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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1969

Page

5

Jefferson Wrestlers rout East Moline for MV Conference lead

Jefferson boys wrestling upset unbeaten East Moline by 27 9 to seize first place in the Mississippi Valley conference with a 4 0 record. Balvant Sadler Banke led 9 0 marks while Rowray Ben tr im and Ingvall added wins. Jefferson IVs beat East Moline 39 7 and host Moline in tonight’s mixed varsity junior varsity card with multiple matches detailed.

Moline Jefferson East Les Mickulecky Tim Balvant Doug Erenberger Jeff

English Valleys girls overpower Norway in 68-40 win

Vicki Shaw poured in 37 points to pace English Valleys over Norway 68-40 while Lana Schulte scored 23 for the visitors. English Valleys JV also defeated Norway 28-24.

Norway Valleys Vicki Shaw English Valleys Lana Schulte

Brown Happy Pays $300 Fine in Interfering Case

Santa Monica California AP movie actor Jim Brown paid a $300 fine on his no contest plea to interfering with a law officer. He also paid $75 in court costs after choosing the fine over 60 days in jail.

Santa Monica Calif Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Mario Clinco Brown West Hollywood

Worsley Ready to Return to Canadiens After Rest

Montreal veteran goalie Gump Worsley told the Canadiens he is ready to return to action after a month of rest following a bumpy plane ride on November 26. He had been ordered to take complete rest by the club.

Montreal Gump Worsley National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens Worsley

Washington matmen upset Dubuque in conference bout

Washington defeated previously unbeaten Dubuque 25 to 19 as Jon Robken pinned Steve Schneider in 3 17. Robken remains undefeated with eight victories, while Dubuque’s Jordan Smith added a fall at 145 pounds. Washington moves to 4 1 1 in conference, 4 2 1 overall, with JV also winning 34 16.

Washington Dubuque Rams Mississippi Valley Warrior Dale Katcher Karl Waller Jon Robken Steve Schneider Robken Jordan Smith Pounder Warriors Gary Menefee Gary Jensen Dave Mulcahy Sylvester Bassett Chuck Smith Cedric Doolin Doolin Curt Kreiger

Benvenuti Named Fighter of the Month for San Remo Defense

Italy’s Nino Benvenuti earns Ring magazine Fighter of the Month after a decisive 12 round decision over Don Fullmer in San Remo on December 14 defending his middleweight title. Fullmer, from West Jordan Utah, was the challenger.

New York Italy Nino Benvenuti Ring ‘Magazine Don Fullmer San Remo Benvenuti West Jordan Utah

Driscoll Leads Central Past Upper Iowa In OT Victory

Central wins 86-80 over Upper Iowa in overtime as Driscoll scores 36 points. Free throws and foul trouble shape the late game with Central earning a 36-22 edge at the line and Upper Iowa fouling out five players.

Pela — Central College Upper Iowa Iowa Peacocks Pat Driscoll Cedar Rapids Prep Par Oriseou Central Bob Roberts

Iowa prep and college basketball results across multiple leagues

Scores from prep basketball in East Central Iowa and Northeast Iowa. Notable games include Regina 1h defeating Bentoni and Mt. Vernon 71 over Springville 63. College actions cover Upper Iowa, Augustana and Wisconsin teams with varied margins and key wins and losses.

Press Too Much for L-M 63 54

Anamosa using a full court press defeated Linn-Mar 63-54 in the Lion gym. Gary Robertson led with 17 points while Chuck Meehan 16 and Greg Sinkey 14 supported. Linn-Mar’s Paul Brainard scored 18. Raiders improve to 3-4, Lions fall to 1-6.

Anamosa Linn-Mar Lion Gym Gary Robertson Jim Edwards Blue Raiders Paul Brainard Don Underwood Robertson Chuck Meehan Greg Sinkey Brainard Raiders Lions Linn Mar Linn- Aoe Jones Meehan I Edwards Bill Brousard Wally Krouse

Anamosa Defeats Linn-Mar Sophomores 53 to 37

Anamosa rolled past Linn-Mar sophomores 53 37 with Stu Gor ius scoring 20 and Lynn Kettelson 13 for Linn-Mar. Linn-Mar players Hubler 11 Neueber 16 and others contributed in a one sided game.

Anamosa Linn- Mar Stu Gorius Lynn Kettelson Linn-Mar Hubler Kettelson Ee Any Oenrine Dart Northway Anameee Gortve Neueber Teymer Meeks

New Hampton Wrestlers Defeat North High West Union

The New Hampton wrestlers rolled over North High of West Union 35 to 11 on Friday night. Winners by fall include McGrashy Mall, TS 34 and Wilburt ner, plus 65-SSA 06, with listed fall outcomes.

Hampton West Union Hampton North High West Union McGrashy Mall Loplike Nias Wilburt Ner

Rams coach George Allen may return on new deal

George Allen’s wife Etty says he has been offered his old Rams head coach job but will not return without a new contract. She notes Allen is weighing offers from the Bills and another NFL team while pondering the Rams’ future with his family in mind.

LOS Angeles George Allen Los Angeles Rams George Etty Allen Rams Etty Buffalo Bills American Football League Allen Ram

Secret meeting denial stalls Eckert successor talk

Major leagues executive council leaders Walter O Malley and Gabe Paul denied reports that a Monday gathering in Chicago would choose a new commissioner. Eckert had resigned and said the meeting was routine. Cronin and Giles were not stating a selection plan.

Chicago Baseball William D. Eckert Executive Council Eckert American O'Malley Paul Joe Cronin American League Warren Giles National League Jim Enright

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