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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1971

Page

9

Williams Doubtful for MSU Test in East Lansing

EAST LANSING Mich Williams Hawkeyes forward Williams unlikely to play due to flu in Big Ten road clash at Michigan State Coach Dick Schultz may start Lynn Rowat at forward Rowat a 6 2 junior and Des Moines East all stater with 41 points in 10 games Michigan State opened with an 83 61 loss at Illinois Rudy Benjamin average 24 5 points fouled out with 14 22 to go Schultz stressed rebuilding confidence and patience Fred Brown led Ohio State scoring 35 as Michigan State plans tough defense and quick pressure

East Lansing Mich Towa Hawkeyes Ohio State Sam Williams Schultz Lynn Rowat Williams Spur Hawks Rowat Des Moines Michigan State Illinois Rudy Benjamin Spartans Fred Brown Ohio

Smith Ruins Iowa State Hope 77 71 in Big Eight clash

Missouri beat Iowa State 77-71 to move atop the Big Eight race. Henry Smith scored 28 points, 17 in the first 12 minutes, as Missouri built a 29-16 lead. Gene Mack poured in 31 for Iowa State, trimming the margin to four early in the second half before Missouri pulled away.

AMES Missouri Iowa State Tigers Henry Smith Smith Flyers Towa State Gene Mack Mike Griffin Greg Flaker Mike Jeffries

Jim Speed Fund Reaches $5,734 for Speed Iowa

Iowa City reports the Jim Speed Fund has reached 5734 to aid James Ornnd dent Band fan Speed an Iowa basketball player blinded by meningitis. He studies at the Iowa Commission for the Blind and plans further education on an athletic scholarship. Phil Haddy and Dave Allick raised 1700 for Speed.

Shadal Ganette Iowa City James Ornnd Dent Specn Speed Iowa Dea Moines Iowa/d Commission for Towa

Indians Sign Hargan For Estimated $30,000

Cleveland pitcher Steve Hargan, who posted an 11 3 season last year including a 10 42 mark after being recalled from Wichita at mid season, has signed with the Indians for the coming season at an estimated $30 000 salary.

Cleveland Obin Steve Hargan Wichita Indians

Freshmen Hoop Tilt Draws Iowa State Clash at Home

Missouri handed Iowa State the Cyclones first defeat in five games as the Frosh faced a mix of ex Cedar Rapids Washington teammates and standout scorers. Tom Burn and Jim Heck link with headline performers Harald Sullinger, Neil Fegebank, and Jim Collins, who pace Camden prep all-Americans and lead the 3-0 Iowa squad against Grand View JC and Upper Town JV prior to the awaited Big Rivalry.

Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa State Iowa Jim Heck Don Kelley Cyclone Frosh Tom Hurn Iowa Frosh Dick Kitchen Heck Hurn Missouri Upper Town JV St. Ambrose JV Grand View JC Des Moines Tom Burn Towa State Meek Warriors Ted Raeeke Grand View Dick Kuchen Kuchen Harald Sullinger N.J Neil Fegebank Jim Collins Towa Fegebank

Jefferson Boosters to show Muscatine win film

Jefferson high school booster club will view the Jefferson vs Muscatine basketball game film Tuesday at 7 30 PM in room 1227 at Jeff.

Jefferson Boosters Jefferson High Muscatine Booster Club Jeff

Blandas Named AP Male Athlete of the Year

George Blanda, a 45-year-old quarterback, wins the AP Male Athlete of the Year for 1970 with 332 votes. Bobby Orr and Johnny Bench trail, reflecting Blanda’s cross sport impact as he extended a 21-year NFL career with the Raiders after a Bears start and a stint with the Oilers.

Brove Lawitt NEW York George Blanda Bobby Orr Johnny Bench Orr National Hockey League Bench Cincinnati Blanda Pearl White Oakland Raiders Associated Press Boston Bruins Bears Houston Rec Oilers Oakland Daryle Lamonica

Lauterbur adds two black assistants to Iowa staff

IOWA CITY Franik Lauterbur named two more of his own football assistants Jerry Jermier from Coe and Bob Harrison a Kent State alumnus joining a seven man unit. Other hires include Don Lewis Jack Harbaugh Elroy Morand Steve Szabo and Harold Roberts. The staff averages 31 years old with Harrison and Morand the first black coaches on a major program.

Iowa City Franik Lauter Jour Steve Szabo Lanterbur Toledo Harold Roberts Ray Nagel Town Frost Lauterbur Morand Harrison Towa City Ana Frank X. Lauterbur Moyston Lauterbu Lauterhur Wiliam and Mary American Football Coaches Assn Houston Bob Blackman Dartmouth Ilinois Cal Stoll Wake Forest Charlie McClendon Louisiana State Bob Devaneys Nebraska Darrell Royal Texas Frank Rush Arizona State John Ralston Stanford

Heck Leads Missouri Frosh Over Iowa State Foes

Missouri freshmen surged to the lead late in the first half and defeated Iowa State frosh 84 73. Jim Heck scored 35 points and Mike Capobianca added 16 as ISU drops to 4 1. The ISU frosh head to Iowa City to face Iowa on Wednesday.

Ames University of Missouri Towa State Frosh Jim Heck Mike Capobianca Towa State ISU Frosh University of Iowa Iowa City

Red Sox to Wear Peppermint Uniforms in 1977

Gus Schrader notes the Chicago White Sox, now under John Allyn, will switch to red accents on home uniforms with Columbia blue road jerseys. A mid winter press event in Moline features manager Chuck Tanner, scout staff, and potential broadcast plans involving Harry Caray amid limited Chicago radio options.

John Allyn Sox Ari Tnes Columbia Blue Moline White Sox Chuck 'l Quad Cities Angels Roland Helland Milwaukee Braves Alex Monchak C.R. Brayeg Wemond Monchak Turnner Harry Charles Q. Finley Oakland A Bob Bison Red Rush Oakland Caray Ralph Saucher

Rourke to be featured on ABC Discovery program

Former Williamsburg baseball star Danny Rourke, renowned for four-year no-outings in base stealing at Upper Iowa, appears on ABC TV Discovery 7 as a minor league player featured in Passing to the Bigs. Host Bill Owen joined the Duluth Dukes on a summer pennant run. Rourke discusses double plays and switch hitting.

Williamsburg Fayette Danny Rourke Upper Iowa College Bill Owen Danoy Duluth Minn Dukes Rourke Danny Calfax Iya Kenny Blackman Whit Sox Upper Iowa Sarasota Appleton Midwest

Size No Barrier for Short Players in Pursuit of the Majors

Danny Rourke, at 4.8 and 155 pounds, believes height isn’t a barrier to reaching the majors. He cites several players under 5-7 who had successful careers, including Fred Patek and Walter Williams, with Luis Aparicio noted among shorter players recently traded. If you’re up by 10 30 am on Sunday, watch KERG TV to see a profile of minor league hurdles and the chase for the big leagues.

Fred Patek Pittsburgh Walter Boston White Sox Ani Kerg-Tv Towen

LaSalle 5th In AP Voting In Associated Press poll

Top AP prep basketball poll unchanged led by unbeaten Storm Lake. Des Moines North holds second after win over Centerville. Ames and Des Moines Hoover follow. Cedar Rapids LaSalle climbs to fifth after late overtimes to beat Centerville. Other teams and voters listed with several receiving votes.

Associated Associated Press Prep Storm Lake Olling Cherokee Washington LaSalle Prairie Des Moines North Ames Des Moines Hoover Cedar Rapids Lasalle Ollumne Centerville

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