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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1975

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Francisco Enrolls at Oregon State in NFL Draft View

Russ Francis joined Oregon State this week to be eligible for the NFL draft after leaving Oregon with a year of eligibility remaining. At 6-6 and 235 pounds, he is regarded as a top tight end prospect who could go in the first round next Tuesday.

Russ Francis Oregon State University OSU National Football League Francis University of Oregon NFL Oregon State

Benton Sophomores Beat Linn-Mar In Narrow Victory

Benton Sophomores improved their East Central Iowa conference mark to 5-1 with a 44-40 win over Linn-Mar Friday. Erin Janss led Benton with 12 points while Linn-Mar was sparked by Jeff Kriegel with 15.

Newhall Benton Panthers Roy Postel Monticello Mark Hayden Chico Craig Brad Freeze Steve Hinrichs Neal Sumner Marion Indians Sumner Brian Kiburz Marion Indians

Wrestling results from WD Dubuque and MFL clash

WD Dubuque defeated MFL 35 to 17 with four pins and two key wins. Don Gotto pinned Bob Berns in 1 minute 20 seconds for WD. Joe McMahon won at 105 pounds in 27 seconds and Mike Hughes at 126 pounds in 1 minute 57 seconds. Jett Smith wrestled at 155 pounds for MPL in 5 minutes 6 seconds. Baltimore Clippers announce disbanding as WHA team moves into city.

Don Gotto Bob Berns Joe McMahon Mike Hughes Jett Smith

UNI Gymnasts Edge St Cloud State In Dual Meet

Cedar Falls UNI gymnastics team improves to 1-1 by narrowly defeating St. Cloud State 167.1 to 165.4. Top honors went to UNI’s Mark DeVolder in the all around while Dave Engle, formerly of Linn-Mar, won vault and finished third in the all around.

Cedar Falls University of Northern Iowa St. Cloud State Mark DeVolder UNI Linn-Mar Dave Engle Dove Eppert Randy Kot Randy Stichter MNI Mark Roger Brad Story Mike Haining Jerry Hamilton Dean Kautz Curt Quiner Dove Engie Dave Eppert Steve Huchendorf DeVolder Todd Calvert

Jeffs Net Victory Over Muscatine In Lopsided Wrestling Meet

JeffRips Muscatine 43 to 3 in a Mississippi Valley dual. Jeff McNiel cites upcoming Iowa City clash and four-team title race. Feuerheim and Johnson lead with key pins and superior decisions as Jeff tops Muscatine and JV and sophomore squads win big.

Jefferson Muscatine Jeff Gym J-Hawks Bill McNiel Iowa City McNiel Little Hawks Jeff Wash Bettendorf Clinton Muskies Bruce Feuerhelm Dave Johnson Feuerheim Ron Lane Johnson Peter Brunson Wayne Banke Jed Brown Jim Comreid Jim Gallagher Brown Tim Pace

Luther Cagers Top Upper Iowa

Luther advances to 2-2 conference with an 82 65 win at Decorah over Upper Iowa Ed Kennedy leads Luther with 24 points and Mike Alderson adds 20 while Randy Denner contributes 17 Upper Iowa shot 33 percent and Dave Singleton led with 14 for the losers Luther pulled away by halftime and held on for the victory

Decorah Luther Upper Iowa Ed Kennedy Mike Alderson Randy Denner Dave Singleton Alderson Rotka Evans Bartells Denner Schieck Kennedy Oppermann Upper Towa Weess Singieton Ful'er Gassman Zonotta Voignts Port da Yanacek Trokelson

N D State Rips UNI 94 46 in College Basketball Rout

North Dakota State dominated UNI 94 to 46 as Steve Saladino led with 22 points Friday night.UNI players including Jim Davis and Randy Podhoski contributed scattered scoring, but the hosts pulled away early and held a large second half margin.

Fargo N.D Steve Saladino North Dakota State UNI Jim Davis Panther Mark Emerson Randy Trine Mark Gibbons Bob Nogel Larry Moore Neilson Fouvikner Lynn Kent Corts Bell Joe Ferguson Randy Podhoski Bill Runchey Greg Goodman Mark Welsh Nick Classick

Roundup of Local High School Basketball Scores

Roundup lists numerous boys and girls results across Mississippi Valley and surrounding conferences. Notable entries include C.R. Wash 70 over C.R. Kennedy 52, Muscatine with multiple wins, and Linn-Mar versus Benton Community. The dense batch covers many schools, including Dubuque, Bettendorf, West Delaware, Mount Vernon, Osage, Mart, and others, with scores across late-season league play.

C.R. Wash C.R. Kennedy C.R. Jett Muscatine C.R. LaSalie Dyers Beckman Linn

Monticello routs Marion in Wamac clash 83-57

Monticello used a fast break offense and balanced scoring to overwhelm Marion 83-57 Friday night in a boys basketball game. The Jackets led early in the first period and stayed ahead, taking a 38-33 halftime edge and pulling away in the second half.

Monticello Marion Indians Randy Tiaden Joe Schemner Monti

Wise quits basketball over Mormon attitudes and transfers

Willie Wise of the Utah Stars has quit professional basketball citing religious attitudes of Mormons toward blacks and job difficulties with other teams. Wise, who left the Stars early this season, may never play again and faces a possible $300 per day fine and deferred salary concerns. His attorney Robin Turner said Wise cannot return to Salt Lake City due to his beliefs about the Mormon church.

Salt Lake City Willie Wise American Basketball Association Utah Stars Willie Wise Wise Robin Turner Wise Stars Turner

Pro Sports Scores From The Night In West Coast Markets

Vancouver 4 Atlanta California 6 Toronto Minnesota 7 Toronto 5 Edmonton 7 Houston 5 Phoenix 4 New England Vancouver 4 Winnipeg 3 (0.1)

Vancouver Atlanta California Toronto Minnesota Edmonton Houston Phoenix New England Winnipeg

High School Cage Roundup From Lincoln Lost Nation

Lincoln of Stanwood led 67 to 46 over Lost Nation with Joy Swo boda and Sandra Scott contributing. Montezuma defeated Dysart Gen North Tama while Wapsie Valley and South Winneshiek split, and Stormont Edge Springville in a tight matchup. Center Point and Mount Vernon posted wins as Mid Prairie and West Central also triumphed in dense girls and boys basketball scores.

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Coe Edges Eureka 75 72 In come-from-behind win

Coe wins 11th of 13 by rallying in last 5:45 to beat Eureka 75 72 on Friday in Eureka Illinois. Henry Bruce 19 points Garland Smith 17 Len Cooper 14 Don Stevenson 12 lead Coe four- juniors in double figures. Free throw edge helps cushion discrepancies as Eureka misses 50 percent from line. Knox looms next for Coe as Midwest race tightens.

Eureka III Coe Knox Henry Bruce Garland Smith Len Cooper Don Stevenson Kohawks Smith Bruce Cooper Stevenson Kae Onesen Andresen Nofinger Bickesley Bryson Carter Johnson

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