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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1972

Page

9

Probation Granted for Dallas Cowboy Thom as in Drug Case

Duane Thomas, a Dallas Cowboys running back, and his brother Bertrand received five year probations after pleading guilty to marijuana possession. Greenville District Court Judge Hollis Garman urged the 24 and 21 year olds to disconnect from drug influences and comply with probation terms to avoid prison. The men were halted on an interstate trip from Greenville to Dallas when 415 grams of marijuana were found in a car Thomas had promoted and loaned to him. a tip led to the stop, which proved to be false for theft.

Dallas Duane Thomas Dallas Cowboys Texas Hollis Garman Greenville Tex Garman Thomas Gorman

Holmes Shows Mild Interest in Missouri Valley Commissioner Post

Mickey Holmes, former Iowan and Big Eight assistant commissioner, expressed mild interest in succeeding DeWitt Weaver as Missouri Valley Conference commissioner. Holmes, in the Big Eight office since 1964, is a Maynard Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate.

Mickey Holmes MYC Kansas City DeWitt Weaver Holmes Maynard Iowa University of Iowa

Iowa Senate Okays Bill to Regulate Trout Fishing

The Iowa Senate passed 33 to 1 a bill granting the Conservation Commission authority to regulate trout fishing methods. Senator George L. Shawver of Fredericksburg argued the measure would ease landowner resistance and encourage landowners to allow fishing, with fly fishing among regulated methods.

Griffith Earns Decisive 10 Round Win in Paris

Paris AP report notes Emile Griffith former world welterweight and middleweight champ scored three knockdowns and beat Jacques Kechichian of France over ten rounds. The 32-year-old Griffith of New York, ranked No 2 middleweight, showed experience and power against the 33-year-old Kechichian, a junior middleweight contender trained in the Soviet Army.

Paris Emile Griffith Jacques Kechichian France Griffith New York Kechichian

Ragis Tops Marion In Girls Gymnastics

Regis girls gymnastics won three events and defeated Marion with a 44 95 to 40 est score. The meet featured standout performances by team members including Mekinaie Innvans Weber Bow Rehee Bunting and other listed athletes. Local ad snippets reference quick sells and a contact number.

Ragis Marion Regis Marion Monday Aredl Cain Hs Mekinaie Weber Rehee Bunting

District 5 basketball: Five ranked teams clash in state bid tests

Five ranked teams led by No. 3 Hubbard and No. 4 Rockford begin district play across Iowa sites as the state tournament field narrows. No. 18 LeGrand LDF and No. 7 Montezuma meet in semifinals, with district titles awarded Friday and Saturday. The 16 advancing teams head to Des Moines March 7 11.

Associated Press Hubbard Rocksford Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Montezuma LeGrand Ldf Marshalltown Des Moines Wellsburg Jewell Mubbard Zearing Farragut Adettes Griswold Glenwood Midland Wyoming Lincoln Cedar Rapids Central City Winfield-Mt. Union Farmington Harmony Malvern Bedford Gladbrook LesGrand Lcf Colfax Marstalltown Sk Horn-Kimballton Onawa West Monona Tiffin Clear Creek

Bowling Highlights Frank Perez 255 Leads 683 Series

Frank Perez scored a 255 in the Saturday Strikers and accumulated a 683 series. Kay Cline led the girls with a 609 in His and Hers while Jan Grout near century with a 235. Multiple bowlers posted high games including Bernice Marti 234 and Marv Pennington 283 as the league event featured strong scores and makeup matches.

Frank Perez Emmet Neenan Grank Perez Kay Cline Jan Grout Marion Bernice Marti June Hockersmith Marv Pennington Donna Haigh MaryAnn Woolf John Sires Rose Palumbo Vegguee

Valley Scorers Propel Narrow Basketball Victory

Valley defeats opponent with a tight 62 to 59 win behind key scoring bursts from standout players. Sacred Heart, Conn. and several regional teams are listed among the scorers with multiple mentions of notable performances. The chaotic OCR yields a sprawling web of school names and scores across the region.

K State Proves Stewart Right in Big Eight Tie Signal

Missouri coach Norm Stewart had praised Kansas State as a rising title contender. On Monday night the Wildcats routed Oklahoma State 74 to 52 to move into a tie with Missouri atop the Big Eight race while Kansas defeated Colorado 71 to 59 in other action.

Missouri Norm Stewart Tigers Nebraska Hardy Stewart Kansas State Wildcats Oklahoma State Cowboys Kansas Colorado

Reeves to Coach after NFL career ends with Cowboys

Dallas coach Tom Landry praised Dan Reeves noting his knack for timely decisions. Reeves, who rushed 59 times in 1989 with four touchdowns, said he will retire as a player to take a full time coaching role with the Cowboys as an offensive backfield mentor. Landry affirmed the Cowboys plan to use Reeves in a mentoring position, calling his potential tremendous.

Cowboys Landry Reeves

Three C R Schools in UPI Top 8

Des Moines (UPI) Lion City East and Ames top the second to last UPI high school basketball poll. East 170 defeated Sioux Falls Lucon 74 70. Ames 171 edged Macon City 64 41. East led with nine first place votes to Ames three. Marshalltown moved to third with 143 points. Cedar Rapids Washington, Storm Lake, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Des Moines Unicorn, Jefferson, South Tama, and Harlan follow in the top 10.

Randy Minkoff DES Moines UPI Lion City East Ames United Press International East Sioux ‘Falls Lucon Macon City Marshalltown Teadera Cedar Rapids Kennedy Jefferson Washington South Tama Town City Harlan

Prep Sectionals and Community Notes Across Iowa

Fragmented OCR text shows multiple places and people linked to prep sports and school events across Iowa. Mentions Mount Vernon, Mid-Prairie, Fort Dodge area, and various individuals with sparse context. The piece references prep sections, local meetings, and notable names like Bashar Hing and Gabe, amid scattered numbers and dates.

Myemiog Mt. Vernon Mid-Prairie

Penick and Ford Tops Coonrad Wrecker 36 26

Penick and Ford defeated Coonrad Wrecker 36 to 26 in Ellis YMCA adult basketball. Other results include Raico beating Jed Kowalski's Cagery 63 to 40 and various scattered lines noting teams and players with unclear details.

Penick Ford Penick and Coonrad Ellis

Prairie Marion District Basketball Ticket Sale

An advance ticket sale is announced for next Monday's Prairie Marion district basketball game at Washington, starting 7 30 p m. Tickets go on sale Thursday and Friday this week and Monday next week at the Marion principal's office and Prairie's school store.

Prairie-Marion Washington Marion Prairie

Ellsworth JC Reinstates Benny Clyde on team

AP reports Ellsworth junior college coach Jim Carey will reinstate Benny Clyde to the team after suspending him for poor conduct. Clyde, last season's national MVP, will begin practicing with Ellsworth tomorrow as the team continues its 2059nt season.

Iowa Falls Jim Carey Ellsworth Benny Clyde Tomoorrow Carey Clyde

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