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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1969

Page

4

Mullin Sparks Jeff J-Hawks Past Dubuque 69-61

Jefferson High's Tom Mullin led the J-Hawks with 18 points as they defeated Dubuque Senior 69-61 at the Jeff gym. Mullin pressured the Rams and West combined for 29, but Jeff limited Jon West and built a late cushion with Ferguson's free throws and Holland's late hoop. Jeff improves to 6-4 in league play and 9-6 overall.

Jefferson High Dubuque Jeff Gym J-Hawks Rams Jim West West Washington Jim Heck Jim Ferguson Tom Holland Jeff Perce Ana Gomi Ullrick Wimade Jefferson Jim and Dick Hooverwerk

Prairie Hawks Rally Past LaSalle 64 58

The crippled Prairie Hawks beat LaSalle 64 to 58 at LaSalle as they surged in the second half behind a stifling press and a 1-3-1 defense. Ron Bentley surged with 17 points, Jim Mitralsky and Steve Voigt contributed solid outside scoring, and Tim Withers, Wessels, Loefler, and Mraz topped LaSalle with 10 plus points each.

Prairie Hawks LaSalle Lancers Duane Modracek Prairie al Morse LaVerne Bruns Ron Bentley la Salle Duane Kramer Bentley Jim Mitralsky Hawks Steve Voigt Larry Tow Tim Whitters Wessels Mike Loefler Tom Mraz Soph Loeffler

Prep Basketball Scores Across Multiple Games

A busy slate shows CR Marion Ane 4, Marion 52. East Maline 75, Dav Central 70. Seton 78, Regina 66. North Linn 52, Beck 80. Ames 17, West Liberty 50. Other results include Olin 49, East Iowa Hawkeye high 70, and multiple close district wins across Cedar Falls, Estherville, Osage, and Dubuque area teams.

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LaSalle Sophs Down Prairie 71 61 in Friday Win

LaSalle sophomores defeated Prairie 71 to 61 at LaSalle Friday night led by Dan Ryan with 26 points and Serbousek with 23. Prairie’s scoring included Miller 21 and Yee 12, while Salle added Zamastil 7 Nosbish 8 and Handley 6.

LaSalle Sophs Prairie LaSalle Dan Ryan Serbousek Yee Miller Hass Yanecek Jes Cline Salle Ryan

Astros Sign No. 1 Pick Bob Mc Roberts

Houston selects Bob Mc Roberts the top pick from the January free agent draft signs with the Astros.

Houston Bob McRoberts Houston Astros

Furnish Wins On Knockout At Cedar Rapids Friday Night

Ed Furnish of Cedar Rapids knocked out Larry De Shaw of Manchester in the feature bout at the C R Eagle club on a 23 card Friday night. John Long of Cedar Rapids won Open division by decision while Mike Dochterman fell to Frank Stanton of Manchester. Cedar Rapids had four winners in Junior Olympic division including Bob Walker Willie Brown and Mike Secora by decision, Bob Rodriguez by default. Darrell Nots lost by decision at 70 pounds.

Ed Furnish Cedar Rapids Larry DeShaw Manchester C.R. Eagle Club John Long C.R Mike Dochterman Frank Stanton Bob Walker Willie Brown Mike Secora Bob Rodriguez Darrell Nots

Belle Plaine Routs Eng Valleys Behind Pahr 27

Belle Plaine defeats English Valleys 73 to 60 as Dave Pahr scores 27 points and Don Zimmerman leads English Valleys with 16 points in a nonconference game.

J-Hawk Sophs Rally for 55-50 Win Over Dubuque

Jefferson sophomore cagers stay close in the Valley race with a 55-50 victory at Dubuque. Brad Trickey scores 28 to lead J-Hawks, improving record to 16-2 in the league and 13-2 overall.

Jefferson Cagers Moline Dubuque Jeff Brad Trickey J-Hawks Dubrave Ey Heinz Redmond Nomeeber Yakish Horstman Holland Whitters Eet Wilson Smitikamp

Davenport Sets Unofficial 50 Yard Hurdle World Mark

Willie Davenport failed to arrive in time but won the 50-yard indoor hurdles in an unofficial world record time of 5.8 seconds at the Telegram-Maple Leaf Games in Toronto. Beamon withdrew after re injuring his right leg while Barbara Ferrell set an indoor Canadian open record in the women 300 yards. Antoninia Lazareve of Russia claimed the women's high jump title at 5 11 4.

Toronto Willie Davenport U.S Davenport Amateur Athletic Union Bob Beamon U. S Beamon Barbara Ferrell Antoninia Okorovoka Lazareve Russia Dianne Gerace Trail B.C

Jefferson wins AAA section wrestling title at Kennedy

Jefferson and Washington led the district field with nine qualifiers each. Jefferson won the team title 95 points with six champions, while Washington finished runnerup with 74 points. The meet featured upsets including Steve Sadler and Bob Miller from Jefferson losing in semis before claiming runnerup spots.

Kennedy Jefferson Washington Bill MecNiel Jeff Clinton J-Hawks Steve Sadler Bob Miller

Raiders Top Marion Hold Share of Lead

Anamosa defeated Marion 64 52 at home as the Raiders shot 45 percent and stayed in a first place tie with Maquoketa in the Wamac. Dan Meehan and Dick Pilcher led Anamosa with 20 and 16 points respectively, while Marion’s Mark Witte and Bob Schueler top-scored for their team. The game featured strong rebounding and a 20 10 opening run by Anamosa, with the Indians closing gaps late but unable to overtake the hosts.

Marion Anamosa Raiders Maquoketa Tipton Dick Pilcher Chuck Meehan Greg Sinkey Don Underwood Marion Soph Mark Witte Te Schueler Meehan Schmeker Piexey Steve Fit Ae Ciha Edwaras Badier Sell Meggers Alker Barn Russell Whitters Andrea Neumber Jensen Sadler Geeies Hebe Ester Morris Chmuecker Eggers “Alker Anomiee Pilc Her Sinkey Dwards

Knights Maintain Unbeaten Run with Last-Second Basket

Wartburg remains undefeated at 11-0 in Iowa Conference play after Fred Grawe sank a go ahead basket in the final 10 seconds to edge Central 59-58. Grawe and Cliff Cornelius led Wartburg with 13 and 12 points, respectively, as Wartburg moved to 20-0 overall and earned at least a share of the conference title.

United Press International Wartburg Fred Grawe Knights Central Pella Grawe Iowa Cliff Cornelius

Union-Whitten Girls Hit 100-Point Season Average

Union-Whitten routs Dows 143 to 45 to become the first state girls team to exceed 100 points per game this season. Denise Long scored 100 and boosted her season and career totals as the No. 1 team finished with 2,076 points for 103.8 per game while Long reached 1,391 points this season and 5,654 overall.

UNION Denise Long Union- Whitten Dows Union-Whitten Miss Long

Wrestling Meet Finals Highlights and Semifinals Results

Semifinal results include Menefee who defeated Beitz 3 2 and Maresca who beat Park 10 1 with Beitz, Maresca advancing to the final. Final score Maresca 8 4 over Menefee. consolations Maresca over Beitz 5 0. Heavyweight semis Jakubsen defeated Miller 10 1. final Miller beat Jakubsen 4 1. Werneburg won by default over Bir. final Banke defeated Werneburg 5 1 with Werneburg pinning Gilbert.

Jeff Henry Banke Wash Dennis Werneburg Banke Clintons Don Gilbert Werneberg Werneburg Gilbert Pay Menefee Mark Beitz Rid Tony Maresca Clin Len Park Kenn Menefee Maresca Beitz Bob Miller Dec Jenteny Wash Gus Jakubsen Ein Teve McDonnell Bine Jakobsen de. Miller Miller Eee McDonnell Roger Bir Dec. Werneburg

Sophomores Rally as Anamosa Beats Marion 52 to 42

Anamosa sophomores defeated Marion 52 42 in Wamac play. Mike Alderson led Anamosa with 19 points while Terry Meeks and Dan Borst each scored 10 for Marion. Marion dips to 4-8 in the league. Anamosa improves its record.

Anamosa Marion Mike Alderson Blue Raiders Terry Meeks Dan Borst Indians Mike Alders Randy Teymer Ed Walker Lee Miller Stewart Gorius Brad Beardsley van Gillman Paul Martin Kevin Collins Mark Burgess Ron Schults

Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail delivery with various monthly and yearly prices. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service.

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Coe Upsets St Olaf Behind Barnes 34 Points

Ron Barnes scored 34 points including 20 in the second half as Coe defeated St Olaf 79 to 66 in a Midwest Conference basketball upset. Coe snapped a two game skid and boosted its league record to 5-4 while St Olaf fell from title pursuit with a second conference loss.

Ron Barnes Coe St. Olaf Oles Midwest Scoll Barnes Innolt Ernst Seer Af Seer Bia Grin Urish McDrmitt Smith Oo Wolfson Gia

Lawrence Blasts Midwest Rival 83 58 In Home Win

Lawrence used a hot scoring touch from Bob Townsend and strong rebounds by Brad Childs to defeat Midwest Conference rival Cornell 83 58 on Friday night. The Cardinals led 38 18 at halftime after Cornell shot 6 for 45 in the opening period.

Appleton Wis Bob Townsend Brad Childs Lawrence Midwest Cornell Sna Ashmore Teh Fou Ornell

Playoff Basketball Schedule Sparks Local Church League

The bulletin lists games among Trinity Lutheran, Noel ing Baptist, Westminster, St Jude, and Lovely Lane Meth. matchups include Lutheran Trinity versus Noel ing Baptist and Westminster versus West minister with game times around 5120b.m. and 9115 a.m. The note cites several forfeits and venue names as teams chase playoff advancement.

Lviv L Eee Free St. m Trinity Lutheran Noeling Bapris m.—Westminster West Minsier Ir

Riley Wins Recreation Commission Basketball Skills Test

Mike Riley won the Jackson school recreation commission basketball skills test with 50 points. Alex Hadjis and Dean Schloss tied with 45, but Hadjis won the shootoff after four rounds.

Mike Riley Recreation Commission Jackson Alex Hadjis Dean Schloss Hadjis

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