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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1968

Page

9

AAU and NCAA clash over Open Track Meet eligibility

The AAU bans non college runners from the Madison Square Garden indoor meet prompting threats of immediate IF Olympic eligibility suspensions. AAU chief Col Don Hull and IAFF stance clash with NCAA federation demands as Theodore Kheel’s panel plans a rapid decision before Feb 9.

New York U.S. Track and Field Federation The NCAA Don Hull AAU International Amateur Athletic Federation Hull IAFF Ryan Halls of Congress Theodore Kheel

Mayo Wins Bareback at National Western Rodeo

Bob Mayo 23 from Grinnell Iowa marked 77 points to win the bareback riding first go round at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver. Mayo is ranked third nationally and earns $783 in this round. Two more go rounds remain for the 61 cowboys entered. Kay Ferguson of Piegan Iowa won the girls barrel race in 15.5 seconds.

Denver Colo Bob Mayo Grinnell Towa Mayo Kay Ferguson Piegan Iowa

Want Ad Helps Solve Buying and Selling Problems

A brief notice encourages using want ads to connect buyers and sellers for a range of items and services. It emphasizes quick results and local transactions.

Twelve year old bowls perfect game in Milwaukee

Milwaukee twelve year old Dale Mesen brink rolled 12 straight strikes in practice at Ebhow Bowl earning recognition from the American Bowling Congress as the youngest bowler ever to shoot a 300 game. The previous record was 13 year old Billy Bybee of Long Beach, who did it on November 29, 1964.

Milwaukee Wis Dale Mesenbrink American Bowling Congress Billy Bybee Long Beach Calif

Gibson Returns Pact Unsigned

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson rejected a contract mailed to him at his Omaha home. He said the offer from General Manager Bing Devine was generous but not close to his expectations, noting these are not ordinary circumstances after his third World Series win.

ST. Louis St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Bob Gibson Gibson Omaha Neb Bing Devine

Dave Carter and Bob Brooks Team News Desk Duo

Dave Carter anchors THE 10 O’CLOCK NEWS while Bob Brooks handles SPORTS and CH. WEATHER Monday through Friday, delivering daily reporting across programs.

Dave Carter Bob Brooks

Ex-Hawk Killed in Vietnam Action

Special to The Gazette Flint Michigan Carl Harris a UW Iowa reserve guard from 1985 was killed in action in Vietnam last Friday Harris 24 graduated Iowa 1966 He played at Flint Northern high Manlius Prep before Iowa Harris a first lieutenant commanded a tank squadron in the First Infantry Division when killed His wife Scharlot is from Des Moines

Flint Mich Carl Harris UW of Iowa Vietnam Harris Iowa Andy MacDonald Flint Northern High Manlius Scharlot Des Moines

Lamm Hired As West High Coach In Iowa City

Iowa City school board named three athletic coaches at West high. Donald Lamm will lead the football program after previously coaching at Oskaloosa and East Peoria. Jerry Bush becomes head basketball coach with prior Iowa City teaching stints and Mt. Pleasant work. Kenneth Reed named wrestling coach, with eight years as assistant and PE teacher in Town City. Board approves transfer of 34,445 dollars from general fund to athletic clearing account for equipment.

Iowa City Iowa City School Board West High School Here Donald Lamm Oskaloosa East Peoria Til North English Jerry Bush Mt. Pleasant Bush U. of I Kenneth Reed Town City South East Junior High U. of L West High

Celtics Defeat Warriors in Tight Defensive Night

Celtics top the Warriors 111-102 as Boston clamps down on the fast break while San Francisco relies on running. Bill Russell cites rotation and depth, with rookies Johnny Jones and Mal Graham contributing key points in the win.

Boston Bill Russell Russell Sharman Warriors NBA San Francisco Celtics Johnny Jones Mal Graham Jones Graham

Yukica Adds Campbell to BC Football Staff

Newton Massachusetts AP reports Boston College head coach Joe Yukica hires former Columbia star Bill Campbell 26 to his coaching staff. Campbell joins BC as part of Yukica's new era for the program.

Newton Mass Joe Yukica Boston College Columbia Bill Campbell

Iowa City's JV Bears trounce Kennedy 187 48 in Cougar gym

Iowa City's junior varsity Bears beat Kennedy 187 to 48 Monday at the Cougar gym. Maher led Iowa City with 19 points while Mike Mollman scored 14 for Kennedy. The Cougars improve to 1-7.

Iowa City Kennedy Maher Little Hawks Mike Mollman Cougars Meinnnk & Horn & Crone Vorheis Randle Williams Wealdr' Kennedy Mailman Watson Freese Minor Travis Benhart Senli Merretti Justice

Open Tennis Backed by Britain Spurs USLTA Clash

The United States weighs joining Britain France and Australia in open tennis. USLTA president Robert Kelleher says four nations founded ILTF and could carry the day if united. Britain plans April 22 Wimbledon open after suspensions threaten Davis Cup. USLTA votes Feb. 3 in Coronado on Wimbledon entry, removing amateur status, and uniting pro and amateur players under USLTA. France backs Britain.

New York United States Britain France Australia International Lawn Tennis Federation Robert Kelleher Los Angeles U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Kelleher Texas Northern California San Francisco New England USLTA Coronado Calif

Big Eight and Midwest College Basketball Results

Missouri 67 Kansas 57 in the Big Eight with Colorado 36. Beloit 65 Cornell 58. Drury 58 Parsons 45. North Central 90 South Dakota 2. Marshalltown 87 Grand View 77. Estherville 108 Worthington 93. St. Francis 104 St. Vincent 74. Clemson 94 Maryland 89. Tennessee 67 Florida 52. Vanderbilt 78. The Citadel 44. More.

Beloit Cornell Iowa Drury Parsons North Central South Dakota Creighton Marshalltown Grand View Estherville Worthington Waldorf North Iowa St. Francis St. Vincent Hawthorne Emerson Delaware Valley Ursinus Tennessee Florida Vanderbilt Anburr Clemson Marylan Tenn West Chattanooga Lee Linc the Citadel Carolina Preiffer Greensvoro We Wesleyan Mewberry Wait Carolina Montana Gonzaga Washington Oregon St Weber Seattle North Ariz South Colo. St Idaho Rocky Mountain North Mont Washington St Oregon Aplington Parkersburg Goldfield Laverne Wesley Boone Valley G—Lacota Ledyard G—Parkershurg New Hartford ST Ringsted Armstrong S—Waukee Menlo B—Waukee Central Dallas G—Wader Crys Lake Ringstead

Quote Quotes on Lombardi and Officials From 1960s Coaches

Green Bay icon Bob Skoronski praises Vince Lombardi for his devotion and impact. Missouri coach Norm Stewart critiques three-official games, joking about one more referee to yell at.

Green Bay Bob Skoronski Vince Lombardi Lu How Lo Missouri Norm Stewart University of Northern Iowa

Warriors JV hold off Regis for 69 56 win

Washington JV defeated Regis 69 to 56 led by Rick Williams and Skip Schmulbach each with 19 points. Regis scorers included Steve Egger 13 and Tim McAleer 11 as Regis fell to 1 loss on the year.

Rick Williams Skip Schmulbach Washington JV Regis Warriors Royals Steve Egger Tim McAleer

Dysart Benton wins big in wrestling defeat of Dysart Geneseo

Dysart Benton Community wrestling toppled Dysart Geneseo 49 to 5 Monday night with seven falls. Notable pins included 112 Greg Kintzel in 3 33, 120 Hal Brecht in 4 5, and 170 Mike Kaiser in 5 38.

Dysart Benton Geneseo Falls Greg _Kintzel Hal Brecht Bono Kasiner Scalt Caselise

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