Decorah Welcomes 6-7 Sophomore Tim Jones Back
Decorah coach Jim Friest and fans praise Tim Jones, a 6-7 sophomore averaging 20 points a game, after returning from Connecticut where he starred for Madison High. The 11-3 Decorah team is expected to push in the Northeast Iowa conference and upcoming tournament. Jim notes Tim's height, work ethic, coachability, and year-round basketball habit shaping a key varsity role.
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Decorah Vikings rely on senior returnees for northeast rise
In Decorah, coach Friest credits senior leaders Bob Finholt and Jayme Neubauer with guiding a growing season as Jim Jones and Rich Hovda anchor the varsity. Neubauer shines with 18 points per game while junior guards Chuck Malek and Ross Anderson energize the rotation. The ninth grade squad also excells with size across Ron Evans Mark Olson and Dave Schweizer, remaining unbeaten for a second straight year.
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Roosevelt 9th Keeps Perfect 8-0 With 74 42 Win
Roosevelt ninth grade basketball remains undefeated at 8-0 by routing Wilson 74 42 at Roosevelt gym. Bill Grafton scores 28 for Roosevelt while Craig Hood leads Wilson with 16. Roosevelt B team also wins 37-22 to stay 8-0.
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McKinley Ninth Grade Wins Seventh Straight, Beat Franklin 66-56
McKinley ninth grade basketball improved to 7-1 by defeating Franklin 66-56 at the Franklin gym on Saturday. Mark Thompson led McKinley with 18 points while Dan Nemmers scored 19 for Franklin, now 1-8. The McKinley reserves won the B game 38-35 in overtime.
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Malone Paces Harding In 54 46 Victory
Harding ninth graders beat Taft 54 to 46 at Taft gym. Bill Malone scored 17 and Corky Ek 2 while Dan Claflin added 16 and Randy Wymore 10. Taft’s Steve Jones led with 15 and Russ McIntyre 14 as Harding also won the B game 53 29.
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Laver sweeps ninth win in Tennis Champions Classic
Rod Laver, 32, from Corona Del Mar, swept Tom Okker 6-1 6-4 6-3 in New York, extending his streak to nine straight victories in the $210,000 Tennis Champions Classic. His total winnings reach $90,000 in the winner-take-all series that began Jan 2, with a potential $170,000 if he sweeps all matches.
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Wash Swimmers Aid Iowa State
Ames Cedar Rapids swimmers Dave Carrithers Jim Bell and Tim Krizan star for coach Jack McGuire at Iowa State. Cyclones sit 6-2 and vie for Big Eight and national honors, with Carrithers leading in points and wins, Bell contributing 334 points and fast 200 yard fly, and Krizan adding relay wins and sprint and breaststroke times.
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St Louis Signs Brock For 1971 Season
St Louis Cardinals announce Lou Brock has signed for 1971. Brock, a four time NL stolen base leader, set a modern MLB record with 50+ steals for a sixth straight season last year, hit .304 in 1970, and stole 51 of 66 attempts.
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Wheaton Grid Coach Pearson Is Fired
Wheaton Illinois AP report states 47 year old Mal Pearson who led Wheaton College football to a 41 15 record over two seasons was dismissed as head coach. Athletic director Harv Chrouser cited evaluating the football program and a change in leadership as the reason.
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Rettenmund Signs 1971 Contract With Orioles
Outfielder Merv Rettenmund, aiming for a starting role next season, has signed his 1971 contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The move locks in his status for the upcoming year as he seeks a regular place in the lineup.
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Sectional Wrestling Opens As Iowa Tournament Starts
Wrestling fans gear up as the Iowa state tournament kicks off with Class A and AA sectionals running Monday through Thursday at various sites while Class AAA begins Friday Cedar Rapids Jefferson hosts its sectional Saturday Defending AA champ Algona No 1 in poll Ankeny looms as strongest challenger for tite Readies sectionals include Anamosa Pleasant Valley Sigourney Williamsburg Crestwood Hampton Waterloo Orange Starmont Alleman Morning Sun North Mahaska Wyoming Beaman Conrad Riceville Tripoli Jesup winners advance to Marion district Feb 19 20.
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Harding 7th Cagers Beat Taft 43 23
Harding seventh graders down Taft 43 23. Wilson tops Harding with 12 points. Doug Mollenhauer scores 7 for Taft. Taft wins B game 25 21. Roosevelt 7th graders edge Wilson 45 37 at Wilson gym. Ken Long 15 for Roosevelt. Uthoff 14 for Wilson. McKinley 7th graders crush Franklin 44 19 at McKinley gym. Seyfer 13 for McKinley, Seery 13 for Franklin. McKinley takes B game 35 15.
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NCAA checks on signings by pro clubs
The NCAA said it is reviewing reports that college basketball players have signed with pro teams. The inquiry is handled by the infractions committee with fewer than 10 players involved. ABA officials noted investigator Warren Brown is conferring with ABA Commissioner Jack Dolph amid concerns raised by newspapers and magazines.
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Ramo Stott Favored In ARCA 300 Today
Ramo Stott the 37 year old defending champion leads a field of midwest drivers for Sunday's ARCA 300 at Daytona. Stott qualified 180.908 mph on the pole with Iggy Katona at 55 earning the other front row spot. The race pays 5900 dollars from a 35025 dollar purse.
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Wash Gymnasts Secure Easy Conference Win
Washington gymnasts won six of seven events and swept three as they defeated Marshalltown 103.10 to 86.40. Steve Hughes led with floor and trampoline event wins plus a second on parallel bars. Phil Nelson topped several events and placed in multiple finals.
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Illinois Beats Iowa In Close 63 60 Swim Meet
Illinois takes the men’s dual meet against Iowa 63 to 60 in Champaign. Tom Markwalter stars for Iowa with a medley relay win and a 200 yard backstroke victory, while Bruce Keswick anchors Illinois with multiple top finishes including the 400 yard free and 200 fly events. The meet features a tight finish in the 400 yard free relay and several close showings by both teams.
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Jacobson Paces Wilson 65-20 in eighth grade victory
Randy Jacobson led Wilson eighth graders with 19 points as they defeated Roosevelt 65-20. Joe Avery scored 10 for Roosevelt. Wilson also won the B game 40-17. Mark Ratcliffe totaled 17 for Franklin in a 54-42 win over McKinley, with Jeff Dawson adding 17 for McKinley. Franklin B won 33-31. Harding beat Taft 43-41 led by Enright with 23, while Mark McCalley had 24 for Taft. Harding won the B game 30-14.
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Open Forum defense of girls basketball carry-over value
Letters to The Gazette sports editor defend girls basketball and argue for balanced support of carry-over sports. The writer responds to criticism of prioritizing boys' sports and cites tennis golf handball swimming bowling and more as long term benefits, noting Gazette coverage supports varied sports.
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Mrs. Don Barry Noted as Champion Housewife Football Fan
Helen Williams of Iowa City writes about Roberta Sheets a neighbor known for watching Cowboys games. The letter notes Roberta replies she is watching during broadcasts and halves and suggests readers know her.
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Notre Dame coach Johnny Dee linked to Iowa City roots
A reader notes Notre Dame basketball coach Johnny Dee attended St. Patrick's School in Iowa City. He mentions Dee's father John Dee Sr was a freight agent for Interurban Lines and ran a pool hall and bowling alley in Iowa City, recalling earlier Gazette mentions of Dee's Cedar Rapids birth and Iowa City years.
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Coach Retires from CCNY Basketball After 15 Seasons
New York AP reports CCNY basketball coach Dave Polansky retires effective immediately after 15 seasons. Freshman coach Jack Kaminer is elevated to head coach as CCNY posts a 4-9 record this season.
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