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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1964

Page

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UCLA Regents No. 1 as Bruins Extend Untarnished Run

UCLA remains No. 1 for the eighth straight AP top college basketball poll. The Bruins earned 38 first place votes and 416 points, ahead of Kentucky and Michigan in the top three, while Drake dropped out of the Top Ten after a loss to Cincinnati. Loyola Chicago returns to the list at No. 10 replacing Drake.

Associated Press UCLA Bruins Kentucky Michigan Drake Cincinnati Loyola of Chicago Oregon State Davidson Duke Wichita Villanova

UCLA Tops UPI Poll With Sharpened Lead

The United Press International college basketball rankings show UCLA holding a strong first place lead in the poll through February 22, with top teams listed by won loss records and first place votes. The feature notes major shifts in the ranking and the proximity of competing programs.

New York UPI United Press International

Balfanz Wins Ski Jump Title at Ishpeming

John Balfanz 23 from Minneapolis won the National Ski Jumping Championship in Ishpeming after tough weather. He posted 235 and 231 foot jumps for 220.6 points, narrowly beating Gene Kotlarek of Duluth who totaled 219.9 points with 230 and 235 foot leaps.

Ishpeming Mich John Balfanz Innsbruck Austria Minneapolis Gene Kotlarek Duluth, Minn

Lincoln and Mt. Vernon win district games

Lincoln of Stanwood led by Keith Walshire with 18 points defeated Clarence 49 to 47. Mt. Vernon beat Aquin of Cascade 47 to 41 as Tim Simmons piled 22 points. Dan Dolphin added 13 for the losers while Cliff Knippel led the Mt. Vernon win with 21 points.

MT. Vernon Lincoln Stanwood Keith Walshire Clarence Bob Dicks Aquin Cascade Aquinas Tim Simmons Dan Dolphin Don Walrach Gary Knutsen Jim Wallace Cascade Aaquinso Kike Gehloppes Bob Orr Bill Green

Dyersville and Dubuque survive close first-round tests

Dyersville edged Strawberry Point 69 to 54 while Dubuque held off a late surge from their opponent. Both teams endured tight stretches as the games progressed with the victors pulling away in the final period.

Dyersville Dubuque Strawberry Point

District First Round Scores Across Iowa Courts

In the first round of district basketball, numerous games produced varied outcomes. Notable results include Algona Lakota overtime win over Armstrong 68 67, and Carroll Kuemper edging Schleswig 55 54. Multiple matchups feature close finales and high scoring duels across cities like Atlantic Griswold Adel Ames Des Moines and Waterloo.

Atlantic Griswold Oakland Manning Audubon Algona Lakota Armstrong Algona Buffalo Center Adel Winterset Johnston Uurbandale Menlo Ames Ames South Hamilton Ballard West Marshall Belmond LaVerne Hampton Carroll City Sac City Carroll Kuemper Schleswig Fayette West Union North MFL Waukon St. Pat’s Decorah Fort Dodge Manson Rockwell City Eagle Grove Ft. Dodge St Fort Madison Burlington Fairfield Washington Grundy Center Wellsburs Traer-Clutter Holstein

City High and Williamsburg Top Narrow Iowa City Wins

Iowa City defeated Mid-Prairie 79-45 as John Gough led with 24 points and a 32-19 halftime edge. Williamsburg beat U-High 80-58 with Tom Lower scoring 15 and Gary Stohlman 10, while Andy Weaver led 58 points for U-High.

Iowa City Williamsburg Mid-Prairie Wellman U-High John Gough Gary Martin Tom Lower Andy Weaver Donn Haugen Bos Martin Boo Schaff Mike Wymore George Wilkinson John Kelley Tom Sem Jerry Hershberger Mike Cilek Tom Socket Kirk Bailey Oschke Jerome Yoder Kanarhin Steve Kelley Terry Berendts He Herbsburg Don Hooker Gary Stohlman Mike Govenerty Don Long Clark White Seve Barker Phil Gingerich Joel Michaelson Skip Johnson Steve Koser Karl Hickerson Dunlap Lawton

Valley and Monticello advance in District 14 basketball

Maquoketa Valley defeats Tipton 80 to 64 as Gary Grimm scores 31 points and a strong second quarter fuels the win. George Stamos nets 30 for Tipton but Monticello leads wire to wire to beat Anamosa 62 to 56, the third win of the season over Anamosa.

John McElmeel John Oaken Anamosa Maquoketa Valley Gary Grimm Gary Mardorf Gene Grimm Owen Rentschier Bob Burdick Larry Pepeere Mike Gienapp Gene Parkinlpton George Stamos Joe Pruess Steve Carey Mark Thomas Cliff Runyan Dick Moore Dick Chambliss Monticello Tipton

Don Bosco and West Waterloo Triumph in District Play

Don Bosco Gilbertville edged Columbus Waterloo 54 to 50 as John Nissen scored 24 for Waterloo Columbus. West Waterloo opened fast and beat Independence 56 to 49 led by Russ Barney 16 and Tom Staack 13.

Monticello Maquoketa Valley Tipton Mt. Vernon Stanwood Clarence Cascade Mt. Pleasant Waco Danville Marshalltown Reinbeck Gladbrook Beaman-Conrad Newton Grtanet Pella Ewton Lynnvilles Sully Nevada Roland Gilbert Eldora Odebolt Schaller Ated Ida Orgue Odebolt-Arthur Carroll Orange City Sibley En Lyon Ottumwa Rare Harmony Rpeeners Ottumwa Walsh Cidon Cardinal Pocahontas Emmetsburg Pocahontas Rolfe Rembrandt Bode Twin Rivers Red Oak Clarinda Diagonal Waterloo Gilbertville Don Bosco Columbus Waterloo West Independence West Waterloo John Nissen Igo Dave Kessens Jerry Weber West Kent Johnson Russ Barney Gilbertvile Don Bos Jerry Schuler Dave Kespens Jerry Reisberg Jerry Sad Selumpus John Dave Holdiman John Krants John Oberle Reg Carter Tom Staack Bill Kahler Mark Cohn Bill Mathews Ed McGrath Dave Roehrkasse Jim Payne Don Gates

Wahlert 78 Manchester 63 in district basketball clash

Wahlert defeated Manchester 78 to 63 in a single district boys basketball game played in Manchester. The Gauchos built a halftime lead and maintained it to secure the win.

Manchester Dubuque Wahlert

Wahlert Sprints Past Manchester In 78 60 Victory

Wahlert defeats Manchester 78 to 60 as Wahlert's run from 14 points down with five minutes left seals the win. Jim Jacksonski leads Wahlert with 24 points while Bill Smith scores 26 for Manchester in a high scoring high school game.

Manchester Wahlert Bill Smith Jim Jackoniski Dubuque

Traer Clutier Falls In District Play 58 37

Traer Clutier eliminated in district action as Wellsburg wins 58 to 37 at Grady Center. Wellsburg led by Cliff Weichers with 21 points, while Traer Clutier’s top scorer was Gary Konicek with 16. The Victors pulled away after halftime outscoring 33 17.

Traer-Clutier Falls Grady Center Wellsburg Traer-Clutier Cliff Weichers Gary Konicek Cliftores Pa Hook Soneyer Eterserren VanHaven Jack Hook Traer-Ciuter Stewart Wnqnnel Vernon Vmolek Jim Vokoun den Wood Cam Rottier Kim Karr

Waukon S P and North Win District Games at Fayette

Waukon St Patricks and North West Union posted district victories in Fayette. Waukon led by strong offense and defense with a 10-3 dis tally noted as part of the win. North West Union followed with a solid performance securing the district outcome.

Waukon S.P North Fayette Fayette Waukon St. Pat’s North High West Union Waukon

High school basketball scores and player totals

Waukon beat Decorah 54 to 48 after leading by 12 at quarter end. John Waldron scored 21 for Waukon while Keith Hjelle had 14 for Decorah. North High defeated MFL Monona 67 to 48 with Wendell Whitcher at 20 and Jim Antes 16. John Wachter led Decorah with 11, and Joe Mauss led St. Pats with 12.

Decorah John Waldron Waukon Keith Hjelle North High MFL Monona Wendell Whitcher North John Wachter St. Pat’s Joe Mauss Mohm John “Erdron Jerry Zal Indekose Jim Antes Paul Craft Zone Beave N H Mepl Gene Henderson Ron Schulte Gary Monserud Steve Saengling Don Hangartner Steve Wold Larry Timmerman

Heelan Upsets LeMars in Iowa high school game

Sioux City Heelan defeated LeMars 55 to 48 to knock out the northwest district leader in the early Iowa high school basketball title chase. Heelan improved to 16-3, continuing as a top challenger for the 1964 title.

Associated Press LeMars Iowa Sioux City Heelan Heelan

LeMars Snaps 17-Game Streak After Opening Test Drop

In a rare stumble since its season opener, LeMars ended a 17-game streak as the club dropped the test game. The setback marks a shift after an undefeated start and raises questions about adjustments for the next matchup.

LeMars

Theaters Cancel Clay Liston Telecast in New Orleans

In New Orleans two theaters dropped the Sonny Liston Cassius Clay heavyweight title telecast after segregation concerns led to venue seating issues. A last minute accord averted canceling the Municipal Auditorium showing, with officials pledging crowd control to avoid disrupting a symphony concert across the building.

New Orleans UPI Sonny Liston Cassius Clay Liston Municipal Auditorium New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Society

Own the home NOW that you need NOW

Classified feel of a rapid home sale pitch urging fast action. The terse item markets property ownership with urgency, signaling a want ad style brief aimed at quick buyers or sellers. The brief lacks concrete details beyond the time‑sensitive sales push.

Waterloo Still Short of Title

The Waterloo Black Hawks clinched a tie for the U S Hockey League title but must await March 7 and 8 to secure the crown. They lost 7 4 and 6 2 at Green Bay, with two remaining games against Rochester on March 7 and 8 in Waterloo. Green Bay has four games left plus part of a fifth against Rochester. Waterloo also has plans for an exhibition versus the Dinamo Wings on Sunday March 1 at 2 30 p m.

Waterloo Waterloo Black Hawks Hawks Green Bay Rochester Dinao Wings

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