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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1967

Page

11

Roll-Off doubles title crowns City Women’s Bowling event

Sunday finals at Legion Lanes saw Betty Emanuellers and Carma Jean Kimm win the doubles title after a roll-off. Pat Thom led singles with 622 pins and Pat plus Arlene Brusha captured all events with 1164. Be Swore and Vi Murphy shared top honors as other teams, Butterfly Cafe and Farah’s, vied for the team championship.

Legion Lanes Betty Emanuellers Carma Jean Kimm Marilyn Enos Pat Thom Arlene Brusha Andlas Pat Betty Hass Bea Vi Murphy Butterfly Cafe Vinton Besay Suas Jubilee Hanes di Og Davis Irenow Peterson Furnitur Sportsman's Betty Emanuel Ilene Erba Bea Swore Vi Urehy Florence Milke Frieda North-Deena Susie Hotaxing Kaiser Doris Wisshette Burger Dorothy Serooye Margaret Weil Awre-M Ig Martyn Ri ‘Ds Money Autora Pat Thomas Maxine Easer Lois Florenc Soeratorat Jean Salter Florence Like

Silver Skates results highlight intermediate and senior winners

In the Silver Skates meet, Harper led in intermediate classification while Mike won overall. Jane Eggert beat Rose Fiala in intermediate girls, Sandy Stastny defeated Janet Trimble in senior women, and Becky Johnson won the Ann Cooper trophy 880-yard race. Ocie Trimble claimed the Liggett trophy. Gregg Gongwer fell near the finish while gaining on Ocie.

Harper Mike Jane Eggert Rose Fiala Sandy Stastny Janet Trimble Becky Johnson Ann Cooper Ocie Trimble Gregg Gongwer Ocie Gazette Carl Franks Kent Schwitzer

Community Rallies For Coach’s Ill Daughter In Benefit Games

In Oelwein the crowd of about 2,800 raised more than 2000 dollars at a benefit basketball night for Denise Downs, four, daughter of Bob Downs, the high school coach. Proceeds go to medical expenses for a malignant brain tumor in Rochester Minnesota.

Oelwein Bob Downs Denise Downs Rochester Minn

Jeff Gymnasts Triumph Over Waverly in Iowa Meet

Jeff gymnasts led by Barry Sweet of Cedar Rapids Jefferson captured four firsts and the overall title with 80-74 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock. Sweet scored 262 points to win the all around crown, winning the high bar long horse parallel bars and trampoline. Mike Glick added a first on side horse.

Waverly Barry Sweet Cedar Rapids Jefferson Jhawk Waverly-Shell Rock Sweet Mike Glick Jeff Floor Doug Revolds Yams Jeffs Raber Grewis

Bobby Dodd Retires as Georgia Tech Football Coach

Bobby Dodd ended a 22 year tenure as coach at Georgia Tech and will remain athletic director. He led the Yellow Jackets to 165 wins and 13 bowls before stepping down, with official confirmation expected from school sources.

Bobby Dodd Tech Atlanta Dodd Yellow Jackets Dial Georgia Tech

Red Peppers Top High School Hoops Selections

Southeast Iowa writer Jerry Jurgens highlights Cedar Rapids area rivals Henry Westerfield Mark Warner and Steve Cilek along with players from Ottumwa Albia Tom Hayes Randy Eyre Van Brownson Tim Graves and Tom George. Each scout notes scoring averages and shooting efficiency as the season nears 1 000 career points for George.

Out Iowa Jerry Jurgens Davenport Times Central High Cedar Rapids Henry Westerfield Mark Warner Towa City Bob Elliott Steve Cilek Elliott Cilek Mike Cilek Westerfieeld Archibald Ottumwa Allan Hoskins Albia Jerry Archibald Gazette Area Tom Hayes Atlantic Phil Chintz Atlantic News Telegraph Randy Eyre St. Albert High Rand Witke Council Bluffs Randy Gary Latimer Shenandoah Sentinel van Brownson Van Hawkeye Frank Buckingham Cherokee Times Tim Graves Cherokee High Tom George Cherokee S.C George Brothers

Bowling Highlights Showcases Peterson and Schamberger Scores

Marlin Peterson posted a 705 with games of 224 236 and 245 in the Legion Major league marking his first 700. Al Schamberger delivered a 277 game and a 610 series in the same league while Bernice Rathjens led the girls with a 225. Red Moore, Pete Cassidy, Roland Jeffords, Bob Snyder, Andy Anderson and Jim Novak also had notable scores as the Cedar Rapids bowling scene featured strong performances.

Marlin Peterson Marlin Fairfax Legion Major al Schamberger Astriday Twilighters Cedar Rapids Riverside Bernice Rathjens Legion Red Moore Pete Cassidy Roland Jeffords Bob Snyder Andy Anderson Jim Novak Ken Curran Andey Aderson Bob Etzel George MiKinley Martin Peterson Harry Schmidt Jr. Hanson Jim Butler Duck Hockaday Bob Rodd Lyle Schull Darwin If Bob Rudd Dick Mackaday Pony Achter Darwin Hill Bob Brown Bob Dew Dei Mcaree Kinley Pete Gasper Kroeser Scanland Ed Deetz Bernice Rathiens Marilyn Simon Mancy Marsh Joyce Pickerill Bard Clark Evelyn Welch Margaret Caidteck Gwen Sharpe Jeri_ Haren Sernice Rathiens Nancy Marsh Gertie Myers Jerry Kroulikis Frank Stanek Lois Shultz Sad Sacks Frigay Lucile Hartman Shirley Geaner Colx Jubilee Marlin Metcalf Jim Angerer Jerry Wilde Judy Diouhy Alkies Jim Hutton Alburnett John Stratton Shirley Martin Kathy Brown Hil & Niss Alf Schamberger Peterson Furniture Midwest Seaster Kken Curran Rayale Ballroom Modern & Pyth Cryovac Margeret Catdbeck Canaries Cryavac Jack Elliot Clippers Friday Niners Kennedy’s Chrietle Hall Coonrods Harry Blue Ribbon Beer Easlettes Bessie Janda B&f Pink Elephant Bob Bramson Greg Burrette Herb Hanson May's City Gerald Gegner Marvin Tharpe Marlee Bohr Shirley Gegner Snyder-Berry Dreamers Sharon Ford Wieland Strike & Spares Newtimers Ellie Carleton Marilyn Jjordan

Top Church Cagers Set to Clash in Weekend Showdown

Westminster leads the Men's Church League at 7-0 with Edgewood Baptist close behind at 6-1. Rick Crawford of Westminster tops scoring at 22.5 points per game across seven matches as teams prepare for Saturday fixtures including Westminster vs Comm. House and Edgewood Baptist vs Westminster.

V.l. Wesmin St. Matthew's Lutheran Trinity Wi House Trinity Westmin Wesminster Westminster C. H Edgewood Banpt St. Matthew's Oath Edgewood Bap Westminster IE Edgewood Baptist Rick Crawford

Luther Steps Bit Closer to Cage Crown

Luther and the Norsemen posted two double wins for the Town conference leading in first place. Luther beat Buena Vista 102 76 and later posted a 95 68 victory to tighten their hold on the title race.

Luther Cage United Press Internationa Norsemen Buena Vista

Luther tops Simpson as 8-1 league lead grows

Luther defeated Simpson behind 25 points from Alex Rowell and 23 from Dave Mueller to reach an 8-1 league mark while Simpson fell to 0-9. Central escaped Dubuque 81-76 in overtime after Jim Martin's late field goal tied the game. Upper Iowa beat William Penn 75-59, lifting to 6-3. Penn drops to 3-5. Carleton edged Coe 61-58 in overtime with Rudy Col forcing extra play. Jon Wilson had 14 for Carleton. Knox beat Ripon 71-66 as Tom Collins scored 17 and Ripon’s Gene Clann led with 20.

Simpson Luther Alex Rowell Dave Mueller Red Rittenour Indians Central Dubuque Jim Martin Spartans Upper Iowa Jim Crabtree William Penn Penn Peacock Carleton Coe Knights Rudy Coltied Jon Wilson Tom Collins Knox Ripon Gene Clann Iowa Beloit St. Olaf Ellsworth Eagle Grove Monmouth Burlington Cornell Lawrence Fort Dodge Waldorf Spon Claringa Iowa Carleton Grinneil A Centerville Grand View Emmetsburs Webster City Muscatine Marshalltown Southwestern Coe Lawrence toOne Olaf Rivon Yankton Dana Northwestern Midland Grinnell Sioux Falls Concordia St. Olaf Westmar Carleton Lawrence I Wwe Lewis Lora St. Norbert St. Ambrose North Central North Dakota Augustana i Dakota Morningside Dakota St Iowa College South Dakota Cornell Parsons Iowa State Lather Graceland Wallburs William Penn Missouri Valley Dubuave Quena Vista Louisville Texas Lori ‘Ake Ulsa St. Louis St. Ambrose Lowa Wes Wichita Rake

Clay to defend title in massive international bout

Muhammad Ali Clay will defend his crown against Cleveland Williams in a domed stadium with a worldwide TV reach via Early Bird and Lani Bird satellites and 165 U S closed circuit screens. Ali held a 5-1 favorite and recently stopped Liston in 1964 then beat Peterson, Chuvalo, Cooper, London, Mildenberger and Williams in eight months.

Clay Cleveland Williams Domed Stadium Early Bird Lani Bird Europe Asia Mutual Radio Sonny Liston Liston Floyd Patterson George Chuvalo Kayoed Henry Cooper Brian London Karl Mildenberger Williams

USC Stalls UCLA to Narrow 40 35 OT Defeat

Southern Cal used a persistent stall to keep UCLA close in a 40 35 overtime win for the unbeaten Bruins. Alcindor was held to five points in the first half as the freeze disrupted UCLA’s rhythm before a late rally. Bill Sweek and Mike Warren sealed the overtime with key plays.

United Press Internation Southern California UCLA Southern Cal Bruins Lew Alcindor Trojans Alcindor Bill Hewitt Bill Sweek Sweek Mike Warren

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