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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1973

Page

15

Wash Girls Rally for Metro Title in Cedar

Washington's girls beat Kennedy 62 47 to win the Metro title in a sectional final. Lisa Hapter sparked Wash with late free throws and a key lead, while Chris Williams and Hupfer led scoring. Kennedy's Sue Kruger poured 34 and Prairie Mudie 37 in earlier games, as the overall meet featured strong guard play and late rallies.

Kennedy Meleah Whale Williams Willams Hupfer Sue Kruger Hankers

Final wrestling ratings spark tight top of poll

The final prep wrestling ratings show Jeff Matmen clinging to the top spot as Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Washington lead in AAA. Defending state champ Waterloo West and Southeast Polk are also among top AAA teams. Districts move toward regional meets with 32-team brackets and a state meet set for Des Moines March 6-10.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson Washington Kennedy Ft. Dodge Waterloo West Southeast Polk

Six rated girls teams start sectional bids

Six top ranked Iowa teams begin sectional bid action in a busy weekend schedule. Fairfield hosts No. delivering top meetups with Danville and West Des Moines Valley while Montezuma reenters the top 20 and Andrew eyes a high stakes showdown at their home venue. Multiple games feature Friday to Saturday action across Pekin Packwood and Newhall as teams chase spots in the Mediapolis and Wapsie conferences.

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Sectionals At Jeff Marion Open Wrestling Tournaments

The metro area hosts two class AAA wrestling sectionals at Jefferson and Marion. Jefferson, top-ranked in southeast, and Marian host five teams including Town City West and Town City High. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 1 for students. Both meets start at 6:30 and run to conclusion with champs advancing to next week.

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Volleyhall Church Lengue Pa Eyngeen Fa Larvae

Fragmentary record notes a church event or service with uncertain details about participants and dates. Names and places appear garbled, but reference to a religious gathering, possibly tied to a Christian context, is visible.

Volleyhall Church

Franklin Faces Harding Ninth Grade League Showdown

In a key Saturday clash Franklin (7-2) visits Harding (7-1) in a top ninth grade action. Wilson’s Dean Uthoft leads scorers with a 11.0 average as teams vie for a share of the league title and a strong finish in public schools play.

Franklin Harding Wes Vakegion Franklin Wilson Dean Uthoft Peer Binal Wileam

McKinley 8th Still Perfect In Tall Thursday Baseball

McKinley eighth grade baseball remained undefeated at Tall Thursday with a 4-5 victory over Harding as Norval Dickson scored 21 points to pace the whiners in an eight grade basketball game. Scott Enright and Jeff Wienne each had 15 for the PANEL SATURDAY lasers. Various regional matches and scores from surrounding schools filled the day with multiple boys and girls teams competing across the district.

McKinley Alsyed Mike Uwented Tall Publisohool Harding Norval Dickson Whiners Scott Enright Jeff Wienne Pekin Recounty Slaautner Povin WOM Fremont Waco Mid ‘Peete Geis Winilald- Mile Union Olarets Fon Mediapolis Vel Kelle Ohh Hulenquist Roodigs Cparelvis Vaicn Nero Faevell Rauklin Anne Delawarn Rink Inder Dubuave Vie Alry Onticatia North Lin Sey Salon Aywarty Lawn Dino Amana Ety Vinton Abbane Adh Burien Aynanay Ontetum Ieee Pene Art North Tama Grenn Hoovitain Ballo Bisbo Bolwoon Ah Chin St. Mary's Versabula Onllagus

Starr and Steuber Tie For Iowa Mfg Bowling Title

Linda Starr and Bob Steuber shared the Iowa Manufacturing Company's annual handicap singles bowling title at Lancer Lanes. Jim Bpaight posted 660, Dan Jensen led with a 247 scratch game and a 247 sn series. The event included lane entries and close scores reflected in the write up.

Linda Starr Bob Steuber Iowa Manufacturing Company Str Lancer Jim Bpaight Dan Jensen Loveney Teow

College Basketball Results From Various Games

College basketball results show Iowa State 67 over Parvona 64 as part of a mixed slate. Other scores and team notes from the Far West and northeast circuits are listed, with league structures and notable performances reflected in the brief recap.

Mt Mercy and Upper Iowa In Tight Senior Meet Tilt

Cedar Rapids hosts an eight team state senior meet at Central Branch YMCA starting Friday with four first round games. Cedar Rapids East Side Maldrite and Des Moines Pestser Derby are among favorites. action opens at 5 40 p m with winners advancing to Saturday and a final later that day. Mount Mercy falls to Upper Iowa 82 80 as Ava Bruner scores 18 for Upper Iowa and Becky Steete leads Mount Mercy.

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Hall of Fame Bid Honors Monte Irvin and Negro Leagues

Irvin reflects on the long struggle for black players to enter major leagues and recalls key figures like Willie Wells and Buck Leonard. He credits perseverance and education, mentions wartime service, and notes the 54 year wait since Lingol was assassinated as the push toward inclusion gained momentum.

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