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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1970

Page

3

Marion Indians edge Maquoketa in overtime thriller

Marion boys beat Maquoketa 62 55 in overtime to improve Wamac record to 4 2 in Maquoketa with 23 losses. Meggers led Marion with 17 points, Witte 16, Bellen 24 for Maquoketa, as Indians outrebounded 28 27 and limited turnovers to 19.

Marion Greg Morris Maquoketa Dennis Schmuecker Mike Walker Jim Meggers Greg Morrin Morrow Jim Meg Henk Witte Fing Schmuecker Meggers Witte Cardinals Kurt Moorhead Marlon Mequokets

Jeff Sophs Raise Mark in Basketball Victory

The Jefferson sophomore basketball team remained unbeaten by defeating Clinton 68 to 41. Dave Werning and George Niehouse led with 18 points each, while Clinton’s Mike Healless led scorers with 18 points. Jeff Sophs’ record improves in the Mississippi Valley standings.

Clinton Jefferson Dave Werning George Niehouse Mike Healless Jeff Mississippi Valley

Wartburg Downs Upper Iowa In 11th Straight Victory

Wartburg, ranked No. 12 by the NATA, pulled away in the second half with a 22-7 run to beat Upper Iowa 75-59. Jim Barkemans led Wartburg with 25 points as both teams shot well, extending Wartburg’s win streak to eleven.

Luther Falls To Dubuque In Iowa Conference Game

In Decorah Dubuque defeated Luther 79 to 45 on Friday night. Dubuque improved to 2-0 while Luther dropped to 0-2. Paul Britz led Dubuque with 21 points, Robert Finnegan added 19, and Bill Scott top scored for Luther with 26.

Decorah Dubut Luther

Kennedy Sophomores Triumph In Overtime Thriller

Mike Bergman hit a late basket in overtime, lifting Kennedy sophomores to a 51-50 win over Washington Friday in the Kennedy gym. Bergman scored 11 points, one less than teammate Kevin Kiley, while Greg Seyfer led Washington with 12.

Cougar Sophs Mike Bergman Kennedy Washington Bergman Kevin Kiley Greg Seyfer Este Cal Aero Dave Gh Mivel Sri Ec Eae

Monticello Over Vinton In Wres Meet 30-16

Monticello wrestling defeated Vinton 30-16 with three pins led by heavyweight Doug Cheney fastest fall in 3 seconds and Gerry Haan of Vinton pinning in 39 seconds. Other falls listed include 166-pound Bob Reitenstahl 1:00 and 175-pound Dale Andrews 344. Central Linn beat Central City 26-21 with Larry Franklin remaining undefeated at 13-4.

Monticella Vinton Monticello Doug Cheney Gerry Haan Bob Reitenstahl Dale Andrews Phil Freese Central City North Linn Larry Franklin

Kirkwood freshmen edge Wesleyan in 76 74 thriller

Kirkwood Community College defeated Wesleyan freshmen 76 to 74 at Taft Junior High Friday night. Rick Kleppe led Kirkwood with 17 points while Tom Carolan and Pirkel added four each. Barbeck topped Wesleyan with 27 points in a late game rally.

Tom Carolan Kirkwood Community College Town Wesleyan Taft Junior High Kirkwood Rick Kleppe Carolan Pirkel Wesleyan Barbeck al J Weperar

Marion Sophs Fall 48 44 At Maquoketa

Maquoketa sophomores defeated Marion by 48 to 44 on Friday night. Rick Clausen scored 24 for the Cardinals while Mark Hess assisted Marion with 16 points.

Maquoketa Sophs Marion Rick Clausen Cardinals Mark’ Hess

Paul Harney Leads at L A in strong round

Paul Harney led at Los Angeles with a 68 pace as Billy Casper, Hale Irwin, Don Massengale, Ken Still, and Larry Mowry posted solid rounds. Mowry shot 65 to pace a tight field. Harney, Sutton club pro, cited driving as key on the course.

Billy Casper Long Island Club Dim Wright Ken Don’ Massengale Hale Irwin Larry Mowry Bob Green LOS Angeles Paul Farney Harney Sageat Ay Rainer Ie Phil Hevtul Jim Gamiecon

Loop Loss To Northern Defeat Northern Iowa In NCC Play

North Dakota beat Northern Iowa 72 to 61 in a North Central Conference game. Northern fell to 4-8 overall and 1-3 in the league while three Panthers scored 16 points each.

Fargo N.D North Dakota State Northern Iowa Northern

Scorza Stars as Hawks Fall in Dual Meet Loss

Rich Scorza won the all around with 50.85 points but Iowa's Hawks dropped a 196.10 to 150.70 decision to Southern Illinois. It was Iowa's first dual meet of the season while SIU improves to 2-0.

Iowa City Rich Scorza Iowa Southern Illinois Niinight Hawks Oan Scorza Southern Ilinois Tom Binner Diafcome Rich Serra

Indians Lose First on Mat

Marion hosts Maquoketa in a dual meet and suffers its first defeat of the season. Maquoketa won seven of the last nine bouts to pull away as Marion’s top wrestler Dennis Oliphant remained undefeated at 138 pounds with a win, while Steve Kray earned Marion’s only pin at 130.

Marion Tae Maquoketa Cardinal Marion Matsmen Maquo Keta Indiana Hie Ate Hee Taied Tom Highly Steve Kray Brad Merrick Pen ‘Olle Mark Ander Ken Carter Jee White Kray Bree Mare Louie Y Aisneland Mag Abe Ktammer Ronie Isiee Ile He Walton Mets Rich Delote Boson Mas

J Hawks Narrow Clinton Win Sparks Dual Meet Rise

Jefferson High wrestlers improved to 24 1 in duals with a 225 13 victory over Clinton in the J Hawks gym Senior Dan Rowray extended his win streak to 11 at 190 pounds Jeff Jefferson and teammates dominated middleweight bouts with four straight decisions Bob Her heavyweight pin and Tom Malone earned Jeffersons only pin Clinton countered with a 226 fall at 185 as Clinton sophomores edged Clinton 2819 in the JV action and several other listed performances marked a busy night of wrestling results across multiple weight classes.

Jefferson Hey Clinton J-Hawk J-Hawks Rowray Jeff Ed Brejcha Fhawks Jhawk Soph Tom Malone Tom Lange Wy En Mike Alter Ay Axe Kent Clark Metibine Vic Alteint Buitzed Crom Seniamin Prams Paty Naam Rewray Mallndecky Dee. Wore Patwana Dsm Indies Rt Armas Reich Steve Brey Ana Pamartalm J Mac Steve Flay Dave Mathers Vero Roem Tim Ee Mary Gompenty Ds Tee Roniy Umm Toate Bowman Dex Dinkerman Daunte Hivhon Coe Jew Wada Larry Gallegher Dee Lonmy du Prawnen Gooree Boone Asie Levi

Benton Tops LaSalle 41 to 9 in Match

Benton Com munity defeated Cedar Rapids LaSalle 41 to 9 in a high school wrestling meet Friday night, recording four falls including a 9 second pin by Steve Galle at 175 pounds. The result highlighted Benton’s junior varsity and varsity squad performance with multiple weight class wins.

Newhall Benton Cedar Rapids LaSalle Steve Galle Hgher Dale Meow Bane Terie Ward Bem Ant Krol Tay Jeutt Lamid Borer Bassec Gory

Ken Nagle Captures Fourth New Zealand Tourney Title

Kenyan golfer Ken Nagle won the event at Maugariul course today, finishing with a par 73 score and setting a course record. The victory marks his fourth New Zealand Tourney title, solidifying his lead in the series.

Apna Ber Zealand Ken’ Rage Ta Hg Oui Ie Ofe Alz

Bennett Lowden Girls Rally to Defeat London in Thriller

Bennett boys improve to 5 1 in Wapble after 48 96 win over Lowden led by Gene Schroeder 13 points Greg Stolte 17 for Lowden. Bennett girls roll 93 59 led by Linda LaFrenz 48 and Laura Mason 21. West Branch girls beat Durant 60 68 Judy pointe and Kathy Bickford 2% key. Durant led by Russ Deihi 17, West Branch 14. Plaine Belle Sigourney clash, Berntsen 29 for Plaine. South Tama beats Urbandale 21 07, Kriegel 24. Gar navillo tops St Pats 86 54, Rodenberg 23. Valley Valley girls beat Iowa Valley 82 00 on pass from Weiss Pam 8. Weiss 8 for Iowa Valley.

Bennett Bennett Boys Lowden Gene’ Schroeder Greg Stolte Linda LaFrenz Bennett Girls Laura Mason London Durant W. Branch Branch Judy Plaine-Sigourney Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Sigourney &dl Larry Berntsen Sigourney Rick Matter Belle Plaine JV S. Tama - Uf Ale South Tama Steve Kriegel Urbandale Terry Mallette Garnavillo ST. Pats Bill Rodenberg Waukon St. Pats Plain Hsv-Ia Gloria Weiss Iowa Valley Pam Weiss Gayien Burrell Iowa Valley Boys Epee McGrory

Crawford Stars In Mixed High School Basketball Action

Crawford scored 29 points to lead Nesper in a 76 40 defeat for Jame Boyd. West Central and Central split two MFL games with Central's Holly Seegers scoring 21. Clear Creek beat Deep River Hersburg 66 9 while Deep River won the girls game 42 38 with Fass 29 and Mougin 16.

Crawford Nesper Jame Boyd Rick Crawford Boyd P. Cal Central MFL West Daryl Ruff Ken Koehner MPL Liane Henderson Holly Seegers Deep River Tiffin Clear Creek Hersburg Terry Kutcher Clear’ Creek Kevin Keehn Fass Carol Mougin Clear [Creek

Midland boys edge Lost Nation in tight 60 58 clash

In a high school boys basketball game, Midland toppled Lost Nation 60-58. Mark Doll scored 22 for Midland, Lon Myatt put up 19 for Lost Nation, while Nancy Snyder led Midland with 21 in the girls game. Glen Kreeman contributed 18 for the Randy J boys.

Midland Poya Nancy Snyder Midland Mark Doll Lon Myatt

Cascade-Aquin edges Bellevue for Eastern Iowa title

Cascade-Aquin claimed the Eastern Iowa conference crown with a 78 to 8 victory over Belle Vue in the final aided by 20 points from Randy Gile and Bob Papeesch. Larry Dolan led the losers with 13. Lisbon beat Olin 74 to 41 and won the girls game 49 to 87 as Jack Motio scored 21 for Lisbon and Steve Rushford 17. Deb Schenk led Calamus girls with 20 and Karen Ehlers fed Wheatland 83 to 47 with Penny Paulsen scoring 25 for Wheatland.

Cascade — Aquin Cascade Lisbon Olin Jack Motio Steve Rushford Deb Schenk Ie Taba Legion Calamus Wheatland Mt Ralesnis Hal Shelton Rhys ‘Christiansen Karen’ Ehlers Calamus Girls Penny Paulsen

Amana Girls Move Into Benton Conference Lead

Amana girls moved into a share of the Benton conference lead Friday by defeating Tror way at home. Gary Marz scored 40 for the winners and Dee Volz added 33 for Norway. Norway boys won 72-34 with Jon Ryan leading the scoring as Mary Schumacher posted 17 points.

AMANA Trorway Gary Marz Dee Volz Norway Jon Ryan Mary Schumacher

Local High School Scores From Across Iowa Games

Multi game roundup shows West Liberty 73 56 over West Liberty. Shellsburg Urbana 76 65 led by Tom Bruetner 28 points. Urbana’s Linda Smith 19 and Gail Booth 2 dollars noted. Oelwein 75 61 over Charles City with Dave Bishop 20. Pettar 28 and Rulshek 1 in Solon win 66 59. Clarence over Delwood 71 63 led by Tom Berthel. Anamosa edges Tipton 67 54 with Mike Alderson 18. Central City 58 42 over Linn Troy Mills. East Buchanan 56 58 Springville 56 58 score. Mary Kay Zitelman 19 for East Buchanan.

W. Liberty Wilton West Liberty Paul Hawkins Toad Wilson Bill ‘Ruess Liberty IV Shellsburg-Urbana Shellsburg Boys Linda’. Smith Urbana Oelwein Charles City Irish City Dave Bishop Ted Oelwein Lidd U-High Solon Towa Tom Pettar Iowa City U-tigh Solon Carl Rulshek U High JV Delwood-Clarence Clarence Tom Berthel Delwood Judy Wing Delwood Girls Julie Sikman Anamobsa Tipton Anamosa Mike Alderson Doug Ford Tipton Cen City-N LINN Troy Mills Tha Central Ee Steeles Leier Ngary -Tiekge Lind Rieck Patton Pata North Linn Boys Pat Steele Central City Springville-E BUCH Springville Eastuchanan Mary Kay Zitelman East Buchanan Paar

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