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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1961

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Roberg Leads Royals Past Wahlert In Frustrating Shootout

Regis high school earned a 68 to 63 victory over Dubuque Wahlert as Jim Roberg sparked the late push with 12 points in the second half to finish with 17. Wagner and Casey led an early surge for Regis, while Wahlert’s balanced scoring kept them within reach until the final minute.

Jim Roberg Regis Royals Dubuque Wahlert Regis Gym Roberg Larry Skoronek Wahlert The Wagner Larry Casey Casey Denny Phillips Skoronek Jerry O'Connor Mark Sullivan Jim Jackoniski

Marion Escapes 29-28 In Wamac Loop Clash

Independence and Marion battled in a Wamac conference thriller with Marion pulling out a 29-28 victory to claim first place. Jim Luense and Al Covington sparked late leads while Gary Crawford and Bob Hoglund delivered key plays for Marion.

Marion Wamac Independence Indians Mustangs Tipton Maquoketa Paisley John McKean Luense Brown Harterave & Wilkinson eKean S Crawford Hogland Greenley Covington Paisley A Tegan Braver Patschke Hanry Arion

All-Ac. Scores Across Iowa High School Playoffs

A cluttered recap shows numerous results across Iowa conferences with multiple teams like K Linn Mar Troy Mills Central City Alburnett Center Point and Garrison posting victories. Notable results include Geneseo beating Dysart and Clear Lake 37 to ? with many scores partially garbled, reflecting a wide sweep of district games.

K—Linn-Mar Troy Mills G—Walker Central City Walker Alburnett Center Point B—K Buchanan Coggan M Coscon SS Benton County Norway Blairstown R Norway Atains Urbana G—Urbana Athims of Cedar Rapids

Kohawk Matmen Fall In Season Opener At Augustana

Coe College opened with an 18 14 loss to Augustana in Illinois. Art Hollander pinned for Coe at 130 pounds, while Thompson Hartman and Shaffer won for Coe. Coe forfeited at 143 and 157, costing points in the dual meet.

Augustana Ill Augustana College Coe ‘College Kohawks Coe Art Hollander Ron ‘Thompson Bob Hartman Lloyd Shaffer Ron Thompson Schmidt Hollander Ken Ikeness Roger Be Terry Ghockley al Henning Ken Kinbunde Dave Jarvis Asche Hwt Hoyler

Linn-Mar Lions roll to 68 48 win over Troy Mills

Linn-Mar beat Troy Mills 68 48 in Allac conference play to push their record to 8 1. Dale Lassen led with 20 points while Ken Elam added 12 off the bench. Baker scored 16 for Troy Mills. Rich Morrison pulled down 13 rebounds in limited action as Linn-Mar used 12 players. The Lions also own a 9 game undefeated Fresh Soph string with a 28 18 victory.

Linn-Mar Troy Mills Allac Dale Lassen Lions Soph Ken Elam Baker Lassen Trey Mills Coons

Chicago Tops Lakers as Bellamy Scores 32

The Chicago Packers upset the Los Angeles Lakers 97-94 as Walt Bellamy scored 32 points and Elgin Baylor was held to 28. In the same program, St. Louis defeated New York 120-108, delivering New York its seventh straight loss.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Chicago Packers Chicago Walt Bellamy Elgin Baylor Laker Wizard St. Louis New York

Chicago Tutors Defeat Loras 89 62 on Home Court

Chicago Teachers leaped to a 20 point lead early in the first half and defeated Loras College of Dubuque 89 to 62 Friday night, marking their 13th straight home court victory.

Chicago UPI Loras College of

Rams Win Third Straight In Midwest Conference Action

Cornell roared to an 83-70 victory at Appleton over Lawrence to stay unbeaten in Midwest play. Trailing 21-13 early, the Rams surged with a full court press to lead 49-40 at the break as Dave Adkins scored 20 and Rick Tomek 15. Lawrence’s Joel Ungrodt led with 24. Lawrence dropped to 0-5.

Appleton Wis Cornell

North Scott Beats Prairie 79 66 In Conference Clash

North Scott defeated Cedar Rapids Prairie 79 66 in a Miscowa conference game. North Scott led 24 13 after one period and 41 23 at halftime as five Wildcats reached double figures led by Les Koch with 17. Prairie’s Bob Shebetka scored 25 and Jim Lefebvre 19. The Frosh Sophs also went to North Scott 47 44.

Eldridge North Scott Cedar Rapids Prairie Prairie Bob Shebetka Prairie Hawk Jim Lefebvre Les Koch Carston Johnson Paaske Bergert

Newton Matmen Edge Washington in dual meet

Newton defeated Cedar Rapids Washington 22 to 19 in a prep wrestling meet. Washington won two matches, led by Gary Wilson, Dave Haines, Dennis Cook and Jim Hoffman. Mike Taylor was the lone fall for Newton at 127 pounds with several close decisions and pins scattered through the lineup.

Newton Cedar Rapids Washington Washington Reserves Mike Taylor Gary Wilson Dave Haines Dennis Cook Jim Hoffman Canarnahan Jimme Wentbert Bond Nade Ie Richards Hicakies Larienee Bob R Sce Ylor Wash Tom Johnson Wester Eric Erickson Fash Gary Jorimes Jim Dane Je Neve Gurker Harder Inateer Daten Fenises Donareer de Dennis Cook Lance Ivanderes Yonn Selviers Jeen Ricgede Gary Bite Collins Dick den Sigcord Mike Jang Beses

News Final roundup from KCRG TV9 at 10 p.m

A live broadcast from KCRG TV9 announces a complete NEWS FINAL round-up at 10 p.m. tonight, promising a comprehensive wrap of today’s main stories and updates.

Kcrg-Tv 9

Warriors Halt Jeff Hawks In Tight 68 60 Victory

Washington high school defeated Jefferson 68 to 60 in a defensive battle turned offensive showcase. John Marshsek and Ed Bastian led Wash with 25 and 23 points as the Warriors hit 81 percent from the stripe and 49 percent from the floor. Shupe shuffled his lineup and used a stall to pull the upset.

Washington High School Jefferson Gay Dahn Wash John Marshek Ed Bastian J-Hawk Warriors Bastian Valley Jeff Sid Wingfield Jeff Bat Dennis Usher Tom Knutson Marshek Stewart Maples Larry Severn Shupe Dennis Murphy Dick Olin Kitterman Maples

Simpson Defeats Luther 80 68 In Indianola League Tilt

Simpson, with six players in double figures, opened its season with an 80 68 win over Luther in Indianola. The Tigers led 32 25 at halftime and never trailed. Marv Chickering led Simpson with 14 points, while Dave Lansing 13 Tom Hensley and Dave Uppinghouse 12 each and Roger Underwood 11 Jim Isaacson 10. Dave Grove led Luther with 22 points.

Indianola UPI Simpson Luther Marv Chickering Dave Lansing Tom Hensley Dave Uppinghouse Roger Underwood Jim Isaacson Dave Grove Cromiey Aarsvold Jensiey ‘ Bailey Kurmal O Hyland Un'weod Lawrence O Miller Br'gelson Chic'ringed Isaacson Anderson P House Grove Lansing A Tucker Yount A. Oo Ope

Belle Plaine edges Tama 25 24 in tight wresting meet

Belle Plaine wrestlers upset Tama reserves 25-24 in a close meet. Notable results include 95-Andersen at 155 pounds going 11-0 and other BP performers like Leighton Kaloupek and Gary Bendeston contributing in a competitive evening.

Belle Plaine Matmen Belle Plaine Tama Andersen Ruittebee Lingy Martin Leighton Kaloupek Gary Bendeston Ners Darrell Fc Bot Neek Satthon Hwt Argo

Prairie Matmen Rout Mt Vernon In Dual Meet

Prairie's wrestling team defeated Mt Vernon 42 to 10 in a Friday dual meet. Pins by John Tilton Bob Tilton Dennis Faltus Dennis Day Larry Glass Dan Merta Frank Hartin and Jim Powers led Prairie's win with eight pins.

Prairie Mt. Vernon John Tilton Bob Tilton Dennis Faltus Dennis Day Larry Glass Dan Mer‘ta Frank Hartin Jim Powers Oh Tilton Ellie Manne Tilton Jaaskith Seaton Nois Paltirie Vie Bob Jilouce Harry Edieman Tob Jerse Bragen Engle Crisstolpe Drew Danny Merta Joe Lyncht Wetie Hot Jrs Mike Tasste

Parsons Wins in Iowa Conference Opener

Parsons defeated Dubuque 88 69 to claim a second straight Iowa conference victory. The win improves Parsons to 2 0 in league play as of Friday night action reported by UPI.

Fairfield UPI Parsons Iowa Dubuque

Dodgers Trade Neal for Walls and Cash

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded second baseman Charlie Neal to the New York Mets for infielder Lee Walls and $100,000. The Dodgers will include a minor league player in a later exchange.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Charlie Neal New York Mets Lee Walls Dodgers New York

Warrior Sophs Edge J-Hawks 64-61 in opener

Washington's sophomores beat Jefferson 64 to 61 in the season opener. Estling led the Warriors with 22 points while Loomis scored 16 for the J-Hawks.

Washington Jefferson Estling Warriors Loomis J-Hawks Youn A En Loomiss Mullin Sanford Pace Finn Leckton Quinn

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