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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1969

Page

3

Wash Has 15 Swim Final Spots Carrithers Sets 2 State Marks

Ames AP town high school swimming championships opened with record swims by Carrithers of Washington and Hanson of Des Moines Lincoln. Carrithers lowered the 200 free state mark to 1:48.2 and the 400 free to 2:55.9 as Ames, Roosevelt, Kennedy and others qualified finalists for Saturday finals.

Ames Color Rapids Washington Dave Carrithers Des Moines Lincoln Dirk Hanson Davenport Doug Walrod Carruthers Rabble Conk Ames High Jim Pratt Des Moines Roosevelt Clinton Cedar Rapids Kennedy Davenport West Davenport Central Mestey Wash A. Sonnaders Kirke “Holre Leah Ma Hickerson D Ua Dett Mckinley Ed Ostund Chris Wits Rashe Dav Y Milles Ragords Marc Sagey Hanson Dine Bell Brad Enes Ee Alka Wickersen Tena Clinfon Fis Can Martenga Kurt Moehimenn Rick Vinings Cuintony Mil Raymond Maser Syy Éstay Nosellon Sioux Lly Cy Walrad Bay Central Ostad Ammassark Rob Henao Ottumwar Jet Mykieby Recady Steve Strauss Jett Fy Washz Jim Pratte Binnie Koch Lake Wesey Wienn Il Unis Wests Rana Kakemeyer Pete Schoral Hazen Kerry ‘Stover

DeWitt Puts Six in Semis In Class AA District Wrestling

In a bristling team duel for the class AA district crown, Cedar Rapids Prairie and DeWitt Central led after Friday’s rounds as semis opened at 2 pm. Prairie, the sectional champs, appear best positioned to win the team title while coach Bob Meligren's squad sent ten into district, eight advancing past first round. Ron Romick and Al Wanyone led Prairie with strong records, Romick boosting to 23-0 after a 61 win. Thirty more wrestlers including Zach, Scheopp, and Dosil moved into the second round as Linn-Mar and North Tama also posted solid showings.

As Miller Gazeta Cedar Rapids Prairie T DeWitt Central Ine f:Ml Ant Prairis DeWitt Dirs Nowitch Prairies Bob Meligren Prairie Ron Romick Zach Romick Pleasant Valley Stan Miller Steve Burns Rick Scheopp Rick Zach Dennis Rcofield Rick Dosil Wes Cerveny Dan Dubishar

Local basketball and wrestling results from regional meet

The report covers numerous high school basketball scores across the region with Central, Mississippi Valley, and Cedar Valley matchups, plus a detailed wrestling recap highlighting Mount Vernon, Maquoketa, Sigourney, and Port City wrestlers. Notable names include Keith Rosendahl, Dan Elliott, Larry Bird, and several area teams aiming for season success.

Mount Vetuan Keith Rosendahl Gazette Area Paul Gorell Maquoketa Lynn Appleger Sigourney TaPorte City Dan Elliott Larry Bird

Kemp Is Named Pitt Assistant

Pitt announces Paul Kemp a 37 year old coach and scout for the Atlanta Falcons as a new Pitt assistant. Kemp has coaching roots at North Dakota State and Arizona State and has previously worked at Town State and in Iowa City and Waterloo while scouting for the NFL club last year. He becomes the sixth assistant named by Pitt head coach Carll DePasquad.

Pittsburgh Paul Kemp Atlanta Falcons Pitt Kemp North Dakota State Arizona State Town State Iowa City Waterloo Carll DePasquad

Prairie Sophs Fall To Regina in 62 63 Game

Regina routed Cedar Rapids Prairie 63 to 62 in a Friday sophomore basketball game in Iowa City. Bob Miller scored 28 for the Hawks while O’Brian and Jensen added 21 and 11 points for Regina.

Iowa City Regina Cedar Rapids Prairie Bob Miller Hawks O'Brian Jensen Regals Saale Fa Lal tAlitornda Seana Hs Gad Aitiea Se Mae

Regina Rolls Past Prairie to Clinch East Central Title

Regina guard Tim Lehman led with 29 points and 11 rebounds as Regina defeated Prairie 88 to 67 in Iowa City. Gary Bélger added 22 for Regina while Jim Mitralsky led Prairie with 24. Regina built an early 11-5 lead and controlled the game, finishing the regular season 12-8 overall and 5-3 in conference play.

Iowa City Regina Vic Tory Prairie Here Regals Gary Bélger Hawks Jim Mitralsky Steve Voigt Larry Tow Therman Fyne Yoda Anderson Tim Lehman

LaSalle Tops Don Bosco In Late Free Throws

LaSalle outlasted Don Bosco of Gilbertyte 65 to 60 after a seesaw game. Tim Whitters and Nic Ament sparked the late rally with clutch free throws as LaSalle held a 60-57 edge in the final minutes. Tom Mraz added one point in the final seconds to seal the win for LaSalle.

Jack Ogden LaSalle The Lancers Don Bosco Gilbertyite la Salle Tim Whitters Nic Ament Tom Mraz Ament Dons Ailbertwille Don ¢ Bosco Whillers Mike Loeffler Tim Loeffler Larry Marshall John] Millen Marshall Clem Delagarielle

Jefferson J-Hawks Triumph Over Kennedy 78 65

Jefferson's J-Hawks defeat Kennedy 78 65 in a Mississippi Valley Conference test. Mullin led with 20 points as eight Hawks reached scoring, Wade and Muir sparked a late run, while Peterman's third quarter basket energized the team. Kennedy, led by Miner with 15 points, showed strong shooting and rebounding.

Jefferson Kennedy Jim Lockett J-Hawks Nets Cougars Aon Ua Kennedy Nutty Thomsen Hastik Oaly Larry Wade Steve Peterman Tot Ferguson Steve Strick Tom Holland Peterman Hawks Terry Miner Jed Cougar Mark Alfurs J. Hawks

Royals Fall as Columbus Uses Early Lead to Hold Off Regis

Columbus built an early 37-7 edge through three quarters and withstood a late Regis rally to win 65-57. Jim Eggers led Regis with 19 points while Neil Scully, Gene Gronoski and Jim Kelly sparked the Sailors. Columbus counters with Gorman and Gronoski. Both teams battled flu and injuries as Regis prepares for LaSalle.

Hegis Ag Dutch Neil Scully Gene Gronoski Jim Kelly Regin Steve Eggers Columbus Jim Berry Steve Geber A Teum Regis Joe Ottavi Tim McAleer Mike Mulherin McAleer Egger Hoyals Mike Gorman Beally

Rohrbach's FG Beats Columbus in Friday Sophomore Thriller

Rohrbach's fired a buzzer beater to edge Waterloo Columbus 61 as Gary Sweet led Rohrbach with 18 points and Dowd added 20 for Columbus. Several fragmented names and numbers appear in the loss and scoring lines.

Steve Rohhrbach Cedar Rapids Aegis Waterloo Columbus Gary Sweet Dowd Columbus Rauld Sweet Negro O'Don Fell

Marion Falls 79 74 In Two Overtimes

Marion Falls 79 74 in two overtimes as Manchester Manhawks rally to stay in title race. Schmidt and Schmuecker lead Marion with 24 and 17 while Knepper adds 18 for Manchester. Indians suffer from foul trouble and cold shooting in a tense high school boys basketball clash.

Marion Falls Manchester Marion Manhawks Indians Stu Ciba Schnwecker Knepper Aeerdon

Washington Tops Iowa City Town in Narrow Win

Cedar Rapids Washington with a strong defense controlled the boards to beat Iowa City Town 70 to 47. Jim Heck scored 21 points and Craig Darling added 15 as the Warriors built a large first half lead and never let the Little Hawks close.

George F. Kaupling Gazette Towa City Jim Heck Craig Darling Mva Cedar Rapids Washington Hawks Heck Darling Town City Rick Wiliams Iowa City Man King Rick Williams Geld Robert Williams Warriurs I&poltt Warriors Lidle Hawks Kevin O'Rourke O'Rourke Ree Little Hawks Washington. Tra Tama City Maeling Es Studs US Gorimnes Kreezer Ifinek Mater Willia’s Kouman Schulbach fAleinik Willia Ora Ron Chivier Tyson Tage Yey Mauss Daring Canibers Lowe City Sune Eiseatr Rouke Jim’ Gaviee Davry Lamberts Davenport

J Hawks Sophs Triumph Over Kennedy In League Duel

Jefferson sophomores defeated Kennedy 56 49 for third place in the league as Terry Smittkamp led with 16 points while Mike Curran paced Kennedy with 20.

Jefferson Brad Trickey Kennedy Terry Smittkamp J-Hawks Mike Curran Cougars ENNE

Coe Forfeits Let Central Win

Special to The Gazette Central College defeated Coe 41 to 5 in a wrestling dual as seven Kohawk forfeits turned the match in Central’s favor. Coe wrestlers were hampered by sickness and injuries with only four matches wrestled. Coe’s lone win came from heavyweight Al Gildmeister pinning John DiCarlo.

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Iowa City Sophs Triumph Over Warriors in MVC Action

Iowa City sophomores defeated Washington 54 to 46 as Mark Welsh and Dan Dunham each scored 13 for the Little Hawks. Phil Danowsky led the Warriors with 15 points, while Washington fell to 11 in MVC play.

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Yale Relay Team Sets 3 28 46 Record

Yale University 40 yard medley relay broke an American mark at New Raven Connecticut with a time of 3 23 6 during a 2 7142 swimming victory over Stanford. Record set by Fidward Bettenford Allen Richardson Robin Waples and Stephen Job. The old record was 3 29 5.

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