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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1962

Page

4

Marion Rips Independence For 69 46 Win In Conference

Marion grabbed second in the Wamac race with a 69 46 win over Independence inside the Indians gym. Ron Hartgrave led Marion with 31 points and Bob Hoglund added 20 as Marion opened strong and held a 34 23 lead at halftime. Independence coach George Duvall was ejected in the second period after two technicals as the Mustangs rallied late and failed to overcome the early deficit.

Marion Independence George Duvall Duvall Jim Protsman Protsman Ron Hartgrave Bob Hoglund Hoglund Indians Laverne Wilkinson Gary Crawford Hartgrave Mustangs John McKean Marshek Maroons Illinois Gilliatt

Augustana Players Involved in Car Crash Near Wesley

Six Augustana basketball players an assistant coach and a manager were shaken up when their station wagon collided with a pickup on Highway 18 near Wesley. Treated and released were Virg Sandvig Larry Borgun and players Tom Jones Verne Buus Phil Medema Selmer Dahl Jack Litfin and Ron Mitchell. Litfin and Medema were starters. The head coach and other team members were not involved.

Cedar Falls Augustana Viking State College of Iowa Highway 18 Wesley Britt Virg Sandvig Larry Borgun Tom Jones

Calmar Wrestlers Subdue Lamont 33-14 in Meet

Calmar defeated Lamont 33-14 in a prep wrestling meet. The match featured pins by Lynn Maser and Paul Daker, with wins from Dennis Blumhagen, Rick Wagner, and Ted Tryon as Calmar claimed the victory.

Calmar South Winneshiek Lamont Dennis Blumhagen Jim Numedah'an Peck Il Lynn Maser Paul Daker Cuffah Rick Wagner Rick Wagner sWin Boise ~<Jyary Breitspercher Ted Tryon Howard i iLpin

Jeff Wins 58-55 Over Iowa City in MVCC Fight

Jefferson held a 56-55 edge after guard Dick Schley made two late free throws with 10 seconds left. Gary Snook led Iowa City with 24 points as the Little Hawks trimmed a 15 point Jeff lead, but Schley sparked the Jeff attack with key plays to seal the victory.

Iowa City Dick Schley Jefferson Gary Snook J-Hawk Schley Jeff Tony Geiger Little Hawks J-Hawks Snook Ebert Sid Wingfield Long Little Hawk Larry Coufal Tom Prescott Joe Knutson Dennis Usher Coufal Lowa Leon Rhoades Geiger C . J. Knetson Weinbacher Harvey Petersen Lensim

Jeff Huskies edge Iowa City in Valley clash

Jeff overcame a late rally from Iowa City to win as Dave Long scored 19 and Schley fed for easy baskets. Snook tallied 24 with 19 in the final half and Jefferson moved to 11-3 in the loop, while Iowa City set a 1958 59 club record with 11-5.

Long Jeff J-Hawks Iowa Snook Jefferson Iowa City

Regis Downs Assumption 73 to 60 Behind Cummins 21

Cedar Rapids Regis controlled Davenport Assumption 73 60 as four Regis players hit double figures led by Jim Cummins with 21 points including 12 in the fourth. Jim Wagner added 16, Denny Phillips 15 and Dave Fish 12 as Regis built an early 21 8 lead and held on.

Davenport Cedar Rapids Regis Davenport Assumption Assumption Gym Big Jim Cummins Royals Assumption Jim Wagner Denny Phillips Dave Fish Regis Wagner Pat Murphy Joe Schmitz Phillips Karl Noonan

Snell Shatters Two World Records in New Zealand

Peter Snell, 22, of New Zealand, clocked 1:45.1 for the half mile and 1:44.3 for the 800 meters at Lancaster Park, breaking the previous marks by over a second in each event. He had also recently lowered the mile record to 3:54.4 on a grass track, as he continues a record blitz following his 1960 Olympic win.

Chirstchurch New Zealand Peter Snell Herb Elliott Snell Lancaster Park Belgium Roger Moens Oslo Tom Courtney Fordham Livingston N.J Los Angeles

Central City and Surrounding High School Scores Across Iowa

A compiled list of boys basketball results from Iowa schools with Central City and many others facing varied opponents. Notable pairings include Center Point over Buchanan 68 to 60 and Lisbon over Dubuque 64 to 53 with many county and town matchups across Benton, Cedar, Jones, Linn, and surrounding counties.

Central City Alburnett de Alburnett tLinn-Mar Walker Center Point Cogeon H- F. Buchanan Canon Troy Reston Red Oak Gilenwood Clarinda Knorville Osceola Mason City Cedar Falls Nevada State Center B—Sutherland Aurelia Webster City Iowa Fall Allison-Bristow Hudson Albert City-Truesdale Twin Rivers Aplington New Hartford Hrishton Oakland Treynor Pleasantville Monroe Packwood Eddyville G—Perry Adel G—Schieswig Lake View Warren Interstate

Lost items found listed in Gazette want ads

The Gazette prints notices of items located or recovered through its want ads. Readers are invited to contact the publication for further details or to publish additional lost and found notices.

Gazette

Iowa City Tipsters Edge Jefferson Sophs 38 34

Iowa City tipped Jefferson Sophs 38 to 34 after a 10 2 first period run by the Little Hawks. John Gough scored 24 for Iowa City while Virgil Loomis added 15 for Jeff.

Jefferson Iowa City Little Hawks John Gough Virgil Loomis Jeff Nell Loomis Kellen Mullin Schaaf Alikinsen Karasek Schapira Marshall Oune Dlangen Geen Leens Lewa City

Kohawk Matmen Tumble at Knox Midwest meet upset highlights

Knox defeated Kohawk wrestling 16 to 14 in a Midwest conference meet Friday night. Ron Thompson of Coe remained unbeaten with a 5-2 win in 123 pounds, while Reggie Gibson 147 Dave Jarvis 167 and Lloyd Shaffer heavyweight also won. Other matches featured forfeits and pins including Shaffer’s 4 0 victory and Johnson Reed exchanges.

Galesburg Coe Knox Kohawks Ron Thompson Reggie Gibson Dave Jarvis Lloyd Shaffer Iti Ree Thompson Mike Ope Bi Winey Bohan Roger Bear Enstrom Don Senriver Cheorge Vgnee Rhos Bur! Johnson Rere Knox Bob Hartman Lieve Shaffer Larry Reed Joe Ahodesiey Dahlman Knox Drew

Ahrens' late basket lifts Buena Vista past Wartburg 70 69

Jim Ahrens scored a basket and a free throw in the final minute as Buena Vista edged Wartburg 70 69 in an Iowa Conference basketball game. Ahrens led all scorers with 27 points. Bob Nielsen topped Wartburg with 16.

Assumption Tops Regis Sophomores In 63 51 Victory

Assumption roughs up Regis sophomores 63 51 as John Locher scores 18 for the Royals while Allers leads Assumption with 17 points.

Regis Assumption Royals John Locher Allers

North Scott Tops Prairie for Conference Title

North Scott defeated Prairie 56-48 to clinch the Miscowa conference championship as Hoff man led with 14 points and Lefe bvre scored 13 for Prairie. North Scott built a 21-8 first period lead and led 39-24 at halftime. Schultz poured in 24 for Prairie's young Hawks.

Prairie North Scott Hawks Garry Hoffman Jim Lefebvre Jesse Schultz Young Hawks

Prairie Matmen Roll Over Williamsburg 35-13

Prairie defeated Williamsburg 35-13 in a wrestling meet on Friday night. Prairie reserves won 21-20. Chris Christman Jim Miles Dennis Booth Dan Merta and Jim Powers all recorded pins for Prairie.

Williamsburg Prairie Prairie Reserves Chris Christman Jim Miles Dennis Booth Dan Merta Jim Powers Dick Williams Bob Tilton Ken Currey Wmsbure Scofield Dennis Faltis Mickey Welch Dave Burey Winsbure Dennis Day Roger Henley Winsburg Joe Naughton Tee Prankartim Freee Gene Ey Ure E Hyt Jim 'Crak Prairie Iterry Carney

Uelses Clears 16 Feet At Millrose Showdown

John Uelses, the U.S. pole vault record holder, cleared 16 feet in the Millrose Games and eyed another attempt at the Boston A A meet. Gary Gubner of NYU broke Parry O'Brien's indoor shot put record with 63 feet 10.75 inches, while O'Brien missed the arena entrance.

Boston John Uelses Boston A.A Gary Gubner New York University Parry O’brien Gubner Uelses O'Brien Los Angeles The Quantico Marines

Maroons Burst To 60 47 Victory At Washington

Moline led Mississippi Valley Conference with a 60 47 win over Washington Friday night at Washington High School. Don Rose scored 16 for Moline and Ed Bastian led Washington with 19 as the Maroons broke open with a 13 point third quarter run to seize control.

Moline Washington Warriors Don Shupe Maroons

Moline Sophs Beat Warriors Behind Herring's 27 Points

Moline defeated Washington sophomores 61 to 48 as Herring scored 27 points and Estling added 19 for the Warriors.

Moline Washington Herring Estling Young Warriors

Wash Athletic Club To Meet on Monday

The Washington Athletic Club will hold a general business meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Little Theater of the school. All interested parents are invited to attend the meeting.

The Washington Athletic Club

Manchester Matmen Edge Elkader 21 16 in Wrestling Meet

Elkader hosts Manchester as the visiting team posts a 21 to 16 victory. Key bouts include Little pinning at 5 15 and Husmann securing a 3 1 decision for Manchester while multiple weight classes show decisive wins and close decisions.

Manchester Edge Elkader Elkader Darrell Will Bob Feller Jim Waldron Bill Little Larry Smook Ve Hogan Steve Walston Russ Sil Ibsa Bon Rethler Zis Dale Niveet Paul Husmann

Coe tops Knox 82 75 in Midwest clash

Coe College defeats Knox 82 to 75 at Galesburg Illinois. Ken Moeller scores 24 for Coe, Otis Cowan leads Knox with 20. Coe improves to 4-6 while Knox drops to 2-8. halftime score 32-31.

Kohawks Knox Midwest Galesburg Ill UPI Coe College Coe Ken Moeller Otis Cowan Moecker Cowan Lypson Sviaisaw Sampson Brasve O & & Ssandbure Rhiner I Rice Witte Tage

Mell nets 44 as Monmouth tops Grinnell in Midwest clash

Jerry Mell scores a school record 44 points to power Monmouth to an 86 70 victory over Grinnell. Grinnell’s Bob Musser George Gray and Bill Parsons each total 12 in a balanced effort as Monmouth ties the Pioneers for first in the Midwest conference race.

Monmouth UPID Jerry Mell Grinnell Pioneers Bob Musser George Gray Bill Parsons

Upper Iowa Triumphed In Big Wrestling Meet

In Fayette Upper Iowa defeated Simpson 26 to 6 in an Iowa conference wrestling meet. Dohse of USU won by fall over Hurt. Price won 6-3. Weeber, Hanna, Acheson, DeBere and Meyer posted wins or close decisions. Ey and Roser also recorded pins in later rounds.

Fayette Upper Iowa Simpson Iowa Ee Dohse USU Charles Hurt UTU Dee Denny Price Steve Weeber Sirs Dave Hanna Keith Acheson Simp Ron Meyer Terry DeBere UIV Pate Dons Heath Ats Pat Ray

Mid Prairie Durants Girls Lose 78 41 as Niffennegger nets 33

Mid Prairie Durant girls fell 78 41 with Shirley Niffennegger scoring 33 points while Wirth added 20 for Durant. Mid Prairie also won the reserve game 37 25.

Mid-Prairie Girls Durant Shirley Niffennegger Wirth Mid-Prairie

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