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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1966

Page

6

Fight On Clay Must Apologize Before Title Fight

The Illinois governor and Chicago officials urge cancellation of the Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell heavyweight bout set for March 29. Clay must apologize for unpatriotic remarks after his reclassification to 1-A, while Louisville draft officials say he will not be called before the fight date.

Chicago Cassius Clay Ernie Ter Tell Clay Burdie Erner Miami Louisville Kerner Springfield Ill Daley Commission Joe Tuiner

Nine Ex-Players Named to Hall of Fame

Nine former college football players including Charlie Conerly Albie Booth and Norm Van Brocklin were elected to the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. Also elected were Lynn Waldorf and four football pioneers. Additional inductees include Dick Kazmaier Jim Crowley Rip Miller Pete Pihos Aaron Rosenberg Chuck Carney and older-era stars John McGovern John Houghton Hubbard Frank Juhan and C Everett Bacon.

New Brunswick Charlie Conerly Albie Booth Norm van Brocklin National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf Mississippi Conerly Yale Booth Oregon van Brocklin Dick Kazmaier Princeton Jim Crowley Rip Miller Notre Dame Pete Pihos Indiana Aaron Rosenberg Southern California Chuck Carney Ilinois John McGovern Minnesota John Houghton Hubbard Amherst Frank Juhan Sewanee C. Everett Bacon Wesleyan

Fordtown Victim in AAU Tourney Elimination

Fordtown was eliminated from the state AAU basketball tournament in Marshalltown Iowa losing to Dubuque Raforths 88 to 82. Fordtown led by one late in the second half before Dubuque surged ahead. Gary Cooper led Fordtown with 29 points, Wright of Raforth's added 30, and Bob Meyer scored 20 for Raforth's but only played in the second half.

Marshalltown Fordtown Dubuque Raforth’s Dubuque Bob Meyer Gary Cooper Wright Raforth’s

Baseball records secrecy questioned in antitrust suit

Milwaukee Wisconsin AP reports baseball argues its financial records are trade secrets not accessible to Wisconsin in the antitrust suit against the Braves and the National League. A hearing before Circuit Judge Elmer Roller addressed Wisconsin's demand to open books with trial set for February 28. Braves attorney Earl T. Jimkinson said no league member will disclose the information.

Milwaukee Wis Baseball Wisconsin Braves National League Elmer's Roller Atlanta Earl T. Jimkinson

Meet the Preps and District Play Open With Strong Shooting

Starmont High School, 18 0 triumphs, enters district play with a 49.4 percent team field goal mark. Coach Ken Green’s squad features Mike Conner, Doug Schweitzer, Terry Knickerbocker and others averaging in double figures and shooting well above 50 percent. Washington high joins Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, boosting its tennis prospects while Missouri Valley standout Susan Moen shines. Little Hawks of Iowa City post a 3rd conference win in 18, and 19 of 20 top girls teams remain in district contention as the state gym meet nears in Marshalltown.

Tarmont High School Ken Green Manchester Stars Mike Conner Washington High School Cedar Rapids Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

Dempsey Cleaners Extend Slo-Break Lead With Win

Dempsey Cleaners remained undefeated in first place in the Slo-Break league by beating Rapids Machinery 36 to 26 behind Mort Pickart's 14 points. House of Trophies defeated C R Paint 4844. Jerry Spicer led Rapids with 26, while Dave Wolfe and Dave Stewart led House of Trophies with 16 and 16 points respectively.

Dempsey Cleaners Downing Rapids Machinery Mort Pickart House of Trophies C.R. Paint Jerry Spicer Grant Wessling Eldon Henseh Tom Ivan Dorman Dave Sprague Dick Vail Norm Kendleay Dave Wolfe Jim Hynes Dave Stewart Rick Crawford GR. Paint Co Ed Gorman Chet Casali Terry Martin

McDermott Leads Collins Bowl in weekend bowling

John McDermott led the Collins Bowl over the weekend with a 208.2 average for 1874 series during the event. Bernice Rizer posted the high women’s game and scratch series, 203 and 617. The results include scratch singles, doubles, and all events standings with multiple entrants and scores across categories.

John McDermott Collins Bernice Rizer Jack Glessner John McDer Howdy Mohr Charlie Kress Elvin Williams Harmon Fates Lily ‘Thomas Francis WouHrath Gladys ‘Taylor Anna Jensen Harmon Wisted Harvey Helm Charlie Gillee Ee Jerde Emil Rm Ae Low Es 'i John McDonnell Ay Sa Hermon Wisted Selter

Delwood and Sacred Heart Triumph in Preston Sectionals

In the B sectional at Preston, Delwood of Elwood beat Lost Nation 62 to 46 with Jim Powers scoring 21. Sacred Heart defeated Independence St Johns 72 to 63 as Jerry Gries totaled 21. Denver, led by Mike Wittenburg with 28, downed Dunkerton 59 to 53.

Delwood Elwood Lost Nation Jim Powers Delwein

College Basketball Results Across Iowa Ohio State Penn

Illinois and surrounding matchups showcase wide scoring from Iowa teams and several junior colleges. Notable scores include Iowa 91 over Michigan 102, Minnesota 38 over Purdue 77, and Kansas 86 over Missouri 61.

Iowa Michigan Ohio State Minnesota Purdue Indiana Northwestern Wisconsin Kansas Nebraska Colorado Kansas St Missouri Oilers Parsons Burlington Centerville Ellisworth Waldorf East Syracuse Cretshton Gitlanova Niagara Rhode Island American U Steubenville St. Vincent Samegie Tech Delaware State Bloomfield South Marquette Wisconsin Mil Northern Gers Corpus Christi Bishon Texas State Howard Payne Houston St Texas A&i Edward's Texas Tutheran Arcansis Aman Texas Southern Far Wes Portland Whitworth Colorado Western Aegis Fort Dodse St. Emond Cal Cincinnati Philadelphis Boston Los Angeles Loras Simpson

Regis guard Seyfer tops scoring in Cedar Rapids Marion area

Bob Seyfer, a 6-foot senior guard for Regis, scored 50 points over two games to lead the Cedar Rapids Marion area scoring derby and contend for the Mississippi Valley conference lead. He helped Regis beat Clinton 76 73 and lose to Moline 87 84 in double overtime while averaging 19.8 points this season.

Ashington Mike Seyfer Seyfer Nets Cedar Rapids Warriors Clinton Moline River Kings Maroons Regis Bob Kaup Valley Bob Walker Seyf Clark McCleary Steve Mraz Regina Waterloo Columbus Columbus Larry Lawrence Jefferson Davenport West J-Hawk Paul Hostak LaSalle Linn-Mar Iowa City Hostak Lina-Mar Marion Prairie

16 Year Old Bob Henry Tops Local Bowling Scores

16 year old Bob Henry led the weekend bowling with a 667 series highlighted by 215 225 and 227 games. Dale Young topped the men’s single with 254, and John Spore added 251 as Sundays and Saturdays produced high marks across multiple leagues including His and Hers and Neighbors. Sue Warren led the girls with 215 in Hi Mid Teens and Eula Wood posted 212 553 in Halves and Better Halves.

Jubilee Bob Henry Welses Dale Young John Spore Dick McIntyre Cee le Bud Core Sue Warren Eula Wood Denny Donels Fran Foley Harper’s Skelly Stan Findley Gene Haddy Walt Hollenberser Don Harris Bud Cole Hans Eschbach Albert Linkenbach Carroll Coustas Harold Hanna Craig Larson Len Barnes Dale Youns Ste Warren Sally Brunson Jo Ann Kuhse Mike David Annie McGuire Carol la Belly Ward Chanel Dusters Dudes & Dames Hank Merklin Fran Snebera AA & Es Mavericks Rude Core Arlene Core Susie Wawro Miller's Auto Bill Naylor Lowell Mn Georgia Slocum Fight Ee Trish Sundowners Annie Kaffogley Josefs Beauty Smarion Marion Kings Butch Pais Daryl Jew Sunday Twilighters Kenneth Miller Judy Akers Gertrude Sotel Hondhos Servey Main Boeding-McNamara Moose Wayne Kendrick Alutfeninatiarn Doub Hae Niters Marv Tucker Lymaneebe Lois Beebe Cedareste Lads & Laisses Ruth Barnes Frankie Sample Jean Dum Ron Hood D & Ks Mets Dwaine Hegland Frank Krall Marie Gunder Mariya Belton Pin Busters Happy Couples Douglas Dick Foley Continental Coffee Grimm's Conoe Iy Hers VI Schamberser Schillig Auto

Nordman and Price Tie For League Lead After Monday Wins

Nordman's Jewelers defeated Irwin's 84 to 77 and Price Electric beat Pizza Pete's 70 to 67 to stay undefeated and joint leaders in Mar tion Y men's league. Rip Fulton scored 36 points. Nordman's and Price meet next Monday for the title.

Nordman’s Jewelers Irwin’s Price Electric Pizza Pete’s Martion Y Marion D-X Hy Vee Rip Fulton Price Nordman

New Leader Paul Abodeely Tops Kenwood Goal Shooting Contest

Paul Abodeely led with 150 points missing only one shot at Kenwood School in the playground and recreation commission event. Dave Bennett took second with 105 and Gary Squires finished third with 95 as the contest crowned a new leader. The Gazette emphasize that the key to business success is a Gazette want ad.

Paul Abodeely Playground and Recreation Commission Kenwood School Dave Bennett Gary Squires

Jefferson JV Beats Dubuque 59 42 To End Season

The Jefferson junior varsity defeated Dubuque 59 to 42 on Monday night. Tim Kelly led the J-Hawks with 27 points while Schmidt scored 19 for the home team. Jefferson finishes with 12 wins and four losses.

Dubuque Jefferson Tim Kelly J-Hawks Schmidt Jeff

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