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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1965

Page

6

Jeff tops four-team sectional wrestling in Washington

Jefferson dominates the class AAA sectional at Washington winning seven individual titles and 105 points to lead field. Iowa City and Washington each advance seven to the district meet at Jefferson next Wednesday and Thursday. The Little Hawks place second in team standings 75 to 68 behind Jefferson. Individual champions include Dennis Gunder 95 pounds Don Briggs 112 Rick Madison 120 Steve Miller 133 and Rich Mihal at an unspecified weight.

Jefferson Washington Jeff Iowa City Little Hawks Wash Dennis Gunder Don Briggs Rick Madison Steve Miller Rich Mihal

Bextine Leads Iowa Swim to Wins and Records

Iowa defeated Illinois 68 to 37 as the Hawkeyes set three Iowa marks and a pool record. Ron Berry of Moline broke the 200 yard breaststroke pool and Iowa records with 2 20.9, and Paul Monahon lowered the 200 yard butterfly to 2 04.9. Ralph Bextine of Cedar Rapids swept the 50 and 100 yard freestyles, clocking 22.7 and 49.7 respectively, signaling a strong day for Iowa swimmers.

Iowa City Iowa Molinois Ron Berry Moline Paul Monahon Cedar Rapids Ralph Bextine Illinois Dave Florio Bextine Florio Jim Cook Iil Siostrom Winesotdon Olin Chuck Boyce Tom Joneee Gates U of A Bob Bachman Ill Are Tiene Mike Petersen Rae Ralph Gute Lowa Dave Floradh Roseman Peter Bates Michel Levois Bill Kanter Alan Castator Paul Monohon Mike Horst Tom Sawicki U of Iowa Oldemark Monohon Gale Bextine Bruce Newell Olin Tom Trockmeran Bob Bachman Aili Mike Belea Tom Nostrud Charleses Peleo Berry Bill Liostrom Joe Roseman - Jones Wiineis

Maquoketa Wins Sectional in Wrestling Meet

Maquoketa captured team honors with 93 points in a class AA sectional wrestling tournament. Anamosa finished with 47 points and two champions, Dave Barnes at 165 pounds and Keith Kouba at 180 pounds. Individual finals and consols listed for multiple weights with several decisive margins.

Maquoketa Anamosa Dave Barnes Keith Kouba Mike Stender Mag Jim Kane N.S Chuck McClosky Clin Kane

State College of Iowa Routs South Dakota State 88 79

SCI overcame a tenacious South Dakota State squad 88 to 79 in Brookings. With coach Jim Iverson sidelined by a student aid scandal, Jim Marking led the Jackrabbits as they trailed after a 46 44 halftime, while Craig Kneppe scored 32 for SCI, Jerry McColley 17, and Phil Johnson 15.

Brookings, S.D UPI State College of Iowa South Dakota State University Jackrabbits Jim Iverson Jim Marking Craig Kneppe Panthers Jerry McColley Phil Johnson

Big Ten and other college sports results roundup

A sweeping list of college and prep results across conferences. Big Ten scores include Minnesota 121 over Purdue 93 and others like Iowa 78 over Northwestern 72. Big Eight and MVC show Kansas State 82 over Iowa State 71 and Bradley 73 over Drake 52. Professional and prep items close the roundup with New York 109 over Detroit 106 and Detroit 3 Montreal 1 in hockey.

Big Tenninols Purdue Inesota Michigan St State Wisconsin Iowa Northwestern Kansas State Iowa State Colorado Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas College Track Kansas St Drake College of Iowa Air For Air Force Aaotes Gisbtee Chica

Bradley Cuts Drake String At 6 73-52

Bradley fired 52 percent from the floor to whip Drake 73-52 in Peoria. Ernie Thompson scored 26 to lead the Braves in their fifth MVC win in eight conference games. Eddie Jackson 17 Campbell 14 aided the total while Drake’s Gene West led with 20.

Peoria Ill Bradley Drake Ernie Thompson Braves Eddie Jackson Tom Campbell Gene West Bradley Oy West Jackson Netolicky Gg Campbell Merin Klonglan Ox Patterson Aldridge Slater Frederick Ossman Sutherland Buescher Drake Bradley Martin

City Gymnastics Meet Set Feb 13 At Two Places

The first annual city wide open gymnastics meet for boys and girls will be held Saturday Feb 13 with the boys at the Marion YMCA branch at 9 am and the girls at the Ellis branch at 12 noon. At least five teams are entered including C.R. Gymnastics club coached by Dale Anderson C.R. Gymnasts coached by Gary Williams C.R. Thunderbolts coached by Bob Andrews the Sokols and Garfield school group. Girls compete in six events and boys in eight events. The fourth annual state meet will be held in Cedar Rapids on April 24.

Marion Ymca Ellis C.R Dale Anderson Gary Williams C.R. Thunderbolts Bob Andrews Sokols Garfield Cedar Rapids Leachers Anderson Willliams Andrews

Thaw Postpones Cedar Rapids Speed Skating Open

A sudden thaw forces Iowa Speed Skating Officials to postpone the Mississippi Valley Open championships scheduled for today at 2 p.m. at the Manhattan rink in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Manhattan

Tulsa Nips Cincinnati In MVC Basketball Thriller

Tulsa held a 41-28 halftime lead but Cincinnati rallied to tie the score late. Fritz Meyer's long shot missed as Tulsa edged Cincinnati 69-66 for the Missouri Valley Conference win.

Cincinnati Tulsa Fritz Meyer Golden Hurricane Bearcats Jerry Couzin

Potts and Cutler Capture Third Straight YMCA Doubles Title

Bud Potts and Bob Cutler of Des Moines won the state YMCA handball doubles championship at Cedar Rapids by defeating Des Moines rivals Bob Keck and Dick Fedro 21-14 21-12 in the final. Other results listed include early rounds and semifinals featuring Cedar Rapids and Mason City players.

Bud Potts Bob Cutler Des Moines Bob Keck Dick Fedro YMCA Cedar Rapids Walley Emmons Dick Zieke Potts Cutler Bill Ball Jack Stein Water Carl Boyer Frank Hazelton C.R D.M Bob Ehlers Mason City Paul Nissen Haye Willis Patton Jim Styers Bob Fisher Bill Reichardt Bob Schultz Negate Norm Rudi Ames Eck Jim Gilchrist Dick Roeder Keck-Fedro Garrett-Wischmeir Potts-Cutler Breitbacheer Nas Angie Cutter

Sooners Rout Hawks in 25-2 Wresting Dual

Oklahoma pins 25-2 victory over Iowa at Norman lifting Sooners to 10-1 while Iowa drops to 4-4. Greg Ruth dominates 167 pounds with a 14-1 win over Dennis Wegner. Tom Bowman earns Hawkeye points with a 1-1 draw against John Magers at 123.

Norman Okla Oklahoma University Iowa Sooner Greg ‘Ruth Oklahoma Dennis Wegner Tom Bowman John Magers Em Bowman John

Iowa State pins State College of Iowa 32-0 for 33rd straight win

Cyclones improve to 8-0 and extend winning streak to 33 with pins from Roger Sebert Gordon Hassman and Jim Homan. SCI drops to 1-6-1. match results include Sebert 7 23 pin over Wingert Leichtman decision Wise Saddler Lewallen forfeit Buzzard, Moncur dec Peckham Moncur, Homan pin over Straw.

Cedar Falls Iowa State State College of Iowa Cyclone Matmen Roger Sebert Gordon Hassman Jim Homan SCI The Sea Mike Wingert Rich Leichtman Lee Wise Dave Saddler Jim Lewallen Bob Buzzard Dick Austin Ka Marcucci Jim Mon Tom Peckham Don Park Hwt Larry Straw

Indiana State Beats Cornell In Wartling Wrestling Meet

Indiana State defeated Cornell 20 to 10 in wrestling at Mt. Vernon Saturday night. Dan Brown of Cornell pinned John Welleiver at 7:47, while Jim Lemis of Indiana State beat Dan 48. McCormick of Cornell defeated Paul Johnson, and Brent Wells beat Wells St’s Doitich 5-1. Tychinka of Indiana State edged Larry Black 3-1. Qualitza and Roser Gaross of Indiana State won decisions, Edible and Dick Chambers of Cornell fell in 10-2. Ed Freese of Indiana State narrowly beat Dave Hrouda 4-3.

MT. Vernon Indiana State Cornell Coke Dan_ Brown Corn John Welleiver Jim Lemis Ind Dan Bill McCormick Paul Johnson Wells St Doitich Brentells Bob Tychinka Larry Black Aney Qualitza Or Roser Gaross Dick Chambers Ed Freese Dave Hrouda

Free Throw Titles Awarded to Ament and Lewis

Jack Lewis of Washington and Nic Ament of St. Pat’s won the free throw contest sponsored by the Playground and Recreation Commission. In senior high, Mark Polansky and Dave Buckley of Regis followed, while junior high saw Klaus Schafer and Ray Nelson of Franklin place second and third behind Ament. A total of 184 entrants from 29 public and parochial schools participated in the clinic where Coe Coach Don King and his squad instructed.

Gazette L. W. Ward Coe Skip Swan Playground and Recreation Commission Kohawk Don King Ken Heth Scott Evenson Gary Kotowske Brian Erbe Jack Lewis Washington Nic Ament St. Pat’s Lewis Mark Polansky Dave Buckley Regis Franklin Klaus Schafer Ray Nelson Ament

Local Girls Brawl Ends Close 57 54 in Tight Rivalry

Victor Victor HS outlasted Van Horne 57 54 as Donna Fetzer and Ann Heisler each scored 25 to share top honors. Van Horne won the reserve 41 40. Mid Prairie boys routed English Valleys 91 45 led by Yo der 26. reserve 77 32. Davenport West edged Iowa City 57 53 with Wymore 21 and Martin 17 for West. Garrison girls beat Center Point 93 82 led by Wilson 34 and Lockard 31. Center Point reserves 49 34.

Davenport West Iowa City Rock Island Clinton Davenport Central East Moline St. Lucas St. Lukes Lansing St. George Central City Monticello S.H Ryan S.P G—Maynard Monticello S.H G—Garrison Center Point Victor HLV van Horne Donna Fetzer Ann Heisler van ‘Horne Wellman Jerome Yoder Mid Prairie Boys English Valleys Rogers Mid Prairie Davenport West Little Hawks Mike Wymore Bob Martin Joe Klindt Scott Lund Garrison Marsha Wilson Inez Lockard Vickie Kennedy

Monticello Sacred Heart routs Ryan St Pats 85 to 59

Sacred Heart defeated Ryan St. Pat’s 85 59 as B J Featherston scored 28 for Monticello and John Kennedy 23 for Ryan Maynard girls won 84 58 with Mary Parsons 41 and Pat Oaken 26 for Monticello.

Monticello Sacred Heart Ryan St. Pat’s B. J. Featherston John Kennedy Ryan Maynard Mary Parsons Pat Oaken

Open Forum Ponders Hawks Nickname

Readers discuss Iowa Hawks nickname ideas for the team and the Gazette sports desk weighs in on natural usage and possible monikers influenced by coaches and players. The letter mentions Ralph Miller, the thril l kids of Iowa, and compares coaching styles to Evashevski and UCLA.

Gus Iowa U Ralph Miller Evashevski Iowa City Illinois Indiana UCLA

Applause for Ogden's Honor and Local Recognition

Glen Knight praises Jack Ogden for years of youth work in Cedar Rapids and congratulates him on regional competition. The Gazette notes Ogden as Cedar Rapids Sportsman of the Year and Jaycees fitness leader winner, with a tribute to his wife Jean for support.

Gus Jack Ogden Cedar Rapids Jack Glen Knight Washington Avenue the Gazette South Side Jean Glen

Monmouth Wins Grappling Quad Meet In Illinois

Monmouth College topped the quadrangular wrestling meet at Monmouth Illinois with 82 points. UIC scored 77, Knox 47, and Iowa Wesleyan 42 as Knox and Iowa Wesleyan also competed.

Monmouth Ill UPI Monmouth College University of Illinois-Chica UIC Knox Iowa Wesleyan

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