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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1969
Page
6
Match by match results list from a state wrestling event showing winners by fall or decision across multiple weight classes from 95 to 175 pounds. Names include Jim Peaceer Paul Lyons Moeller Nyers and others with decisions and pins noted by rounds and times. The dense OCR reflects round results and semi finals across divisions with times and opponents.
Elroy Hirsch named athletic director at the University of Wisconsin promising a crash program to rebuild football fortunes. The former Wisconsin and Los Angeles Rams star succeeds the late Ivan Williamson and vows immediate changes, with a five year contract plus a possible second term. Hirsch leaves a Rams role to take over the Wisconsin post.
Iowa freshman hoops led by Lynn Rowat with 30 points and Gary Lusk 28 but could not hold late lead as Wisconsin edged them 106-104. Lusk scored 10 straight late points to pull within 103-102 with 35 seconds left, but Badger free throws sealed the win. The loss gives Iowa a 1-2 freshman intercollegiate record after beating Drake.
Coe College defeated Knox College 87 to 73 in Midwest conference action. Jim Ernst led Scorers with 22 points and Ron McDermott added 19 as Coe surged in the second half after a 44 42 halftime margin. Knox’s Bill Fuerst scored 18 and Jim Leech 17.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 shows daily and Sunday delivery at 500 Hird Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Night edition and Sunday six issues cost 1.70 monthly or 16 yearly. afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues 1.85 monthly or 17 yearly. states and territories 27 yearly. No mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Calamus upset Bennett 57 49 in a semifinal at Assumption gym as Linda Cornilsen and Karen Ehlers led the Cedar County club. Bennett’s Linda Burmeister provided 15 off the bench, while Midland defeated West Liberty 57 49 in the other semifinal setting up a final showdown.
MIAMI AP Tommy Aaron, after nine years chasing victory, shares the 9 under par 135 lead at the halfway point of the $150,000 Doral Open. He shot a 68 in round two and sits atop a three way tie for the top spot.
David Crosser topped the Hiawatha school recreation commission competition with 105 points on Friday. Doug Davis followed with 100 and Tom Lutz with 85 points.
Ed Julich scored 27 for Jefferson but Clinton pulled away 75 to 63 on Friday night. Jefferson finishes with an 11 4 conference record and 14 4 overall as Clinton names key contributors in a tight matchup.
West Central of Maynard upset previously unbeaten Sacred Heart of Monticello 56 43 to reach the district final. The Blue Devilettes face Wapsie Valley after the latter eliminated Center Point 85 61. Ava Bruner led West Central with 25 points, Vickie Ruff anchored defense, while Brenda Moeller and Pam Guerke scored for Wapsie Valley.
District results show semifinals matchups across multiple sites including Davenport Midland West Livery Calamus Garwenett Farragut Villisca Griswold and others. Scores listed include Nevada 82 Farrar 6 POC A Hontas Manson 73 and Monona 42 Carlisle 64 with several close games and ties indicated.
LaSalle sophomores Dan Ryan and Mike Serbousek led with 22 points each to beat Independence 83 to 50. Independence was led by John Isham with 19 points as the game featured a strong LaSalle rally. Other LaSalle scorers included Deve Handley 11 and Jerry Nosbish 6 while Seb Hosley added 5.
Union-Whitten tops Beaman-Conrad 84-59 to reach the final as Denise Long scores 61. Montezuma defeats Semco 88-69 to set up a LeGrand championship showdown with Garwin, while North Tama survives Gladbrook 51-46 to stay in the hunt.
South Tama defeated Urbandale 78 to 73 on Friday night. Steve Kriegel led the victors with 23 points while Frank Miller topped Urbandale with 20 points.
Tom Schockemoehl netted 21 points to spark Dyersville Beckman past Manchester 64 to 58. Dick Bildstein led Manchester with 17 points in the setback.
Bob Reeder scored 21 points as West Union North defeated Vinton 82 59. Jim Anderson led the Vinton scorers with 12 points in the loss.
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