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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1962
Page
41
Oklahoma State pulled away after a tight first half to beat Iowa State 54-38 and claim third place. Iowa State played without seniors Vince Brewer and Steve Harmon who were suspended for disciplinary reasons.
Kansas edged Kansas State 90-88 in four overtimes at Kansas City as Jay Roberts hit a late jumper to spoil K States bid for a threepeat. Nolen Ellison led Kansas with 32 points and scored tying and go ahead plays in the final minutes.
Roy Saub extended his lead in the Individual Bowling Classic by winning three of four games. John Schultz posted the high four game series 818 and a top game of 237. Beginning next Saturday double shifts start at 4 p.m. each week to finish the league before the women’s state tournament.
Chicago and Toronto battled for top spot in the National Hockey League on Saturday night ending in a 1-1 tie. Both teams pressed for the win with chances creating a tense finish at the arena.
The article weighs Wisconsin and Southern Cal as Nos. 1 and 2 and previews their Rose Bowl clash. It notes Wisconsin’s stronger offense and USC’s tougher defense, cites score comparisons with Iowa Notre Dame Illinois and Iowa, and mentions Ben Wilson’s knee injury and post season context.
Davenport The Jefferson swimming team posted its sixth victory of the season by defeating Central of Davenport 51-44 on Saturday. Al Benning led with two wins in the 200 yard individual medley and the 100 yard butterfly. Steve Strauss won the 100 yard freestyle and swam on the winning 200 yard freestyle relay.
Missouri guard Tom Hertz from Creston Iowa earned a spot on the All-America academic football team chosen by CoSIDA. Nebraska end James Huge also was named to the squad in Dallas Texas list announced Saturday.
Francis McCann of Iowa was defeated in the Pan-American wrestling trials semifinals in Stillwater Oklahoma. He lost 4 0 in the 114 5 pound division to Andy Fitch of New York.
New York AP Terry Baker from Oregon State, an All American quarterback, was chosen by Sports Illustrated editors as the magazine's Sportsman of the Year for the year. The selection highlights Baker's prominence in college football and his national recognition.
Lamonica threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns to set a Shrine game record. Gibbs tossed 22 of 37 for 271 yards with two picks as West and East stars starred in ideal weather. Iowan players McQuiston and Fergie shone for the East while Hertz' late holding hurt the West.
The San Francisco Warriors erased a 17 point first half deficit to beat the New York Knicks 114 to 109 at Madison Square Garden. Wilt Chamberlain despite a bruised side tallied 33 points and 23 rebounds while Richie Guerin scored 41 for the Knicks.
A trove of results covers prep basketball wins such as G Bennett and Garrison, Wapsie Valley and MEL, Clinton St. Mary's over Bettendorf, and related wrestling. College basketball highlights include Kansas 90 over Kansas State in four overtimes, Loyola Chicago over Wyoming, and a Holiday Festival slate with several finals.
Florida quarterback Tommy Shannon threw two touchdowns as the underdogs defeated Penn State 17 to 7 in Jacksonville. Dupree and Starrill key plays on offense while Florida's defense and timely fumbles limited Penn State to a late surge under overcast skies.
Brazil's Maria Bueno defeats Darlene Hard 6-4 3-6 6-3 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to win the International tourney. Bueno, former Forest Hills champion, secures the championship over Hard of Montebello, California.
Monmouth beat Coe 88 63 to secure third place in the Monmouth Holiday tournament. The Scots improved to 1 6 as Coe stood at 2 3 on the season.
Upper Iowa defeated Iowa Wesleyan 62 60 to win the holiday tournament. Don Dutton and Jerry Gazaway were named to the all tournament team.
Wichita State defeats second ranked Ohio State 71 to 54 in Wichita. The Shockers pressurized the Buckeyes throughout the game, eroding ball handling and forcing erratic passing in the second half. Wichita improves to 10-2 while Ohio State endures a ninth straight loss.
Michigan defeats Yale 82 to 71 to run its record to 8 wins and 1 loss. Yale surged in the second half but could not overcome a ragged Michigan start, narrowing the gap to 10 points in the final 10 minutes.
Wartburg upset Cornell 68-64 to capture the Tall Corn basketball tournament title. Dick Ridout led Wartburg with 19 points while Ron Schnack scored 24 and earned MVP honors. State College of Iowa defeated McMurray 80-67 for third place after a late first-half rally.
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