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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

18

Bowl Stars Tangle in Senior Tilt

Mobile AP The 17th annual Senior Bowl pits top college players from the North and South in a nationally televised game on NBC at 2 p.m. EST. Notable names include Gary Lane Iowa State Missouri and Steve Sloan Alabama with small college standouts Randy Johnson Texas A&I and Randy Schultz State College of Iowa leading the South and North backfields. Sloan has rib injuries but Alabama’s title run is noted.

Ron Speer Mobile Ala NBC Gary Lane Missouri Tony Jeter Nebraska Howard Twilley Tulsa Bill Anderson Butch Allison Randy Johnson Texas A&i Randy Schultz State College of Iowa Johnson Sloan Alabama

Lowe leads with 121 points in two games to rank third

In a continuation from page seventeen, Lowe tallies enough to place third with a total of 121 points across two games, shaping the standings.

Maris Signs For 1966 With Yankees At Same Salary

Roger Maris agreed to a 1966 salary near 70 000 dollars and plans a different season with the New York Yankees after a troubled 1965. The 31 year old slugger, MVP winner, battled injuries that limited him to few games last year while setting home run records.

Joe Reichler NEW York Roger Maris New York Yankees Wciated Press Roger Maris Ralph Houk New York City American League Baseball Club

Bowling Highlights and High Scores From Local Meet

Donna Haigh fired a 225 and Rodemeyer a 236 in a roundup of high girls and mixed scores. The page lists numerous bowlers with 200s and 600/580 series across clubs and leagues, plus NCAA rebounding figures and various league standings.

Donna Haigh Rodemeyer Emmet Neenan Lois Wyeth Gail Olson Doris Starr Fran Bowen Betty McNall Legion Commercial Arno Sindelar Schaefer Jewelry del Ray Place Woman’s City Donna Tavern North Linn Lassies Jo Ann Smith O Mearns Marion Sowlettes Charlotte Sempate Pat Kriss Toting Ind Nite Owls Dick Messersent Soilists MBI Wed Coffee Breakers Marilyn Bowmen Wonders May Ron Rodemeyer Navy Elles Doris Rowray Penna Arene Guy Lela Hegland N May Comets Lois ‘Wyeth Sibi Miike Nena Lea

Prairie Junior High Wrestlers Pin Monticello In Lopsided Meet

Prairie junior high wrestlers won seven matches by pins and defeated Monticello junior high 63 to 13 on Thursday. Highlight was Andy Farlie at 120 pounds with a 25 second fall, while the lone Monticello victory by fall came from Gottleaber at 95 pounds.

Prairie Monticello Andy Farlie Gottleaber Wendell Sapanek Jim Ai Ko Senay Shale Sreare Rodney Rose Ron Zarhenike Ron Ron Romech

Maris Signs 1966 Yankee Deal After Hand Injury

Roger Maris arrived from Independence Missouri to sign his 1966 contract with the New York Yankees as the first to commit for the season. He said his hand feels good and expects no bat grip problems this spring after golf workouts. Maris noted his .239 batting in 1965 and recalled considering quitting during bench time.

Maris Independence Cleveland

Pro golfers struggle as 170 pitch beat leads to 29 withdrawals

The afternoon at the Los Angeles Open wore on and the course beat many pros. By dusk 29 players had either broken or equaled the figure, including Doug Sanders in the 70s, Paul Harney in the 71s chasing a third straight LA Open, and sentimental favorite Ken Venturi who said his circulatory finger issue from last year is no longer a problem as he played well.

Doug Sanders Paul Harney Ken Venturi Venturi

Waterloo Hawks Face St. Paul After OT Loss

Waterloo Black Hawks, after a 4-3 sudden death defeat to Rochester at McElroy Auditorium Wednesday, prepare for a rematch. They lead the United States Hockey League with an 83 record and host the St. Paul Steers on Saturday January 15.

Waterion St. Paul Rochester Green Bay Marquette Fox Valley Waterloo Waterloo Black Hawks McElroy Auditorium Hawks St. Paul Steers

Iowa Daily Press Wrestling Poll Sees Eight Leaders Hold Seats

Iowa high school wrestling poll shows eight district leaders maintaining positions in the fourth poll of the season. Class AA leaders East Waterloo, Fort Dodge, Davenport Central lead their districts while class A Camache of Southeast heads the Southeast district. Top ten rankings include Britt, West Waterloo, Rock Valley, Hampton, Harlan, and Camanche with noting matches scheduled Saturday night between East Waterloo and West and CR Washington versus CR Jefferson in the Northeast Northwest.

Waterloo Iowa Daily Press Association East Waterloo Fort Dodge Davenport Central East West CR. Washington CR. Jefferson Warriors Britt West Sioux Warden Hampton Harlans Harlan East Waterio West Waterloo Cedar Falls Washington Cedar Rapids Jefferson Decorah Charles City Cresco Maquoketa Manchester Central-Sw Fort Dodse Eagle Grove Thomas Jefferson Council Biuinfs Tech Des Moines Town Falls Grinnell Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs Kuemper Carroll Berwton Valley West Des Moines Entral Davenport Iowa City Bettendorf Davis County Bloomfield Davinport Fort Madison Burtington Ottumwa Clinton North Scott Eldridge

Memphis to host 1968 National U.S. Gym Meet

Memphis has been named host for the 1968 National U.S. gymnastic meet to determine the country's Olympic representatives. The event will select gymnasts for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Memphis, Tenn Memphis U.S

Southern Illinois Tops AP Lead in Small-College Poll

Evansville, a three time loser, falls from first place in the Associated Press small college poll on Thursday. Southern Illinois moves into the top spot after a single loss by the previous leader as the Top Ten list shows new order and voting details.

Associated Press Evansville Southern Illinois Southern Wats Ark State M. St. Mary's Northern Mich

Revised Cedar Park lease approved by Memorial commission

The Memorial commission approved a revised lease with the Cedar Rapids Baseball Club for use of Veterans Memorial Stadium. The agreement sets a $3000 seasonal base with attendance-based payments, now requiring 65 000 attendees before additional charges apply, and lists Cedar Rapids representatives at the meeting. Doug Berry and Bruce Nemecek led Wash in multiple gym events while Jeff and Jeff teammates posted top finishes in parallel bars floor and rings.

Washington Sullivan Iteam Cedar Ege The Rapids Baseball Club Jerson Veteran Memorial Stadium Memorial Commission Commission Ed Morris Lee Winterberg Mike Swords Ball Club Jeff Bruce Nemecek Wash Jay Nissen Doug Berry Jim Leng Nash Dennis Weidenman Pat Terry Allbrecht, Jr Jim Nash Day Nissen el Robben Tim Johnson Berry Terry Aalirett Sefts A. Im Long Wash Jim Long Eff Dick Hoover Tle Dougero Terry Albrecht Jeff Shi Jick Hoover John James

Park commission approves stadium repairs and lights

The commission plans about $6,000 for painting and repair of the stadium, installs 16 infield lights, and authorizes $30 to reopen a restroom beneath the bleachers. Winterberg cites 62 115 in attendance and a $3 200 deficit from rainouts, with higher admissions but lower billboard revenue. Club may seek a beer permit for 1986, noting the park is among two of ten Midwest league parks not selling beer.

Commission Winterberg Baseball Llub C.R

Kenwood Teams Lead In Church Volleyball League Action

Kenwood No 2 and St Paul Post win in A division with 15-5 11-14 15-4. Kenwood Presbyterian No 2 defeats Lovely Lane in B circuit 15-11 15-3 15-8. Other A winners include First Presbyterian Kenwood Presbyterian No 1 and Christ Church. B winner Church of Brethren.

First Christian St. Paul Methodist Kenwood Presbyterian Lovely Lane First Presbyterian Christ Church Church of Brethren Christie St. Paul's Etsy Presbyterian Westmint Presbyterian Kenwood Grace Breth Ren J Christ Church First Lutheran St. James Methodist Noel

Prairie Anamosa 7th 8th Teams Split Doubleheader

Prairie Anamosa split a 7th and 8th grade basketball doubleheader. Prairie 8th graders won 37 to 28. Anamosa 7th graders lost 22 to 29. Key scorers were Jim Edwards 17 for Anamosa and Jon Brase 11 for Prairie.

Anamosa Prairie Hawk Jim Edwards Jon Brase Curt Wiley Duane Modracek Robertson

Iowa Swimmers Place in Florida Holiday Meets

Iowa swimmers finished in the Fort Lauderdale holiday events led by John Scheda Paul Monahon and Ron Berry placing in the new Hall of Fame inter national meet Scheda Monahon and Berry earned sixth places in their events. Coach Bob Allen noted five Iowa athletes placed in the East West meet with Skip Jensen taking eighth in the 100 yard backstroke. Fourteen Iowa swimmers participated in the meets.

Iowa City Iowa Ft. Lauderdale Fla Bob Allen John Scheda Paul Monahon Ron Berry Allen Scheda Monahon Berry Jensen

Parker Named Grid Coach at The Citadel

Parker Jim Red Parker a successful Arkansas coach was named head football coach at The Citadel in Charleston South Carolina. He is 34 and succeeds Eddie Teague who quit last fall to devote full time to his job as athletic director.

Charleston S.C Jim “Red” Parker Arkansas Citadel Parker Eddie Teague

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