Open Forum on Fair Play Sparks Cedar Rapids Debate
Local readers weigh in on sportsmanship after a Jefferson Regis game with mentions of fouls, referee calls, and coach–player conduct. Letters from Gary Heneke, Richard Weiss, and Gene Wienecke voice concerns over fair play across Cedar Rapids regions.
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Washington
The
Gazette
Jefferson
Regis
Jerry Fogerty
Jennings
Cedar Rapids
East Side
J-Hawk
Cedar River
Aegis
Bob Jennings
Gus
Tipton junior high praised for sportsmanship
A letter from Tipton readers commends Tipton junior high coach Hank Witte and players for exemplary conduct and fair competition. It notes officiating was outstanding and expresses pride in the school’s sportsmanship and environment.
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Gus
Tipton
Hank Witte
Richard Bristol
Anamosa Junior High
Iowa Skating Association aids Olympic Fund drive in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Harold Hellentall Secretary treasurer of the Iowa Skating Association notes many Cedar Rapids residents have donated to the United States Olympic Fund through the association. Contributions by pins stickers candy and money push the fund closer to its goal. Tax deductions apply and donors of 25 or more receive a leather bound Olympic volume.
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Schrader
Iowa
Olympic Fund
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Skating Association
Benjamin Bagdade
12 Mile Road
Farmington, Mich
Harold Hellentall
Chandler St
United States Olympic Fund
Secy
Treas
Balik responds to Wetherell on Iowa racing history and basketball
Charles J Balik defends rural Iowa racing heritage against Dr. Wetherell’s criticism praising Independence’s era when turf greats like Dan Patch raced there. He notes county fairs and state fairs rely on racing history, while basketball did not draw crowds, saluting turf legends and Native Dancer before cautioning Wetherell to consider the region’s past.
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Wetherell
Independence
Naismith
Gerald Wetherell
Gillen
Dan Patch
Marion
Indian Creek Country Club
Mr. Wetherell
Paul Revere
Iowa
Charles J. Balik
Twenty
St. SE
Reader Wetherell
Balik
Loop leaders highlight Mississippi Valley title race
East Moline guard Frank Loll led scoring with 18.7 in league play and 93 points over three games to help Nelson 3rd in the Loop. Rock Island’s Baraks finished 16.8 average, Cedar Rapids Washington’s Nelson 16.0, Iowa City Snook 18.1, with Washington’s Marshek 4th and Jefferson’s Coufal 7th in the sophomore derby. Valley champ Rock Island showed balanced totals, East Moline top in scoring while Clinton held the stingiest defense.
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Frank Loll
Panther
Loll
Brad Baraks
Rock Island
Tom Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Baraks
Nelson
Iowa City
Snook
John Marshek
Bastian
Coufal
Jefferson
Clinton
River Kings
Washington i
Iowa City & K
Davenport
Dubuque
Jefferson Om
Sioring
Aders
Tote Ave
Lou Moline
Rarake
Ies Nelson
Wash
Multeren
Eno
Lyon
Wa Hopkins
Hopkins
Frashevski
Cowboys Bradley Meets Tiny Roe in Memorial Coliseum Card
A Monday February 29 pro wrestling card at Memorial Coliseum features Cowboy Bradley versus Tiny Roe in a 20 minute midget bout, Mighty Atlas of Hollywood against Otto von Krupp in a 2 of 3 falls one hour limits main, Judy Glover versus Millie Stafford in a 2 of 3 falls women’s feature, Kinji Shiruya versus Jolin' Joe Hamilton in a 30 minute match.
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Memorial Coliseum
the Mighty Atlas
Hollywood
Calif
Otto von Krupp
Bremen
Germany
Judy Glover
Tampa
Fla
Millie Stafford
Phoenix
Ariz
Kinji Shiruya
Tokyo
Jolin
Joe Hamilton
Kansas City
Cowboy Bradley
Amarillo
Texas
Tiny Roe
Montreal
Rams Favored Again In Loop Wrestling
APPLETON The Midwest conference wrestling meet comes to Lawrence College with 10 schools, led by defending champ Cornell. Seven 1959 champions return, including five from Cornell and Knox’s Row. Preliminary rounds Friday at 7 p.m., semifinals Saturday at 1 p.m., finals and championships Saturday night.
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Big Ten
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Rams
Appleton
Lawrence College
Cornell
Carleton
Knox
Grinnell
Ripon
St. Olaf
Beloit
Monmouth
Coe
Lawrence
Bob Smith
Fox and gun safety tips from a busy hunting period
The note urges hunters to clean and protect guns after the season and warns against storing them in damp spots. It reports on fox bounty debates, a Wright county fox hunt, and a Troy Mills event with Mr. Willard Carson spotting foxes. It also covers lake conditions at Delhi, stump cutting near Manchester, and the Cedar Rapids Boat Show scheduled March 12 20 with free admission.
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South Dakota Conservation Commission
Wright County
Minnesota
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune
Troy Mills
Willard Carson
Carson
Manchester
State Conservation Commission
Delhi
Lucille Stanley
Clara Ave
Camp O
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Action for 3 C. R. Boxers Monday
Cedar Rapids sends seven boxers to the Chicago Golden Gloves, with Hite Shade and Doocy boxing the first night in the 118, 126 and 135 pound divisions. Dwayne Ampey, Fred Johnson, Bruce Alger and Tate Wilson also compete, aiming for early rounds and team points in the 33rd annual Chicago event.
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John Meyer
Cedar Rapids
Windy City
Chicago
Rugged Wilson
Dean Hite
Ted Shade
Waterloo
Pat Doocy
Doocy
C. R
Dwayne Ampey
Fred Johnson
Bruce Alger
Tate Wilson
Muscatine
Chicago Stadium
Hite
Shade
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Gazette Want Ads Offer: Pay 6 Get 7th Free
Gazette runs a 6 for 7 deal on want ads. Pay for six days and receive the seventh day at no charge, encouraging quick placement of notices and classifieds.
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College Basketball Scores From Midwest to East Conference Results
Summary of scattered results across divisions with multiple conferences. Notable outcomes include Cornell 85 over Monmouth 77 and St Olaf 83 over Ripon 71 in the Midwest, Buena Vista 9 over Upper Iowa 89 etc. Southern Conference semifinals featured West Virginia 117 over Wi Mary and Virginia Tech 88 over George Washington. Pro basketball NBA style results show Boston 128, Minneapolis 111.
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Midwest
Cornell
Monmouth
Carleton
Lawrence
Beloit
Knox
St. Olaf
Ripon
Iowa
Buena Vista
Upper Iowa
Dubuqne
Parsons
Luther
Central
North Central
Dakota St
Dartball results and upcoming games in Trinity and nearby towns
Monday results show Trinity No 2 12 Center Point 10 and Hiawatha 26 Blairstown 5 with other scores including Shellsburg 14 Sewhall 85 Trinity No 1 13. Monday games list Newhall Center Point Bethany Luzerne Blairstown Trinity No 1 Concordia Trinity No 2 Vinton Hiawatha.
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Trinity No
Shellsburg
Luzerne
Center Point
Bethany
Vinton
Concordia
Blairstown
Hiawatha
Momday
I. Hiawatha
Sewhall
Trinity No. 1
Trinity
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