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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1961

Page

6

Hawkeye Gym Stars Named to U S Amat Team Tour

Iowa City Larry Snyder and Bill Buck, star Iowa gymnasts, named to a nine man U S amateur gymnastics team touring the Near East under the Presidents Special Program for Cultural Presentations. The group leaves Feb 18 from New York City and travels through Istanbul Beirut and Karachi among other cities.

The Gazette Iowa City Larry Snyder Bill Buck University of Iowa U.S Near East New York City Istanbul Kara Turkey Beirut Lebanon Nicosia Cyprus Amman Jordan Kuwait Iraq Karachi India Lahore Pakistan Kabul Afghanistan Tehran Iran

Boxing Roundup: Unclear via OCR Bout Notes

A jumble of boxing results appears with names and places such as Len Peas from New York and J D Ellis from Philadelphia, plus Isaac Logart from Cuba and Hyppolite Annex from France. Several bouts end in draw or decision. weights and some details are unreadable.

New York Len Peas Philadelphia J. D. Ellis Trenton N.J Paris Isaac Logart Cuba Hyppolite Annex France Drew Ernie Terrell Chigoes Ernie Cab Brook Jimmy Soo Faladelphia Steve Baywood Baltimore Sidney Act Falladelphia Willie “Stevenson Hencisco Kirk Barrow Monroe Basilte Raz al Medrano Oakland Calif Dave Camacho Mexico

Bowling Highlights Bob Kopp Fires 243 641 in Guys & Dolls

Bob Kopp led the Guys and Dolls with a 243 game and 631 series as top male scores. Evelyn O’Connell paced the girls with 589 in the Halves and Better Halves league, while LaVonne Morey rolled 225. Gay Schmickle and Burdette Schmickle starred for His & Hers with 209 and 223 games as the Tip Toppers set season highs.

Don Walton OB Kopp Guys and Dolls Evelyn O'Connell LaVonne Morey Sun Fun League His & Hers Gay and Burdette Schmickle Tip Toppers Ken Waener Millis Edho Burdette Mickle Dolar Sehmnickie Marilyn Frazee Halves Bette Ane Bob Serjenson Evelyn O O' Nell Ales Nes Miner John Knodle Glen Yauslin Lange Morey Gie S & Dolls Betty Staub Ilten & Taege Willard Yates Henrietta Reed Velma Platt Utee Bugs Ora Corin Mannon's Bob Bechka Fran S Newsland Sunday Night Owls Norm Roaray Verne Eer Ronda Rains Doris Roaray Rains Koenig Indian Creek Gene Haddy Roy Laub Ann Donahoe Fore Bill Shukers Nathan Burlingham Marion Burlingham Hazel Glaser Marioners Don Waddle Bob Watson An Ave Giblin Jewelry Jack Cook Lorene Cook Shaheen’s Sth Ave Dalesch Bob Rohlena Barbara Woods Or Stratton Stratton DX Gorion Ritchie Larry Witherall Judi Abeln

Keystone Turners Defeat Eby's Cagers 94 to 59

Keystone Turners rout Eby's Sporting Goods 94 59 at home. Franzenburg leads E with 22 points, Condran adds 16 as Keystone dominates rebounding and transition play in a clear league victory.

Keystone Turners Keystone Eby’s Sporting Goods Franzenburg Bill Condran

Dempsey and Wife Escape Hotel Fire in Utah

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his wife, along with about 35 other guests, escaped from the Hotel Utah on the 9th floor after a smoke-filled fire. Firemen blamed a carelessly discarded cigarette as a possible cause. no injuries were reported.

Salt Lake City Utah Jack Dempsey Dempsey Dempseys

Waubob Wins Blind Mat Title At Braille Meet

Waubob, the lone Iowa champion, secured the heavyweight title at the 5th Annual Braille and Sight- Saving wrestling meet held in Vinton. Iowa placed second to Michigan in class A with 177 to 61 points while Kansas topped class B with 86 points, Kentucky was runner up with 70. Waubob also competed in the division finals and lost the class B king title.

Vinton Tom Waubob Iowa Michigan Kansas Kentucky Waubob

Red Peppers and Color at Ranch Club Event

Wally enjoys Cedar Rapids visit with late season humor and weather talk. The piece recalls Golden Gloves antics, weigh-in quirks, and boxers’ mishaps, including a trunks break and Smitty’s pride after a knockout. Mention of possible Canadian football game interest and players departing to Canada.

Cou Falls Cedar Rapids Wally Kenora Golden Gloves Dave Dodge Ben Marshall Bobby Smith Jim Ampey Smitty Des Moines West Side Civic Club C.R Randy Duncan Hawks

Penn Survives In Non Conference Battle

William Penn College withstood a strong Iowa Wesleyan rally to secure a 64-57 non-conference basketball win in Mount Pleasant. The contest featured steady defense and key plays by the Quakers to hold off the Tigers.

MT. Pleasant UPI Willliam Penn College Iowa Wesleyan

Want Ads Highlight Local Need and Opportunity

A brief note invites readers to place or read want ads in the local paper, signaling community needs and listings. It mentions readers can find opportunities, goods, and services through the classified section and encourages quick submissions to reach eager buyers and sellers.

Iowa Swimmers End Illinois Winning 60-45 Big Ten Meet

Iowa University's men’s swimming team defeated Illinois 60 to 45 at Iowa City to win their first Big Ten meet of the season. Glover Waddington of Cedar Rapids set a new SUI record in the 440-yard freestyle with 4:43.6. The Hawkeyes claimed seven of eleven first places, and improved to 1-4 in conference play.

Snyder Cedar Rapids Iowa Illinois Illini Hawkeyes Glover Binky"’ Wadington Lowe Lee Cutler Dennis Vokeiek Ray Carlson Cooper Clinots Pete Steton Joe Sommer Bill Clearhout Glover Waddington Tim Vard Dick Dooley

Piro and Happel to Speak at C. R. Stag Event

Whitey Piro and Bill Happel of the Iowa football staff will speak at the Junior Chamber of Commerce sports stag at Twin Towers Wednesday evening. The stag will start at 5:30 p.m.

Whitey Piro Bill Happel Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce ‘Sports Stag Twin Towers

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