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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1971

Page

10

Marquette Closes in On UCLA

The Associated Press rankings shake up as top teams stumble and new leaders emerge. Marquette and USC hold second and third as Kansas rises to fourth after a week of upsets. North Carolina State and others jockey positions while Kentucky and Western Kentucky gain spots amid key conference showdowns.

Associated Press Cc.la Washington Kansas Yolf Jayhawks Penny South Carolina Jacksonville Houston Western Kentucky Kentucky Austin Teay Jailer Auburn Nesvite Marquette Fordham Duroesne Norly Garaling Ohio Sale Tennessee Notre Dame Long Beach State Indiana la Salle Olal State Vanderbilt West Texas State Dayton Rider Ta Salle

Tickets on Sale for Ellis Fetc Awards Banquet

Reservations for the Ellis Fetc awards banquet are available at the Ellis branch YMCA until noon Wednesday March 18. Cost for the dinner is 2.75 for adults and 2 for youths twelve and under. The event honors the Man of the Year and includes awards for youth volunteers, wrestling clinic participants, basketball champions, swim team, and Indian Guides and Princesses programs.

Mausday Ellis Branch Joe Stones Eilis Sports Elfis Hkanual Imost Millis

Regis Kennedy basketball tickets go on sale

Tickets for a Regis Kennedy high school basketball game are on sale at the Regis high school business office. The event is scheduled for 7 20 p m Wednesday at Johnson.

Regis, Kennedy Regis-Kennedy Johurson the Regis High

Montezuma Girls Lose Hard-Fought District Clash

West Central and Center Point squads led a crowded playoff roundup with Montezuma fading as Pella Christian posted a 105-48 victory. District results feature West Central, Monona and Ida Grove advancing while Cedar Rapids region play continued with Denison and Perry scoring in tight finals.

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89-88 Kirkwood Triumph Sets Final Bid

Kirkwood edges Marshall 89 to 88 to reach the meet final as Frantz scores 20, Wade 15, and the late rally falls short for Marshall. Kirkwood’s Van Stove Alpick and peers push in a tight second half with Van Stove aiding the attack.

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Loras Edge Wesleyan In EY78 Thriller To Reach Semis

Loras trailed early but rallied to defeat Towa Wesleyan 78 to 69 at Mount Vernon in the District 1b tournament. Duhawks advance to face Wartburg in Waverly, led by Ban Breithaer with 19 points and Mark Miller with 17, while Wesleyan’s Dan Kelly and Jim Kelly each scored 21.

Mount Vernon Loras Towa Wesleyan Wartburg Waverly Duhawks Mark Miller Jim Kelly Dan Kelly Wesleyan Ban Breithaer Mark Milley John Wicting Tawa Wesleyan Goras Narae Tad F

Wartburg earns NATA district playoff berth with late winner

Wartburg tops Central 66-62 in a tight NATA district sub playoff. Dave Platteno?s late layup broke a 60s tie with two seconds left. Fred Wallsten led Wartburg with 14 points, while Mike Hasche added 12 and Platte Manchester contributed. Central trailed 15-10 after the first period as Wartburg seized control late.

Qskaludsa Dave Plattn Wartburg Central Loras Fred Wallsten Mike Hasche Platte Vom Manchester I Warburg Sew Ken Borgnau Jed Central

Willie Seeks Major Earning From Brief Sporting Deal

In a murky report a figure above $300,000 over two years is cited for Willie amid scattered mentions of players, teams, and events. The item intertwines names like Mays and Howard with stray phrases, suggesting a transactional sports context and uncertain sources.

Baseball Holdouts and Injuries Rock 1960s Spring News

The report notes holdouts by stars including Cant Moods and the Giants amid talks over salaries and contracts, with Tony Oliva and Mike Andrews highlighted for possible moves. Jose Panu suffers a finger fracture. veteran third baseman Sint Mart is out with a shoulder injury likely until May.

Tony Oliva Mire Pest Mike Andrews Aldean Oliva Sti Holtovnb Chicago Sox Andrews Ivan Boston Jose Panu Log Angeles Dodgers Giants Sint Mart

Ripon Rips Coe 80 73 in late rally at Moray Gym

Ripon College defeats Coe College 80 to 73 lifting to 13 0. The Redmen led 17 0 early and with 4 98 left held 69 72 before a late KoHawks foul and turnover spurred Ripon. Cooper top scored with 20, Wies 19, Johnson 19. Coe led by Billy Casey and Rawly Johnson in a tight second half rally.

Dave Etienne Kae Hawks Ripon Ripod Loth Kohawks Coe Bllly Casey Rawly Johnson Sever Battle of the Hoards Tal Lil Dave McCulla Live Gale Rau Cooper Don Wies Redmvn Fou Cooper Don Wiesyaud Tandy Johnson Robbie Clark McCulla Lleane Galu Steve Selfrick Bee Crinnell Tnt Cornell

North Iowa wins district wrestling title in hard fought meet

Mason City led by standout Eric Johygen and Mali Clarke earns four points and district crowns. North Iowa seniors advance nine of ten weight classes to nationals in Worthington Minnesota to begin Thursday. Several qualifiers hail from Cedar Rapids and Forest Park with multiple wrestlers named outstanding and others credited with fastest pins.

Mason Cypy North Iowa Senior College Mason City North Iawa Worthington Miain North Iowa Cedar Rapids Jon Hatchert Washington Indeoty Banks Jefferson North Town Mali Clarke Eric Johygen New Vare Mahisone Lowa Dan Bouding Fornal Carks Bob Kerstei Paste Graver Don Langham Plaerisant Wablers Stive Selinieden Isang Daest Osfelm Ray Stockhall North Jowes Bruce Kosai Forest Parky Gary Merete

West Central Clinches 25-0 Record In State Tourney Bid

West Central of Maynard remains undefeated at 25-0 as they defeat Wapsi Valley to secure a berth in the Iyagurls state basketball tournament in Des Moines. Jean Kuemmen scores 49 points to lead the winners, who hold a perfect shell record. Maquoketa Valley also tallies a win.

Oelwein West Central Maynard Wapsic Valley Iyagurls Des Moines Jean Kuemmen Shell Maquoketa Valley Ave M-R-L

District Final Sparks Winfield-Mt Union in Davenport Meet

Winfield-Mt Union tops Winfield-MM 76-62 in Davenport district final. Calamus finishes 23-3. West Liberty defeats Tele Wout 40-45 in consolation. individual scorers include Jean Wirk with 18 for Winfield and Bucky Stienes 28 for Calamus.

Davenport Jean Wirk Wit Ag Winfield-Mi Union Calamus Yeirls Calumus Willy Witfield-Mt Union West Liberty Tele Windald Ean Wick Teredus Bucky Stienes Ranch Diao Leet Mlaniand

Sols Records Clat erswill Ohio Valley clash confusion

In a tense Ohio Valley Conference game at Claterswill Tennessee, Danivla set the pace as Kentucky’s top time trial faced Wilton in a 6-Defeating duel. Austin Peay rallied to a 96 point effort, while Montezuma contributed a late point as the action centered on a mixed lineup and title implications.

Claterswill Tenn Kentucky Danivla Wilton Creat Piers Austin Peay Montezuma Fram

Black Coach Named at Boston U for 1st Time

AP reports Ron Mitchell will become head basketball coach at Boston University, succeeding Charles Tuce who had led for five years. Mitchell, a Chicago native and Kentucky State alum, has been defensive coordinator and BU assistant director since August.

Boston U. Boston Ron Mitchell Boston University Wild Mme Mitchell Charles] Tuce Ant Dirtetr Noling Chicago Kentucky State College Pepach Kentucky State

Skydiver dies in Maryland accident near Annapolis

Air force skydiving champion Garrett Garratt, 25, from Dayo Delaware, died after his parachute tangled with a companion’s in a star formation over South River near Annapolis Maryland. Five jumpers jumped from a small plane at 2200 feet. Garratt deployed his reserve, landed in the river, but was pulled under by gear weight.

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Miami Cage Coach Quits After Four Fighting Seasons

Kon Godfrey resigns as head coach of the University of Miami men's basketball team after four seasons. He cites hopes to improve the program amid injuries and a forthcoming game against Jacksonville at Tinavar Key Auditorium. Godfrey thanks players and staff and calls the move a farewell performance.

MUAML Kon Godfrey University of Miami Godfrey Ernie McCoy Hurricanes Jacksonville University Tinavr Key Auditorium

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