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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
12
Kansas 71 Nebraska 60 in Lawrence puts the Jayhawks on top in the Big Eight racing with four road games looming. Iowa State 7-3 and Nebraska 6-3 keep the chase tight as Kansas State and Missouri also stake claims.
Defending champions Bill Mazeroski and Paul Krause from Iowa staged a late surge at La Costa to win the Astrojet Golf Classic. They carded a net 64 final round and 185 total over 54 holes, earning $5,000 each from the $30,000 purse.
Houston's Jack Breit surged to his fifth win of the world pocket billiards championship, defeating Ed Jelly of Las Vegas 150 to 58 to hold a one game edge halfway through the event in Norwalk California.
AP report lists boxing bouts with Kim Ki-son of Korea beating Manfedo Altpa of the Philippines, Cordoba Oscar Bonave defeating Feling Marich of Argentina, Costanino Fiori of Italy defeating Antonio Villasante of Uruguay, detailing weights and points in a compact world boxing roundup.
The Grenoble Games closed amid controversy and pride as Jean Claude Killy led France to three wins in downhill giant slalom and special slalom. Norway and Italy posted strong showings while the United States earned seven medals. IOC row over South Africa and Russia’s future loomed as officials debated withdrawals and sanctions.
Roberto de Vicenzo of Argentina shot a final round 70 to win the LaGartos Club International golf tournament in Bogota by five strokes over Butch Baird of Galveston Texas.
The Pittsburgh Pipers stretched their Eastern Division lead to 14 games after weekend wins over New Orleans 129-121 and Denver 103-92 at home. Charlie Williams scored 38 for Pittsburgh, Connie Hawkins 21 with 19 rebounds, and Willie Murrell 20 for Houston in a separate game. New Orleans rallied to defeat Oakland 132-111, Dallas beat Anaheim 107-100 then fell to Houston 110-93, and Indiana topped Houston 115-99.
Johnny Unitas, famed for football, celebrated a par with a celebratory dance after a chip-in during the American Airline Astrojet golf tournament over the weekend. The event drew attention for his unusual victory gesture and competitive play among participants.
Cresco captured the sectional prep wrestling title with 95 points aided by four champions Lee Johnson Bill Stopperan Lindsay Eckerman and Jerry Nichols. Charles City finished runner up with 58 points and four champs as multiple finals and consolation bouts are listed with Cresco athletes earning most victories.
Boston AP reports Nicholas A. Buoniconti former Patriots middle linebacker earned a bachelor of laws degree at Suffolk University during the university's mid-year commencement on Sunday.
The J Hawk Boosters of Jefferson High will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in room 227. Jim Lockett will review his first season as basketball coach.
Cedar Rapids Gym Club dominated the Wisconsin Open in Milwaukee, capturing the Senior Men's championship with over 40 teams participating, while the club’s senior women finished second to Chicago. Top finishers included Wally Kann in multiple events and Jim Long, Ranae Keeppel, and others earning podium spots.
Stodola led the Legion Major with a 692 series and a 263 game as Gary totaled 492 with games of 193 236 and 263. Luetta Schmidt led the women with a 604 series in May City Terrace Room Ladies Classic, with Gwen Sharpe top women’s game at 224 and other skaters posting 223 220. Multiple leagues report high scores and notable performances across Friday events at numerous venues including Marion Friday Fiasco’s and Cryovac Ladies.
Chicago stars Mikita and Wharram each tallied a hat trick as the Black Hawks crushed Detroit 7-1. Favell stopped 42 shots while Fleming and a Rangers rally kept New York close, and Boston edged Los Angeles 6-5 after Sather’s late clincher.
Don Gerber Merle Pratt and John Wall lead the Hanford Post No 5 bowling tournament at Legion Lanes as the event nears its close next Sunday. Top series include Don Gerber 686 Merle Pratt 641 and John Wall 257 in scratch game.
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