Expansion talk and public tickets in Iowa sports scene
The column notes NHL expansion chatter among six club owners and the high cost of travel versus ticket sales. It cites Buzz Graham predicting only about 3,000 public tickets per Iowa basketball game next season, with 9,500 reserved for students and staff. Sherry Wheeler Graham, III, a former top pro golfer now living in Iowa City, is profiled as a leading player with notable earnings and a Midland playoff near miss.
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Seattle
Buzz Graham
Iowa Busiess
Iowa
Graham
Sherry Wheeler
Iowa City
James McCrea Graham
Iowa Dental
Waterloo
Sherry
Glasgow
Patty Berg
Judy Kimball
Sioux City
Midland
Texas
Mickey Wright
City Paddleball Title to Crites
Ray Crites won the City class A paddleball singles title at the YMCA defeating Jim McClintic 21-15 21-6. Paul Hennessey and Al East won class B and class C titles in separate divisions with a series of round results and finals.
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Ray Crites
YMCA
Jim McClintic
Paul Hennessey
al Eastin
Tom Shaheen
Jack McClintic
Glenn Drahn
Alainess
Bob Fisher
John Wall
Glen McClintic
Chet Casali
Shaheen
Drahn
Frank Nye
Bob Boyson
Stevens
Crites
G. MecClintic
B Boyson
G. McClintic
Archery Sectional Meet Planned at Arrowhead Lanes
One of Iowa's three sectional indoor archery tournaments will be held Sunday February 21 at Arrowhead Archery lanes on Blairs Ferry road north of Collins Radio. Similar meets occur in Waterloo and Des Moines with the top six shooters from each division advancing to the March 7 state finals in Des Moines. Norman Pint says shifts will shoot at 9 11 1 and 3 a.m./p.m. Sunday. The meets are sponsored by the State Archery Assn.
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Collins Radio
Waterloo
Des Moines
Norman Pint
Arrowhead
State Archery Assn
Costa Rica Soccer Team Dissolved After Pay Strike
In San Jose Costa Rica the national team was dissolved following a players strike over pay. The action ends the team’s activities as authorities review the dispute and potential reforms for player remuneration.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Marion Junior High Teams End Season With Wins
Marion's 7th grade defeated Manchester 41 to 24 for a 7 1 record. The 8th grade won 48 to 34. Greg Morris led the 7th with 10 points and Alan Risk scored 16 for the 8th grade team.
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Marion
Manchester
Greg Morris
Alan Risk
Various college and pro results from regional play
A cluttered slate shows Mississippi Valley West 70 Jefferson 64 in prep action. Drake 72 Stallone 75 and Wichita State 54 Cincinnati 53 in college play. Several other colleges post wins and losses including Alfred 83 parpephers 75 and Temple 65. Pro games feature Boston 119 St Louis 117 and Philadelphia 109 Los Angeles 109 in a high scoring night.
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Drake Fresh
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East
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Gazette Want Ads as a Buying Guide
Local readers rely on the Gazette Want Ads as a practical buying guide featuring listings for goods and services. The column highlights how to compare prices and locate items quickly, useful for shoppers seeking deals and marketplace tips.
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Gazette
Jeff Sophs Lead Jeff Sophomore Wrestling 10-0
Jeff High School wrestling shows strong depth with the sophomores posting a perfect 10-0 season led by coach Bob Stephen. Senior stars from the older teams are set to graduate, and top underclassmen Jim Kimball Bob Kohl and Don Briggs earn varsity prospects for next year.
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Jefferson
Jeff
Jim Hayden
Jim Kimball
Abbie Baker
Ron Cameron
Don Wharton
Bob Kohl
Mike Childs
Terry Kemme
Bob Stephen
Tom Stewart
Don Briggs
John Houck
Tim Fowler
Jim Lannom
Bob McNeal
Ron Lane
Mike Gunder
Ray Bargary
Jeff Matmen
Stephen
Coe
Mount Vernon
Elkader
Hal Walter
Wayne State College
Sophs
Jack Fisk
Soph
J-Hawk
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Marshalltown
Bob Erlacher
Bowling Stars Shine in City League Scores
Velma Platt tops women with 604 series and 234 game in Women's City Major. Shine Scharnhorst rolls 235 in Jubilee Jones. Dorothy Telford 232 and Tillie Staub 227 in Major. Gloria Sweeting 595 and Helen Vizal 587. Legion Commercial leads with Procek 264 and Sindelar 661. Days Plastering 1012 game 2831 series. Jubilee Masters sees Brubaker 242 and Briles 625. Big mixed evening with many 200s and 600s across leagues.
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Shine Scharnhorst
Dorothy Telford
Tillie Staub
Gloria Sweeting
Helen Vizal
Griser Insurance
Jubilee Janes
Arlene Moss
Platt
Evelyn Blietz
Ee Patten
Florence Sisler
Pat ‘Zimmerman
Legion
Robert Procek
Arno Sindelar
Jack Rowray
John Wheeler
Iowa
Jack Brubaker
Ralph Briles
Verman
Evelyn Patten
Rose Palumbo
Jo Verderber
Florence Sister
Dorris Wilson
Pat Zimmerman
Rober Durkin
Loui Cline
Mary Stewart
Elaine Mills
Bea Kohl
Dee Chapman
Dee Anomae
Florence Milke
Jo Verde
Eleanor Samuelsen
Rose Jumbo
Betty Mcne
Doris Wilson
Ruth Kin
Jubilee Jones
Marion Mobile
Elgin
Joan Cunnin
Sui
Ten Teams Enter Goldball Tourney at YMCA
Ten teams have entered the YMCA Goldball Tournament with space for six more entries. Newest entrants include Maynard town team featuring former Coe players Bob Sampson and Ken Moeller, Nordman Jewelers, Marion Y Men's league champions, Peterson Furniture and East Side Maidrite. Contact Chet Casali to enter. The event runs March 1 3 5 6 26 and 27.
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YMCA
Maynard Town
Coe
Bob Sampson
Ken Moeller
Nordman Jewelers
Peterson Furniture
East Side
Maidrite
Chet Casali
First Christian Tops Westminster in Church Volleyball
First Christian easily defeated Westminster Presbyterian to edge closer to the top of League A. St. Paul No. 1 leads with a 29 4 record after beating Noelridge Christian. First Christian sits 27 6 with Kenwood Presbyterian at 26 7.
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Westminster Presbyterian
St. Paul No. 1
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St. Paul No. 2
Calvin Presbyterian
Battle Royal Pro Mat Feature at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
An eight man battle royal will headline a five bout pro wrestling card at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sunday at 7 30 p m. Each entrant posts 100 to enter and the last man standing wins 800. Participants include Missouri Mauler Dutch Savage Frank Hickey Bob Geigel Bobby Shane Sonny Myers Ron Reed and Doug Gilbert. Four single matches complete the program with tickets on sale at Joe and Cliffs Sport Shop and the box office opening at noon Sunday.
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Missouri Mauler
Dutch Savage
Frank Hickey
Bob Geigel
Bobby Shane
Sonny Myers
Ron Reed
Doug Gilbert
Joe and
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Coliseum
Fisher Tops Treetop Flight Outpaces Marten
The fisher is described as the fastest treetop traveler in the animal world beating the marten known for catching red squirrels in the trees. The text highlights their agility and upper-tree prowess.
Valley writers pick a champ in prep conference shuffling
Valley writers plan to vote next week on all conference teams with Iowa City seen as the major surprise. Notable figures include Coach Bill Holmstrom of the Little Hawks and Walker’s Jim Potter who led a 10-6 season. DeSales’ Denny Woldum crossed 1 000 points in three seasons.
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Little Hawks
Bill Holmstrom
Denny Woldum
Ossian DeSales
North Iowa
Julie Jaeger
Edgewood-Colesburg
Gary Grimm
Maquoketa Valley
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Garnaville
Randy Dunlap Triumphs in Truman School Shootout Title
Randy Dunlap scored 110 points to win the Playground and Recreation Commission goal shooting title at Truman school. His brother Steve Dunlap finished second with 90 points after a playoff and David Braumann was third with 90.
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Playground and Recreation Commission
Truman School
Steve
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