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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1968

Page

15

Washington Sophomore Wrestlers Rout Kennedy 40-6

Washington's sophomore wrestling team beat Kennedy 40-6 led by Kent Hiland Dave Mulcahy Chuck Smith and Dennis Wernerburg who each pinned or threw their opponents. Kennedy's Steve Dodge and Dave Hill won for Kennedy while Wash reserves Wendell Short Colton pinned their foes as Washington improved to 4-0.

Washington Kennedy Wash Kent Hiland Dave Mulcahy Chuck Smith Dennis Wernerburg Steve Dodge Dave Hill Russ Wendell Jerry Short Dana Colton Sreet Hiland Greg Seifert Mike Stephenson Bruce Cray Scott Bradley Pat Taylor Steve Mesoke

Higgins To Resign As Fort Dodge Coach

Roger Higgins head football coach at Fort Dodge high school for seven years plans to submit his resignation to the school board at Tuesday night’s meeting. The Coe College graduate and physical education instructor said he will leave education after completing his current contract. Future plans were not announced.

Fort Dodge UPI Roger Higgins Independence Fort Dodge High School Higgins Coe College

Kennedy U High Swim Meet Moves to Recreation Center

The Kennedy Iowa City U High swimming meet moved from the University of Iowa pool to the Iowa City Recreation Center pool. The event will start at 5 p.m.

U. of Iowa Iowa City Recreation Center

Lombardi hails Raiders as very fine and quick on defense

Vince Lombardi praised the Oakland Raiders as very fine and quick on defense ahead of the Super Bowl in Miami. He noted film exchanges were limited, credited AFL growth, and said Green Bay will rely on speed and passing while guarding fatigue and injury issues.

Fort Lauderdale Fifa Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers American Football League Lombardi Oakland Raiders Packers Green Bay Oakland Kansas City AFL Miami Bart Starr

Lancers JV Move to 6-1 with Marion Victory

LaSalle junior varsity improved to 6-1 by defeating Marion 72-30 on Monday. Nick Ament and Mike Duggan scored 11 each, while Marion's Stu Ciha led with 14.

LaSalle Marion Nick Ament Mike Duggan Stu Ciha Stead Andrea Armstron Yuuh Lf Ament de Garson Whitters Fox Malon Se Ce Vere Te Mmihier Saliman Owen Arris

Three Marion YMCA league teams post Monday wins

Wilson & Co. beat Nord man’s Jewelry 82 69 Irwin’s defeated Price Electric 77 69 and Continental Metals overcame Marion D X 91 74 High scorer was Price’s Stickney with 37 points.

Marion ‘Ymca Wilson & Co Nordman’s Irwin’s Price Electric Continental Metals Marion D-X Price Wilson Hall i Short Matthiessen Br Ryngelson Sebolt Fairchild Aman Egrey Barker Can Mhetelak Fanny

Japan's 27-Year-Old Olympic Hopeful Dead

Kokichi Tsuburaya, 27, Japan's marathon star and 1964 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, was found dead in his quarters at the defense forces school in Tokyo. Police said he apparently killed himself by slashing his wrist with a razor.

Tokyo Kokichi Tsuburaya Japan Mexico City Japanese Defense Forces Tsuburaya

Plan Eight Changes in Prep Rules

Eight new rules will take effect for the 1968 high school football season as approved by the National Federation of High School Athletic Associations. Changes include penalties for missing protective gear, kickoff contact rules, double foul handling, ban on video replay, game interruption procedures, ineligible receiver positions, fair catch signals, and sideline intersection markers with goal lines.

Las Vegas Nev National Federation of High School Athletic Associations

Waterloo Seeks International Team in IHL Talks

Waterloo joined Flint and Cincinnati in pursuing further meetings with the International Hockey League board for a possible franchise. IHL officials discussed compensation from the NHL for players developed in the IHL and limited rookie of the year nominees to players with pro experience, excluding Carl Brewer and Jerry Toppazzini.

Toledo Ohio UPI Waterloo International Hockey League Board of Governors Flint Mich Cincinnati IHL National Hockey League Carl Brewer Muskegon Jerry Toppazzini Port Huron NHL

Mantle Slugger Tags Graziano in Mock Boxing Match

At a New York sporting goods fair, Yankee star Mickey Mantle fought Rocky Graziano in a staged bout while Chicago White Sox pitcher Jack Fischer referee examined the action. Mantle landed a left hook as spectators watched the playful showcase.

Chicago White Sox Jack Fischer Mickey Mantle Rocky Graziano New York

Paris bout ends as Josselin stops Roberts in six

Jean Josselin of France stops Leroy Roberts of Norristown in the sixth round. Alan Rudkin of England outpoints Pornchai Po praigan of Thailand in Nottingham by decision over ten rounds.

Paris Jean Josselin France Leroy “Hurricane” Roberts Norristown Nottingham England Alan Rudkin Pornchai Popraigan Thailand

NCAA Talks Super Bowl and AAU Tussle at Convention

At the NCAA convention in New York the presidency and track federation head condemn AAU interference while exploring a proposed national football playoffs potentially dubbed the NCAA Super Bowl. Key figures include Marcus Plant and Father Wilfred Crowley, with discussion of bowl-system playoffs and rule changes.

Ron Rapoport NEW York Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Marcus Plant U.S. Track and Field Federation Wilfred Crowley AAU Father Crowley Madison Square Garden USTFF Brechler Jack Curtice University of California At Santa Barbara Football Coaches Association

Britain suspended over Open Wimbledon plan

Britain faces suspension from ILTF for planning an Open Wimbledon. Foreign amateurs would be barred in Britain and Brits barred from the Davis Cup. The British seek U S backing and Australia’s decision on Davis Cup draw looms.

London Ecciene Deitlah Amndame British Lawn Tennis Association Maj David Mills All-England Club ILTF Britain John Eaton Griffith Atdoivunaid Alu Wlilidn Alialculd U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Australia Basil Reay

NFL Players Form Union Seeks Higher Minimum Salaries

President Mike Pyle said the new AFLPA formed within the Teamsters will not rule out methods to press demands. Chief negotiator Dan Shulman noted grievances include minimum salaries and a pension plan comparable to baseball, plus training camp and exhibition pay.

Hollywood Fla Mike Pyle National Football League Players Association Pyle Chicago Bears Teamsters Union Dan Shulman Chicago

Wildlife and Outdoor Club Installs Officers in Cedar Rapids

The Wildlife and Outdoor Club of Cedar Rapids Marion meets at the Essen House in Town and Country on Wednesday at 6 30 p m for a Dutch treat dinner and installation of 1968 officers. A discussion on the ice fisheree planned for Sunday Jan 28 at Lake Macbride near Solon is on the agenda with public invitation.

Wildlife and Outdoor Club of Cedar Rapids-Marion Essen Lake Macbride Solon

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