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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1979
Page
18
Allison Bristow trimmed Dysart Geneseo 65 to 60 in a high school boys basketball game. The scoreboard showed a sequence of lead changes as Bristow fueled the attack with clutch baskets and solid defense.
Cedar Rapids Regis boys lose to Wahlert 76 to 67 as three Dubuque players reach double figures. Regis led 33 32 at halftime. top scorers include Bod dicker 16 Thinnes 13 and Donnelly 12.
Geoff Fleck poured in 33 points to lead Nelson's Meat to a 105-55 victory over Eby's in Central YMCA men’s basketball. Bill Schoeben scored 12 for Eby's. RFK edged Aquarium 73-70 with Dave Stevenson notching 23 and Phil Torrence leading County Line losses.
The third Iowa high school All-Star Basketball Game will be July 21 at the UNI-Dome. Two NCAA-sanctioned games are planned with seniors divided into four teams along Iowa Highway 30. Small school rosters come from A and AA, large teams from AAA. Co chairmen are Bil Fleming and Jerry Slykhuis.
The Tipton Optimist Club will host snowmobile races at Cedar County Raceway on Sunday starting at 12 30 p m. About 200 snowmobile drivers are expected to compete.
Wednesday results include Pittsburgh over Washington 5 4 in Montreal and Buffalo 2 over Atlanta 5 Tampa Bay? No. The Rangers edged New York 4 5 while Toronto beat St. Louis 5 1 and Boston defeated Chicago 2 2 Colorado 5 New York Rangers 4. Thursday schedule lists Chicago at Boston 7 35 p.m. Vancouver at Atlanta 8 05 p.m. New York Islanders at Philadelphia 5 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota 8 35 p.m.
The scores list several Wednesday results with Boston defeating Houston 119 102 Atlanta beating Kansas City 130 118 Golden State 108 over Philadelphia 10¢ New York 108 Detroit 8 Phoenix 123 over Milwaukee 118 in Diego 112 New Jersey 104 ottle 115 Portland 112. Remaining Thursday schedule includes Detroit at Cleveland 8 05 p.m Washington at San Antonio 8 30 p.m Philadelphia at Chicago 8 35 p.m New Jersey at Seottie 10 30 p.m.
The Minnesota Twins sign outfielder Glenn Adams as part of a baseball transaction. The Atlanta Hawks trade guard Butch Lee to Cleveland for guard Terry Furlow. Jack Givens is activated at guard while Keith Herron is traded for guard.
Solon boys basketball races a must win Friday at West Liberty after a Tuesday loss at Wilton. Coach Jerry Doyle notes 11 2 record exceeds expectations as injuries limit key players while Garnaville girls clinch a share of the Upper Mississippi title with an overtime win over Guttenberg.
GarnaVille closes season with a 62 48 victory over Mar-Mac to seal the title. Coach Bangs touts defense as key to success despite limited height. Standouts include guards Rohner Meyer Laske and 5-4 Barb Moser scoring leaders. Soph Mary Ann Johnson and soph Joan Mueller provide depth with Theresa Werges as a promising freshman.
Harnischfeger led the Industrial League with 18 as his team beat Wilsons 54 to 34. Hook scored 11 for Wilsons while Williams had 19 in Quaker Oats 69 Lefebvre 50. Dittmer led FMC to 61 52 over MNB with 23 points. Sangster scored 25 for MNB.
Salvation Army Nautilus defeated New England Life 91 to 56 led by Kyle Meiers with 25 points while Greg Bordignon scored 24 for New England. Beef A Roo beat Triangle Bandag 71 to 52 as Ron Med erott scored 25 for Beef A Roo with Fred Ralston adding 20. Papa Juan's triumphed 75 to 58 over C R S T as Steve Ottoson put up 28 and Bishop contributed 25 for C R S T.
Coe dropped to 1-1 after a defeat by Loras in a midweek coed swimming meet. Donna Sansone led in the 1000 free, Jim Wilcox won the 50 free, Linda Ostrander took both the one meter and optional diving, and Dean Reed captured the 200 back.
Bowling notes list standout scores across multiple leagues. Chuck Gill led Jubilee Lanes with 254 670 for the Collins Regiers while Bernice Crozier topped Westside Women with 232 613. Other notable marks include Tim Hamilton 807 in four games and Diana details across Castle Lanes and nearby centers.
Reports show legions events with bowlers Galli and Schouten 229 in Twilight Eight, Korasek 229 and McGuire 554 for Elks No 251, Salome Douglas 235 545 for Legionette, Char Soub 189 and Jean McGuire 493 for Elkettes. May City Lanes lists Westside Women 232 613 Bernice Crozier, Tues Night Hawks 214 559 Jerry Banks, Palo Pin Partners 188 528 Joan Langguth 188 528 Marlene Sanders, 198 Joe Diouhy, Russ Daniels 568, Budget Busters 224 55 235 575 Nadine Speer Judy Lympus Bernie Russell, Sunset Twelve Louis Behrens 215 Roy Siagen weit 568.
Marion high school girls rout Anamosa 82 to 50 to move to 10 7 on the season. Coach John Allan praised Cheryl Barker for her 15 to 18 assists while Roxanne Jackson scored 36 points and Janene McElree added 23. Marion led 41 20 at halftime as the defense held Anamosa to few first half baskets.
Meg Dale led Cedar Rapids Washington with 28 points in a 66 40 victory over Linn-Mar on Wednesday. Lions players Chris Mullen and Joanie Peyton each scored 16 to lead Linn-Mar. Washington improves to 8 2.
Regis defeated Dubuque Wahlert 57-55 in a sophomore girls basketball game as Sarah Donnelly scored 35 points. In the boys game Dubuque Wahlert beat C.R. Regis 66-46 with Mark Kali ban leading Regis with 15 points.
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