29 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1964
Page
1
Jefferson edges Regis 46-44 in a district 13 semifinal at the Iowa Fieldhouse to reach the finals against Washington. Jim Norris sparked the rally with a key jumper and free throws, while Regis stalwart Louk fouled out with 1:42 left, turning the tide for Jeff who led late and held on.
Iowa City Jeff faces Regis in a tight district clash ending 46 44 as Jim Norris nets a key jumper at 1 20 to put the Jeffers on top. Rick Louk’s late foul and solid defense earn Jefferson a narrow triumph while coaches weigh the turning points and salute standout Affeldt and Salat for timely plays.
Washington high school edged Newhall 60 to 58 as center Roger Able drilled a turnaround jumper with eight seconds left to clinch the district win. Terry Lane sank four clutch free throws earlier, giving Washington a berth vs Jefferson next Wednesday at Iowa Fieldhouse.
Gus Lesnevich 49 former world light heavyweight champion from 1946 to 1948 died Friday night of a heart attack in his Cliffside Park New Jersey physician's office. He won the crown from Freddie Mills in London in 1946 and lost it to Mills in 1948. His last fight August 10, 1949 ended with a knockout by Ezzard Charles for the heavyweight title. His career record stood at 57 wins 14 losses and 5 draws.
Iowa champion Burlington faces Ellsworth in Webster City for a spot in the national junior college basketball tournament tonight.
Fragmentary AP wire text mentions Italy and Rome with names Wohl, Wohl and others. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are readable.
The district semifinals returned tight results across Iowa with Sibley and Central Lyon posting notable scores. Notable matchups included Cherokee cohort Marys and Storm Lake, along with Algona and Keokuk advancing in various districts as Des Moines and Waterloo regions produced decisive outcomes.
Iowa City Regina clinched the District 19 final by routing Belle Plaine 70 to 36. Regina’s Miller was held to one basket as Ron Miller led with 24 points and guards Tom Rios and John Wombacher added 14 and 13. Belle Plaine’s Phil Schooley led with 14.
Eastern Iowa schedules four intra city finals next week as state tournament play resumes. Washington and Jefferson meet for a title in Cedar Rapids while Iowa City high faces Regina in Iowa City. Dubuque Senior hosts Wahler t and East Waterloo clashes loom with Coach Glen Strobridge’s West squad at Waterloo.
Iowa City 74 Williamsburg 46 as the hosts shot 48.2 percent from the field Friday night to pull away in the boys district tourney.
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