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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

10

Finn, Skogman pace Wash to 62 57 win over Iowa City

Jeff Finn led Washington with 16 points and Jeff Finn sank late free throws as Washington beat Iowa City 62-57 in a Mississippi Valley Conference clash. Kyle Skogman scored late baskets and broke a tie in the final minutes, while Iowa City’s Steve Piro led with 22 points.

Jeff Finn Kyle Skogman Washington Iowa City Skogman Wash John Heitshusen Little Hawks Warriors Finn Heitshusen Gary Smothers Steve Piro Town City Smothers Bill Holmstrom Mike Hurn Steve Mohr Craig Darling Jim Heck Don King King C.R. Wash Reddick O Smith R. Wash Jo Té Towa City Ceee Washisi Barling Heck Mohra Skosman Fira O/Rourke

Warriors Sophs Top Iowa City in Low-Scoring Win

Washington's sophomores built a balanced attack to beat Iowa City 44 to 40. Kurt Maas led with 13 points, Tom Redford 12, and Tom Hurn 10 as Washington moved to 8-6 in the conference with one game remaining.

Washington Young Warriors Iowa City Kurt Maas Tom Redford Tom Hurn Warriors Kroeger Stephens Hogan Schultz Miter Jim Sevier Stan Casiner Tim Raymond Ken Strong Dan Steggart

First Defeat For Roosevelt In Des Moines Rivalry

Des Moines Roosevelt, top rated, suffered its first defeat of the season 67 63 at the hands of cross town rival Des Moines Toast. The game stayed close throughout with Roosevelt briefly leading by nine in the third before East pulled ahead and won 60 59 in the final period.

DES Moines UPI Roosevelt Cross Lawn Des Moines Toast Des Moines Roosevelt Des Moines West East Sale Marion Indians

Wide variety of prep basketball results across Iowa cities

The report lists numerous prep basketball scores from Cedar Rapids to Wamac k Manches ter and beyond. Notable outcomes include Kennedy 49 over Rock Island 68 and Oelwein 107, Crestwood 55, with many games featuring high scoring margins.

LaSalle Clinches Tie For Conference Title At Prairie

LaSalles senior guard Jim Brusha led a 66-59 victory over Prairie to share the East Central Iowa crown with Iowa City Regina at 9-1. Brusha scored 30 including four threes, while Prairie’s Jim Yanecek surged late for 20 of his team’s 21 points in the final period.

LaSalle Bruce Fahrnle Prairie Jim Yanecek East Central Iowa Jim Brusha LaSalle High Lancers Iowa Prairie Gym Iowa City Regina Brushs Jim Knight In Shining Armor Brusha LaVerne Bruns Yanecek Hawks Bruns

LaSalle Sophs Top Prairie 63 to 30 in ECSC clash

LaSalle high school sophomores rolled to a 63 to 30 ECSC victory over Prairie. Mike Loeffler scored 22 points to lead LaSalle with Ken Gulick adding 12 as the Lancers moved to 7 0 in league play.

LaSalle LaSalle Sophs Prairie Mike Loeffler Ken Gulick the Lancers Brase & Voigt Waile Christensen Anderson Patterson Weaver Hayt LaSalle Loeffler Pickart Siepman Ford Foth ¢ Gulick Roun Welsh Ruammesle Rach

Regina Sophs Defeat Linn-Mar In Iowa City Action

Regina sophomores beat Linn-Mar 74 to 51 in Friday night play led by Berger with 3 point shots. Rodney Bishop topped Linn-Mar with 13 points while Ellwand West cot Jones McCobskey and others added multiple scorers for Regina.

Iowa City Berger Regina Linn-Mar Rodney Bishop Lions Bishon Ellwand Westcot Jones A. McCobskey Batten Anfierson Hoyt Renna Fetqer Kennary Neuzil Gowran McDonald Ries

Prairie clash as Irusha charged by Zalesky

Jim Irusha of LaSalle aged 21 draws a charging foul while driving around Prairie’s Joe Zalesky during Friday night action at Prairie. Prairie’s Mike Tampir wears jersey number 32 nearby.

Jim Irusha LaSalle Prairie Joe Zalesky Mike Tampir

National League results and standings update

Scores show Baltimore 147 Seattle 118 and Cincinnati 125 New York 91. Boston 124 Chicago 168 Philadelphia 124 San Diego 108 San Francisco 12 Los Angeles 114. Eastern and Western divisions list team records, with Pittsburgh Minnesota New Jersey Indiana Kentucky 39 21 40 23 0 3 33 3 26 95 and New Orleans Dallas Oakland Montreal Philadelphia St Louis Toronto Detroit etc.

UCLA Oregon Utah Wyoming New Mexico Brigham Youna Southern Cal Oregon St W. Montana Northern Montana Westminster South Weber State Idaho Idaho State Gonzaga Pasadena Cal Lutheran Long Beach St Cal Poly Nevada South San Diego Azusa Pacific Grand Canyon Mesa Calo Ricks Colorado Mines Wast Colorado St. Cal Adams Linfield Pacific Lutheran Seattle Pac Westmont Central Wash Wast. Wash Los Angeles Bullerton St U. of Redlands Cal Tech UC Istvine UC Riverside San Fernando St Oregon Tech Cascade Southern Oregon Georas Fox Lewis-Clark Coll. of Idaho Willamette Whitman St. Martin’s Brit. Columbia San Diego St. As Fresno State San Francisco St Chico State Humboldt State Nevada UC Davis Hayward State LA Baptist Pacific Chris Whitworth East Washington Baltimore Seattle Cincinnati New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Minnesota New Jersey Indiana Kentucky Western New Orleans Enver Dallas Oaklang Houston Anaheim Oakland Kentucky Denver Montreal St. Louis Toronto Detroit Oaklawd Louis Pilladslania St. Louis Tinston New ‘York Tsars ZI

Benton girls topple Dysart Geneseo 42 34 in Friday clash

Coleen Paar scored 24 points to lift Benton Community girls past Dysart Geneseo 42 to 34. Joleen Dostal led the Indsers with 20. Benton also won the reserve contest 26 to 13.

Dysart Coleen Paar Benton Community Girls Dysart- Geneseo Joleen Dostal Indsers Benton

57 Fouls Doomed Cougars In 71 49 Loss To Jeffs

Kennedy fell 71 49 to Jefferson in the J Hawk gym as 57 fouls were called. Larry Wade Steve Peterman and Mark Tschopp sparked the winners while Dirk Dunbar led Kennedy with 13 points. Jeff guards Kuenzi and Ferguson contributed 13 and 12 points.

Jefferson Kennedy J-Hawk Jeff Jim Lockett J-Hawks Cougars Don Hulf Don Kolsrud Larry Wade Steve Peterman Dave Brusha Mark Tschopp Jim Justice Larry Kuenzi Tom Ferguson TJ Jefferson Justice Tschorp Iler Erusha Miner Wade Maoman Kuenzi I Votroubek Peterman Una R i Mullin Matmer Snyder Oo Ferguson Hines Steggall Straud Ostberg Thomson Kilpatrick Travis Langton O Senti

Killy Completes Alpine Sweep With Wild Slalom Gold

Jean-Claude Killy won the special slalom in Grenoble to finish a perfect three golds in the Winter Games. Austria's Schranz and Norway's Mjoen were disqualified for missing gates amid a tense finish. Finland beat the United States 1-1 in hockey as both teams ended strong. Eugenio Monti claimed his second gold in bobsled with a four man victory at Alpe d'Huez.

Grenoble France Jean-Claude Killy le Superman Killy Austria Toni Sailer Cortina Italy Karl Schranz Haakon Mjoen Norway Mjoen Schranz Finland United States U.S Monti Alpe d’Huez Fred Anton Maier Johnny Hoeglin Sweden

J Hawks Sophomores Rally Past Kennedy 73 61

Jefferson sophomores led by Steve Ullrick with 23 points and 25 rebounds defeated Kennedy 73 to 61. Ullrick dominated early with 15 boards in the first half while Dan Schneider added 14 and Mike Loftsgard 10. Kennedy’s top scorers were Mark Ulfers Kirk Jamison and Kim Mohr with nine each.

Steve Ullrick Jefferson Kennedy Cougars Randy Miters Slit Jameson Stripsky Proctor Johnson Lorenc Ullrick Latisgard Schneider Eessell Dunham Anderson Kent

Bays Trade Martinez and Alkis to Toros

Baltimore Bays transfer Hector Martinez and goalkeeper Halis Alkis to the San Diego Toros. The move shifts defense and depth for the Toros in the National Professional Soccer League.

Baltimore Baltimore Bays National Professional Soccer League Hector Martinez Halis Alkis San Diego Toros

Cyclone Gym Team Tops Colorado In Tight Meet

Iowa State edged Colorado 182.20 to 181.70 in Ames. Cyclone captain Mike Jacks won four events including parallel bars long horse rings and floor. Buffs Ben Bleu won high bars and Jack Ryan took side horse.

AMES UPI Iowa State Bigght Colorado Mike Jacks Ben Bleu Jack Ryan

Boswell Signs with Minnesota Twins for 1968 Season

Right handed pitcher Dave Boswell, who posted a 14-12 record last season, has signed his 1968 contract with the Minnesota Twins.

Minnisapolis Piloner Dave Boswell Minnesota Twins

Stricker Elevated to VP for Public Affairs by St. Louis Stars

Ray C. Stricker was named vice president in charge of public affairs and promotion by the St. Louis Soccer Stars.

ST. Louis Ray C. Stricker St. Louis Soccer Stars

Marion powers to 67 54 Wa Mac win over Anamosa

Marion used a strong second half to beat Anamosa 67 54 in Wa Mac play. Jim Simpson and Russ Glasgow led with 16 each supported by Paul Nelson 12 and Mike Hebert 11. Anamosa's Jeff Ditch led with 17. The Indians stay in title contention as Marion prepares to host Manchester next week.

Anamosa Marion High Indians Jim Simpson Russ Glasgow Marion Manchester Simpson Glasgow Paul Nelson Mike Hebert Jeff Ditch Osterkamp Beardsley LaBarge Bitch Nelson Musey Hebert Pilcher Meehan Barger Marion Te Marion Te Lage Eae Eta 11 1 15—8? Anamosa

Marion Sophs Defeat Anamosa 64 48 Friday Night

Greg Morris led Marion sophomores with 17 points in a 64 48 victory over Anamosa as Sam Brink topped Anamosa with 11 points. Marion players listed include Gary Hucker Dennis Schucker Bob Schuler Jonn Parks Mike Walker and Jim Meysers.

Greg Morris Marion Sophs Anamosa Sam Brink Marion Gary Hucker Dennis Schucker Bob Schuler Jonn Parks Mike Walker Jim Meysers Ela Mordorst Rod Jansen Tom Yuwa Anamosaous Tom Holland Jim Russell Jim Edwards Stewart Gorius Mark Robertson Gary Robertson Dennis Hartwig Dick Keseberg

Wartburg suffers first loss of season in Iowa clash

Wartburg drops to 10-1 in Iowa Conference after a 66-60 defeat by Central. Four Central players scored in double figures as the Dutchmen spoil Wartburg’s bid for a share of the title. Central moves to 4-7 in league and 8-11 overall.

PELA Iowa Wartburg Central

Mira and 49ers Reach Agreement on Starting Quarterback Chance

George Mira and the San Francisco 49ers ended their dispute with a meeting that produced a memorandum of agreement for a new three year contract and a substantial raise. Mira said the deal gives him a real shot at the starting quarterback role after threatening to move to another team.

MIAMI George Mira San Francisco 49Ers National Football League Mira 49Ers

Andretti Escapes Injury After Daytona Practice Spin

Mario Andretti avoided injuries when his Mercury Cyclone blew an engine during a Daytona practice run for the Daytona 500. His car spun into the grass infield on the second turn at Daytona International Speedway, but the vehicle sustained no damage.

Daytona Beach Fla Mario Andretti Andretti Daytona International Speedway

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