Iowa Valley Girls Basketball Poised Despite Top 20 Podium
Iowa Valley coach Arlen Foster says a top 20 ranking helps little as his 11-2 team faces a tough schedule including H-L-V, B-G-M, and Benton. Backed by Ann Weiss returning to form and standout Cindy Possehl plus Joni Hahn in the front court, the squad emphasizes defense and free throws as it eyes the sectionals with four starters from last year.
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Marion Indians name Hopkins Prep of the Week
Marion high forward Barry Hopkins earns Gazette Prep of the Week for steady scoring 12.3 points and 12.1 rebounds per game as the Indians push toward a strong season. Coach Larry Perkins praises his rebounding and consistency amid a five game winning streak and upcoming league tests.
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Cedar Rapids Astros announce 130 game Midwest schedule
The Cedar Rapids Astros unveil their 130 game Midwest League schedule with home opener April 21 at home against Waterloo and a post opening trip to Waterloo. The split season ends June 24 with best two out of three playoffs. Season tickets at all parks welcome.
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Squires Pick Gervin In Secret ABA Draft
The ABA held a secret draft by telephone selecting college players including George Gervin formerly of Eastern Michigan who had left school after a boxing incident. Gervin may have signed with the Squires, while NBA draft timing remained unresolved. Other reported picks included Tommy Burleson and Larry McNeill. league officials warned against naming draftees.
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Tipton Lady Tigers Top Marion Behind Linda Jennings 52
Linda Jennings scored 52 points to lift Tipton girls basketball to an 81 58 win over Marion on Monday. Marion was led by Darlene Collins with 33 points as Kim Skilling added 9 and Beth Mark 12 in the loss.
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Iowa Cage Reserves Host Ft. Dodge JC
Iowa's varsity reserve team hosts Fort Dodge junior college at 7:30 p.m. in the fieldhouse. The Thawkeyes, 3-1, beat William Penn Upper Iowa and Northern Iowa, while Fort Dodge stands 9-3 overall and 4-2 among junior colleges. Expected starters include Hakeman Thompson Petratis Gatens and Bonk with scoring averages listed.
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Knights of Columbus Boxers Win Five Of Seven Bouts
Manchester Cedar Rapids event saw five K of C victories with John Hachey Charley Lovell and Joy Knox each extending win streaks. Doug Moyle topped LeRoy Sargent in a 195 pound bout and Sonny Chambers earned outstanding boxer honors by defeating Minnesota’s Roy McCallech.
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Julie Jansa Scores 35 as Pace Prairie Girls Win
Julie Jansa poured in 35 points guiding Pace Prairie Sophomores to a 43-36 win over Solon at the Hawk gym. Solon trimmed the B game 53-25.
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Finley Honored at Oakland Testimonial Dinner
Oakland to honor Charles O. Finley founder of the Athletics and builder of a world champion club with a testimonial dinner on Tuesday night, climaxing Oakland's Thank You Charlie Finley Day.
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