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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1973

Page

12

Eight NCAA playoff bids announced as UCLA invites sparks talk

The NCAA named eight teams in its playoffs with UCLA likely facing widespread talk of a final four run. Marquette South Carolina Providence and St. John’s join Jacksonville and Southwestern Louisiana in at large selections while Oklahoma and Syracuse also figure among the ranked at large entrants.

Gordon D Peterson Leerts UCLA Jacksonville Tom Wasdin Cades Poliee Oles NCAA Associated Press Southwestern Louisiana Southland Ucla Bruins Southwestern Louisiana Marquette Hous Providence St. John's New York South Carolina Syrracuse Oklahoma Ily Wma Cosc MecGuire Sim Uhe Warriors USL Syracuse St. John’s Jackson Frankville Mideast McGuire Midwest Houston Okla Kevin Joyce

Poulson Named Cornell Coach In College Basketball Change

Vernon reports the appointment of John Poulson as head basketball coach at Cornell College as Paul Maaske steps down from coaching to focus on athletic director duties. Poulson brings a long coaching resume including St. Mary's Storm Lake and Lawrence, with Maaske citing confidence in Poulson's style for players and alumni.

Paul Maasks John Poulson Poulson Cornell College Mmt. Vernon John £. Poulson Fr Encch Stumpf Paul M. Maaske Cornell Lawrence Maaske Newell St. Mary’s Storm Lake Emmetsburg High School Clinton Stumpf Fiim Buena Vista Cinest Ram Avignollin Mondumin Wheatland Grinnell Facale

Twins Holdout List Reaches Ninety As Spring Camps Open

Unsigned stars from nine major teams include Harmon Killbrew and Rod Carew among a field of holdouts. The Twins and Mets feature long lists as spring training begins with agents complicating signings. Various players and teams are cited amid salary disputes and tentative talks.

Boog Powell Rod Carew Gene Michael Harmon Killshrew Pete Mase Bobby Murcer Joe Rudi Dave Duncan Jim Palmer Vidal Blue Rollie Fingers Sparky Lyle Rico Carty Jean Minnesota Kansas Cuyler New York Yankees Oakland A's Ja Ogee Nadi Fingers Duncan Sal Rando Ken Holtzman Ron Shaw

Point Title To Lehman In East Central Town Conference

Kevin Lehman of Iowa City Regina center won the East Central Town Conference individual scoring title with 21.5 points per game across 10 games. Ron Vess of Dyersville Beckman was second at 2.3, followed by Linn-Mar's Doug Brainard and Prairie's Di Yuska. Beckman led offensively at 70 points per game, while Prairie topped defense at 55.2.

Kevin Lehman Iowa City Regina Center Lehman Dyersylite

Mt Vernon Paces Stars dominate league honors

Mt Vernon leads the Mt Vernon Paces Stars with four first team selections as the league announces awards. Unbeaten in 22 games the Mustangs place key players Dirk, Carson, Werter and Werling among others, with several unanimous selections and a seven-man first team due to a voting tie.

Mt. Vernon Jawa Wawkeye Jlebee Mustangs MI. Vernon Dirk, Carson Mid-Prairie Def “Werter Joil Werling Phil Ruett J Ab Wafford Durant’s Brian Schlapkobl Solan Ed Donovan Werling Riett Hufford Chlapkohl Fcks

Marion star Gregg Anderson tops Wamac scoring

Marion senior forward Gregg Anderson led the Wamac Conference in scoring with 247 points over 14 games powering the Tn dans to the crown as Dan Neunaber of Anamosa stood second at 226 and Vinton's Mark Fry posted 21.6. Maquoketa paced defense at 41.1.

Gregg Anderson Marion Anderson Tn Dans Anamosa Dan Neunaber Vinton Mark Fry Maquokela Teague

Posada May Have Mims on C. R. Nine

Leo Posada new Cedar Rapids manager expects Fred Mims to play center field for the Cedar Rapids Astros this season after a .232 5 HR 29 RBI showing in 51 games last year with Cocoa Beach. Posada also aims to field 24 of 25 players from 1973 spring camp and hopes five will reach the majors.

Gus Schraderanette Fred Mims U.1 Jt Town Cedar Rapids Astros Cocoa Beach Fla Leo Posada Cedar Rapids Posada Osing U.S

Former Cedar Rapids wrestlers shine at junior college meet

Worthington Minn North Iowa led by Cedar Rapids alums as three former CR preps win first round at the National Junior College championships in Mason City. Cedric Doolin 126 pounds and Dill Williams 142 pounds, both CR graduates, advance along with others though CR Jefferson and Ellsworth College are noted in the field.

Worthington Minn Cedar Rapids North Town Mason City Leacher Cedric Doolin Dill Wilams Doolin CR. Washington Williams C.R. Jefferson CR. Matman Ellsworth College James Hassett North Iowa North Itaha Mids Dlesex N.J

Mike Ditka Retires to Coach Dallas Cowboys

All Pro tight end Mike Ditka announced his retirement as a player and will join the Dallas Cowboys as a coach. Ditka spent the last four seasons with the Cowboys and will shift to a coaching role for the upcoming season.

Mike Ditka Dallas Pourime Dallas Cowboys

East college basketball results and conference scores

East region college games highlighted wins by Paine and Georgia State while Marshall and Western results appear, with multiple conference play images and scores from the section. Southwest and Midwest matchups listed with teams like Green Bay and Wayland. NBA and hockey lines wrap the sports page with totals and standings.

Magnussen Wins World Women’s Figure Skating Crown

Karen Magnussen of Canada captured the world title in ladies figure skating in Bratislava. Janet Lynn of Rochford Newfoundland placed runner up after a dramatic free skate, while Theresa Stoot from North Vancouver earned three golds including overall, compulsory figures, and free skating.

Bratislava Czechoslovakia Canada Karen Magnussen Janet Lynn Rochford Miss Magnussen Austria Trixie Shubs North Vancouver B.C

Pattin Signs 1973 Contract with Boston Red Sox

Winter Haven Florida veteran right hander Marty Pattin, who set a career high of 17 wins last season, signed his 1973 contract Thursday with the Boston Red Sox.

Pattia Stes Winter Haven Fla Marty Pattin Boston Ned Sox

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