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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1962

Page

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Roundup of Eastern Towa Cage Results

Judy Slemmons scored 55 points to lead Mid Prairie girls past Iowa Valley of Marengo 83 to 64. New Hampton beat Waverly New Hampton 56-47 to take the Northeast Iowa conference lead. John Berst and Bill Strottman led NH and Waverly with 21 and 23. Monticello defeated Anamosa 70-55 in Wamac play as Schlarman and Teymer led Monticello. Tipton won at Maquoketa 92-77 with Werling on top for Tipton. Sigourney defeated HLV 60-45 in South Iowa Cedar. Vinton edged Manchester 47-46 in Wamac play. Maquoketa Valley beat Mar-Mac 60-50 in boys and 73-21 in girls. West Branch fell 40-35 to Mt Vernon. South Winneshiek beat Kee High. Garnavillo swept MFL Marmac. St Lucas beat Immaculate Conception 50-44. Reinbeck topped Jesup 62-48.

Kalona Judy Slemmons Mid Prairie’s Girls Iowa Valley of Marengo Georgia van Scoyoc Iowa Valley N. Hampton-Waverly NEW Hampton Northeast Iowa Waverly John Berst Bill Strottman Anamosa-Monticello

Edgewood Colesburg Controls Strawbery Point In Boys Victory

Edgewood Col esburg teams dominate in wins across multiple matchups. Boys led by Jon Arthur 16 and Mike Kirby 13. girls top Strawberry Point 45 36 with Vivian Wessel 14 and Ollie O Donnell 18. Traer girls 54 27 over Newhall. Bennett undefeated 75 41 over Midland. Olin 62 43 over Lowden. Garrison 62 28 over Dinsdale. Moline 60 46 over Iowa City. Orange Township 57 43 over Keystone. LaPorte 59 54 over State College High. Wheatland Stanwood 82 30. Lisbon 71 57 over Solon. 70 36 Waco over Columbus Junction. girls scores noted.

Edgewood Edgewood -Colesburg Strawberry Point Jon Arthur Mike Kirby Vivian Wessel Ollie ‘O’donnell Bennett Midland Ken Motz Les Wistphall Kathy Moeller WACO

Mason City routs East Waterloo 87 59 in top northern Iowa clash

Mason City, led by coach Herb Thompson, defeated East Waterloo 87 to 59 in a matchup of unbeaten teams. East Waterloo was guided by former Iowa star Murray Wier as both coaches bring former Hawkeye pedigree to the game.

Mason City Iowa Waterloo Herb Thompson Murray Wier U. of Iowa

Jefferson Strailed by 20 Points in Continuation

The report notes the J-Hawks trailed by 20 points as the third stanza continued from Page 4. Named teams and exact scores are not fully visible in the fragment.

J-Hawks

Panthership Jefferson Sophs Edge Jeff Sophs 50 44

East Moline sophomores outshot Jefferson from the field but made 10 more free throws to win 50 44. Gene Miller led Jeff with 16 points.

East Moline Jeff Jefferson Sophs Gene Miller J-Hawks

Carter Tests Brennan On Television Fight

New York AP Robin Carter, the fast rising middleweight, challenges sharp veteran Gomeo Brennan in a 10 round televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Carter, from Paterson New Jersey, is a 3 to 1 favorite to win, with ABC TV carrying the national telecast at 9 p.m. CST on KCRG-TV.

New York Robin Hurricane Carter Gomeo Brennan Carter Paterson N. J Madison Square Garden ABC Kcrg-Tv

Southern Cal Closes Practice Field Gates

Wisconsin Badgers arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday to finish Rose Bowl prep while the Southern California Trojans seal their practice fields to the public. A Trojans coach declared, The honeymoon is over, noting eight days remain for practice.

LOS Angeles Wisconsin Badgers Southern California Trojans Trojans

Lions' Wilson Gets New Pact

Detroit Lions head coach George Wilson received a three year contract extension with a higher pay scale. The move replaces his expiring two year deal and ties him to the club through 1968. Reported base pay rises put Wilson near forty seven thousand dollars with potential bonuses. Wilson is in his sixth year as Lions coach.

Detroit George Wilson Detroit Lions The Lions Wilson

Oklahoma State Wins Wrestling Crowns

Oklahoma State captured seven championships in the Great Plains AAU wrestling meet in Lincoln Nebraska. Air Force earned two titles and Kansas State one while Iowa's sole finalist Norm Parlier dropped a 130 pound final to Masaaki Hatto of Oklahoma State.

Lincoln Neb Oklahoma State Great Plains Air Force Kansas State University of Iowa Norm Parkier Masaaki Hatto

Pitt Coach Receives Vote of Confidence

Pitt Chancellor Edward H. Litchfield expressed confidence in University of Pittsburgh football coach John Michelosen while noting reservations. He said Michelosen would be retained for 1963 but emphasized a need for more wide open play and fewer plays sent in from the sidelines.

Pittsburgh Edward H. Litchfield University of Pittsburgh John Michelosen Litchfield Michelosen

Theater Time For Saturday Programs and Tickets

The list shows showtimes for Paramount IOwa RKO World and local Marion listings. It includes titles like It s Only Money Taras Bulba Clown and Kid Three Stooges in Orbit Two Tick Jets to Paris Two Women Summer and Smoke Tales of Terror The Man and the Sergeant with respective 1:20 3:25 5:30 7:35 2:45 6:05 9:25 1:40 5 8:20 1:48 5:28 9:48 6:30 9:35 8:20 schedules.

Paramount RKO Iowa Taras Bulba Clown and Kid Paris Marion Man and the

Taras Bulba Stirs Fast Excitement in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids review lauds Taras Bulba in color with Yul Brynner and Tony Curtis. It highlights strong battle scenes shot in Argentina, striking music, and cinematic color. Brynner’s restrained performance stands out while Tony Curtis amuses with charm and Christine Kaufmann impresses in a key scene. The reviewer notes the film could be trimmed yet calls it worth seeing for one memorable snow scene.

Taras Bulba Yul Brynner Tony Christine Kaufmann the Iowa Steppes Andrei Tony Curtis Yul University of Kiev Argentina Brynner Christine ‘Kaufmann Cedar Rapidians

Fight results from Tokyo and Helavano show two wins by decision

The Associated Press reports Johnny Bizzarro of Helavano outpoints Villariael of Mexico in a lightweight bout in Tokyo. Akira Covchi defeats Remy Campos in Tokyo by the same score, while a Philippines fighter scores a 10 count in the bout.

Associated Press Hevelano Johnny Bizzarro Eric Rere Villariael Mexico Tokyo Akira Covchi Japan Remy Campos Philippines

Lewis as Only Money Star Faces Aging Kid Dilemma

Film veteran Jerry Lewis, age 36 as the goofy Kid in Its Only Money, risks outgrowing the role as critics note the character grows less suitable with time. Comparisons are drawn to Chaplin and Benny, who evolved distinct screen personas.

Jerry Lewis Irving Charlie Charlie Chaplin Lome Jack Benny Lewis

Frankenstein character dominates Lewis film review

A critical note on a fast moving Lewis film praising his energy while calling the Frankenstein character overblown. The piece mentions pratfalls and mugging and notes the cast including Zachary Scott, Joan O'Brien, Mae Questel, Jesse White and Jack Weston. It questions the film’s suitability for children despite Lewis claiming to entertain kids.

Lewis Tle Zachary Scott Joan O’brien Mae Questel Jesse White Jack Weston

Tiny want ads do a big sales job

A compact note highlights how small classified ads drive strong sales for local merchants. brief display spaces and targeted listings attract buyers, boosting goods movement and storefront activity in the community.

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