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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1962

Page

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Monmouth Downs Coe 79 to 70 In Midwest Conference action

Monmouth surged to a 79 70 victory over Coe as Jerry Mell poured in 26 points on a night when Sampson and Bayse starred for the Scots. Mell previously scored 44 against Grinnell, lifting Monmouth early and maintaining pace for the conference title race. Wilkison added 20 for Coe, while Sampson and Bayse contributed from the midfield backcourt.

Monmouth Coe Jerry Mell Mell Grinnell Bob Sampson Jack Bayse Kohawks Jense Sampson Bayse Terry Wilkison Wilkison

Rams Tighten Loop Lead After Big Win Over Lawrence

The Rams beat Lawrence 106-75 to stay within one game of the Midwest Conference lead. MT. VERNON Cornell improved to 8-2 in the loop while Monmouth and Grinnell sat at 9-2.

Wwe Carleton MT. Vernon Cornell Lawrence Rams Monmouth Grinnell

Uelses Shatters Pole Vault Mark In Boston

John Uelses, the marine in orbit, vaulted 16 feet 1 inch to break his own record in Boston. The bar briefly stood at 16-4 before a remeasurement showed 16-1 with a quarter inch tolerance. Friday fans had knocked the bar during celebration, prompting officials to note questions about proper recognition.

Boston John Uelses Uelses Uerses AAU Dan Ferris

Iowa's recruiting hurdles for Hawkeye football

Iowa coach Jerry Burns outlines why state players are hard to attract despite efforts. He cites limited local population, intra state competition among 19 colleges and 7 junior colleges, scholarship constraints, recent team success, alumni numbers, and back home perceptions as obstacles to Iowa football recruiting.

Iowa Hawkeye Jerry Burns Ilowa Burns Iowa State Nebraska Notre Dame Big Ten Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Ohio Illinois

Drake Downs Iowa State 73-63 in non conference win

Drake Bulldogs beat Iowa State 73 to 63 as Jerry Foster led with 26 points and Billy Hahn added 18. Drake never trailed after a 5-4 opener to avenge an earlier 59-50 defeat. Iowa State’s top scorers were Bob Stoy with 16 and Vinnie Brewer and Marv Straw with 13 each.

Ames Jerry Foster Drake Bulldogs Iowa State Foster Billy Hahn Iowa Bob Stoy Vinnie Brewer Marv Straw

Ohio State crushes Northwestern 97 to 61 in Columbus

Ohio State led 15-0 early and rolled to a 97-61 win over Northwestern. The top-ranked Buckeyes improved to 16-0, extended their winning streak to six in the Big Ten, and reached 21 straight conference victories and 30 home wins. All American Jerry Lucas totaled 24 points in 27 minutes.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Buckeyes Northwestern Bucks Jerry Lucas

A J Jackson Enters Gloves For Golden Gloves Night

Armand A J Jackson Coe college star height 5 feet 2 inches plans to box in the 118 pound open division at Memorial Coliseum Tuesday night He has trimmed weight at the YMCA and will face two former Golden Gloves champions Dubuque’s Bob Slattery and Sammy Humble in the 118 class North English and South English send a strong cheering section Jackie Groves and Norm Fuller plan open heavy and 42 tickets were bought locally Tuesday bouts begin at 7 30 with tickets on sale at the door and at local outlets

Coe Armando A. J." Jackson YMCA Memorial Coliseum Lovell Sugar’ Crisp Armand A. J Dubuque Bob Slattery Sammy Humble Groves Jackie Groves Jackie Norm Fuller Fuller Tim Newman Gary George Jim Moore Coliseum

Maquoketa Wrestlers Triumph Over Marion 24 to 14

Maquoketa wrestlers defeated Marion 24-14 on Saturday as Steve Perrin of Marion earned a fall over Chuck Wilson in 5 15. The Indians also won the reserve meet 24-14 and posted multiple victories in the lighter weight classes. Chicago Bears sign tackle John Finn from the University of Louisville.

Marion Maquoketa Steve Perrin Perrin Chuck Wilson Indians Ralph Schroeder Mag Lloyd Stinison Marion Drew Mutchins Marion Dee Manners Larey Mae Brent Wells Mac Hugh Jelilsom Leo Saree Brown Ee Pooler Nels Newman Dale Carr Tom Duli Man Joe Ee Georgie Neff John O'Brien Chicago Chicago Bears National Football League John Finn University of Louisville

Jeff Matmen Topple Central In Close MVC Wrestling Duel

Jefferson edged Davenport Central 22 19 to seize at least a share of the Mississippi Valley conference wrestling crown. Mel Wieland remained unbeaten and tied two state titles with a pin, while Steve Childs Cal Jenkins and others stayed perfect. Central led early on wins by Hubner Hancock and McCormick before Jeff took a 12 11 lead on a sequence of decisions and escapes.

Jefferson Mississippi Valley Conference Davenport Central Steve Childs Cal Jenkins Childs Wally Nissen Central Hubner Hancock Bill McCormick

Wagner earns praise as Creighton edge Iowa in late thriller

Red McManus lauded Larry Wagner after Creighton beat Iowa 68 67 in a tense clash. Wagner scored 18 and hit key free throws as Iowa led late before Creighton surged, with coach Sharm Scheuerman noting a contested jump ball and Wagner reflecting on cautious aggression after early charging calls.

Wagner sparks Creighton rally to edge Iowa 68 67

Larry Wagner, former Cedar Rapids registrar, scored 18 points including 13 in the final 15 minutes to lift Creighton past Iowa 68 67 in a thriller at Iowa City. Paul Silas led all scorers with 19 and grabbed 14 rebounds as Creighton improved to 12 4 while Iowa fell to 9 6 and heads to Ohio State.

Paul Silas Creighton

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