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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
2
Prairie wrestlers finished the dual meet season with a 22-19 victory over Wahlert in Dubuque. The Hawks ended 10-3-1. six wins and one draw in 11 bouts. Jerry Cornwell had the lone fall for Prairie at 145 pounds. Reserves beat Prairie reserves 29-15. Prairie reserves ended 13-2. Next action is Feb 7 at a Class A sectional in Prairie’s gym.
Oklahoma wins every bout including five pins to overwhelm Iowa 39 to 0 in Iowa City. Key fall scorers include Brian Rice at 123, Dave Clery 130, Wayne Wells 152, Bill Lam 160, and Greg Ruth 167, as Iowa drops to 1-4 while Oklahoma improves to 8-1.
Dr. Howard Johnston announced the appointment of John Russell Taylor as head coach of football and track at Iowa Wesleyan College for fall 1966. The 32 year old comes from California's San Fernando Valley State College where he was varsity line coach after earlier coaching at Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois. Taylor is a 1955 Albion College graduate and earned a master’s degree from Bowling Green State University where he also coached football and track.
St John s beat Monticello Sacred Heart 73 to 48 with Dennis Weir scoring 23 points and Steve Indekofer 22 for Sacred Heart. St John s also won the reserve contest 49 to 26.
AP report from Portland Maine lists players Ted Whitfield of Amherst Clarence Asborne Raul Rojas from San Bo des and Al Colter of Phoenix with scores noted in a fragmented statewide chess tourney update.
Cherry Burrell defeats Quaker Oats 54 to 53 to break from second place while Collins tops Cryovac 66 to 33 to regain share of the lead. Individual line scores list Stu Schneekloth and others for Cherry Burrell and Fisk, Steward, and Voss for Collins in Thursday night action.
The Washington Senators announced the signing of five players on Thursday led by outfielder Frank Howard, named comeback player of the year for 1965. Also signed were outfielder Fred Valentine catcher John Orsino shortstop Bob Lavine and first baseman Joe Cunningham.
U-High defeated Jefferson 60 to 35 in a dual meet at Iowa City. Steve Burns won the 200 free and 400 free, plus the 400 free relay with Burns, Skultery, LL, and Krehl. Bruce Rollins added two wins in the 50 and 100 free, with Jeff and U-High teammates also placing in multiple events.
Veteran infielder Wayne Causey of the Kansas City Athletics signed his 1966 contract with no increase in pay. The move preserves his veteran status and maintains terms from the previous season as the A’s finalize early roster decisions.
Ron Steichen leads with a 277 game and 665 series as Don McElhinney adds a 257 in a strong men’s set. Florence Milke tops the women with a 243, with Joyce Schroeder a 242 and Pat Thomas a 236 in the Women’s City Major highlights.
Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia and two American women Nancy Ri chey and Carole Graebner won straight sets to reach the Australian National tennis championships semifinals in Sydney. Clark Graebner fell to John Newcombe in the men’s quarter finals as Roche was defeated by Ashe.
Milwaukee comments discuss potential court action affecting the baseball season and the Braves schedule. The piece notes risks of delaying season start in April, possible withdrawal from Atlanta, and the need to avoid a rushed expansion. Philip K. Wrigley proposes splitting the Braves squad to play in both cities.
Noelridge Park defeated St. Pauls No. 2 15 3 3 15 14 8 to grab the league B lead as Noelridge moved to 19 2 while St Pauls No 2 sits at 17 4 Other results include Latter Day Saints over Olivet Presbyterian 15 7 13 10 15 8 and Kenwood Presbyterian No 2 over Ken 15 9 plus several church teams posting scores across a busy night in the league.
Milwaukee judge Robert Cannon was named full time administrator by major league player representatives on a five year contract paying 50000 dollars annually. The appointment will be approved by players in spring training. Bob Friend announced Cannon will head the office from New York City.
Waterloo hosts Green Bay in a pair of USHL games at McElroy auditorium with 7 30 p m Saturday and 2 p m Sunday. A Waterloo victory and any St Paul outcome at Marquette could widen the lead for coach Bud McRae’s team.
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