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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1961

Page

10

St Louis Bills Rally to Beat Iowa 79 61 in 2nd Half

St Louis University Billikens overtake Iowa Hawkeyes 79 61 as a 2nd half surge turns a tight game. Garry Garrison and Garry Latinovich lead with 14 points each, while Don Nelson and Andy Hawkins pace Iowa with 16 apiece. Iowa will stay in St Louis overnight for a Monday home test against UCLA at Iowa Field House.

ST. Louis St. Louis University Billikens Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten Bills Garry Garrison Tom Kieffer George Latinovich Garrison Latinovich Bill Kieffer Don Nelson Andy Hawkins Nelson Dave Harris Los Angeles GFP St. Louis Hawkins Isaw Nelson Nova Grace Redditen Mehthaus Nova Oitarina Vich Rris

Havlicek Leads Ohio State Past Loyola Chicago 92 72

Ohio State, ranked No. 1, extended its win streak to five and toppled Loyola Chicago 92 to 72 in Columbus. John Havlicek poured in a career high 30 points while Gary Gearhart sparked the Bucks with 9 points and key plays to stifle the Ramblers.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Loyola of Chicago John Havlicek Buckeyes Loyola Havlicek

Detroit Falls To Hoosiers In Hoosier Clash

Detroit star Dave Debusschere and Indiana guard Jimmy Ray each scored 29 points as Indiana defeated Detroit 92 to 84 in Bloomington. Frank Chickowski and Tom Bolyard added 21 for their teams, with Indiana leading 50-46 at the half and never trailing after 32-31. Debusschere drained most of his points before halftime but cooled in the second half.

Bloomington Ind Detroit Dave Debusschere Indiana Jimmy Ray Frank Chickowski Tom Bolyard Jerry Bass Debusschere

Jeff Wrestling Meet Canceled Due to Weather

Waterloo officials say the Cedar Rapids Jefferson vs Waterloo West wrestling meet was canceled Saturday because of bad weather. No rescheduling date is available due to no open dates.

Jeff Waterloo Cedar Rapids Jefferson Waterloo West West

Hawkins 29 Sparks Rens Win Ends KC Streak

Connie Hawkins scored 29 points to lead the Pittsburgh Rens past Kansas City Steers 114-105 in the opening game of an American Basketball League doubleheader. Al Seiden added 23 points, including 9 in the final four minutes, while Larry Staverman had 25 for KC and Larry Comley 24.

Chicago Pittsburgh Rens Kansas City Steers Connie Hawkins Pittsburgh al Seiden Larry Staverman Larry Comley

Iowa Hawkeyes Win Big Ten Cross Country Title

The Hawkeyes dominated the Big Ten cross country meet with a undefeated dual meet run and a top team finish. Captain James Tucker led Iowa as Big Ten individual champion and top scorer, supported by Larry Kramer Ralph Trimble Gary Fischer Ken Fearing and others across the scoring five. The piece notes the challenge of covering such success in a morning paper and the author-ship role of Tucker who also runs for the team.

Minnesota Iowa Hawkeye Gophers Hawks The Daily Iowan Hampton James Tucker Jim Jim Tucker Larry Kramer Belmond Big Ten Ralph Trimble Cedar Rapids Jefferson Kramer Gary Fischer Dubuque Ken Fearing Wapello Larry Baker Davenport Bill Frazier Princeton Std

Illinois Beats Iowa State for Fourth Nonconference Win

Unbeaten Illinois overcame a close first half to defeat Iowa State 82-73 in Champaign. Dave Downey led the Illini with 24 points and Bill Burwell added 22 while Marv Strahl paced the Cyclones with 26. Illinois hit 16 of 18 free throws as Iowa State struggled from the line.

Champaign Ill Illinois Iowa State Cyclones Illini Doug Mills Jerry Colangelo Bill Burwell Dave Downey Burwell Marv Straw Iowa ‘State Gary Wheeler Vince Brewer Town State Brewer Downey lSeee Wheeler SiColangete Groth

Syracuse Routs Miami In Liberty Bowl Thriller

Syracuse defeats Miami Florida 15 to 14 in a late rally powered by Ernie Davis and Dave Sarette. Davis rushes for the go ahead touchdown after a 42 yard drive in the third period. Sarette passes efficiently and connects with Dick Easterly for a 7 yard score in the fourth period.

Syracuse Ben Schwartzwalder Miami Philadelphia Dave Sarette Dick Easterly Ernie Davis Fla Davis Sarette Miami Ore Yvardace Unts

49ers Lose To Colts After Shinnick Interception

Linebacker Don Shinnick intercepted a Brodie pass at the Colts 2 yard line. The 49ers needed a victory Saturday to stay in contention for the runner up bowl game, but the loss ended those hopes.

Don Shinnick UCLA a_ Brodie Colts 49Ers Baltimore Detroit

Fry Named SMU Grid Coach in Texas Upset

Hayden Fry, longtime assistant at Arkansas and Bayl or offensive coach, was named head coach of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He succeeds Bill Meek, who was relieved of duties after five seasons with two wins and one tie in the last two years.

Dallas Texas Hayden Fry Arkansas Southern Methodist University Fry Odessa High School Baylor Bill Meek SMU Meek

George McCarty Named Athletic Director at Texas Western

George C. McCarty dean of men at Texas Western and former basketball coach was named athletic director. He takes over duties after Ben Collins resignation as head football coach and athletics director. President Joseph M. Ray said a football coach would be named soon.

EL Paso Tex George C. McCarty Texas Western Ben Collins Joseph M. Ray

Ragan and Wright Take Lead in Scotch Mixed Golf

Dave Ragan and Mickey Wright led by five strokes in Avon Park Florida after a third round 66 to reach 205. The pair, both touring pros, held a commanding position in the $25 000 Scotch Mixed tournament as Pett Collins and others trailed with mixed scores through the day.

Avon Park Fla Dave Ragan Mickey Wright Johnny Pett Meson Bill Collins Err Lenarham Rudol Fathy Whitworth Kroll Anda Sanches

Unitas Leads Colts Past 49ers 27-24 at Kezar Stadium

Johnny Unitas threw three touchdown passes to lift the Baltimore Colts to a 27-24 win over San Francisco. The 49ers failed a late field goal attempt and had a Brodie to Owens TD connection stopped at the goal line as Baltimore made key fourth quarter plays before 45,517 fans.

San Francisco Baltimore Johnny Unitas Colts John Brodie R. C. Owens Myhra Tommy Davis Brodie Owens

Gloves Training At YMCA Starts This Week

Young men aged up to 16 may join Golden Gloves sessions at the YMCA in Cedar Rapids on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 30 to 3 30 p.m. Don Dochterman and The Gazette sponsor the event. Training runs through Feb. 16. entrants must register with the YMCA and follow its rules. Further details are available from Gus Schrader, tournament manager, The Gazette.

Satur- Cedar Rapids Dochterman YMCA Gus Schrader the Gazette Cedar Rapids

Colts vs 49ers Ends With Baltimore Victory and Bowl Fate

Baltimore clinches 8-6 season finish as Johnny Unitas passes for 314 yards and connects with Mark Smolinski Jim Mutscheller and Jimmy Orr while Steve Myhra adds two field goals and conversions. San Francisco drops to 7-6-1 after a late rally.

Baltar Puntsen Haltimore San Francisco Myhra Davis Owens Pase Brodie Davis Kieth Smolinski Unitas Mybra Mutscheller Mark Smolinski Wyoming Jim Mutscheller Jimmy Orr Steve Myhra

Badgers Roll Past Pacific 92 68 for 4-1 Start

Wisconsin hammered Pacific 92 68 as Lonnie Ostrom sparked a quick burst with three straight driving lay ups. The Badgers built a 20 point lead after halftime and improved to 4-1 on the season, their best start since 1957. Ron Jackson led Wisconsin with 19 points. Ken Stanley topped Pacific with 18.

Madison Wis Lonnie Ostrom Wisconsin Badgers University of the Pacific Pacific Ron Jackson Ostrom Tigers Ken Stanley

Indians May Move Eastern Franchise to Charleston

The Cleveland Indians plan to relocate their class A Eastern League team from Reading Pennsylvania to Charleston West Virginia. General manager Gabe Paul is expected in Charleston within days to finalize plans, according to the Sunday Gazette-Mail quoting city stadium board member Harry A. Wallace Jr.

Charleston W. Va Cleveland Indians Reading Sunday Gazette-Mail Harry A. Wallace, Jr City Stadium Board Mgr Gabe Paul

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