ray Perez.

San Diego Calif Kid Iraputo Carmen Iacobucci Cincinnati Hal Richard United States Iraputo Ray Perez

Ram Freshmen Edge Grinnell 29-0 in Wrestling Test

Cornell freshmen wrestling team defeated Grinnell 29-0 at MT VERNON. Winners named: Jim Whitmer Phil Winslow Russ McClatchey Bill Taylor Ron Zinn Lloyd Dowding Mike Ferguson. Matches include Whitmer over Carl House 130, Winslow over Dave Moga, McClatchey over Dave Ciair, Taylor over Glen Drick, Zinn over Jim Rocker, Dowding over Dave Nixso, Ferguson over Wayne Longell.

MT. Vernon Cornell Grinnell Jim Whitmer Phil Winslow Russ McClatchey Bill Taylor Ron Zinn Lloyd Dowding Mike Ferguson Pease Whitmer Carl House Dave Manoga McClatchey Dave Ciair “Taylor Glen Dricknts Zinn Jim Rockerts Lilva Dowding Dec Nixso Fich Stice Ferguson Wayne Longell

West Union Wrestlers Defeat Elkader 36 11

West Union defeated Elkader 36 to 11 with four falls and two by default. Notable winners include Jic Kramer and Ke Rutledge with decisions, Lowell Whittel and Jason Johansson earning defaults, and Keerne Wyivatne and Dave soipter securing fall leads for their teams.

West Union Elkader Peande Jic Kramer Bill ‘Grimes L ‘Union Keerne Wyivatne Ke Rutledge Dehass Lowell Whittel Pred Weener Bob Fry

Sleepy Klein Leaves Iowa for Decatur Job

Dick Klein known as Sleepy, Iowa’s starting right tackle, quits to take a job in Decatur Illinois with his family moving immediately. He may finish college elsewhere and considers a return to football with the Chicago Bears if he plays next season.

Klein Iowa Decatur the Gazette Alex Karras Frank )Rigney Dick Theer Klein Uo Sleepy Chicago Bears Bears Pana Ill Schlarman High School Danville Georgia Navy Honolulu Coe College

Coggon Rally Beats Prairie In 43-42 Tilt

Coggon erased a 34-31 deficit after three quarters to edge Prairie 43-42. Ernie Rigel scored 16 for Prairie, Marlon Rohlena added 12, while Heheren led Coggon with 18. Prairie led 26-23 at halftime.

Prairie the Gazette Coggon Prairie High Ernie Rigel Marlon Rohlena Heheren

Finsterwald Leads Sanford Open After 64 Second Round

Don Finsterwald shot 64 to finish two rounds at 133 and hold a one stroke lead over Marty Furgol in the Sanford Open in Sanford Florida. The second round produced two 64s, spotlighting a tightly bunched field in the $15,000 event.

Sanford, Fla Don Finsterwald Finsterwald Marty Furgol Lemont

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