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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1966

Page

6

Five District Girls Finals Set for Wednesday

Assistant Sports Editor Jack Ogden reports the final five state tournament berths will be decided Wednesday. West Central Maynard challenges Sacred Heart Monticello for the championship at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, while West Liberty meets Delwood at Davenport Assumption High. Montezuma faces West Marshall at LeGrand, with Lynnville Sully and Benton Community meeting for the consolation title.

Jack Ogden West Central Maynard Iowa Sacred Heart of Monticello Fayette Belles Delwood Assumption High Davenport LeRoy Mitchell Montezuma South Iowa Perry Lake City Mount Ayr Allison-Bristow Dunlap Farragut

Rinderknecht Sinks 259 in Bowling Highlights

Bowling highlights show Gary Rinderknecht rolling a 259 during a 696 series and Wally Embretson winning the century award with a 268 in the Wilson and Company league. Other top scores include Jim Butler 257 in the Legion Major and Ray Boyers 662 series, with multiple 600s across leagues and strong performances by Faye Roberts and Jean Lorence among the women.

Gary Rinderknecht Wally Embretson Gary Wally Wilson and Company George Karr Jim Butler Cedar Rapids Ray Boyers B. Quantance Collins Chuck Mainer George Karr Jim Savage North Linn Faye Roberts J. Jean Lorence BiHardy Sauner Pete Peterson Dick Lamere Bill Sohlander Ray_ Boyer Chuck Main George Kart Wally Embvret- Son Kris Kinkead Legion Peterson Furniture Don McConaughy Bill Powell Chuck Pete Cassidy Ritchart Modern & Path Hosan Jows Staub la. Horne Marion Vudof Hatten Reuseher Spebars

Red Sox Struggle in New Winter Haven Training Center

Boston opened spring training in Winter Haven with most players not yet arrived and the squad split between quarters. Wilson and pitchers Dennis Bennett and Dave Morehead were seen relaxing after a pool game and a beer across the street as the team waits for full arrival.

Winter Haven Fla Boston Boston Red Sox Wilson Dennis Bennett Dave Morehead

Former Preps Star in Swim Falls Short at Meet

Jett and Wash high school swimmers led Mankato State to a runner up finish at the Northern Intercollegiate Conference meet in Mankato. Toby Anderson Ron Jordan Tim Miner and Ron David anchored the scoring with David posting two conference records in the 50 yard free and 100 yard free. Sage Blanchard also set event marks in the butterfly and backstroke.

Mankato Sinn Cedar Rapids Jett Wash Toby Anderson Ron Jordan Tim Miner Ron David Mankato State Bemidji St Winona Sr Warrior Tom Sage Dennis Blanchard Tom Lewers Dick Childers David Sage Blanchard

Trinity Lutheran Boys, Girls Capture Southeast Iowa Crown

Trinity Lutheran of Cedar Rapids won the boys championship in the Southeast Iowa Lutheran basketball tournament at Trinity school gym defeating Newhall St. John's 23 21 in the final. Newhall St. John's captured the girls title 29 20 over CR Trinity Lutheran.

Cedar Rapids Trinity Lutheran Iowa Lutheran Trinity Newhall St. John’s Atkins St. Steven’s Davenport Trinity C.R. Trinity Lutheran Williamsburg St. Paul's

Theresa Messersmith Tops Women’s Bowling Tourney

Theresa Messersmith of Davenport Cedar Rapids topped class C all events with a 1304 to win opening day of the women’s state bowling tournament. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

Davenport Cedar Rapids Theresa Messersmith

Transfer could aid Clinton bid in prep meet

Six foot five Tacoma transfer Greg Lewis may debut Monday night as Clinton hosts Mar Matte in a district opener. A former Stadium High starter with a 10-point average, Lewis would join Riv er Kings as they chase Eastern Iowa respect.

Tacoma Clinton Wash Clinton High School Marmatte RaHavas Questa Ebtac Greg Lewis Stadium High Greg John Poulson River Kings Eastern Iowa Bill Raun Kings Davenport Central

Cedar Rapids Couple Tie In 16 Yard Trapshoot

Cedar Falls hosts a Sunday 16 yard trapshoot where Dr. H. N. Polance and his wife Donna tied with four others for 49 of 50. The Cedar Rapids pair share the win in a high score finish alongside three more scorers.

Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids H. N. Polance Donna

Reformatory Hawks Triumph Over Dubuque University Sophs

The Reforma tory Hawks defeated the Dubuque University sophomores 91 to 71 on Friday. Trailing by six at halftime they rallied behind Mike Lee to seize the lead in the third quarter. Lee scored 20, Ralph Winters 16 for Anamosa. Dubuque's Jilien Smidh 22 and Wayner Harell 20 led the opponents.

Dublwle Reformatory Hawks Dubuque University Sophs Hawks Mike Lee Lee Anamosa Ralph Winters Dubuque J iJien Smidh Wayner Harell

Iowa Fencers Sweep Ohio State and Chicago in Dual Meets

Iowa fencing team defeated Ohio State 14-13 and Chicago 15-12. Iowa won the epee 6-3 and sabre 5-4 against the Buckeyes but lost foil 6-3. Against Chicago, Iowa claimed foil and epee with a dash in sabre at 7-2.

Iowa Ohio State Chicago Columbus Bucks

Top Ten Major Colleges in AP Basketball Poll

The AP Top Ten list shows Kentucky leading at 23 0 with wins over Mississippi and Tennessee. Duire slides after overtime loss to Wake Forest but defeats North Carolina. Texas Western remains unbeaten at 22 0 with wins over West Texas State and Colorado State. Loyola Chicago climbs to 5 2 with big wins. Vanderbilt and Kansas post wins, while Saint Josephs and Nebraska also win. Providence and Michigan split with Iowa and Purdue. Drive safely.

Associated Press Kentucky Mississippi Tennessee Duire Wake Forest North Carolina Texas Western West Texas Colorado State Chicago Loyola North Centrate Ts Vanderbilt Georgia Louisiana State Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Joseph's Lafayette Xavier Obie Colorado Providence New Orleans Loyola Holy Cross Michigan Iowa Purdue

Boxholm Wins Iowa AAU Championship in Regional Hoop

Boxholm AAU champion Janse Trucking defeated Red's Barber Shop 86-81 to claim the state title in Marshalltown. Key runs included an eight-point surge by Jack Carr and Gene West with under eight minutes left. Palmer of Davenport beat Marshalltown Community College 81-73 in the consolation game with Ray Gans scoring late.

Marshalltown Janse Trucking Boxholm Red Iowa City Sporting Jack Carr Gene West Ray Gans Palmer Davenport Marshalltown Community College

Hurricane Carter Knocks Out Burford in City Bout

In Johannesburg Rubin Carter stops Ernie Burford at 158 pounds after a first round clash. Burford from Memphis, Tennessee, falls to the canvas as Carter claims a decisive knockout victory.

Associated Press Johannesburg South Africa Rubin Carter Paterson N.J Ernie Burford Memphis Tenn

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