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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1966

Page

10

Trojans Meet Alcindor in Los Angeles Classic Title Showdown

Lew Alcindor scored 56 in their first meeting as UCLA tops USC to reach the title game of the Los Angeles Classic. Alcindor, now focusing on defense, led UCLA past Illinois and Georgia Tech en route to the final while USC seeks revenge.

Georgia Tech UCLA Lew Alcindor Los Angeles Lew Southern California Trojans Alcindor Bruins USC Illinois Mike Warren Lucious Allen

Kentucky Wesleyan Keeps Top Spot In Small College Ratings

New York UPI reports Kentucky Wesleyan remains first in the small college ratings with a 6 0 record for the fourth straight week. Southern Illinois Akron Cheyney State Grambling Indiana State San Diego State Southern University Pan American Tennessee State follow in order.

NEW York UPI Kentucky Wesleyan United Press International Wesleyan Southern Illinois Akron Cheyney State Grambling Indiana State San Diego State Southern University Pan American Tennessee State

West Captains Named For East West Game

Offensive tackle Dick Cunningham from Arkansas and defensive guard John Richardson of UCLA were elected co captains for the West who meet the East Saturday at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco.

Stanford Calif Dick Cunningham Arkansas John Richardson UCLA San Francisco Kezar' Stadium

Syracuse and Tennessee meet in Gator Bowl Saturday

Syracuse faces Tennessee in the Gator Bowl to be shown Saturday at 11 00 AM on KCRG TV Channel 9 in color.

Syracuse ABC Georgia - Southern Methodist CBS

Waterloo Leads USHL Race As Bobcats Tangle With Iron Rangers

Green Bay Bobcats aim to extend a four game undefeated streak at home against the Marquette Iron Rangers after a two week layoff. Waterloo Black Hawks and Rochester Mustangs sit close in the USHL standings with Paul Johnson of Waterloo leading scoring with 21 points on 11 goals and 10 assists.

Green Bay Bobcats Marquette Iron Rangers United States Hockey League Rochester Mustangs Waterloo Black Hawks Mustangs Rochester Waterloo Paul Johnson U.S. Nationals Marquette Tr Johnson Sanh Sullivan Green Av Reichart Williamson Anderson McCuala Marquess Cox Yewman Harpell Green Day

Southern Methodist Beats Drake In Double OT In Sun Carnival

In El Paso Southern Methodist edged Drake 84 to 83 after two overtimes to reach the Sun Carnival final. Southern Illinois upset Texas Western 59 54 to advance, while Drake rallied from a 14 point halftime deficit to force extra periods. Lynn Phillips and Denny Holman led late scoring for SMU with Beasley contributing as Begert sealed the win.

EL Paso Texas Southern Illinois Texas Western Southern Methodist Drake Lynn Phillips Denny Holman Charles Beasley

Spurrier to lead South in Hula Bowl in Honolulu

Heisman winner Steve Spurrier will coach the South All-Stars in the Hula Bowl at Honolulu Stadium. North roster tops Purdue's Bob Griese. kickoff set for 10 45 p m January 6 with coaches John Ralston Darrell Royal for the South and Jack Mollenkopf Murray Warmath for the North.

Honolulu Steve Spurrier Florida Honolulu Stadium Bob Griese Purdue John Ralston Stanford Texas Darrell Royal Jack Mollenkopf Murray Warmath Minnesota New Orleans Southern Cal Troy Winslow Pasadena Tobey Page Georgia Tech Miami Billy Schroer Tommy Carlisle Ray Graves

Ken Boyer Accepts 1967 Pact With Pay Cut to 60 000

New York Mets third baseman Ken Boyer signed his 1967 contract, taking about a 10 percent pay cut from his reported 65 000 last season. He spoke by telephone from St. Louis to a news conference at Shea Stadium as the team's highest paid player, though the figure was just under 60 000.

NEW York Ken Boyer New York Mets Boyer St. Louis Met Wes Westrum Shea Stadium

National Television Football Watching Test Scheduled Across Weekend

TV fans prepare for an eight game viewing marathon from Saturday to Monday. Gator Bowl and Sugar Bowl matchups headline a line of pro and college clashes with players like Warren Little Perkins and Spurrier highlighted as teams chase title glory. Frank Robinson to receive long lost 1961 NL champions ring in Pontiac after it resurfaces in Michigan.

Alabama Nebraska Purdue Southern California Georgia Tech Florida Jacksonville Fla Tennessee Dewey Warren Syracuse Floyd Little Larry Csenka

Baylor West Duo Sparks Lakers Past Hawks in St. Louis

Elgin Baylor scored 40 and Jerry West added 35 as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 125-114. The Lakers moved within three games of fourth place behind the Warriors, while Boston edged Atlanta 112-110 with Havlicek scoring 14 in the fourth.

Elgin Baylor Jerry West National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Cincinnati Baylor West Laker Los Angeles San Francisco Warriors

Don Smith Shares 4th In Scoring

NCAA stats show UCLA star Lew Alcindor leads major college scoring at 24.4 points per game. Rutgers guard Bobby Lloyd averages 30.4 and Rutgers senior hits 97.7 percent free throws. Iowa State’s Don Smith ties for fourth with 28.4, powering the Cyclones toward the Big Eight final.

New York Lew Alcindor NCAA Service Bureau UCLA Alcindor Bobby Lloyd Rutgers Lloyd Upper Darby Iowa State Don Smith Cyclones Loyd Gray Okla City J. Hayes Houston Smith Cha T. Anderson Walker Providence Tisius Holliness Denver J . Boone Idaho State Allen Bradley

Prep coach to head Montana Grizzlies football team

Washington state high school coach Jack Swarthout will succeed Hugh Davidson as head football coach at the University of Montana. President Robert R. Pantzer announced on Friday.

Say Montana Missoula Mont Jack Swarthout Washington State Hugh Davidson University of Montana Robert R. Pantzer

Lassiter Holds Lead In Billiards Tourney

NEW YORK AP Luther Lassiter of Elizabeth City North Carolina edged Cicero Murphy of New York 150 148 Thursday night and maintained a slim lead in defense of his world pocket billiards title.

New York Luther Lassiter Elizabeth City N.C Cicero Murphy

Labor Contract Dispute Keeps Tracks Closed

In Los Angeles area report, a labor contract dispute between Bay Meadows and Santa Anita tracks and the Building Service Employes Union ends in an impasse after the union rejects the latest proposal. Officials say no opening Monday as scheduled.

Los Angeles Bay Meadows Santa Anita Arcadia San Francisco Building Service Employes

Bettendorf Matmen Edge Maquoketa In Tight Dual

Bettendorf won the final match 23 to 22 to edge Maquoketa in a dual meet here Thursday night as Bettendorf reserves added a 31 to 23 victory. Falls were recorded by Bob Morehead at 9:97, Mike Meador at 5:27, and Jim Fur na at 1:05.

Maquoketa Bettendorf Bob Morehead Mike Meador Jim Furna

Oregon State Fullback Pete Pifer Wins Warner Award

Palo Alto California AP reports Oregon State fullback Pete Pifer the leading rusher and scorer in the Pacific Eight has been named winner of the Glenn S. Warner Ward as the most valuable senior football player on the Pacific Coast.

Palo Alto Calif Oregon State Pete Pi‘fer Warner Ward Pacific Coast

Masters Pace by Pence with 669 Series in Bowling Event

Harry Pence set the pace in the Masters with a 669 series and a 242 196 231 rolling trio. Della Heiser improved by 78 pins with a 231 game while Alex Riddler led men with a 249 game and Joan McCord starred in the women's major with a 4575 series.

Waimemta Harry Pence Della Heiser Alex Riddler The Adventurers Joan McCord Pence Warren Larson Charlie Kress Collins Industrial Dick White Bil Dolph Jack Brubaker Fred Lorenter Bob Dew Stan Procoke Bill Dolph Don Rocarek Judy Hickey Maxine Strauss Collins Radig Jean McGuire Nancy McVay Butters Coast Florence Williams Jubilee Danés Jo Bent Maillevy Me & Lee Lounge Masters de- Weedy Co G W Parlor City Keglers Dick Reggentin Bob Searitl Ken Borscher & Son Staub Const Light Company Bob Cunningham Bob Ruble Seclabies Legig Commercial Fred_ Lorenzen Stan Payee East Side Mall Rite Woman's City Dee Chapman Hazel Roach

Montezuma Tops B-G-M for Crown

Montezuma defeated B-G-M 49 to 40 to win the girls basketball tournament. Cathie Sutherland led with 26 points while Linda Krumm added 14 for B-G-M. H-L-V beat Deep River-Millersburg 34 to 33 for consolation with Ann Roberts and Vicki Roberts each scoring 10.

LA Dora—Montezuma B-G-M Cathie Sutherland Linda Krumm H-L-V Deep River-Milllersburg Ann Roberts Vicki,Roberts

Judo Classes Planned At Ellis Branch Y

A beginners judo class starts next Tuesday January 3 at the Ellis Branch YMCA. Maurice Wilson says the program is open to junior and senior high boys and adult men. Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m with Sherm Kepford volunteering as instructor.

Ellis Branch Maurice Wilson Sherm Kepford

Gym Directors Named for Amateur Athletic Union

Donald Wilderoter of Vatley Stream New York and Vannie Edwards of Shreveport Louisiana were named to direct the gymnastic activities of the Amateur Athletic Union.

New York Donald Wilderoter Vatley Stream N. Y Vannie Edwards Shreveport Amateur Athletic Union

Valley and Maquoketa Valley Reach Edgewood Colesburg Finals

Valley defeats Garnaville 66 43 to advance to the Edgewood Colesburg girls holiday basketball final. Maquoketa Valley beats host Edgewood Colesburg 73 49 to join them in Friday’s 8 30 p m title game after a 7 p m consolation. Linda Collins scores 33 for Valley. Urlaub Grimm and Schlee each reach 18 31 points for rivals.

Edgewood— Valley High Maquoketa Valley Edgewood- Colesburg Valley Garnaville Maquoketa Edgewood-Colesburg Linda Collins Marcia Urlaub Gail Grimm Ed-Co Susan Schlee

Washington JVs Defeat Muscatine by Eight

Washington's junior varsity basketball team posted a 48 to 42 victory over Muscatine on Thursday. Key scorers included Mark Hall 12 and Seth Arends 4 for Washington while Muscatine was led by Lloyd 32 and Reasink 7 in a hard fought win.

Washington Muscatine Wash Mark Hall Rik Savder Haro Harrell Seth Arends le Sirrub George Stevens Hutton i Hansen d Lloyd Calkins Lanhurst Jet Man Howell Reasink

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