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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1971

Page

8

Storm Lake Tops AP Prep Poll As LaSalle Drops To Fifth

Storm Lake remains the state’s top prep basketball team with a 14-0 mark after a close win over Estherville and a late loss to Denison. Cedar Rapids LaSalle falls to fifth. Council Bluffs Lincoln drops to sixth. Ottumwa exits the top ten. Des Moines North rises to second. Heelan moves to third. Ames climbs to fourth amid Big Eight play. Iowa faces Minnesota next, seeking balance in Big Ten matchups and breaking even in 14 games.

Storm Lake Associated Press Tornadoes Des Moines Des Moines North Cedar Rapids LaSalle Council Bluffs Lincoln Ottumwa Sioux City Heelan Ames LaSalle Lincoln Hoover Algona Denison Mason City Estherville North West Des Moines Valley Carroll Kuemper Waterloo East Cedar Rapids Prairie TeeJay Omaha Neb Tech Nebraska Westside Des Moines Tech Clear Lake Hampton Harlan Montezuma Mississippi Valley Muscatine Cedar Rapids Kennedy Clarinda Vinton Cedar Rapids Jefferson Winfield Mt. Union Paullina Grundy Center Storm Lake Des Moines Orth Sioux Iy Heela Council Butts Ase Des Oln Nee. Cover Masonity Narian Ottumn Valle West Des Moil

Enos Slaughter Named Duke Baseball Coach

Enos Slaughter, a Roxboro native and former major league outfielder for the Cardinals and Yankees, is named head baseball coach at Duke University after ten years out of the game. Athletic Director Eddie Cameron announced the hire at a news conference in Durham North Carolina.

Durham N.C Enos Slaughter Slaughter Roxboro Duke University Duke Eddie Cameron Cameron St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees

Iowa Hopes to Prove It Is For Real in Big Ten Race

Iowa remains unsettled in the Big Ten as it seeks validation of its season. The Hawkeyes carry an unusual record for modern college basketball as they push to show they are a genuine contender.

Iowa Minneapolis — Iowa Hawkeyes

Ticket Sale Set for Wash Kennedy Tilt

Tickets for the Washington Kennedy basketball game, scheduled Saturday at Wash, go on sale Wednesday and Thursday in each school's activity offices. Sales run from 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. daily.

Washington- Kennedy

Houston Oilers name Walt Yo Warsky as defensive line coach

Houston reports Walt Yo Warsky, previously an Atlanta Falcons assistant, is named defensive line coach for the Oilers. The move links NFL experience with Houston leadership as the Oilers reshuffle their coaching staff.

Houston Walt Yowarsky Atlanta Falcons National Football League Houston Oilers

Storm of Controversy Over Gopher Star Pyle

MINNEAPOLIS AP Jerry Pyle 6 foot 7 junior forward for the Minnesota Gophers sparked a campus dispute by urging a look at the insanity of institutionalized athletics in the United States He then starred in a 97 85 Big Ten win over Michigan State scoring 17 points He defends his critique noting basketball emphasizes cooperation and teamwork and says he believes athletes should be allowed to criticize their employers while remaining loyal to the team

Minneapolis Jerry Pyle Minnesota Gophers Pyle United States The Gophers Mcihigan State

Pacers fall as Mel Daniels nears ABA rebound milestone

Mel Daniels achieved a career rebound milestone with 34 points and 22 boards but the Indiana Pacers lost 119-118 to the Texas Chaparrals after John Beasley hit two late three-pointers. Beasley finished with 29 points, Wayne Hightower 29, and Bill Paultz led the Nets past Utah 98-89 while New York’s Rick Barry injured his knee but it was not serious.

Mel Daniels Indiana Pacers John Beasley Beasley Texas Chaparrals Pacers Daniels New York Nets Utah Stars Pittsburgh Beastley Texas Wayne Hightower Bill Paultz Nets Utah Glen Combs New York Rick Barry

Want Ad Gives Quick Space by Selling Unneeded Items

Community buyers and sellers use local want ads to clear clutter and gain storage space. Listings highlight household items, furniture, and miscellaneous goods with short prices and direct contact details.

Washington High junior varsity edges Prairie 55 54 thriller

Washington High JV defeated Prairie 55 to 54 on Monday. Craig Hukill and Steve Oelschlaeser each scored 15 for Wash. High while Prairie’s Dave Yanecek led all scorers with 22 points. Other Prairie contributors included Pat Stepanek 11 and Dave Rences 7.

Washington High Prairie Craig Hukill Steve Oelschlaeger Wash Dave Yanecek Ash Drew Skogman Steve Oelschlaeser Craig Collins Mike Daugherty Sean Cullivan Don _ Haas Pat Stepanek Dave Rences Keith Young

Red Leidigh named Marshalltown grid coach

Red Leidigh 45, former Cedar Rapids Prairie coach, was named head football coach at Marshalltown High School. He cited a heavy teaching load at Prairie and will have a reduced load at Marshalltown. The Tigers, 3-6 last season, compete in the Big Eight.

Marshalltown Wilson Red” Leidigh Cedar Rapids Prairie Marshalltown High School Leidigh Prairie Staff Hawks Prairie Lehdigh the Gazette Waterloo East Jerry Mooseman Red Cedar Rapids-Marion

Anonymous Cornell Student Letter Sparks Debate on Press Courage

A student at Merner Hall anonymously writes to urge tougher coverage and truth in reporting. The note follows the paper’s habit of reading letters though many are unsigned, offering a thoughtful challenge to press courage and transparency.

Coe Cornell Merner Hall

Permissiveness letters spark college debate on signs and swearing

Cornell readers defend student sign making and vocal torn signs as a boost to team spirit while acknowledging permissive language has grown. They contrast with objections from a columnist and note a Coe Cornell game impact, plus a Cornell deficit and concerns over public decency and education.

Mr. Schrader Cornell

Ali demands 15 referees for Frazier title bout

Muhammad Ali, training in Miami Beach for the March 8 championship in New York, says he will request a fresh referee for every round and foresees the fight lasting 15 rounds. He promises to punish Joe Frazier, claims Frazier lacks respect, and envisions referees moving in and out as the world watches.

Joe Frazier Kiamesha Lake N.Y Cassius Clay Miami Fla New York Miami Beach Muhammad Ali Ali Clay Frazier

Eastern Michigan Defeats Parsons In Non Conference Clash

Ken McInto sh scored 23 points to lead Eastern Michigan to an 86 64 victory over Parsons. Parsons drops to 12 7 while EMU improves to 14 10 on the season. Ben Robinson adds 21 points, ranked 19th in the AP college poll last week.

Ypsilanti, Mich Eastern Michigan Ken MclIntosh Parsons Ben Robinson Associated Press

Series Champs Sign Etchebarren for 71

Baltimore Orioles reach terms with pitchers Pat Dobson and Tom Dukes and catcher Andy Etchebarren for 1971. Dobson won 14 games last season and Dukes, a reliever, were acquired from the San Diego Padres in a deal that sent Tom Phoebus to the National League club.

Baltimore Pat Dobson Tom Dukes Andy Etchebarren Baltimore Orioles Dobson Dukes San Diego Padres Tom Phoebus

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