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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1962

Page

4

Unprecedented fourth straight state title for Steeninge in class B

Wrestling notes continue from page one with state meets highlighting longtime champions. Bob Steeninge secured his fourth straight state title in class B, while Britt dominated class A in a 35 to 24 march over New Hampton. Former champs including Wieland, Peckham, Lloyd, Miller, Saddler and others fuel a field of seven previous winners.

Alan Sievertsen Bill Armitage Monty Rierson Ron Clark Jeff Britt New Hampton Wieland Tom Peckham Bob Steenlnge Larry Lloyd Paul Miller West Waterloo Dave Saddler Fast Waterloo

Rams Fall Short as Tomek Leads with 29 Points

Cornell trailed as Rick Tomek scored 29 points to pace the Rams, but lacked sufficient help. The hosts extended their lead to 56-48 on a sequence of straight baskets, leaving Cornell to chase in the second period.

Rams Rick Tomek

Cornell Grinnell clash notes put Grinnell ahead

Grinnell led by as many as 28 to 20 in a matchup with Cornell as Grinnell improved to a 15 2 record. The readable lines show Grinnell dominating stretches while Cornell struggled to close the gap in the contest.

Cornell Grinnell

Alleman Sophs Edge Regis in Low-Scoring Win

Alleman high school freshmen edged Regis 41 to 37 as Leahy scored 15 points to pace the Pioneers. Regis was led by Louk with nine points in a tight collegiate style game.

Alleman Regis Sophs Leahy Young Pioneers Louk Regis

District Girls Basketball Scores From Iowa Tournaments

West Liberty lost 75 to 68 to Olin in in districts at Tavenport while Bennett defeated Elwood 74 to 70 in finals at OsKaloosa. Runnells edged Victor HSV 47 to 46 and Van Horne beat Marengo 55 to 1 in another final.

West Liberty Olin Bennett Elwood Oskaloosa Runnells Victor Hsv Hird van Horne Marengo Mount Pleasant Fidton Cardinal Lam Mediapolis Olds Spencer Ruthven George Everly Webb CRESTON _ East Loren Cumberland-Massenach Guthrie Center Mount Ayr

Knodle Sets City Bowling Record in 730 Scratch Series

John Knodle of Collins Radio shattered the city bowling record with a 730 scratch series in the two man event at the Cedar Rapids Bowllanes city tourney. He had games of 226 267 and 237 plus 36 pins handicap boosting his share to 766. Merv Young added a 497 series with 66 handicap for a 550 composite. The duo posted 1316 to lead the doubles division.

Ciarette Priste John Knodle Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Bowl Knodle Collins Radio Merv Young Young

Cyclone Wrestlers Top Nebraska 22 12 in Big Eight Duel

Ames AP Iowa State defeated Nebraska 22 12 in a Big Eight wrestling dual, improving the Cyclones to 1 1 1 in conference action.

Missouri Nebraska Enetege Iowa State Alahoma Kansas Cyclone Matmen Ames Cyclones

Parsons Falls as Simpson Beats Wildcats 70-63 in Iowa Tilt

Parsons' slim hopes for the Iowa conference basketball title faded after a 70-63 defeat to Simpson. The loss drops Parsons to 13-3 while Buena Vista, at 13-1 after beating Parsons Friday, needs one more victory in its last two games to clinch the title.

Indianola Parsons Iowa Wildcats Simpson Buena Vista

State tourney race tightens as Monti S.H. Falls tops Statler

Monti S.H. Falls by Statler 63-56 with 2:32 left to keep state favorites in the tourney chase. Mickey Schallengar scores 33 for Van Horne. Joanne Possehl 35 for Iowa Valley leads the game. Sherry Battie nets 31 for Runnells in 47-46 consolation win over HSV. Marty Ieke adds 20 for HLV.

Ket Statler Mickey Schallen van Horne Iowa Valley Joanne Possehl Sherry Battie Runnells HSV Marty Ieke HLV

Wellsburg Girls Triumph Over Fredericksburg to State

Wellsburg exploded in the second half to defeat Fredericksburg 78 to 48 and reach the Girls State tournament. Joni Beecroft limited Fredericksburg star Jean Drewelow to 25 points, as Lois and Glenda Haupt fueled the offense. Lois scored 37 and Glenda 22 after a 27 27 halftime tie.

Waterloo Wellsburg Fredericksburg Joni Beecroft Jean Drewelow Lois Glenda Haupt

Van Horne Wins District Final 55 49

Van Horne defeated Iowa Valley of Marengo 55 to 49 in a girls district final action here Saturday. The win advances Van Horne in the state tournament race as key players contributed scoring and defense throughout the game.

van Horne Oskaloosa Iowa Valley of Marengo Iowa Joe Reddington

Kutchera and Nissen win Iowa handball doubles title

Cedar Rapids pair Paul Nissen and Robert Kutchera captured the Iowa state handball doubles title defeating Cedar Rapids rivals Dick Zieke and Wally Emmons 21 8 6 21 21 10. They upset Mason City duo Wes Patton and Jim Felix 21 20 7 21 21 17 en route to the championship.

Waterloo Robert Kutchera Paul Nissen Cedar Rapids Kutchera Nissen Dick Zieke Wally Emmons Katchera Wes Patton Jim Felix Mason City Robert Katchera Sie Helix Walls Emmons C.R Zieke-Emmons Perry-Eblers Nissen-Kutchera Champ-Christy Des Moines

Sharm Lands Messick Szykowny in Victory

Iowa City coach Sharm Scheuerman praised sophomore Jerry Messick and junior Matt Szykowny after a 68 63 win over Michigan. Harris fouled out late, Reddington led with 18 as Nelson played with foul concerns, and Scheuerman criticized officiating on late Michigan fouls.

Sharm Iowa City Sharm Scheuerman Jerry Messick Matt Szykowny Iowa Michigan Jerry John Harris Harris

Garrison Escapes Monticello Sacred Heart in district final

Thera Froning scored 39 and June Merchant 24 for Garrison as they beat Monticello Sacred Heart 68 to 61 to capture the girls district cage final. Garrison trailed early, then surged in the third quarter. Joyce Manternach led Sacred Heart with 30 points in the upset bid. The win extended Garrison's winning streak to 27.

Manchester Thera Froning June Merchant Garrison Monticello Sacred Heart Benton County Joyce Manternach Sacred Heart

DeWoody Opens With 866 Series In Legion Bowling Meet

Hal DeWoody rolled 170 215 238 and 243 for an 866 series to pace the Individual Classic league at Legion lanes on Saturday. Clark Kaiser posted an 841 series while Marty Yurecko had a 268 game as 11 series topped the 800 bracket.

Hal DeWoody Legion Lanes Marty Yurecko

Wininger Takes Lead in New Orleans Open Golf

Handsome Bo Wininger, calling his round the sorriest in a long time, surged to the lead in the $30,000 Great New Orleans open after 54 holes with a 213 total. The event continues as players chase the final round.

New Orleans Bo Wininger

State Mat Results CLASS A Semis and Finals

In the Class A state wrestling results, Srey I. Childs defeated Kirk Gay 2-1 in semis and won final over Dick Hutchison 2-1. Multiple weight classes followed with various decisions and finalists including Alan Sievertsen, Bob Burton, and Don Hershberner among others, with numerous semis and consuls listed and final bouts determining champions.

Srey I. Childs Jeff Kirk Gay Dick Hutchison Bett Clarkarnahan Newton Gay Carnahan Childs Hutchison Jeff Hubner Larry Mishner Wn Frantz Bill Smith Roos John Bleakney Pranta Dec Bleakney Smith Saddler Alan Sievertsen C.R Jolis Sievertsen Cal Jenkins C.R. Jeff Hal Tait Mason City Randy Lewis C. Falls Don Hershberner Iowa City Tait Seeshherter Jenkins Dee Lewis Dave Sadddier Wit Dee Wal Town City Roger Bo . Dee Ron Clark My ‘McGinness Clark Saddler A Wale Dennis Feethai W. Wat Dec Ot Dee Dee Burton Dave Boone Dd Roos Herb Greeet Geee City Gene Madison Oone Ihe Eras Gee Endall Noahs Y Eharies City Dee Dick Ay Lin Armitage Jett Scendra Madison M. Nor Madison Cole Ce Ebral Pease Me Wieland Jeff Dee Ron Filiss Wes Jim Evaenevans Ee 'Hes Nash Tilimett Iman Fliss Ireland Vasheveki Glenn Mitchell Central Ken Elidge C.B. Lincoln Garenson Terry Cerneast Homanes Elidge Mitchell Langan Champ Mont Rierson Rick Gordon Charles City Laverne Allers Wert Warren Burge D.M Gorden D.M. East Tomkins E. Wat Maliszawski Tuinstra Hartleip Bob Patton Algona Don Grey Gris Darrell Brown Jesup Gene Gunther Britt Gunther Patton Brown Ken Shaner Alden Ron Potter Ve Bahr Iowa Falls Bob Trautman West Union Trautman Potter Shaner Barr Russ Sill Manch Larry Snitker Post Dick Wilkes Osage Gilbert Pooler May Pooler Snitker Wilkes Sil

Luther Falls To Central By Ninety to Seventy Five

Luther loses to Central 90 75 in a men s college basketball game with Lincoln Park, Buena Vista, Upper Iowa, Parsons, Simpson, Wartburg, Iowa Wesleyan and Dubuque variants appearing as opponents and sites. Scheduling notes list games Tuesday Friday Saturday across multiple campuses.

Minnesota Michigan Lowa Purdue Wartburg St. Otatts Luther Luther Falls Central Iowa Conference Buena Vista Upper Iowa Parsons SA Central Simpson Wartbure Iwa Wesleyan J . Dubuque Bather Dubuque Upper Town Artbure Simpson Iowa Wesleyan Luther Simpson

Central blitz nets 52 percent to beat Luther 90 75

Decorah Central shot 52 percent and defeated Luther 90 to 75 in Iowa conference action. Harold DeBie scored 24 and Gerald Kuiper 19 for Central while Dave Grove led Luther with 30 points.

Decorah Central Nets Luther Iowa Harold DeBie Gerald Kuiper DeBie Kuiper Dave Grove

Iowa Gym Team Beats Indiana In Dual Meet Victory

Iowa's gymnastic team closed its dual meet season with a 68-43 win over Indiana in Iowa City. The meet featured event results across floor, side horse and parallel bars with top performances credited to Iowa athletes and Indiana competitors in a tightly contested score line.

Iowa Gym Indiana Iowa City Iowa

Myers, Decorah Fall In Tourney 79-65

In Marshalltown action Paul Myers auto re builders (Cedar Rapids) lost to Russell Lamson realtors 79 to 65. Vern Buchan led the winners with 23 points while Jim Lockett scored 17 for Paul Myers. Ames defeated Decorah 78 to 48 with Gary Ellis scoring 22 and Darrell Westby adding 19 for Decorah.

Rapids Paul Myers Auto Rebuilders Russell Lamson Realtors Cedar Rapids Vern Buchan Jim Lockett Paul Myers Decorah Gary Ellis Ames Darrell Westby A Ames Tverist Westby Ensen Kvammen Arineau Roike Wingert Hedington Owe Elis m Norris Amundsen Nicholick Cashinee Decorabois Russell Lam Pickart Emerson Emerson Is “Buchan Rittleson Lockett Noonkesser Uchan Condran Donaghe Davis Miller Hess Peteston Ia Kincaid Russell Lamson

Iowa Doctor Shares Top Des Moines Bowling Pair

A Des Moines AP report notes Dr Geoffrey Bennett, 55, an Oskaloosa physician, and Chuck Green, 34, a walk-in freezer salesman from Oskaloosa, led with a 1286 series in the American Bowling Congress tournament. They opened with two-man games of 444 and 446 but faded to 396 in the final segment.

Des Moines Iowa Chuck Green Oskaloosa Geoffrey Bennett

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