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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1969

Page

15

National YMCA Next for Dave Carruthers Sets Olympic Dream

Washington's state record swimming champion Dave Carruthers eyes a 1972 Olympic berth as coach Hal Krizan builds a YMCA program around his talent. Carruthers won both the 200 and 400 free in state meet setting records, aiming for 1:44 and 3:49 by Arkansas YMCA nationals.

Washington Dave Carruthers U.S Hal Krizan Niane Ta Res Vv the Gazette Carruthers Krizan Carrithers Iowa Robbie Cook Harvey Birky Dave Arkansas Rock Island Larry Wade Jefferson Kennedy Craig Darling Kyle Skogman Darling Skogman Iowa City Denny Schmuecker Stu Ciha Marion Schmuecker Manchester Ciha Tim McAleer Gary Steger Regis Columbus McAleer Steger LaSalle Duane Kramer Gilbertville Don Bosco Jack Ostberg Terry Miner Mike Thomson Mark Ulfers Ostberg Jeff Miner Thomsen Alfers Larry Tow Steve Voigt Jim Mitralsky Prairie Regina Mit Linn-Mar Denny Gable Tom Beusch Wash Gable J-Hawks Beusch Warriors Steve Hartkemeyer Cougars

Michigan Upsets Minnesota By 31 Despite Home Court Edge

Michigan defeated Minnesota 83-79, undermining the Big Ten home court advantage claim of 31 points. Purdue and Ohio State still share the title chase, while Michigan had previously fallen to Minnesota 94-67 earlier this season.

Big Ten Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Michigan St Indiana TyesoAlinois Lowa Ichigan Ohio State Purdue Michigannesota Chicago Minnesota Wolverines Gopher

Coe and Scots Vie for Third in Midwest Conference

Five clubs Monmouth Coe Lawrence Knox Beloit chase third as they sit at 9 9 with one weekend left. Lawrence guard Townsend leads scoring at 20.3, Beloit’s Jones 19.8, and Coe’s Barnes 18.2 as titles loom.

Monmouth Coe Lawrence Knox Beloit Robert Townsend Kit Jones Ron Barnes Tim DeLong Corneil Steve Peter Carlton Brad Chi Lawrence Tom Bissell Cornell Terry Holloway Grin Mike Andrews Lawr Rob Mentzer

Bowling Highlights Bantam Girl 224 and Brecht 248-654 Run

Dawn Scott posts a 224 in the bantam girls with Jon Haahr at 233 in Marion Bowl action. Ray Brecht leads the adults with a 248-654 in the Moose league while Doris Starr and Nadine Gardner post 241-572 and 572 respectively.

ANTAM Dawn Scott Jon Haahr Ray Brecht Doris Starr Nadine Gardner Ruth Barnes Dudes & Dames Joe Dietz Bud Core Ron Edwards Dick Jorgensen Sarees Naa Ger Enerley Peanses Doris Nemec Judy Droughy

Free Throws Save jittery Norway in 58 55 win

Norway Tigers beat Linn-Mar 58 55 in first round sectional action behind 24 of 33 from the line. Bernie Hutchison praised improved free throw shooting and noted nerves from Linn-Mar prior to the game. Dan Nidey missed for Lisbon, Clear Creek eyeing football, Linn-Mar preparing for a future coach.

Norway Linn- Mar Bernie Hutchison Tigers Benton County Bernie Linn-Mar Lions Hutchison Clear Creek

College Basketball Results Show Wide Range of NV Players

Michigan defeated Minnesota 83 to 79. Nebraska edged Colorado 79-65 while Kansas State fell 66-62 and Kansas won 83-58. Other scores include Clemson over Virginia 90-? and Kentucky 108 over a 79 opponent.

Nebraska Colorado Missoura Kansas State Kansas Oklahoma South Tennessee Levi State Clemson Virginia Kentucky Tulane Auburn Tech Astern Ota eMresbyterian Asheville- Biltmore Koser Ie William Corey Southern Valdosta Florida Southern Job Shorter East Torn Austin Peay

Gold Ball Tournament Opens March 24 at Central YMCA

The 16 team Gold Ball basketball tourney starts Monday March 24 at the Central YMCA directed by Chet Casali. Open to amateur independent teams with a $25 per team fee and a ten player limit. Varsity or pro players are ineligible except those who finished college mid year. Entry deadline March 17.

Central Ymca Chet Casali Direc Mid Worcester Mass Joe Scanneila Holy Cross Tourney Field Casali Alouettes

Area Ten to Start Intercollegiate Sports in Two Fields

Area Ten Community college plans its first intercollegiate program with baseball and golf. Dean Hal Walter says the Eagles will recruit players, schedule about ten baseball games against Coe Upper Iowa Luther and possibly Marshalltown Cornell and Iowa. Funding will come from student fees and bookstore profits. equipment and practice gear will be student supplied.

Area Ten Community College Hal Walter Area Ten Walter Iowa Coe Upper Iowa Luther Marshalltown Community College Cornell U. of Iowa Eagles

Althea Gibson Darden Signals Return From Setback

Althea Gibson Darden of East Orange New Jersey exited in the second round of the International Pro Invitational in Oakland losing 6 2 7 5 to Ann Haydon Jones of England. Her performance suggested a comeback as she recalls Wimbledon and Forest Hills titles in 1957 and 1958. She cited fast courts and slow racquet backs for her difficulty in returning serves.

Oakland Althea Gibson Darden East Orange N. J Mrs. Darden Ann Haydon Jones England Wimbleton Forest Hills

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