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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1971

Page

3

Jeff Wessel Tops ECI Scoring Title In 1960s Season

Jeff Wessel of LaSalle earned the East Central Iowa scoring title with a 26.6 average across 10 games, highlighted by a 42 point in a Tuesday win over Linn-Mar. Prairie's Jon Brase finished second at 23.1, followed by Jim Pelechek and Jim Tegeler tied for fourth. LaSalle led the league in scoring and allowed the fewest points, while Beckman’s Ron Hess won the sophomore title.

C.R. LaSalle Lancers Jeff Wessel East Central Iowa Wessel Jeff Vessel Linn Jim Pelechek Iowa City Regina Jim Tegeler Dyersville Beckman Dan Ryan LaSalle Ron Hess Jeffee Bas Brase ‘Erre Pelech A Negina Ie Tegeler Beck Danyan Las Greg Gibney Nmi I'R Wessling Bent Steve Hubler Gary Bowman John Va Las Ai Kirkpatrick L-M Tim Bruch T Wessling Dan Sindelar Keith Tharp

Wisconsin at Iowa basketball game is sold out

The University of Iowa announces that Saturday's basketball game against Wisconsin in Iowa City is sold out. Business Manager Bus Graham said some tickets remain for Tuesday's game against Northwestern.

Wisconsin Iowa Iowa City University of I Bus Graham Northwestern Wisconsin-Iowa Dick Schultz

Maidrite Tops Eby's 92 67 in Fast Break action

Eastside Maidrite led with five players in double figures as Maidrite beat Eby's Sporting Goods 92-67. Al and Larry Albers each had 22 points, while Pat Roby led Eby's with 27. Other scores included Nesper Sign Co 70 Lamont 50 and Collins Radio 88 U-Wend-It 78.

Eastside Nesper Sign Co Lamont Collins Radio Randy Meeks Nesper Dale Lassen Collins Eby’s Sporting Goods Mike Hall Pat Roby Bob Becker al Arp Mike Collis Vic Porter Eastside Maidrite al Albers Rick Louk Dave Burger Larry Albers Denny Ibbotson

Maury John to Coach University All Stars in Iowa game

Drake coach Maury John will lead the University team in the fifth annual Iowa Senior All-Star basketball game on March 31 at Kennedy High School. The Cedar Rapids Sports Club sponsors the charity contest and will announce the College team coaches soon. Tickets are 3 dollars and on sale next Tuesday at local sporting goods shops.

Maury John Drake Iowa Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids Sports Club John University Stars Manry John Drake Iowa State C.R. Sports Club Cedar Rapids C.R Eby’s Sporting Goods Armstrong’s Sporting Goods May City Lanes

Cedar Rapids Cards announce 1971 baseball schedule

The Cedar Rapids Cardinals reveal 67 home games at Memorial Stadium with training in St Petersburg Florida starting March 12 under new manager Bobby Dews. They will fly in April to start the Midwest League season at Clinton and open home play April 27. Tickets go on sale March 1.

Cedar Rapids Cardinals Memorial Stadium St. Louis Cardinals St. Petersburg Fla Bobby Dews Clinton Don Isett Cedar Rapids Elsie Curran

Handball and Swim Meet At Central YMCA This Weekend

Representatives from 11 Iowa cities converge on Cedar Rapids for the YMCA men's state handball doubles and boys sectional swimming meets. About 275 boys compete in 50 events with finals at Luther College next month. Semi finals and finals run Saturday after noon. Sixteen doubles teams from nine cities participate in the handball tourney. Public admission is free.

Iowa Central Branch Ymca YMCA Cedar Rapids Clinton Dubuque Davenport Marshalltown Newton Luther College Des Moines Mason City Waterloo Sioux City Burlington

Iowa Wesleyan Ties for 20th in AP College Poll

Iowa Wesleyan College of Mount Pleasant is tied for 20th in the AP college division basketball poll. The Tigers stand 17 6 and share 20th with Northwest Louisiana and Gardner Webb.

Iowa Wesleyan New York Iowa Wesleyan College of Mt. Pleasant Associated Press Wesleyan Northwest Louisiana Garner Webb

Budding Musicians Seek Used Instruments for Sale

Local readers are invited to place want ads offering used musical instruments to help aspiring musicians acquire gear. List items, condition, price, and contact details to connect with buyers.

Will Cancel Bill Is Arbitrator Named Van Drie May Back Down

Sen. Rudy Van Drie says if an arbitrator is named within two weeks to settle the Iowa Iowa State football dispute he will not press for a public hearing on his bill requiring annual Hawkeyes Cyclones play. The statement followed news that Stanley Redeker of Boone leads the board.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Hawkeyes Cyclones Rudy van Drie Redeker Board of Regents

Battle Royal Pro Mat Card at Memorial Coliseum

An eight wrestlers battle royal headlines a Sunday card at Memorial Coliseum with $800 purse from $100 entrants. Feature matches include a U S Central States title clash Handsome Harley Race versus Ronnie Etchison, and a North American tag match Nature Boy Kirby and Rock Hunter against Danny Little Bear and Pat O Connor. Benny Ramirez faces The Stomper in a one fall added attraction. Tickets go on sale at noon.

Memorial Coliseum Danny Little Bear Benny Ramirez Nature Boy Kirby Ronnie Etchison Rock Hunter Pat O’connor Handsome Harley Race the Stomper Harley Race Etchison Race Stomper Japan Coliseum

Iowa adjusts 1971 Homecoming and Dad's Day schedule

The University of Iowa resets Homecoming and Dad's Day for the 1971 football season due to Big Ten changes. Northwestern will be the Homecoming opponent on October 9 and Indiana will host Dad's Day on November 13.

Iowa City University of Iowa Big Ten Northwestern Indiana

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