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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1971

Page

2

Iowa City West Top Cedar Rapids Washington 72 65

Iowa City West defeats Cedar Rapids Washington 72 to 65 as Paul Jahnke scores a career high 17 points, including eight in the final quarter. West shot 54 percent on 29 of 54 from the field, capping a strong season heading into tournament time. Coach Jerry Bush hails the win as icing on the cake for the team.

Iowa City Iowa City West High Jerry Bush Cedar Rapids Washington Bush Regina Don King West Paul Jahnke West A Lagan Jahnke Bassett Jacobson Pexa Gatens Seyfer Seiffert Brees Allen Searls Williams Hukil Larew Dore Eteee Wash Ee Ee Ee West Seem Ete Eee Orew Seyfer Williams Hakill Jacoson Atens Seiffert Searls Allen Dore

Brases Clutch Free Throws Give Prairie 72 71 Win

Cedar Rapids Prairie edged Anamosa 72 71 as Jon Brase drew a five second call and made two free throws with five seconds left. Brase scored 23 while Anamosa’s Jim Edwards led all scorers with 26. Bob Russell and Ross Brainard added 13 each for Anamosa. Prairie improved to 12 6. Anamosa fell to 12 6.

Anamosa Jon Brase Cedar Rapids Prairie Hawks Brase Jim Edwards Edwards Bob Zalesky Bob Kleppe Ross Brainard Russell Prairie C.R. Prairie Klieppe Teymer Zalesky Meeks Gibney Bel Fetter Brainard Stepanek Zim‘man Ee Jansen Ee Ae Ee Ee Ey

Beckman Beats Manchester 79 55 Behind Miller's 16

Dyersville Beckman improved to victory over Manchester with Bob Hitten Miller scoring 16 points leading to a 79 to 55 win.

Dyersville Bob Hittenmiller Beckman Manchester

Waverly Escapes Oelwein For NE Iowa Crown

Waverly defeated Oelwein 58 to 50 to claim the Northeast Iowa championship as Gary Emmert scored 16 for the winners. It was the Huskies first league defeat. Waverly led the sophomores 69 to 41 in the junior varsity contest.

Waverly Oelwein Northeast Iowa Gary Emmert Huskies Soph

Indianola defeats Boone 67 to 50 in boys basketball

Indianola topped Boone 67 50 as Rick Lathrum scored 26 points. The Indians also won the junior varsity 85 45. In Vinton North West Union, North High West Union won 83 50 with Hanneman 27 and Koutouc 23 leading the winners. West Union captured the JV 51 43.

Boone Indianola Rick Lathrum Vinton-North West Union Vinton North High West Union Hanneman Koutouc

Grinnell Suffers Defeat as Thayer Leads Ankeny

Grinnell trailed Ankeny 68 55 as Ed Thayer scored 18 points to pace the visitors.

Grinnell Ankeny Ed Thayer

South Tama Falls to Urbandale 72 66 in Hard-Fought Game

Urbandale nipped South Tama 72-66 as Mark Fetter led South Tama with 20 points. South Tama also won the sophomore game 61-56.

South Tama Urbandale Mark Fetter

Waukon Edges Starmont 58-54 In Tight Clash

Waukon defeated Starmont 58 to 54 as Terry Oesterle scored 21 points for the winners in a close boys basketball game.

Waukon Starmont Terry Oesterle

Hoosiers Rout Iowa in 98 25 Swimming Dual

Indiana hammer Iowa 98 to 25 in Bloomington as Iowa fails to win any event. Relay teams feature Dahlberg O Connor Stamm Stamm and McCullough with multiple Indy wins led by Kinsella Spitz and Hall in individual events. Hawkeyes head to Purdue afterward.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Iowa Hawkeyes Purdue Frank McCullough Pete Dahlberg Larry Barbiere Pat O’connor Gary James John Kinsella Mark Spitz Gary Conally George Smith Tom Eldridge Mike Stamm Rich Andersen Gary Hall Roger Benson Frank Smith

Staub Sparks LaSalle Sophs to 82 64 Win

John Staub scored 27 as LaSalle sophomores defeated Independence 82 to 64 Friday night. Stainbrook and Nielson added 21 and 20 for Independence. LaSalle contributions include Teahen 3, Frett 9, Fahnle 11, Saunders 10, Carano 7, Kenney 13.

John Staub LaSalle Sophs Independence Stainbrook Nielson Indee LaSalle Rick Teahen Gary Frett Jake Fahnle Duane Beer Mike Saunders Rick Carano Apt Kenney Gaffney Beier Cae Rook Lohman Ilson

Torgler Leads Warrior Sophs

IOWA CITY The Washington sophomores closed their season by defeating West 76-57 behind 31 points from Allen Torgler. The win left Washington 11-3 in MVC play and 14-4 overall, securing second in the conference while West dropped to 2-12 in the MVC and 4-14 overall.

Trojans Wash West King Roland Bassett Ron Pexa Pexa Kennedy Regis Iowa City Regina Washington Allen Torgler Young Warriors

Jeff Wins Valley Title Clinches MVC Crown for J-Hawks

The Jefferson sophomores clinched the Mississippi Valley Conference title by beating Dubuque Hempstead 64-45. Jefferson improves to 12-2 in conference play and 15-3 overall, led by Jim Dulin with 22 points and Craig Wilford adding 12. Other scorers include Kurtka, Watson, McDowell, Allen, and Kuenzi for the J-Hawks. Hempstead's Rick, Bird, Heinz, Glasnovich, Platt, Natz, Purcell, and Frommeilt contributed to the defense and scoring.

Jefferson Sophs Dubuque Hempstead J-Hawks Jim Dulin Craig Wilford Jeff Kurka Watson Wilford McDowell Allen Dulin Kuenzi

State High School Wrestling Summaries

Summary of numerous matches from state wrestling, listing weight classes and winners. Key victors include Mouriam, Saggan, Lepic, Musselman, and Hansen with scores across multiple schools such as Webster City, East Wat, and West Wat. Results show close bouts, overtime decisions, and pins across divisions 98 to heavyweight.

Keith Mouriam Web. City Mike DeAnda Cent. Dav Larry Dawson Southeast Polk Dave Cunningham East Wat Jim Alderman Ilona City Rick Benson East S.C Tom Danner Wahiert Mike Land Valley W.D.M Jeff Saggan Boone Steve Wells Roosevelt D.M Urbandale Jon Bagenstos West Wat Jerry Kersten Harlan Joe Corso Jay Hubner Central Day Ivan Musselman Fort Dodge Ron Yeley Mt. Pleasant Joe Soliner Southeast Pork Kim Clarkes Wat Karl. Waller Wash Keith Mourlain Webster City Wahler Iowa City Mitchell Taylor Chris Larsen Ar- Renne Jim Schmidt West Dav

District girls playoff upsets set semifinals

West Liberty Sigourney M F L and Maquoketa Valley earned second chances to reach district semifinal rounds after first round wins. West Liberty beat Bennet 46 29 Sigourney defeated Pekin 63 55 M F L routed Mar Mac 80 31 and Maquoketa Valley beat East Buchanan 85 66 A bus accident forced postponement of Marcus Lawton Bronson test with the team bus skidding en route to Sioux City four players including top scorer Jane Bird bruised treated and released.

West Liberty Sigourney M-Fl Maquoketa Valley Bennett Pekin M-F-L Mar- Mac East Buchanan Marcus Lawton Bronson Sioux City

First Round Results From Iowa High School Basketball

First round games across Iowa featured close finishes and decisive Upsets. Notable scores include Audubon routing Manilla 87 68 and Spencer beating Loay Central 93 68 while George 93 Loay Central 68 led Spencer. Other results show Guthrie Center 76 Adel 66 and West Liberty 46 Delwood 55.

Bettendorf Tops Kennedy Sophs in 75-60 win

Bettendorf sophomores defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy 75 to 60 Friday night. Miller led Bettendorf with 20 points while Heath added 21 for Kennedy. Kennedy ends season 7-11.

Bettendorf Cedar Rapids Kennedy Miller Ladd Heath Cougars Kendzireski Fahy Laing Haas Patton Handley Ellis Heath Reinhold van Hoeck Wilson Clapp Cebuhar Ormiston

Maquoketa Valley, MFL fire past East Buchanan in district joy

In girls district first round play Mag. Valley MFL crushed Maquoketa Valley 80 to 31 with Gail Langholz scoring 39 points and Grim adding 39 for the winners. East Buchanan fell 85 to 66 as Lemming led with 40 and Cummings 26 for Maquoketa Valley.

Oelwein M-F-L Mar-Mac Maquoketa Valley East Buchanan Gail Langholz Peerson Grim Lemming Valley Cummings Kittleson Lentz McGraw Halford Decker

Gladbrook Wins 57 56 Over Reinbeck In Narrow Finish

Gladbrook edged Reinbeck 57 to 56 as Janette Peiper scored 28 points and Doris Thede added 19. Pella Christian fell 39-38 to Prairie City, with Marlys Van der Linden and Judy Fopma each scoring 18 for Pella Christian. Leona Van Wyk led Prairie City with 18.

LE Grand Pella Christian Prairie City Gladbrook Reinbeck Marlys van der Linden Pella Judy Fopma Leona van Wyk Janette Peiper Joyce Noltenmeier Lu Freed Marlys van derLinden Virginia Pethoven Glenda St. John Cindy Kane Doris Thede Mary Lou Bruene Kathy Soska Sandra Rickert

West Liberty and Delwood win first round district games

West Liberty defeated Bennett 46 to 29 led by Lory Hildebrand with 24 points and Deb Gosenberg 16. Delwood edged Andrew 55 to 45 as Barb Scheneder scored 27 and Corine Nims 15, with Deb Eggers 20 for Andrew.

Davenport West Liberty Bennett Delwood Andrew Lory Hildebrand Mary Schnack Barb Schneder Deb Eggers Deb Gosenberg Tess Anderson Peg Eichelberger Linda Burmeister Judy Havill LuAnne Burmeister Derwood Barb Scheneder Corine Nims Tedra O'Connell Neolia Specht Kathy Heinz Jackie Roder

Wrestling finalists set after tight state meet showdowns

Iowa high school wrestling semifinals produced several dramatic upsets and close calls. Waller dominated his opening matches, Doolin advanced with a pair of tough wins, and notable quiet favorites like Jeff Williams and Tom Lepic moved into finals across AAA and AA divisions. Washington and Cedar Rapids area grapplers also remained in the chase as final rounds loom.

Warriors Near 8th Straight Swim Title

Washington led as it neared a eighth straight state swimming title with 10 qualifiers for Saturday finals at Beyer Hall. Sophomore Bob Reinhold of Ames set a 56.1 seconds 100 backstroke state record, while Cedar Falls set a 3:25.0 in the 400 free relay, erasing Muscatine’s mark. Ben Taylor starred for Washington with a 100 butterfly win and a second in the 200 IM as finals approached.

Ames Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa State Beyer Hall Bob Reinhold Cedar Falls Reinhold Davenport Central Doug Walrod Bob McKay McKay Muscatine Soph Ben Taylor Wash Ben Rob McKay Warren Smith Mike Stodola John Hunting Valley West Des Moines Mark Quade Ray Lucas Steve Flanagan Hugh Andreason Marshalltown Steve Shramousky Mike Kosieradski Jon Hull Neal Arends Rick Lorber Brad Titus Dennis Blackwood John McKee Hoover Des Moines Rex Robinson Dave Assager Bob Leno Bill Wellborne Kennedy Doug Quick Bruce Carlson Dave Koach Mark Lee Bill Fowler Tom Wenkstein Jeff Webb John Arnot Des _ Moines John Longnecker Roosevelt Joe Grimes Jeff Mykleby Bennage Washington Bob Reinbold Bob Kingsbury Ottumwa Randy Jones Todd Miller Rod Oberhaus Ralph Mundt West Davenport Tom Bliss Charles Neff Clinton Bob Crawford Gib Eggen

Prep basketball results from Iowa and surrounding areas

A compiled recap of numerous prep basketball scores including C.R. Marion defeating C.R. LaSalle 124 to 59, Kennedy 90 over Anamosa, and Des Moines area showdowns such as Davenport West 72 over C.R. Wash 65. Other notable results include Moline 83 over Davenport Acception 34, Fairfield 64 over Ft. Madison, and Ottumwa 121 over D.M. East 62 amid a long list of regional games.

C.R. LaSalle Independence R. Jeff Hempstead i Co. West C.R. Wash R. Prairie Anamosany Kennedy Bettendorf Moline Dav Acception Morrison DeWin Fairfield Ft. Madison Riverdale Pleasant Valley Urbandale South Tama Washington Mt. Pleasant Algona Iowa A Indianola Boone Chicago Dunbar Keoxuk Ottumwa D.M. East D.M. North Carroll-Kuem Knoxville Winterset Webster City Hampton Denison C.B. Lincoln Ankeny Grinnell Pella Nevada S.C. East Hull W.C S.C. Keelan S.F. Lincoln S.F. Wash S.C. Central Humboldt Clear Lake Harlan Shenandoah Osage Forest City Centerville Bloomfield Creston Osceola Lake Mills Gar.Hay Rock Island

College Scores Reported From Iowa and Midwest Conferences

Iowa Conference Central 72 Simpson 61 William Penn 81 Buena Vista 64 Dubuque 101 Luther 92 Wartburg 85 Upper Iowa 82 Midwest Conference Penn 96 Brown 82 Dartmouth 99 Cornell 88 Princeton 108 Yale 64 Villanova 67 Temple 65 South Wake Forest 64 Clemson 54 Ga Southwestern 64 Augusta 47 Far West Brigham Young 95 Arizona 83 California 103 Oregon 72 Stanford 97 Oregon St 85 Long Beach St 63 San Diego St 61 St Martin's 108 Portland St 89

Central Simpson William Penn Buena Vista Dubuque Luther Wartburg Upper Iowa Penn Brown Dartmouth Cornell Princeton Yale Villanova Temple Brigham Young Arizona California Oregon Stanford Long Beach San Diego St. Martin’s Portland

Rams Dominate Lawrence 91-63 In Midwest Conference Showdown

Cornell overwhelms Lawrence 91 to 63 as Max Hanson leads with 25 points. Dave Hanson and Ed Ashmore add 12 each, Kevin Gage scores 25 for Lawrence. Cornell improves to 9-6 in conference and 11-8 overall.

MT. Vernon Cornell College Lawrence Max Hanson Ram Hanson Dave Ed Ashmore Kevin Gage Cornell Cornett M.hansn Ashmore Kane Travis

Dan Gable loses in Russian freestyle tourney first round

In Telidi Russia Dan Gable a two time NCAA champion was defeated in the first round at 149 pounds by Vasily Kazakhov. American team members Larry Christoff and John Morley also scored pins.

Telidi Russia Iowa State University Dan Gable Vasily Kazakhov Gable Larry Christoff John Morley

Ray Malavasi Rejoins Bills Then Linked to Raiders Coaching

Ray Malavasi, Buffalo Bills defensive line coach since 1969, re signed on Friday and was reported to be joining John Madden's Oakland Raiders coaching staff in the National Football League.

Buffalo N.Y Ray Malavasi Buffalo Bills John Madden Oakland Raiders

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa City Club Gary Wade Bob Russell Waverly-Oelwein Urbandales, Tama Hoosiers Staub Torgler John Waite Tom Nagel Larry Lindell John Kalber Jim Houghton Tom Huber Dave Jones Greg Witwer Don Franklin Mark Turner Paul Nordstrom Steve O'Donnel Mark Hanson Jim Winfrey Rod Harp Brian Beasmore Kennedy C.R Don Perkins Newton Bart Kennedy Cedric Doolin Wash C.R van Winegarden Dan Rhoades Doug Zuspann Gary Smith Doug Metzger Tony Cordes Bob Baxter Heelan Jerry Black Ken Snyder Columbus Wat Marty Holmes Fairield Steve Marcus SE. Polk Clyde Beckman Jeff C.R Dan Lee Gary Meyers Chuck Berrier Bruce Greene al Wright Dick Lahmann Stan Peterson Estherville Dana Sutherland Gary Rourke East O.M Dave Nielsen West S.C Larry Martin Bob Krug Jim Rizay Gary Hobbs Steve Herum Mike Basham Fort Madison Jim Metz Herb Underwood W.D.M Sy Bassett Chris Hickman Heelan S.C Dave Staska Dan Slocum Todd Nelson Joe Leu Wayne Leistikow Mark Beitz John Schoeneman Steve Hollingsworth North D Don Bonner Larry Bush Assumption Tom Lepic Daryl Whitehead Weet Gese Jon Bagensios West At Fort Damas Joe Solinger Karweet Em. C.R Jim Miller Wae Ake Tony Corees Dan White East D.M Theodius Craig Central Dav Jae Neilson Ken 5Nger Columbus Bill Williams C.R Phil Paareys Prendate Jim Rizzuti Pinanele Sthory Tte Duauque Dave Ane Dale Westral Steve Eden Jerry Wilson West I.C Mike Witt Jefferson C.B Eric Barker John Wilson Clarion Jeff Vieth Iowa Falls Dennis de Decorah Mark Miller Dave Musselman Kent Blanck Mount Ayr Tony Jennings Corning Bob Medue Marion Tim Swain Virl Deal St. Ansgar Bob Erickson Charles Wheatly Stuart Newman Perry Joe Kuennan Gurney Jackson Junction Scott Huss Harry Schiesselman Williamsburg Randy Moore Tracy Funk Randy Hickman Ccornine Red Evans Glenwood Greg Havig Mike Norris Loren Iverson Dean Ellison Randy Sanger Steve Moore Carisie Dan Eggert Rus Paulsen Brad Johnson Tom Douglas Gary Meyer South Hamilton Jewell Eric Norris Gene Hunt Dan Kubik North Tama Traer Jerry Fetzer Dave Kluever North Scott Eldridge Les Simpson Mike Anderson Bermond Bob Reifenstahl Steve Hitepatrick Todd Straub Western Dubuque Epworth Mike Morphew Eagle Grove Rob Voelkes Tae Roosa Kory Krebs Dan Dubishar Prairie C.R Tim Walton Storm Lake Richard Nelson Britt Tom McCabe Gilmore City Bradgate Dan McKee Stuart Dennis Webber Johnston Mike Crawford Winthrop Paul Johnson Norwalk Murray Fenn Harpee Macedonia Dave Howlett John Hagen Rodney Foutch Logan-Magnolia Warren Buckholder Nee Olds Roger Estell Greenfie Jeff Stevenson Gem Jim Lenox McDonnough Eddyville Im Y Be Ackley Geneva Paul Swanson Dan Swoyer Greenfield Craig Christensen Woodbury Central Moville Jim Berry Ted Wallace Terry Garritt West Harrison Mondamin Charlie Frisk Ackley- Geneva Brian Teacy Lowell Knecker Tripoli Kevin Marshall Adel Dennis Harris Ackley-Geneva Greg Bruns Denver Ron Lawrenson Aimee Gazette Duane Crock Aimee Freese Kennedy High School Monticello Central City Sigourney Girls Jane Bird C.R. Kennedy H-L-V Iowa Valley Anita Orient- Jects Guthrie Center Audubon Manilla Audubon Woodbine Odebolt Arthur Chariton Lenox St. Warren Wayne Albia Charles City Fredericksburg Dike Alliston-Bristow Aplinton MFL Langholz Kruse Kurdelmeyer Fascher Lamker Hough Balekos Peterson Halverson Greener Nino’s 1St Ave Lindal RMIT Cedar Hills Wrestling Leistikow Waller Ft. Dodge Doolin Harp Waterloo East Waterloo Columbus Iowa City High Iowa City West City High AAA Taylor Dubishar Tim Roosa Bob McCue Decorah Dennis Cline Glynn Jones Rizzuti Hobbs Eden Sioux City Heelan Dubuque Wahlert Don Schmitt Jefferson butHawk Mark Beltz Jesup Gary Schmidt Wilton Junction Tim Zinger Zinger Duane Doughan Warriors C.r.marion Mississippi Valley C.R. Jeff Hempstead 1.C. West Jowes City W.A. North B—Beckman Stormont New Hampton Crestwood Upper B—Vinton Midwest Ripon St. Olaf’s Monmouth Wake Forest Clemson Southwestern Augusta Far West CIAA N.C Eliz. City St Norfolk St NAIA Salem St St. Atoe Maine New Eng Boston St Coll Bentley Ala Belhaven Jackson St Alcorn A&m PRO Hockey Chicago National Assn Boston Atlanta Phoenix Philadelphia Baltimore Milwaukee Cincinnati Los Angeles Seattle American Assn Texas Rams Malavasi Roosevelt Motor Hotel Guaranty Bank F.D.I.C Lrd ST 3Rd Ave 42Nd ST. NE Jacolyn DR
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