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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1970

Page

6

Sun Devils Roar Past Tar Heels In Snow Bowl

Arizona State undefeated eighth-ranked Sun Devils overpower North Carolina 48-26 in a snowbound Peach Bowl. Mike Mansfield relieves starter Paul Miller after a brutal hit, Don McCauley scores thrice for UNC, while Monroe Eley earns standout offensive honors with 173 rushing yards. Arizona State locks its first bowl win in five tries as Joe Spagnola and the SUNS backfield click.

Sun Devil Frank Kush North Carolina Arizona State Sun Devils Tar Heels Mike Mansfield Mansfield Paul Miller Don McCauley Miller Junior Ah You Arizona

Symank Named UTA Coach After Leaving NAU

John Symank, 35, former Northern Arizona football coach, officially became Texas A and M Arlington coach on Wednesday. He resigned from NAU after two seasons with a 9-11 record.

Arlington Tex John Symank Northern Arizona University of Texas At

Holiday Festival Upsets and Classic Wins Across College Basketball

A sprawling holiday schedule yields wins for South Carolina over Western Kentucky 86-84, UCLA tops Pitt 77-64, Drexel defeats William & Mary 79-54, Le Moyne edges Lafayette 89-75, and Fordham cruises 128-72. New Hampshire beats Western 74-64, Bucknell defeats Williams, and Worcester hosts multiple tournaments with Sacred Heart and Stony Brook results. Multiple brackets feature California, Air Force, Marietta, Hartford, Ohio State, Wichita State, and more in finals, with notable scores and final tallies across the roundup.

S. Carolina W. Kons Atinali Brevlaones St. John’ Holy Cross Cornell UCLA Pitt Duquense Will. & Mary le Moyne LaFayette Boston U Hobart Fordham Rochester California Air Force Gem City Brown Vermont American Annon Worchester Holiday Assumption Devoun New Hampshire Clark Ai Worchester Tech Vnt Albright Bucknell Williams W. Chester Berwick Rotary Bloomsburg Drexel Hat City Bloomfield Phil. Pharm W. Connecticut Dominican Sacred Heart Tourney Sacred Heart Marietta Hartford N.E. Louisiana Lehigh Hartwick Sydney Bridgewater Rotary E. Mennonite Bridge Clinch Valley Shenandoah Civitan Christmas Catawba Livingstone Pfeifferig Unc-Wilm Jaguar Christmas Wofford Steven’s Point Augustana Paine Norfolk Virginia Union St. Paul 'S Norfolk St Lincoln Old Dominion Auburn Xavier Ohio Tulane Lutheran Lee Walsh College Detroit Walsh Wheeling Milligan Marshall Optiist Defiance Ferris Ohio North Big Eight Big E Kansas Intelie Ia Colorado Iowa Oklahoma Kansas Dubuque Winona Wis Bemidii Earnham North Central Wabash Carroll Marquette Yan Texas Dartmouth Doane Neb Cournes Bethany Kan J.W Bellevue Findlay Georgetown Bentley Mass Keene St Wayne Tourney W. New Mexico Western Evangel Hastings Buena Vista Simpson McPherson Utah St Louisiana St Montana St Wichita Oregon St

Iowa Holds Second Annual Basketball Clinic at Fieldhouse

Iowa City Iowa The University of Iowa will host its second annual basketball clinic at the Iowa Fieldhouse this Saturday Registration begins at 9 15 a m with a 5 coach fee which includes a pass to the Wyoming Iowa game at 7 30 p m The clinic staff includes Iowa coaches Dick Schultz and Bob Greenwood along with Bill Strannigan Wyoming coach John McLendon former Olympic assistant coach Don Grensing Davenport Central Ron Nickcevich LaGrange Lyons Illinois state champion 1970

Iowa Iowa City U. of Iowa Dick Schultz Bob Greenwood Bill Strannigan Wyoming John McLendon Don Grensing Davenport Central Ron Nickcevich LaGrange Iil Lyons Illinois

Pro Mat Meet Here Sunday in Memorial Coliseum

A four hour all star pro wrestling card unfolds Sunday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Coliseum with tickets on sale at noon. Headliner Nature Boy Kirby defends the U S Central States title against Danny Little Bear in a best of three falls match. Other bouts include Harley Race vs Bob Geigel, Ronnie Etchison vs Frank Hickey, and Ronnie Paul with The Mummy.

Memorial Coliseum Nature Boy Kirby U.S. Central States Danny Little Bear Handsome Harley Race Iowa Bob Geigel Ronnie Etchison Frank Hickey Ronnie Paul the Mummy

Bowling Highlights Wall 700 in Tues Noon Doubles

OHN WALL opened with 176 then posted 256 and 268 for a 700 series in the Tuesday Noon Doubles. Marion Allen led the Legionette girls with 606 in a 203 211 series. Other top scores included Jim Bibby 655, Jack Brubaker 645, Dwayne Kelley 243, and Ricki Packingham 582 for the Bowlersettes.

OHN John Wall Dwayne Kelley Jim Brown Larry Shultz Jack Brubaker Tom Newcomb Ralph Bock Bob Doman Ken Wagner Dick Burger Mos Keith Hollingsworth Dennis John Frasher Maynard Heeren Bill Shaffer Betsohn Wall Elim Bibby Jock Srupelier Hugh Bergen Don Dlogs Ack Orconnell Marv Pennington Dennis Hoff Bob Dorman Ole Jones Lee Jones Ron Jim Rosenberg Larry Riper Bud Gienapp Ricki Packinham Thelma Anderson Pam McAfee Jo Hasson Florence Allen Osborn Marion Judy DePauw Sheila Larke Flo Shoemaker Marion Allen Yetis Ozburn Kathy Hedlund Ron Allen Erick Packingham Judy DePauw Karen Clark Sandy Willnson Boexy Florence Sisler Taft Tornadoes Wes Ruth Osborn Eileen Steuber Larry Keiper Quake King Vitamin Sunset Charles Wilford Jim Peacock Bob Moser Comfort Zone Udget Busters Norm Brown Jon Lympus Bev Snell Roy's Horseshoe Lounge Hawks Iowa Realtors

Jefferson Sophs Dominate in D M Wrestling Meet

Jefferson high school of Cedar Rapids powered an eight team sophomore wrestling tournament in Des Moines. Jeff filled 11 of 12 finals, winning nine titles with four wrestlerspinning all opponents and Kevin Kubik pinning. Final results include Lutz defeating Koester at 112 and Bentrim, Kruse, Balvanz, Metzger, Wear, Lahman, and Kubik among top finishers.

Gazette DES Moines—Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids J-Hawks Garry Bentrim Dale Wear Mike Lahman Kevin Kubik Jefferson Pepale Lutz Jeff Paul Koester Iug Gary Bentrim Dan Downey D.M Tim van Patton Dave Foxe Howard Johnson Leroy Bunner Johnstone Marv Jones S.E. Polk Huwt Chris Radlay Urbandale

Drake Matmen Take Third At Sunshine Open In Florida

Drake University placed third at the Sunshine National Open in Miami led by Gary Christen sen earning the Bulldogs only individual title. Drake totaled 47 points, edging Auburn for third as Ohio State dominated with 94 points and Athletes in Action scored 56.

Miami, Fla Drake Ohio University Auburn Ohio Gary Christensen Bulldogs

Iowa State and Dan Gable win Midlands Invitational titles

Iowa State edged the team crown with 86 points and crowned Carl Adams at 158 pounds while Steve DeVries won at 177. Dan Gable, wrestling unattached, captured his fifth straight Midlands title with a 14-2 decision over Clyde Smith.

Iowa State Carl Adams Iowa Steve DeVries Gable Northwestern Clyde Smith Menc Iors Lampe ISU Dan Sherow Ron Thrasher Jerry Hoddy Michigan Yoshiro Fujita Okla. State Dave Aegerenn Augustana Bill Knight Jan Gitcho Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Dwayne Seller Aa State Mike Greener Tom Murlin Midh State Phil Parker Joe Wells Mayor Daley Bce Doug Campbell Oklaate John Peterson Kile State-Stout Mike Ott Jim Tanniehill Minnesota Laursen Daley Pete Leiskau Wisconsin Sonn Bedtke Winona State Bill Reinbolt Ohio State

Jeff Alberts leads 29 as Jeff JV tops Washington in OT 76 69

Jeff Alberts scored 29 points to lift Jefferson High School junior varsity to a 76 69 overtime win over Washington. The victory improves Jeff’s record to 7 0 while Washington drops to 7 1. Larry Williams led Washington with 18 points, and Mike Daugherty added 16.

Jim Alberts Jefferson High Washington Jeff Larry Williams Wash Mike Daugherty

Fight Results Between Gil King and Paulie Armstead

In Las Vegas California born Gil King weighed 147 pounds and defeated Paulie Armstead who weighed 1462 pounds in a controversial bout. Armstead from Los Angeles faced King in a fierce match result reported by Associated Press.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Gil King Los Angeles Paulie Armstead

Luther Takes Third in All Lutheran Tourney Showdown

Iowa college teams posted limited wins as Briar Cliff claimed the Briar Cliff tournament title with a 95-70 win over Westmar. Luther forced overtime to beat Muhlenberg 82-75 in the consolation final, while Simpson earned third in Hastings Neb. with a 77-74 rally over McPherson.

Luther Iowa Briar Cliff Central Simpson Parsons Culver- Stockton Westmar Vern den Herder Concordia Ill North Park Muhlenberg Culver-Stockton Ben Robinson Northern Iowa North Dakota Morningside Dubuque Stout Wis Grinnell Knox Colorado College Fred Karpuk Tom Magennis Dennis Cullinan Dave Hutchinson Dakota Darrell Timion Bill Smith Panthers Bruce Jenkins Chiefs Doug Nelson Jenkins Rick Weaver John Soldwedel Spell Greg Beckman Hastings Neb McPherson Kan Billy King Brian Larson Redmen

Sid Gillman Returns as San Diego Chargers Coach

Sid Gillman, former Chargers coach, returns as head coach after health recovery. General manager role is vacated. Charlie Waller becomes head offensive coach. Chargers president Eugene Klein cites Gillman’s excellent health and strong coaching record while noting Waller will stay in the organization and may pursue a future head coaching post.

Sid Gillman San Diego San Diego Chargers Charger Eugene Klein Gillman Charlie Waller Chargers Waller Klein NFL

Oklahoma State Coach Iba to color Big Fight games this season

Kansas City AP reports Henry Iba longtime Oklahoma State basketball coach who retired last season will provide color for televised games in the Big Fight conference this season.

Kansas City Henry Iba Oklahoma State University

Theismann Quotes Pride After Notre Dame Texas Clash

Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann says he would feel haunted if his team did not chase an undefeated season under coach Ara Parseghian as they prepare to face No. 1 Texas in the Cotton Bowl. He notes beating Texas would restore part of Parseghian's aspirational year and give the team pride.

Joe Theismann Notre Dame Texas Ara Parseghian

High school girls basketball rankings shift in Iowa

Mediapolis falls to fifth as West Central Maynard rises to fourth and Midland Wyoming climbs from No 7 to No 2 after avenging an earlier loss to Mediapolis in the Mediapolis tourney final. Unbeaten Montezuma remains No 1 with a 10 0 record. Farragut and West Central are 3rd and 4th with 10 0 and 11 0 records.

Winfield Mount Union Mediapolis Iowa Montezuma Farragut West Central Maynard Midland Wyoming

Pro Basketball Leagues Grow in Eastern Conference

Eastern teams push for dominance as the National Pro Basketball Association shapes its schedule and competition in the region. Key clubs vie for playoff spots and media attention amid rising fan engagement and expanding television coverage.

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