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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1967

Page

6

Hawks Level One Shot Try At Spartans

Iowa coach Ralph Miller previews a Big Ten clash at Michigan State amid Michigan State’s 6-3 mark and Iowa’s 2-2 start. He praises the Spartans as title contenders while noting Iowa’s need for defensive improvement and strong bench depth led by Norman Philips Agnew and scoring leaders Chap man Williams Jones.

Hawks Spartans Iowa City East Lansing Michigan State Iowa Indiana Illinois Champaign Ralph Miller

Warrior Sophs Triumph Over Iowa City in Wrestling Meet

Washington sophomores defeated Iowa City 36 to 8 in a road dual. Matches saw Relive Moore and Matt Aten pin John Swenson in alternates, Dennis Fitzpatrick and Jack Gay win by decision, Scott Ovel and Ken Weaver prevailing, and several Wash wrestlers earning decisions or forfeits as the Wolverines swept the bout.

Iowa City Washington Relieve Moore Bill Olin Matt Aten John Swenson Dennis Fitspatrick Wash Jack Gay Scott Ovel Ken Weaver Marty Bertelli Steve Sieger Ron Smith Bruce Luedean Myid Dave Collins Ted Laren Dale Kofron J.C Mel Stev Gary Jensen Dave Brender Greg Jemison Jim Taylor Ted Melson Dave Lena Mike Everett Fortelt

Tucker Kronstedt Wins 1966 Iowa Cross Country Award

Dennis Kronstedt of Central College wins the James B. Tucker cross country award for the best senior from an Iowa college. He was Iowa conference champion and NAIA district 15 winner, finished 21st in the NCAA championship.

Iowa City UPI Dennis Kronstedt Central College James B. Tucker Iowa Karnstedt Elmhurst Ill

Wichita State adds Shoemake and Johnson to football staff

Wichita State University coach Boyd Converse named two new assistants Don Shoemake from Henderson County Texas junior college and Jim Johnson from Picayune Mississippi high school to his football staff.

Wichita, Kan Boyd Converse Wichita State University Don Shoemake Henderson County Texas Jim Johnson Picayune

Fleming retires from professional football with Lions

Willie Fleming, star halfback for the British Columbia Lions, announced his retirement from pro football. The 27-year-old eight year veteran said the decision came after an offer from the Minnesota Vikings and cited a desire to focus on his clothing business and family.

Vancouver B.C Willie Fleming British Columbia Lions Fleming Minnesota Vikings Dave Sera Jim Finks Minneapolis Lions Joi Vikings Jim Young Willie Iowa University The Wayne Robinson

Lombardi Praises Chiefs Speed Ahead of Super Bowl

Santa Barbara AP reports Packers coach Vince Lombardi says Kansas City has top overall speed on offense and defense after watching game films. He notes Chiefs’ rookies and veterans, including Buck Buchanan era, as main threat if Green Bay loses not to weather but KC execution.

UPI Bart Starr Green Bay Jackie Gregory Chanin Bale Starr Packers Kansas City Santa Barbara Calif Jordan Hill Vince Lombardi Davis Kansas City Chiefs Lombardi Chiefs Packer NFL University of California At Santa Barbara Los Angeles

Garrison and Benton Set for Semi final Showdown

NEWHALL Benton Community and Garrison meet Thursday night at 7 in the Benton County conference girls basketball tournament semifinals after first round wins. Benton downed Norway 62 to 45 led by Cynthia Thompson 22 Pam Maas 20 and Ronda Krug 19 while Garrison outscored Shellsburg 79 to 52 with Pat Wilson 40 Ann Lear 27. Clear Creek beat Urbana 54 to 29 led by Marlene Stockman 22 with Virginia Hicks top Urbana 16.

Newhall Benton Community and Garrison Benton County Conference Benton Norway Cynthia Thompson Pam Maas Ronda Krug Connie Ryan Garrison Shellsburg Pat Wilson Ann Lear Clear Creek Urbana Marlene Stockman Virginia Hicks Amana

Sigourney wrestlers overpower Pekin Sigourney dual meet

Sigourney wrestlers posted four falls and beat Pekin of Packwood 38 8 in a dual meet. Sigourney reserves also won 18 3. Falls came from Don McMillan 112 weight 3 99 Ed Herne 120 weight 1 97 Lynn Applegate 115 weight 3 17 Brent Reynolds 165 weight Steve Chambers 165.

PEKIN Sigourney Packwood Don McMillan Ed Herne W—Lynn Applegate Brent Reynolds Steve Chambers

Line Battle In Prospect

Long Beach AP reports guard Ed Budde and tackle Dave Hill of Kansas City square off against Green Bay and its fierce defense. Budde, listed at 265 pounds, prepares to halt veteran Harry and anchor the Chiefs line in a key pre season matchup.

Davis Verlon Briggs New York Jets Hill Long Beach Calif Ed Budde Dave Hill Kansas City Green Bay Budde Harry

J and R Take Lead in YMCA Slow-Break Action

J and R Sales Engineering edged Klinger Paint 43 to 40 to share the YMCA Slow-Break Basketball lead after Monday night play. Dempsey Cleaners moved to 3-1 with a 45-36 win over Optimist No. 2, while Shaheen's Fifth Avenue crushed Rapids Machinery 50-19.

J & R Sales Engineering Klinger Paint YMCA Dempsey Cleaners Downing Optimist No Shaheen Fifth Avenue Rapids Machinery Klinger Faint Co Bill Keiflekare Job Junge Hari Fox Dan Fore

Rapids Machinery and Shaheen's Fifth Ave Sweep Scores

The record lists Rapids Machinery players John Jenny 4 Ivan Dorman 2 Ron Ferguson ill Shuttleworth 3 Chet Casali 2 and Shaheen's Fifth Ave players Dave Wolf a Dale Aavdd 4 Tom Shaheen 10 Kevin Ramsey 6 Don Krotz 4 Bob Moore 22 in a combined scoring summary.

Rapids Machinery John Jenny Ivan Dorman Ron, Ferguson

Anderson Joins Exclusive Cage Group In Big Eight History

Glen Anderson of Town State joined an exclusive club by defeating Oklahoma State and surpassing Henry Iba 10-9 in their rivalry. Oklahoma out-rebounded Nebraska 59-23 behind 31 points from Don Sidle. Town State sits atop the Big Eight after routing Oklahoma State 54-38 with Don Smith scoring 23.

Town State Glen Anderson Henry Iron Duke Iba Oklahoma State Oklahoma Bob Stevens Nebraska Towa State O5u Ames Anderson Norman Don Sidle Sidle Cyclones Colorado Cowboys Don Smith

Engle Named Winner of Touchdown Award

New York AP Engle Rip Engle retired coach of Brown and Penn State earned the Touchdown Club of New York 33rd annual award. Engle never had a losing season in 16 Penn State seasons and will receive the honor at a January 19 dinner for his service to football.

NEW York Rip Enigle iBrown Penn State Touchdown Club of Engle

Hawks Owner Ben Kerner Considers Sell to New Orleans

St Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner says he will sell the NBA team if the New Orleans offer is not matched by the Wednesday deadline. He emphasizes a preference to keep the team in St Louis but states a sale is possible to New Orleans if terms fail.

St. Louis Hawks Ben Kerner NBA St. Louis New Orleans

Northwestern Aims to Lead Big Ten with Illinois Victory

Northwestern seeks a 2-0 conference start by beating suspension battered Illinois. Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa jockey for position after early 1-1 marks, with Indiana routing Minnesota 83-68 as Butcher Joyner led with 23 points.

Chicago Northwestern Wildcats Ilinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Ohio State Indiana Minnesota Hoosiers Butcher Joyner Wayne Barry

Spray Began on Bargain Clubs Shaping Indianola Golfer

Steve Spray, an Indianola native who plays on the pro tour out of Cedar Rapids, recalls how a 75 cent auction purchase of five old clubs set his career in motion. He discusses early rules blocking him on local courses, wind training in college at Eastern New Mexico, changing drivers, and his view on advice from fellow pros. He also notes Iowa basketball schedule after a Big Ten opener win.

Steve Spray Cedar Rapids Steve Indianola Spray Eastern New Mexico University Portales N.M Iowa Indiana Hawkeyes Michigan State Northwestern Illinois

Front Office Shakeup For Detroit Lions Front Office Shakeup For Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions announce a front office shakeup with Russ Thomas becoming vice president and general manager. Edwin J. Anderson moves to executive vice president and chairman of the finance and policy committee. Lyall Smith adds business manager duties as director of public relations.

Detroit Detroit Lions Russ Thomas Mhanager Thomas National Football League Edwin J. Anderson Lyall Smith

Giants Sign McCovey Davenport and Haller for 1967

The San Francisco Giants announce 1967 signings of National League All Star first baseman Willie McCovey catcher Tom Haller and utility infielder Jim Davenport. McCovey's deal was announced Monday and Haller and Davenport on Tuesday.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants Willie McCovey Tom Haller Jim Davenport McCovey

Alou Signs With Pirates For 1987 Season

Matty Alou signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1987 season. The 1986 NL batting champion with a .342 average joins Pittsburgh to boost the lineup and offense.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Matty Alou

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