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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1962
Page
4
A collage of sports talk and memories. Quotes critique fiberglass vaulting poles and celebrate Cornelius Warmer dam and John Uelses era. Intermission musician Frank Conseil, Betty Schultz’s 22nd birthday, and requests for 1961 Sports Illustrated issues appear amid club boxing chatter and Olympic remarks.
Chicago report says AAU and NCAA would welcome federal intervention after a failed peace conference. AAU President Louis Fisher proposed giving the NCAA four posts on national committees and international bodies as part of a renewed collaboration effort despite the impasse.
Byers says the NCAA is deeply disappointed and views the AAU plan as a continuation of the status quo. He argues the proposal brings no appreciable change in organization, policies, or procedures and would abandon core principles.
Bradley led wire to wire and defeated Drake 83 77 in Peoria to remain atop the Missouri Valley standings. Five Bradley players reached double figures led by Chet Walker with 23 points while the team made 25 of 26 free throws. Drake’s top scorers were Jerry Foster and Bill Hahn each with 21.
Iowa State beat Nebraska 79 to 66 to strengthen its hold on third place in the Big Eight race. The Cyclones, led by Vince Brewer 18 and Gary Kleven 14, built a 40 to 30 halftime edge after a 27-27 tie, and remained within striking distance of undfeated Colorado and Kansas State.
Purdue guard Terry Dischinger outscored Don Nelson 38 to 2 as the Boilermakers upset Iowa 82 75 in Lafayette. Dischinger added 18 rebounds while Nelson had 16 as Purdue built an early lead and held on. Joe Reddington scored eight before fouling out. Purdue improved to 6 4 in conference.
Olin girls defeated Oxford Junction 73 58 in the Stanwood sectional first round to advance, led by Marcia Benischek with 38 points while Ruth Robey scored 28 for Oxford Junction. Other regional results included Midland of Wyoming topping Lisbon 52 44 and West Central routing Turkey Valley 56 37 on opening night.
Cedar Rapids final shifts when Everett Kohl withdraws with a sprained thumb. Gus Schrader notes Fiese seeks title at Memorial Coliseum with a 200 pound KO artist ready to fight. Officials plan an exhibition and finals card proceeds including Burds versus Martin in the 160-pound open division.
The 1962 Iowa Hawkeyes baseball schedule lists 31 games including 15 Big Ten contests under Coach Otto Vogel. The team will not travel to Arizona for Easter vacation games as in 1951 due to the late 1962 academic recess.
A fragmented schedule lists several college games with Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Michigan Purdue Indiana Northwestern and Minnesota across April to May. The lines show venues at Macomb Peoria Champaign and Minneapolis with inconsistent dates and repeated team pairs.
Vogel has booked 13 midwestern games with Western Illinois and Brad ley from April through 23, plus three games with Luther.
Iowa State freshmen remain undefeated in postal dual action by defeating Texas Tech 47 to 30. Joe McQuillen led with wins in the two distance races and the butterfly, contributing heavily to the Cyclone scoring.
Tournament program lists semifinal bouts and matchups for 14 pound novice and open classes with competitors from Dubuque Vinton Cedar Rapids and other towns. Notable entrants include Tim Newman South Le Ebys Mike Dulin Vinton Je ore Joe Graham Dubuque Mike Hanlon C R Vin ton Jascees and Bob Slattery 118 pound champion from Dubuque.
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