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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1971
Page
19
AP reports Ed Marinara, amid a chaotic news conference in Albuquerque, defends a bold choice for UNM football, while Maxwell Club awards stir debate about the standout player of 1971. Feldman touts program growth and Baylor’s support amid coaching changes.
The Associated Press reports Illinois remained unbeaten with an 84-78 victory over Georgia, as Purdue rolled Miami 87-52 in Big Ten action. Nick Weatherspoon with 28 points and Bill Morris with 22 led Illinois, building a 42-39 halftime edge. John Fraley, Gino Gianfrancesco, and Rennie Hogue added 33 points in the second half. Purdue’s Boilermakers improved to 4-0 in league play with a 87-52 win over Miami.
Boston routs New York 8 to 1 as Esposito scores twice and adds an assist leading a power backed attack. Hodge is ejected in a second period brawl while Bruins surge to within three points of the Rangers in the NHL East standings.
New York third baseman McKinney suffered burns on his right ankle at a beach party in Puerto Rico and will return home for examination. A Yankee spokesman said he stepped or fell into a charcoal fire and the team will consult doctors and Dr Sidney Gaynor before proceeding.
Randy Landgrebe of Vinton led scoring in the Wamac with 422 points and a high average. Rocky Lamar of Maquoketa followed with 18.7 points per game.
Detroit pulled itself out of a late slump as Jimmy Walker scored 15 in the fourth quarter to lift the Pistons over the Cincinnati Royals 107 to 110. Bob Lanier contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds, while Ton Van Arsdale added 20 and John Mengelt 16 as Detroit snapped a string of losses in the Midwest Division.
Oelwein defeated Marion 62 to 43 in girls basketball Thursday at Marion High. This was Marion's first year with girls basketball.
Philadelphia Eagles players held a poll on leadership for 1972. Twenty eight members supported keeping Khayat as head coach, while two declined to comment. Players cited improved communication, inspirational pep talks, and closer involvement as key factors in backing Khayat.
Stan's jumps to lead Skylit by five as team drama unfolds in a chaotic scene. Russovich voices strong opinions on football allegiance while Khayal, newly named head coach, orders Eagle players to shave facial hair. Bradley supports the coach amid locker room tension.
Bernard Gellacher of Scotland opens with a two under par 71 leading the Morocco Gulf International Grand Prix in Rabat. American Doug Sanders starts strong but falters with 41 on the back nine to post a 74. Tom Watson and Jerry Ward also shoot par rounds, while Billy Casper ends at 77.
Fragmentary OCR text lists volleyball related items with team names such as Presb and ChaL names like Ken Park Pres uth and Werte Presb. It reads like a loose sports wire with several player surnames and garbled words, lacking clear outcomes or dates.
Bout recap shows AB triumphing at 71 against rival squad amid late rallies and unclear scoring notes. Key players include Bobby Hogan and Jimmy Mellie with marked possessions and defensive stands.
Muscatine Cedar Rapids Jefferson wrestlers flood Muscatine 8 2 in a dual meet win. Four pins highlighted the victory with key names listed among the lineup and substitutes.
Ellsworth 161 ranked sixth Palmer II seventh and Burlington 7 d 20th in the first NJCAA basketball poll. Ellsworths only loss came at Palmer. Vincennes Indiana, top ranked, beat Burlington by two points. Burlington held 68.6 team scoring average.
Louis AP report notes Charlie Fox of the San Proviso Giants named Manager of the Year by Sporting News after a poll of four major league managers. Rah Lemon of the Kansas City Royals placed second, Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles third in voting.
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