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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1975

Page

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Washington Warriors rally to topple second-ranked Iowa City 62 59

Washington staged a dramatic second-half comeback at home to upset No. 2 Iowa City 62-59 in a Mississippi Valley conference game. Bob King led Wash with 26 points, tying and taking the lead late, while Kurt Milroy added 16 as Craig Roulson sealed the win with late free throws. Hargrave led Iowa City with 26. Shrader, Eastland, and Shrader injuries affected City High throughout the contest.

Washington Iowa City Warriors Bob King Kurt Milroy Wash Pete Seyfer King Clay Hargrave Craig Roulson Seyfer Milroy City High Hargrave C.R. Wash Craig Roaison Poe Reli

Hawks Sweep L.M. 70 53 in Prairie Clash

Prairie defeats Linn-Mar 70 to 53 as rival team moves to 6 0 in conference and 8 2 overall. Prairie guard Mike Dohnalek scores 24 points with 23 rebounds by Dohnalek and Randy Myers. Linn-Mar coach John Moore laments flat performance after first win over Regis, noting defensive effort from Prairie and a 44 33 rebounding edge for the Hawks.

Prairie Randy Myers Linn Mar Dana Lyon Metro Mike Dohnalek Doug Zingula Lion-Mar John Moore Lion Marshalltown Prep Iowa Linn- Mar Moore Linn-Mar Regis LaSalle LaVerne Bruns Hawks Bruns Marion Roger Fruendt Dave Pfeifie Son Mike Domalek Mark Brunius Terry F Rick Humbert Jim Ross

Mike Kenney Sparks Jefferson Sophomores Past Dubuque Senior

Mike Kenney scored 22 points to lead Cedar Rapids Jefferson freshmen over Dubuque Senior 73-66 in the J-Hawk gym. Jefferson improves to 5-4 overall and 4-4 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Also note District 9 Trotting Association to hold its annual meeting and dinner dance in Boston on Sunday.

Mike Kenney Cedar Rapids Jefferson Dubuque J-Hawk Jeff Boston The U. S. Trotting Association

Dramatic Bowlsby Performance Sets Iowa Top Badger Matmen

Iowa freshman John Bowlsby sparked a 17 14 win over Wisconsin with a late rally in front of 9 350 at Iowa Fieldhouse. Wisconsin star Gary Sommer toppled Bowlsby early, but Bowlsby tied the match with escapes, a takedown, and riding time. Tim Cysewski Brad Smith Dan Holm added Iowa wins as the Hawkeyes improved to 8 0 1 while Wisconsin fell to 5 1.

Iowa Badger Iowa City John Bowlsby Chuck Yagla Lee Kemp Midlands Dan Wagemann Pat Christenson Bowlsby Iowa State Robin Whitman Cyclones Waterloo Wisconsin Gary Sommer Sierra Kurdelmeier Chris Tim Cysewski Brad Smith Dan Holm

Coe Tops Ripon In Conference Clash On Strong Second Half

Coe College Kohawks over Ripon 81 to 70 as Kohawks surge in final 11 minutes of first half. Bruce leads Coe with 22, Smith 20, Cooper 14, Stevenson 12. Ripon’s Ludwig Wurtz scores 29 amid scrappy play. Next, Coe hosts Beloit at Moray Eby Fieldhouse tonight.

Coe Kohawks Ripon Redmen Don Tune Beloit Moray Eby Knox Doe Weiske Dave Eggert Bruce Don Stevenson Len Cooper Garland Smith Smith Cooper Stevenson Bees Orite Mee & Sovecses Showolier Shine Oon Ve Toor Toy Meski Dy Connolly Murashi Savant We Wkou Scheels Ebert Hormesen Malone Copper

First man clears seven feet five indoors in Idaho

Dwight Stones of Long Beach State College became the first man to clear seven feet five inches indoors at Idaho State University’s Meet of Champions in Pocatello. He surpassed the American and World indoor mark on his second attempt, though his outdoor record stands at 7-6.

Pocatello, Idaho Dwight Stones Long Beach State College Idaho State University Stones

Hempstead Edges Kennedy 62 61 In Narrow Iowa High School Battle

Dubuque Hempstead rallied in the final minutes to topple Cedar Rapids Kennedy 62-61 in a tight boys basketball game. Kennedy led at multiple points but Hempstead used the closing run to seize the win as Randy Reinwald missed the second free throw late. Craig Enright led Kennedy with 24 points while Jeff Handel paced Hempstead with 21 and Greg Merritt added 20.

Dubuque Hempstead Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars Randy Reinhold Craig Enright Jeff Handel Rams Greg Merritt Enright Prs Wilson Randy Reinweld Seve Rchacabeten Xa Soft Etienne Steve Shom Ry Oberhoffer Jett Handel Handel Tom Schwartz Jim Hasken Bane Relenay Vorry Mawes

Hold Taylor On Charge of Robbery

BARBERTON Ohio AP Billy Taylor once praised by the Ohio Senate as a top college athlete faced federal bank robbery charges after Friday’s hold up at the Central Bank of Barberton. Taylor 26 and Alex Rodgers 27 of Detroit were to have preliminary hearings. Rodgers was shot and wounded. Taylor, Barberton High School product, gave a Flint Michigan address. Taylor starred for Michigan and was MVP in 1971. Police said he was arrested leaving the bank parking lot.

Barberton Ohio Billy Taylor Ohio Senate Taylor University of Michigan Alex Rodgers Detroit Rodgers Michigan Flint Mich

Kennedy Girls Triumph Over Linn Mar In Tight Win

Kennedy girls beat Linn Mar 57 to 51 on home court after a strong first quarter surge. Lou Ann Wade scored 29 with 11 in the opening period to build a 21-9 Kennedy lead as Linn Mar fought back in the second half.

Kennedy Linn Mar Lions Lou Ann Wade

Kennedy Sophs Defeat Hempstead in Dubuque Tilt

Kennedy's sophomore basketball team beat Dubuque Hempstead 72 to 65 on Friday to improve to 6-1. Scott Enright led the Kennedy scoring with 24 points.

Dubuque—Kennedy Dubuque Hempstead Scott Enright

Earnest and Uthoff Lead Jeff in Big Victory over Dubuque

Earnest rained in a career high 24 points and Dean Uthoff added 22 with 25 rebounds as Jefferson high edged Dubuque 90 to 79. Jeff improves to 6-2 in Missisippi Valley conference play. Dubuque falls to 4-4. Coach Williams praised guard play and big man discipline while noting 25 Jefferson turnovers in a fast paced, high scoring affair.

Terry Earnest Dean Uthoff Jefferson High Dubuque Jeff Mississippi Valley Rams J-Hawk Colin Williams Earnest Athoff al Selinger J-Hawks Williams Terry Dean Uthoff Chad Wisco Tom Selle Scott Bruzek Selinger Wisco Terry Callahan Selle Bob Wick Doug Woodrum

West Delaware Upsets Marion In Wamac Wrestling Meet

West Delaware stunned Marion 24 to 21 as the Indians were missing Mark Moeller and Tom Stalkfleet. Tom Borst scored a pin for West Delaware while Jim Kray and Steve Reichen posted decisions for their teams.

Manchester-West Delaware Marion Tom Borst Mark Moeller Tom Stalkfleet

Washington Sophs Deliver 64-37 Victory Over Iowa City High

Washington High improved to 10-0 with a 64-37 sophomore basketball win over Iowa City High Friday night. Norvall Dickson led the Warriors with 13 points, while Joe Kells added 12.

Washington High Iowa City High Norvall Dickson Warrior Joe Kells

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