Area high school hoops wrap up regular season this week
Cedar Rapids Marion area teams close regular schedules with two final games each. Regina meets top-seeded Davenport West Tuesday in Iowa City rematch after Regina's Dec 4 win. Regis hosts Waterloo Columbus Friday seeking revenge for a 68-66 loss. Marion plays in the Wamac with Independence Tuesday and Manchester Friday. Ken Backsen leads Marion scoring at 18.5, close behind by Jesse Schulte of Prairie and Tom Kelly of Regis.
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Cedar Rapids Washington Wins State Swim Meet in Record Relay
Five sequence photos by L W Ward show Cedar Rapids Washington sweeping the state meet with a 200 yard freestyle relay record of 1 30 4 and earning all American ratings. Ken Krizan leads off Clinton’s Dave DePue, Al Carr trails Pat McDevitt, Jamey Halpin gains a strong lead, and Marty Strasburger anchors the Warriors to the state team title.
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New York Stop Incident Involving Dick Greatore AQ
A fragment notes a stop in New York involving Dick Greatore AQ returning from St. Johnsbury Vermont. Details are unclear in the OCR fragment, with only a partial route and names readable.
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Funseth Wins Phoenix Open In Golf Tourney Upset
Rod Funseth, 31, of Spokane, masterfully parred the 6,584 yard Arizona Country Club layout to win the Phoenix Open by one stroke over a strong field that included Jack Nicklaus Billy Casper Tony Lema and Bobby Nichols. He shot 71 68 68 67 for a 275 total and claimed the $10,500 first prize. Funseth led going into the final round after a birdie on the first hole and a ninth hole bogey by leader Bert Yancey, with Yancey bogeying nine to seal the victory.
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Hawkeyes Rally in Second Half as Mantle Links Highlighted
The Hawkeyes overcame a 44-37 halftime deficit with near perfect play in the second half. Iowa faces Purdue at 2:30 p.m. Saturday after two remaining games against Purdue Illinois and Minnesota. Gary Olson suffered a scratched eyeball after being jammed by an Ohio State player, raising eye concerns.
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Miller Admonishes Hawks to Relax During Tight Big Ten Push
Iowa's Ralph Miller urged calm as the Hawkeyes began a late-season stretch. Iowa edged Ohio State 82 81 in Columbus on Chris Perrall's late field goal, with Perrall also citing sore heels and flooring at Ohio State affecting play. The coach noted first half tension and emphasized steady focus for upcoming games against Michigan Indiana Purdue Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Michigan Faces Test at Indiana
Michigan carries a 7-0 Big Ten mark into Indiana as the Wolverines face the Hoosiers in Bloomington. Indiana, 5-2, must beat Michigan to stay in title contention, then welcomes Ohio State at home Saturday for what may be a breather before another tough stretch.
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Cedar Bevide Gescue Yom Leads Rally at Westwood
Yom Yee Ua 16S, a standout performer for Cedar Bevide Gescue, sparked a decisive rally at Westwood. Ua scored multiple baskets, drawing fouls and energizing teammates as Cedar Bevide Gescue secured a crucial league victory.
Iowa Hawks edge Buckeyes in late thriller
Iowa and Ohio State produced a tight 82-81 finish with Iowa grabbing the win in Columbus. Coach Ralph Miller praised late free throw rhythm as George Peeples revived his shooting stroke, while assistant Dick Schultz noted the Hawks’ 32 points in the final 20 possessions.
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