Lorenzen Wins Second Economy Run at Daytona
Freddy Lorenzen captured second place in economy racing with a 4.77 mpg average in a 100 mile qualifier at Daytona International Speedway. He completed the 40 laps at an average speed of 174.853 mph, finishing with a dead engine but securing a spot for Sunday's 500 mile NASCAR Grand National. Lee Roy Yarbrough led the opening qualifier, edging A J Foyt, as Curtis Turner and Richard Petty prepared to start one two in Sunday's main event.
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Daytona Beach
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Freddy Lorenzen
Throtte
Lorenzen
Daytona International Speedway
Lee Roy Yarbrough
Columbus
S.C
Indianapolis
A. J. Foyt
Yarbrough
Foyt
Houston
Texas
Curtis Turner
Charlotte
N.C
Richard Petty
Rancheman
Ashe Wins Return at National Indoor Tennis
Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia returns with a winning shot in a victory over Cliff Richey at the National Indoor championships in Salisbury Maryland.
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Arthur Ashe
Richmond
Cliff Richey
Salisbury
Luther Matmen Defeat Simpson in Decisive Win
Luther wrestlers upset Simpson 29 to 5 as Ralph Schroeder remains unbeaten at 9-0 with a 9-3 decision over Gary Harris at 123 pounds. Other weight results include Chuck Glits and Don Lamb, Tom Buck, Neal Skaar, Greg Brooks, and Kirk Swenseon securing decisions or forfeit wins.
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Decorah
Luther
Simpson
Ralph Schroeder
Pounder
Gary Harris
Chuck Glits L
Don Lamb
Dre Ae Sait
Connie
Rick Boyum
Jim Ehrle
Neal Skaar
Steve Esier
Greg Brooks
Bob McKuenzl
Kirk Swenseon
Tom Denny
Highest Paid Catcher Torre Signs 65 000 Contract
Joe Torre becomes the top paid catcher in National League history with a 65 000 deal. Meanwhile Yankees prospect Bobby Murcer receives a two year draft notice from the army starting at 96 90 per month, delaying his 1969 bid for the starting shortstop job. Murcer’s absence opens opportunities for Ruben Amaro and Dick Howser to compete for the post.
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Vito Stellino
Joe Torre
Bobby Murcer
U.S. Army
Murcer
Oklahoma City
New York Yankees
IAA
Yanks
Toledo
Ruben Amaro
Dick Howser
Cleveland
Spartan Aide Carillot Joins Georgia Tech
Michigan State aide Vince Carillot signed with Georgia Tech as head defensive coach replacing Bud Carson. The move places Carillot in charge of the Yellow Jackets defense as of Wednesday.
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Spartan
Carillot
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Michigan State
Vince Carillot
Bud Carson
Giants hire ex Rams coach Jack Patera as defensive line
New York Giants named Jack Patera former Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach to fill the same role. Patera brings NFL coaching experience to the Giants as they rebuild their staff.
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NEW York
Jack Patera
Los Angeles Rams
New York Giants
North Dakota Singles SCI With 50 Point Night
North Dakota star Phil Jackson poured 50 points to lead UND to a 92 64 victory over State College of Town. The performance set a North Central conference single game record, boosting UND to 9 1 in league play and an automatic NCAA regional bid, while SCI was led by Ken Huelman with 15 points.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Phil Jackson
North Dakota
State College of Town
Jackson
University of South Dakota
Jack Theeler
SCI
Ken Huelman
UND
State College of Iowa
North Dakota State
Bennett
Linda LaFrenz
Bennett and Lowden Meet for District Girls Title in Davenport
Bennett, the Wapsie champion, faces Lowden for a district girls basketball title and a state berth at Assumption gym after both side’s semifinal wins. Clarence and Delwood play 6:30 p.m. consolation as four conference teams reach the district round.
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Davenport
Assumption
Bennett
Lowden
Wapsie
Clarence
Delwood
Upper Iowa Finishes On Winning Note
Upper Iowa outscored Dubuque in the second half to post an 85-78 Iowa conference win. Jim Crabtree and John Miller led the Peacock attack with 20 points each while Ed Ludlow topped Dubuque with 19. Upper Iowa improved to 14 7 overall and 9 5 in the league. Dubuque fell to 5 9 in the conference.
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Upper Town
Iowa
Dubuque
Jim Crabtree
John Miller
Peacock
Ed Ludlow
Upper Iowa
Bubuaue Maisitiptte Hayes
Ande Ai Q Crabtree
Karzubsal
Miller
Mason
Harris
Eaves
Chridian
Yoder
Nevelle
Dubuaue
Benton Out in State Tourney Race as favorites advance
Top ranked Hubbard and defending champion Everly clinched spots in the girls state high school tournament in Des Moines. Benton Community upset by L D F 44 38 in a semifinal. Mary Boekke poured 44 points for Beaman Conrad, Everly’s Jeanette Olson scored 52 in a 71 52 win. Farragut Eddy Paton-Churdan Bates rest. The field narrows to ten berths decided tonight for the March 7 11 event.
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Associated Press
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Everly
Allison-Bristow
Benton
L-D-F
Mary Boekke
Beaman-Conrad
Everlyn
Des Moines
Farragut
Eddy
Davenport
Rownél Bennet
Clarence
Lowden
Delwood
Carlisle
Gilbert
Nevada
Ae Polk
Tareas Farraaut
Lanox
Oakland
Villisca
Fort Doge
Jewell Southerarritton
Keanwhin
Alden
Corwith-Wesley
Rockwell City
Eintbert City-Truesdale
Bode Twinners
Benning Leads Cyclone Tankers in State Meet Victory
Benning set a meet record in the 200 yard butterfly to pace Iowa State to a 67 34 win over Kansas State. Former J Hawk Steve Strauss placed second in the 50 free and Teed Welch also scored in the 400 yard medley. Iowa State won eight of twelve events, with multiple new meet records across events.
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Ames
R. Jeff
al Benning
Iowa State
Kansas State
J-Hawk
Steve Strauss
Teed Welch
Washington
Neal Armstrong
Dave Rathke
Dennis Tibbets
Jin Cossforthh
Ree
Rick Chelekis
Raid Ridenous
Bo Ly Matheney
Fres
I. Gruenekerner
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Ken Knapp
Graig
Banwell
Gary Parker
Cotswart
Cis
Dumford Si
Rivera
Picotte
Dennis Conley
Ouenkel
Miten Suas
Famursier
Matheney
Ridénous
Kehe
Jamie Fornish
Ali Latham
Conley
Welch
Benning
Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It is published daily and Sunday at 400 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with postal service in Cedar Bar. Subscription options include carrier 55 cents for 4 weeks 51.25 a month for nightly editions 13 a year for afternoon and Sunday 7 issues 1.35 a month 14 a year, and 23.40 a year for other states and U S territories. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for focal news and AP dispatches.
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Gazette Co
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Lawa
Cedar Bar
U. S. Territories
Associated Press
Focal
LeGrand Loses Benton Community in District Showdown
LeGRAND-LDF defeated Benton Community 44 38 as Margaret Slingoff scored 17 and Rhonda Krug 16 for Benton. Lynnville Sully edged Pella Christian 44 41 in the other semi final with Carol Wagaman 29 and Ruth Vance 27 leading for Pella.
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Legrand
LDF
Benton Community
Margaret Slingoff
Rhonda Krug
Lynnville-Sully
Pella Christian
Brooklyn
Carol Wagaman
Ruth Vance
Vinton routs West Union as Beckman mauls Manchester
Vinton improves to 16-2 with an 80-54 win over West Union led by Denny Pederson 20 and Tom Froening 16. Dyersville Beckman crushed Manchester 76-45 with Kim Schock scoring 35 as reserves added a 75-57 victory. North Linn beat Benton Community 68-47 with Andy Becker 15 and Dave Henderson 14.
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Vinton
West Union
Denny Pederson
Tom Froening
Paul Minger
Manchester-Dyers
Beck
Dyersville
Kim Schockemecehr
Beckman
Manchester
Mike McGwinn
North Linn-Bent
van Horne
Benton
North Linn
Andy Becker
Dave Henderson
Save Now on Amana Central Air Conditioning
Helmsmen Inc promotes off season pricing for Amana central air systems. Buyers pay nothing until May and can schedule installation for when needed while long, mild weather allows questions on unit size and costs.
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Helmsmen, Inc
Amana air conditioners offered by Helmsmen Inc
The company advertises Amana units installed by Helmsmen Inc with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and over 20 years of experience. They claim no serious problems with installed units and invite calls at 362-1145 day or evening.
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Helmsmen
Helmsmen, Inc
Weaver takes four stroke Panama Open lead at halfway
Bert Weaver of Broadwater Beach Mississippi shot a seven under par 65 to reach two day total 134 and sit four strokes ahead of Art Wall Jr Labron Harris Jr and Dick Whetzle who were tied for second at 138 in the Panama Open.
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Panama
Bert Weaver
Broadwater Beach
Miss
Art Wall, Jr
Labron Harris, Jr
Dick Whetzle
Cornell Keeps Title Hopes Alive 80-71
Cornell defeats Carleton 80-71 to stay in Midwest conference title chase. The Rams rise to 11-2 in league play, trailing Beloit at 12-2. Glasier passes 1000 career points with 1 005 as four Rams reach double figures led by Crow with 19 and DeLong 17. Wilson adds 16 for Carleton, dropping to 7-7.
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Northfield
Minn
Carleton
Rams
Beloit
Dave Crow
Tim DeLong
Chuck Nelson
Gus Glasier
Glasier
John Wilson
Crow
Telleen Bishop
Marshall
DeLonge
Wilson
Nelson
DeLappoOo Verda Bissell
Bed Weaver
Tricano
Carhee
A Bracken
Aco
Cee Knox
Cornell Fees
Coe
Sowder
Knox College Dominates Coe 76 52 in Conference Game
Knox College controlled the boards and led from start to finish to beat Coe 76 52 in Midwest Conference action. Knox moved to third place at 10-5, while Coe fell to 2-12. Bill Fuerst scored 22 for Knox and Rudy Collum added 13 for Coe.
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Galesburg
Knox College
Coe College
Knox
Coe
Bill, Fuerst
Rudy Collum
Casper in hunt at Philippine Open after 36 holes
Billy Casper of San Diego slipped to within one stroke of the lead at the Philippine Open after 36 holes. He played the last 16 holes without a driver, using a three-wood, posted a 69 for a 141 halfway total, trailing Chen Ching-po and Celestino Tugot who led at 140.
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Manila
Billy Casper
San Diego
Calif
Chen Ching-po
Tokyo
Casper
National Gloves Tournament Opens in Milwaukee
Nearly 300 amateur boxers begin the Golder Gloves national tournament in Milwaukee as finals shift to 10 weight classes to meet international standards. Three rings host more than 100 bouts each across Saturday and Monday with champions advancing to Pan American trials and a nationally televised final next Wednesday at 9 p.m. CST.
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Wis
United States
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