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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1964

Page

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Move to Strip A's Franchise Signals Major League Action

Charles O Finley faces ouster as nine American League owners vote 9 1 to begin proceedings. The league will assume control of the Kansas City team appoint a pro tem overseer arrange a lease for Municipal stadium conduct a club sale and funnel proceeds back to Finley as per the reorganization plan. Louis Nizer says Finley will respond after the ouster meeting.

Boston Charles O. Finley Finley Louis Nizer American League Kansas City Municipal Stadium Nizer

Ellis Gains in State Y Meet

Ottumwa Muscatine Washington and Ellis branch advance from first round of the state prep YMCA basketball tournament Friday night. Scorers include C R Ellis Vogel Conan Thurston Nynan Boggs Hine and Massey for Washington and Hastings Savage Green Beecham Jemeer for Ottumwa in a 76 to 64 win over Muscatine.

Ottumwa Muscatine Washington Ellis Branch State Prep Ymca C.R. Ellis Vogel Anderson Cram Nan Linkenback Colgan Conan Thurston D’orallo Hoop Nynan Boggs Hamilton McCraken Kelley Haifley Henness Ak Bernett Trieweller Doser Weber Massey Sindall Hastings Savage Green Beecham Jemeer Burk Cpambri Baker C.R. A Piereeeed Finn Mason Ford Yi Avert Raitora Wilhe Eo. Schroeder Griebel Manley Temple Oberhaus Roggereen

Cornell Frosh Remain Undefeated After 78 73 Win

Cornell freshmen, led by Rick Glasier with 25 and Dave Crow with 19, defeated Coe 78 73 on Friday night. Dick Smith topped both teams with 31 points, while Bob Shebetka added 21. Cornell frosh now 4 0 for the season.

MT. Vernon Rick Glasier Dave Crow Cornell Coe Frosh Dick Smith Bob Shebetka

Cedar Rapids Wrestlers Struggle Early in State Meet

Cedar Rapids entries falter in the first round of the 1964 class AA state high school wrestling tourney in Waterloo. West Waterloo leads with seven points after five winners, East Waterloo adds seven as five qualifiers advance, and Charles City racks up six points with six decisions. Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Wash struggle among finalists as several qualifiers move on.

West Waterloo Wahawks East Waterloo Charles City Davenport Central C. R. Jeff Des Moines Tech Blue Devils Tech Falls Clyde Bean Iowa City Little Hawks Cedar Rapids Jefferson Wash Iowa D.M. Lincoln City Newton C.R Burlington D.M Millen Stewart Dan Gable Franke Willie Hoosman Hoosman Clarion Cresco Gazette Tom Merryman Jeff Bill Schwarz Waterloo Schwarz Chuck Becker Des Moines Lincoln

Moore Sparks Cornell Past Gridiron Foe in Key Conference Win

Bob Moore, once a third string center, starred in his first start scoring 10 of 21 shots as Cornell beat Mt Vernon 87 77. Cornell moves toward Beloit and Ripon with key Midwest Conference clashes upcoming while Coe battles illness keeping Witte out. Grams remains sidelined with a knee issue.

Cornell Beloit Ripon Mt. Vernon Rams Grinnell Knox Monmouth Allbaugh Moore Paul Maaske Morning Sun

Regis defeats Waterloo Columbus 81 61 in Friday night clash

Larkin and Dorrington sparked Regis to an 81 61 victory over undermanned Waterloo Columbus. Larkin scored four straight early as Regis led 18 9 and added a 50 34 edge late. Columbus lost six of seven players to disciplinary action.

Waterloo Denny Larkin Art Dorrington Regis Waterloo Columbus Larkin Columbus The Royals Rick Louk Frank London Tom Affeldt

Jefferson J-Hawks Hold Off Dubuque in Two Overtimes

Jefferson survives a tense clash with Dubuque 46-44 in double overtime to stay atop the Mississippi Valley conference. Star guard Al Jenkins scores 22, including a late buzzer beater in regulation and a key free throw. Gene Miller nets the game winner with 21 seconds left in the second OT.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Jefferson J-Hawks Gene Miller Jenkins Dave Kampfe Jeff Miller

Upper Iowa Wins Nears Title Share

Upper Iowa rolled to a 104-88 win over Central to move within a step of sharing the Iowa conference crown. A win over Penn tonight could clinch at least a share. Gene Loomans led Central with 36 points while Don Dutton and Al Albers paced the Peacocks.

Upper Iowa Central Dutton W. D. Berg A Albers Loomans L Albers Harmeling Crabtree Kookyer Williams King Jane Gasaway Sneller Zenner Stone Halley Schultz Neidlinger Pothoven Schn’rman Ss King Upper Lowa L. Albers M. King Gazaway Schneiderman St. King Central van den Berg

Washington Warriors fall to Davenport West in final period

In a tight Mississippi Valley clash Washington and Davenport West were tied 46 46 after three. West pulled away with a 14 point run in the fourth, led by Bud Hoover 20 and Scott Lund 23, as Wash failed to score a field goal until late and dropped 65 51 in the last regular season game.

Washington Warriors Davenport West Wash West Able Joe Leckington Scott Lund Hoover Steve Ihen Lund Bud Hoover

Italian four-man bobsled team wins Diamond trophy race

In Lake Placid New York the Italian four man bobsled team captured first place in the International Diamond trophy race on Friday.

Lake Placid N. Y

Beavers Rally Past Luther for 98-82 Victory

Buena Vista defeated Luther 98-82 as Gary Putt scored 23 and Larry Dick added 21 to break a 48-44 halftime tie and pull ahead early in the second half. Luther's Bruce Anderson led with 22 points.

Gary Puttman Larry Dick Beavers Bruce Anderson Luther Buena Vista Ye Benn Buena Vista Cele

Haugen Wins Scoring Title For Iowa City Panthers

Donn Haugen of Iowa City scored 21 points in a 69-59 loss to Clinton but claimed the Mississippi Valley scoring title Friday night. East Moline’s Allen Knott added 10 in a 50-35 defeat to Rock Island as the Panthers and Rocks tied for first with 14-2 records.

East Moline III Iowa City Donn Haugen Clinton Mississippi Valley Allen Knott Rock Island Panthers Rocks

Roberts Sets Record In Qualifying Runs

Glenn Roberts led a field of 50 cars in the Daytona national championship events at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Beach veteran posted a 170.470 mph qualifying speed in his 1961 Ford on the 2.5 mile course, nearly five mph faster than the next closest car.

Daytona Beach Fila Glenn Fireball Roberts Daytona International Speedway Roberts

Cornell Dunks Coe 67-24 in Swimming

Cornell defeats Coe 67 to 24 in a swim meet highlighted by Bob Reimers and Bruce Hop each winning two events. Events include 400 medley relay, 200 free, 50 free, 200 fly, 100 free and more with several Corn el players and Coe swimmers earning top finishes.

Cornell Coe Mt, Vernon Bob Reimers Bruce Hop Jack Bonaker Bob Demon Phil Gibbs Doug Kirkpatrick Ken Rulender Joan Storm Bob Seidler Dave Wieingen Bob Norberg Aprnen Lord Divi Budasnann Ame Loken Cornelino Coe Earies Marshall Mortensonk Mike McPherrin Bruce Hop Dave Nel Fonishahil Gibbs Corne Bob Ee Coe Bill Seidher Dave Harris Marshall Mortenson Erred Lupghers Bill Lorch Kirkpatrick Gibbs Lender Wilkinson

ABC Opens Oakland Bowl Tourney in Capitol of Bowling

Oakland California hosts the 61st American Bowling Congress tournament as the Oakland Auditorium opens to start the national event. Competitors from across the country arrive to compete for titles in multiple divisions and prize money.

Oakland Calif Oakland Auditorium

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