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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1972
Page
11
A dense high school roundup lists girls and boys basketball results across Mississippi Valley areas. It names teams such as Washington, Anamosa, Cedar Rapids area schools, and regional opponents with scattered scores and locations, reflecting a busy Friday and Saturday slate.
Minnesota overwhelmed Northwestern 74 60 as the Gophers used a quick start to seize control. Coach Musselman slammed his reserves after the close 2 point win, lamenting a lack of offense and questions about the team's rotation.
Local college basketball results show Missouri Vielley defeating North Central 89 72 with key performances by Blake Yooh and Hartgnasteyn. Standout scorers include Maminnis Ste and Draky Kraak as teams like Central 8 Town and Western vie for top conference spots.
Briles opens with 188 then 215 and 255 to finish with a 674 in Legion Major action. Len Novak and Bunny Warner also star in local circles with high strikes, while Jim Zacek, Jack Gloss, and Larry Schade post notable scores in Friday Niners and Terrace Moom Ladies Classic matchups.
Daytona Beach March 1 Richard Petty earned 333148 in NASCAR Grand National racing to become the first stock car driver to exceed 300000 in a season. Marvin Pan from M.C. took 269225, winning Winston Cup 49000 for points 17023. Bobby Allison second with 251841. Petty team, contingencies, and sponsor drama noted as season outlook.
Davenport swimmers beat Cedar Rapids Central YMCA by 180 to 15 on Saturday. CB claimed triple wins by Hucholzie J Henry Crlog and Redlinger. Pate Pliclan Henry Turley Kadlec earned double wins.
Pistol Pete Maravich exploded for 50 points and 14 of 16 free throws, adding six assists as Atlanta Hawks routed opponents. Milwaukee, Dallas, New York, and Baltimore also posted wins in a night of prolific scoring across the league.
Shelley's victory over Petkevich at the Long Beach figure skating championships marks him as the first American man to win two U S titles in a row since Gene Kelly. Petkevich, the 1971 champion, finished second as Shelley admitted errors in the free skate. Downey California contestant Genide Mililano and partner Talissa Milano impressed, while Starbuck and Downey’s duo completed the field in the pairs event.
Gilbertson edged AL Duda by two pins to win the Collins All-Events title at the 18th Collins Radio bowling tournament, held over two weeks in Georgia. Gilbertson posted 7H5-543-b21 and 950 handicap for 179. Duda rolled 2177 with 240 handicap. Rayman Fernandes led singles with 703-31-736. Al Sippy and Ed Wise won doubles with 1346.
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