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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1970
Page
2
Iowa appears poised to hire Francis X. Lauterbur as its head football coach amid rumors of a handshake agreement. Toledo's Tangerine Bowl date and NCAA tampering rules complicate an official announcement before December 28.
LaSalle defeats Wahlert 54 52 to win its first ever game from Dubuque Wahlert. Dan Ryan scores 22 as LaSalle overcomes a 39 37 deficit and holds lead in final minutes. Ed Lammer leads Wahlert with 14 while Mike Serbousek and Gillon add double figures for LaSalle.
The Washington high swimmers crushed Kennedy 71 to 24 at Washpool Tuesday night. Wash, state defending champs, ran dual record to 26 straight with wins in every event except diving, featured Joel Grimes sweeping the 200 and 400 freestyle, and Ben Taylor along with Rob McKay added multiple wins. Kennedy's Mark Wagner and Joph Dallas Turley led diving, while Wash JV also toppled Kennedy 74-21.
Frank Lauterbur heads Toledo while Bob Cummings, an Iowa grad, coaches Massillon high. Lou McCullough, Woody Hayes aide at Ohio State, and Ray Jauch, an Iowa grad, leads Edmonton in Canada. Jim Williams runs Des Moines Dowling. Jack Nelson heads Gustavus Adolphus. Richard Urich coaches Northern Illinois. Bob Hollway is a Vikings defensive coach and Elliott aide.
Tulane announces that coach Jim Pittman, after five years rebuilding the program and guiding the Green Wave to a 7-4 season and a Liberty Bowl win over Colorado, will quit to become head coach at Texas Christian University. Tulane president Dr Herbert E Longenecker expresses regret but praises Pittman’s impact.
East team wins eight of nine seventh grade swimming events at Washington high on Tuesday. Jerry Whiteaker and Jerry Henry each win two events. Bill Gretin of West is the lone non East winner. Results include 100 medley relay, 25 free, 25 fly, 50 free, several medley and breast events with multiple top finishers from East, North, and West squads.
Abundant gift ideas fill today's Want Ads urging shoppers to browse shop pages. Readers are invited to explore seasonal offers, discounts, and unique presents across categories. Highlights include toys, home decor, gadgets, and personal items, all featured in this daily advertisement roundup.
The Tangerine Bowl at Orlando on December 28 pits Frank Lauterbur’s 11 0 Toledo against William and Mary 5 6 with Toledo favored. Iowa fans contrast this with local coaching moves, TV plans, and sport culture notes including Coach candidates and fan rituals.
Aegis basketball coach Rick Westhoff has been discharged after a week in Mercy hospital with a high temperature and suspected hepatitis. Doctors say the illness was a light non infectious case and he will not resume full duties for some time.
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