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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1966

Page

2

Wash in District Set for Marshalltown Meet

Washington and Jefferson swim teams head to Marshalltown for district competition ahead of the state finals in Ames on February 12. The district includes Clinton and Des Moines North with 12 qualifiers per event. Wash, defending state champions, eye two qualifiers per event and a clash with Des Moines Roosevelt for the title.

al Miller Washington and Jefferson Marshalltown Clinton Des Moines Ames Wash Tankers Des Moines Roosevelt Hal Krizan Roosevelt

U High Team A Year Ahead Unbeaten In Iowa City Swim

University High School in Iowa City remains unbeaten in dual meets this season extending its record to 7-0 before Christmas and 6-0 in January. Coach Stan Brassie credits a deep squad of 17, led by Malcolm LeVois and Bruce Rollins, with promising prospects for district and state meets.

Iowa City Stan Brassie University Blues Brassie U-High Clinton Ames Malcolm LeVois B. Li Joe Furnish Bruce Rollins Roger Krehl Rollins Dave Osborne Osborne Scott Skultery Dave Barnes Skultety SCI High Kirk Happ Happ Barnes Stan Doug Hamilton J. C. MacQueen Joel Haefner Owen Tuttle Dave Cannon Perry Snow Rich Fedderson Jeff Edberg John Hubbard

Prep Wrestling and College Basketball Scores Across Regions

Muscatine beat Keokuk 44 to 6 in prep wrestling. Greenfield won 50 to 0 over Stuart. College basketball results include Quincy 83 Iowa Wesleyan 79. Drake 96 Ichita 91. MIT 81 St. Point 73. Various scores feature George Washington 74 Morehead 97 and Wisconsin Milwaukee 86.

Iowa Colleges Quincy Iowa Wesleyan Ichita Drake East

Luther Honors Three Athletes for January

A senior, sophomore, and freshman at Luther College were named athletes of the month for January. Davis Johnson was honored in wrestling, Alex Rowell in basketball, and Ken Swanson in swimming, chosen by their teammates.

Decorah Luther College Davis Johnson Alex Rowell Ken Swanson

Ski Reports From TERRAPIN RIDGE and INDIANHEAD MT

TERRAPIN RIDGE reports an eight inch base with no new snowfall but skiing remains excellent. INDIANHEAD MOUNTAIN at Bessemer Michigan shows two inches of fresh snow over a base of 26 to 32 inches with skiing rated very good.

Terrapin Ridge Elizabeth Indianhead MT Bessemer Mich

Eddie Fisher Signs Pact with Chicago White Sox

The 29-year-old right hander Eddie Fisher agreed to a substantial raise with the Chicago White Sox after a strong prior season. He posted a 15-7 record with 22 saves, contributing to 37 team victories. The AP notes Fisher’s value amid a roster that includes Dodgers and Pirates connections and other AL players.

Associated Press Eddie Fisher Chicago White Sox Fisher White Sox

Williams nets 85 in Tyler school shooting contest

Larry Williams led the Tyler playground and recreation commission goal shooting event with 85 points. Dennis Gould placed second with 75 and Bob Pence finished third with 70 points.

Larry Williams Playground and Recreation Commission Tyler School Dennis Gould Bob Pence

Short Reign for Drake Wichita Is Back on Top

Drake drops to a tie for third in the Missouri Valley after a 96-91 loss to Wichita as Jamie Thompson scores 26. Drake played without top scorer Bob Netolicky who was ruled ineligible. Gary Lovemark scores 22, Harold Jeter 24, Herman Watson 19. Wichita moves to 4-2 atop the standings, Bradley 5-3.

Drake Wichita Bulldogs Jamie Thompson Bradley Cincinnati Bob Netolicky Gary Lovemark Netolicky Harold Jeter Herman Watson Watson Uh Armstrong Ieter Thompson Alarigse Arris Lovemark Mayes A ’ McDowell Ft Sutherland Rennan Jeter Ralaldridge Lovemark Armstrong

Coe's Smith Out of Cornell Tilt With Crutches

Coe College forward Dick Smith will miss the Friday basketball clash with Cornell due to a broken ankle. Three sophomores Valente Griffin Levett will start, with Gordon Rundquist making his first Coe-Cornell appearance. Cornell comes in 3-4, Coe at 2-7, as Rich Glasier and Dave Crow pace scoring. Freshmen games precede at 5 30 p.m.

Sophs Coe Ross Levett Kohawks Kohawk Cee Cornell Grinnell MT. Vernon Dick Smith Smith Dee- Cornell John Valentine Jay Griffin Coe-Cornell Gordon Rundquist Marion Rich Glasier Dave Crow

Corn Sign Delayed at Memorial Park Pending Agreement

The Veterans Memorial commission deferred installation of the 42 by 6 foot corn sign at Memorial baseball park until its March meeting. Ed Morris of the Cedar Rapids ball club was asked to draft an ownership agreement covering insurance, premiums and maintenance while keeping costs to a minimum.

Iowa Memorial Baseball Park Veterans Memorial Commission Ed Morris Cedar Rapids Baseball Club Keith Churchill Ernest Rejsa Elmer Smith, Jr Ressa Morris Ball Club Ball Park Memorial Commission O. F. Paulson Churchill Memorial Charles Decker

Washington Gym Edges Jefferson in Close Meet

In the tight final event, Washington defeats Jefferson 139.6 to 137.5 at Jeff gym. Terry Albrecht of Jeff wins rings while Wash’s Dick Hoover and Doug Berry place high, with Berry totaling 35.6 points to Nemecek’s 31.8.

Washington Jefferson Jeff Terry Albrecht Wash Dick Hoover Doug Berry J-Hawk Bruce Nemecek Warriors Dale Anderson Jay Nissen Berry Nemecek Jeff’s Forcht Hoover Albrecht Rouseatin Jay _ Nissen Long Jel Wert Dennis Weiderman Sort Jeff James Jeff Robben Tim Johnson Barry Sweet Jim "Torch Forts Albrecht Jim Long Dick Honever Terry’ Albrecht Doug Berry Wash Pruce Nemecek

Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball Stats Highlight Defensive Strength

Iowa leads the Big Ten in scoring defense with a 73.0 average as five opponents are held under this mark. Illinois tops offense at 90.8, while Iowa ranks seventh in free throw shooting and seventh in team field goal accuracy. Gerry Jones averages 16.6 and Chris Perrall 15.2 points per game, with low foul counts.

Iowa Big Ten Hawks Illinois Ilinois Hawkeye Gerry Jones Chris Perrall Jones Pervall

IBM and Wilson Ease Past Rivals in Industrial League

IBM crushed Welty Way 54 to 32 while Wilson and Co. defeated Cherry Burrell 65 to 45. Mike Tousey led Wilson with 17 points as the league games shifted into Thursday night action.

IBM Welty Way Wilson & Co Cherry Burrell Wilson Mike Tousey Ib Satan Tas Matecansen Peterson Heitz Scott Way Rielly

No Lather for Ladd in San Diego

Ernie Ladd defies an Ameri can Football league rule requiring clean shaven players. The 6-9 315 pound tackle vows to keep his goatee as he promotes a wrestling match in San Diego and plans to pursue his option with the Chargers.

San Diego Calif Ernie Ladd Ladd Ernie League

Bowling Highlights From Local Leagues and Tournaments

Mary Alicia Taylor rolled 245 and Len Jackson 266 for high games in the Woman's City Major and May's Classic respectively. The Loss: Dwanell Chapman 243 and Rosie Palumbo 583 series led a busy bowling scene alongside top girls series by S. Douglas 585 and Hal DeWoody 656 in the Masters. Public notices mention Legion tournaments Feb 5–6 and a Feb 5 Jubilee Lanes 700 Club event.

Mary Alicia Taylor Len Jackson Len Mary Dwanell Chapman Rosie Palumbo S. Douglas Hal DeWoody Carl Heins Fran Henry Pay-Naker Roy Horse Shoe Ralph_ Briles Ed Voss Leo Rula Cris Kinkead Harold Yates Dags Franks Herb Hanson Pete Yulga Jim Butler Allan Eggers Bill Barer Ralph Briles Judd Longerbeam John Cole Bill Seymour Cliff Evans Chris Kinkead Fred Gable Merl Justman OMEN Mardell Franklin Lois McMurrin Rose Palumbo Pes Aven Leona Schneekloth Jo Ann Bent Doris Rowray Carol Hensch Betty Staub Joyce Adkisson Jean Shatzer Mary Alica Taylor Florence Scharnhorst Doris Chapman Ruby Boehmke Hazel Koach Legion Commercial Pete Ruse Brass Rail E & S Electric Woman’s City Mai — Mary May’s 3Rd Niters Jean McIntyre Nelda Hamer John & Ed Kitchen Mart May‘s Comets Evelyn Zamastil May's City Teo Hal de- Woody Roy’s Horse Ski Lounge Warren Larson Parlor City Reuters Party Lane CeMar Harold Hanna 12Th St. Feed & Repair Mary Bay Thompson Sun-Up Armbrecht Arla Lippert Tondine

St Paul No 1 Sweeps Three Volleyball Wins

St Pauls No 1, leader of Church Volleyball League A, earned three straight victories Thursday night to solidify its top spot. In results listed, First Christian beat Christ Church 15 15 15 to 12 2 2, Pauls No 1 beat Grace 15 15 15 to 8 4, and 1st Pres topped Kenwood Pres 16 15 13. In League B, St Pauls No 2 lost 10 15 15 to Church of Brethren 12 3 9.

St. Paul’s Methodist League First Baptist Kenwood Meth St Paul’s No. 2 Church of Breth

Monticello to Honor Hawks at March 21 Banquet

Monticello will honor the Iowa basketball squad Monday night March 21 at the annual banquet in the Jones County Youth Center. The 6:30 p.m. event should reveal the MVP captain elect and other awards. Monticello high and Sacred Heart teams will attend.

Monticello Iowa Jones County P.m Ralph Miller Monticello High Sacred Heart

Willie Davis Declared Ineligible at North Texas State

Willie Davis star player for North Texas State has been ruled scholastically ineligible. Davis, Missouri Valley soph of the year, averaged 17.4 points and 10 rebounds. Al Jones also out after missing 14 of 16 games as Drake visit for televised 1:15 p.m. Saturday showdown.

Denton Texas Willie Davis North Texas State Davis Missouri Valley North Texas al Jones Drake

Judge Cannon declines $50,000 MLB Players Association post

Milwaukee AP report states Circuit Judge Robert C. Cannon, recently named the first full time administrator for the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced he will not accept the $50,000 annual position.

Milwaukee Robert C. Cannon Major League Baseball Players Association

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