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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1968

Page

12

Midwest Top Scorers Clash as Season Nears End

Beloit hosts Gee on Saturday as the conference leading scorers collide on one floor. Jim Jones tops the list at 21.3 points per game with his brother Kit close behind, then Ron Barnes of Coe. Grinnell's Mike Schwartz, Monmouth's Keith Koppen, Lawrence's Bob Townsend, and Monmouth's Don Campbell trail closely. St Olaf at Knox and Monmouth at Cornell loom as pivotal games. Townsend holds best single-game mark with 39 points.

Beloit Gee Jim Jones Kit Coe Ron Barnes Kit Jontes Barnes Grinnell Mike Schwartz Keith Koppen Monmouth Bob Townsend Lawrence Don Campbell St. Olaf Knox Freldt and Coe Cornell

Olivet Defeats Trinity in Ellis Y-Church league battle

Olivet Pres Christ Church tops Trinity Lutheran 39 to 32 to raise its league record to 7 2 Mon day. St Pauls Methodist edged First Lutheran 37 to 36 and Kenwood Park Presbyterian beat St Mark s Lutheran 58 to 46 with multi player scoring led by Sob Blanik 13 and Scott Lindsley 22 for St Paul s. Other top scorers include Tim Huston 6 and Jon Steele 6 for Oliver, and Keith Flanagan 10 Larry Gruneman 18 for Kenwood Park.

Oliver Pres Christ Church Tim Huston Dave Carpenter Gary Clask Blebe Sediacek Jon Steele Red Trinity” Lutheran Gary Arnizen Dan Hempte Jerry Kine Steve Redine Cliff Brooks Kenwood Park Keith Flanagan Larry Grunnaman John Harlan Craig Hite Dick Jordan Woody Sellers Gary Tisdale St. Mark’s Lutheran John Efchorn Gary Rainbow Doug Keeney Tom Lander Cal Murdock Steve Gleason

Matthews McAleer Pace Cage Skills Title Drive

John Matthews scored 135 points to win the playground and recreation basketball skills title at Johnson School. Jim McAleer totaled 105 at Immaculate Conception. Howie Beardsley was runner up at Johnson with 125 and Phillip Inman had 100. Dave Hokit was second at LC with 100 and Bob Lynott finished with 85.

John Matthews Playground and Recreation Commission Johnson School Jim McAleer Immaculate Conception Johnson Howie Beardsley Phillip Inman Dave Hokit Bob Lynott

Linn-Mar lineman Budreau leads Lions to three wins

Linn-Mar senior Gary Budreau, named Prep of the Week, directs the Lions from guard with 13.8 PPG and 51 of 66 free throws. He helped rally the team to a 5-9 season start, including a 60-50 win over South Tama. Coach Nevin Roberts praised his floor leadership and all-around play.

Gary Budreau Linn-Mar The Gazette Budreau Steve Westcott Gary Nevin Roberts Randy Ketelsen Lion Roberts Lions Linn- Mar South Tama Mark Tschopp Jefferson Rock Island MVC Bill Scott LaSalle Dick Erlenbaugh Mike Roup Bruce Fankle Tom Maloney Jim Brusha John Walsh Regis Iowa City Regina Lancers ECSC Russ Glasgow Paul Nelson Marion Glasgow Vinton Jim Morrow Nelson Prairie LaVerne Bruns Jim Yanecek Mike Tampir Duane Modracek Jim Mitralsky Larry Tow

Parish teams clash as St Matthew’s first loss ends unbeaten run

St Matthew’s suffers its first defeat as St Pius defeats them 31-27 in weekend Parish basketball action. St Joseph’s beats All Saints 47-39 with Tipton on 17 and Lees 14 for the losers. Carpella’s 12 leads St Patrick’s 45-31 over St Wene while SC upsets St Jude’s 36-33 with Kolar 16 and Luerkens 15.

St. Pius St. Matthew’s St. Joseph's Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s St. Joseph’s All Saints Tipton Mark Lees St. Jude’s Len Kolar Cam Luerkens Fahnle Russo Steve

Newell Denies Discrimination Charge At UC Berkeley

Athletic Director Pete Newell said UC Berkeley’s athletic department faced unfounded charges of discrimination against black athletes. He defended staff professionalism, noted no willful bias, and cited discussions with athletes, coaches, and the chancellor’s fact finding committee.

Berkeley Calif University of California Pete Newell Newell Renee Herrerias Herrerias Bob Presley Air Force University of Denver

Wilson & Co Routs Price Electric In Industrial League

Wilson & Co. ripped Price Electric 116-71 in the Marion V Industrial Basketball league feature. Continental Metals beat Nordman's 90-73 and Marion DX defeated Irwin's 93-04 in other games.

Wilson & Co Price Electric Continental Metals Nordman Marion DX Irwin

Dates Set for Women’s Golf Tournaments in Iowa

Cedar Rapids Marion Women’s Golf Assn adds events. The City Forever 39 tourney will be Sept 13 at Cedar Rapids Country Club. District team event Aug 13 at Elks Country Club Iowa City. State team tourney Aug 23 at Wakendall Des Moines. State Junior Girls June 17 21 at Greene County Country Club Jefferson Iowa.

Cedar Rapids Marion Greene County Country Club Jefferson Iowa

J R Sales Edges Armstrongs in 40-37 Slo Break Game

J R Sales Engineering edged Armstrongs 40 to 37 in a Slo Break league clash at the YMCA. J R Sales improved to 4 1 while Armstrongs fell to 2 3.

J.R. Sales Armstrong’s J. R. Sales Engineering Armstrong YMCA J. R Armstrong’s Sporting Goods Dave Stewart Jim Senecker Wayne Gaskill Ill Ellen Bob Baltes A Sales Ens Gene Hettrick Bill Happel Joan Rosenberg Tom Shaheen Jack Stewart

Broncos sign Loria and Fisher from Virginia Tech

Blacksburg Virginia Tech stars Frank Loria and Gene Fisher have signed with the Denver Broncos of the AFL. Loria is an All American defensive halfback and Fisher an offensive end, both joining the NFL club for the upcoming season.

Broncos Blacksburg Frank Loria Gene Fisher Virginia Tech Denver Broncos American Football League

Big Ten Michigan 113 Minnesota 101 in college hoops

Michigan defeated Minnesota 113 to 101 in a Big Ten college basketball game. Other results include Indiana 77 over Ohio State and Missouri 67 over Kansas State with numerous NCAA district matches and prep notes across multiple conferences.

Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Indiana Kansas St Missouri Nebraska Olkahoma Kansas Oklahoma

Basketball Scores and Standings Snapshot

National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 41 wins and 15 losses while St Louis sits at 43 37 and Boston 37 18. NBA results include Baltimore 121 San Diego 108 and Seattle 132 Cincinnati 129 with other divisional details mixed in.

Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Francisco Etroit Los Angeles New York Chicago Seattle Baltimore San Diego Cincinnati Pittsburgh New Orleans Minnesota Denver Indiana Dallas New Jersey Oakland Kentucky Anaheim Houston

Grinnell Cowboy Paul Mayo Ranks Third Nationally

Denver UPI reports Grinnell rider Paul Mayo holds the nation's third highest all around rodeo earnings with 3765 dollars from two or more events. Mayo sits fifth in bareback bronc riding with 2543 dollars.

Denver UPI Paul Mayo Grinnell Rodeo Information Foundation Mayo

Kennedy Sophs Defeat Wash in Gym Mat Victories

Kennedy high school sophomore wrestlers defeated Washington 29 23 in the Cougar gym. Dave Hills 40 second fall at 138 pounds sparked a late rally as five of the last six bouts were won. Matches featured wins by Dodge at 133 and 184, Mulcahy 127, and Zahn forfeit at 180.

Kennedy Washington Cougars Dave Hill Wash Mulcahy Steve Dodge Highland Seifert Crow Vernon Bradley Duncan Springman Taylor Rutt Richardson Hamer Stevens Lanphere Kite Dodge Gilliart Whillers Johnson Zahn Hwt Sceet Huet McGowan

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