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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1975

Page

13

Bettendorf Star Schmelzer Leads Valley Scoring Pace

Bettendorf's Kurt Schmelzer tops the Mississippi Valley Conference scoring with 22.2 points per game, 1.6 ahead of Iowa City's Hargrave. Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Craig Enright averages 18.2 for fourth in the Valley. Cedar Rapids Wash boasts the league's top offense at 78.4, while Bettendorf leads in defense with 50 points allowed. Also, NFL rookies of the year Don Woods and Wilbur Jackson were named by Sporting News. Paris officials report a Mirage jet sale to Libya in 1970.

Bettendorf Kurt Schmelzer Iowa City Hargrave Craig Enright Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cedar Rapids Wash ST. Louis Don Woods San Diego Chargers Wilbur Jackson San ‘Francisco 49Ers Sporting News Woods Jackson 49Ers

Battle Royal at Coliseum headlines Sunday wrestling show

Five pro bouts set at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday evening including an 84-Man Battle Royal with a 950 dollar purse. Top entrants include Jerry Oates Lord Alfred Hayes Omar Atlas Bobby Jaggers Mike George and others. Doors open 6 45 p m tickets on sale Sunday noon at the Coliseum box office.

Memorial Caliseum Jerry Oates Lord Alfred Mayes Ronnie Etchison Omar Atlas Bobby Jaggers Mike George Ken Ramey Lord Alfred Hayes Ronnie Etthison Memorial Coliseum

Kirkwood Plans Recreation Program Across Cedar Rapids Area

Kirkwood announces indoor recreation programs at neighborhood schools in Cedar Rapids and Marion starting Jan 13. Over 40 evening classes include men’s, women’s and coed options in karate, dancing, gymnastics, tumbling, officiating, swimming, table tennis and ballet. Fees: $10 for 10 weeks for adults. open swimming $9 individuals $14 couples. Contact Kirkwood community education at 398 5529 for registration.

Actuul Cedar Rapids Marion Fea Coolidge Fillmore Grant Wood Kenwood College Community Adams,Truman Mentzer Polk and Grant Washington Elementary Erskine College Community Elementary Hayes Monroe

Cubs Sign Four Add to 1975 Roster

Chicago Cubs announce four more signees for 1975 bringing total to 11. Pitchers Herb Hutson Jim Krimmel Willie Pratt and infielder Bob Sperring agreed to terms. Hutson went 49 4 at Wichita in 1974 Krimmel 8 6 and Pratt 4 12.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Herb Hutson Jim Krimmel Willie Pratt Bob Sperring Wichita Hutson Krimmell Prail

Kentucky State Holds Poll Lead in AP Rankings

Kentucky State Thoro Reds, 6-0 after beating Wa bash 78-69, stay No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll for the fourth straight week. Starring Ross Smith in the starting lineup, the soph transfer from Lincoln LA posted 11 rebounds, seven blocks and 12 points. The New Orleans Privateers climb to No. 2 behind 9-0 record, while Gardner-Webb falls to No. 3 after losses to Elon and Campbellsville. Jackson State moves to No. 4, with Eastern Illinois, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Old Dominion, Bentley, Morgan State, Southern University, Armstrong State, Assumption, Augs t ana, Youngstown and Cameron rounding out the top 15.

Kentucky State Thorobreds Wabash Associated Press Weekly Lucius Mitchell Mitchell Ross Smith Andre Hampton Smith Sophoore Lincoln LA Kentucky State New Orleans Privateers Privateers Xavier Northwest Oklahoma Gardner-Webb Bulldogs Elon Campbellsville Jackson State Bluteing William & Mary Bentley Morgan State Southern University Southern &1 Mt. Scenario Armstrong State Assumption Holy Cross Augustana Youngstown Cameron Alcorn J.kentucky State New Orleans Gartner-Webb S.eastern Tinals Utchallengeaa Armstrona

Harris Accepts Head Coach Role For European Cup Team

Del Harris 47 resigns as Earlham coach after nine seasons guiding a 175-70 record. He will become head coach of Swede’s top team next month and lead them in the European Cup series against several European nations. His 1971 Earlham squad reached NCAA Trials in Kansas City.

Richmond, Trl Foener Fordhim College del Harris Harris Earlham Kansas City

Waugh Named Simpson College Football Coach

Maury Waugh, 34, resigned as University of Dubuque head coach and was named to the same job at Simpson College. He replaces Larry Johnson and will take over effective Jan. 13, with no other sports duties. Waugh posted a 16-38-3 record at Dubuque and was 2-8 in 1974 with the Spartans.

Indianola Maury Waugh University of Dubuque Simpson College Waugh Larry Johnson Siropsor Radmen Iowa Spartans Simpson Richard B. Lancaster

Spirits trade veteran guard Freddy Lewis for Tom Owens

ST LOUIS AP The American Basketball Association's St Louis Spirits traded veteran guard Freddy Lewis to Memphis Sounds for center-forward Tom Owens. Lewis, 31, ranks among ABA leaders in career scoring and assists. Owens, in his fourth ABA season, averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds for the Spirits in five games this season.

ST. Louis Auerican Basketball Association St. Loura Spirits Freddy Lewis Memphis ABA Owens Spirits

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