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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1972

Page

10

State Class A tournament bound after Elkader win

Central tops Dows 77-63 as Dave Kueht Dan Costigan and Bill Vincent hot from the field. Elkader defeating Dows improves to 21 3 and earns a first appearance in the state tournament, with Kuch Costigan and Vincent each scoring 21, 19 and 17 respectively.

Srevial Fayette Centhal Clayton Elkader Dows Upper Town College Pyro Dave Kueht Dan Costigan Bill Vincent Central Iowa City Regina Kuch Costigan Vincent

Mid-Prairie Upsets Montezuma 63-57 for State Bid

Mid-Prairie defeated Montezuma 63-57 in the sub-state final at Wellman to reach the state Class A boys tournament in Des Moines. The Panthers trailed 25-20 at halftime but surged with 21 and 22 points in the final two quarters. Montezuma led early before Dick Ehrenfeldt’s key field goal put Mid-Prairie ahead for good, though both teams fouled out players late. Van Cleave led Montezuma with 22 and Spreacker had 17 for Mid-Prairie, which advances to meet Manson in Des Moines.

Spariat Mid-Prairie Wellman Montezuma Manson Des. Maines Maret Ing Dick Ehrenfeldt Bil van Cleave Dan Spreacker Mid- Prairie New Sharon Paulina Neil Fegebank Paullina Braide Fe Vancive Bsianey Showalter Manin Mig McKinn Baethke Ernead Sicard Mig-Praine Focearker

Regina Rally Tops St. Marys to Reach State Tourney

Regina rallied from a nine point third period deficit to edge Clinton St. Marys 69 67 in a substate final, earning a spot in the class A state tournament in Des Moines. The Regals, 16 8 with 10 straight wins, will face Elkader Central next, as Don Frantz and Tom Hein fueled the comeback with late scores. St Marys first loss to an Iowa team this season, 23 67, ended their 21 2 campaign. Frantz led Regina with 23 points, Lehman added 16, Trine led Clinton with 20.

Clinton Iowa City Regina Clinton St. Mary's Des Moines Regals Elkader Central Yan St. Mary's Iowa Sterling Tl. Newman Tom Hein Don Frantz Frantz Reging Kevin Lehman Randy Trine Daceus AI Pet St. Aary

Maravich Fired As LSU Coach

Press Maravich is dismissed after six seasons as LSU head basketball coach. Aaron Maravich’s exit comes as Pete Maravich, his son, had risen to national scoring prominence earlier in his college career. Assistants Jay McCreary and Greg Bernbrock also released. Athletic Director Carl Maddox cites need for a stronger program and confirms pay through 1973.

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Indiana Gridder Chooses Iowa

La Porte Indiana guard Mike Klimezak 222 pound end has accepted a football scholarship at the University of Iowa after receiving 40 to 50 offers. Klimezak earned five all state honors last fall as his father Stan Klimezak La Porte coach praised him as the most sought ever lineman in his 19 years with the program.

LA Porte Ind UPI Mike Klimezak Hneman University of Iowa Klimezak Stan Klimezak

Warrant Withdrawn as Ali Presents Alimony Payment

In Chicago Chauncey Eskridge presented 44000 in court as back alimony to Sonji Clay ex-wife of Muhammad Ali. Judge Norman H. Eiger ordered a contempt warrant against Ali withdrawn after the check was presented. Eskridge said Ali borrowed the money from his manager.

Chicago Chauncey Eskridge Girevit Sonji Clay Muhammad Ali Norman H. Eiger Ali Eskridge

Disjointed College and NBA Scores Highlight Varied Results

A scattered set of basketball results shows Missouri Valley and various colleges with mixed outcomes. Notable mentions include Kentucky edging Auburn 102 75, Virginia Tech defeating Tennessee, and Drake, North Texas, and Tulsa with varied scores amid a broad tournament or year-end recap.

Milwaukow Heaton Missouri Valley Louiguilia Tulay DePaul Drake Wichila North Texan Tennessee Vander Rit Virginia Tachaa Eat Kentucky Auburn Providenice Jackeville Algbama Mississipet Fisk Union Middlewest Bio Xavier Macymount St. Louiwest Oral Roberts Pan American Phavalt Western Carolina Carolina Ma Wenberry Carole

Big Ten Gymnast Dean Showalter Chooses Baseball Dream

Iowa City reports Dean Showalter co-captain wins Big Ten all around title and contemplates a baseball path. He eyes semi pro play in Wheaton this summer, hopes for pro camps, and aims to help coach Holzaepfel finally claim the Big Ten crown for Iowa.

Iowa City Dean Showalter Iowa Showalter Aucorns Wheaton Dean Dick Holzaepfel Champaign Hawkeyes Schmitt Iown Porter Neil Holzaepfel Macbride Sgyim Sam Bailie Mike Jacobson Halzaepfel Big Ten

Rain Delay Aids Rosewall Win at Saga Bay Tennis Classic

Cliff Rosewall of Australia recovered from a one set deficit after rain halted play and defeated Cliff Drysdale of South Africa 5-2, 6 4 to win the $10,000 first prize in the Saga Bay Tennis Classic, earning $5,000 for second place.

Rosewall Fort Lauderdale Fia Australia Cliff Rosewall Cliff Drysdale South Africa Drysdale

UCLA Tightens Grip On Cage Poll Lead

UCLA consolidates its top position in the AP college basketball poll with 32 first place votes and 640 points after another week of wins. Penn and North Carolina rise in the rankings while Marquette slips following the loss of star Jim Chones.

UCLA Associated Fresh Bruins Los Angeles Associated Press California Stanford Quakers Pennsylvania Penny North Carolina Louisville Tar Heels Cardinals Long Beach State South Carolina Pema

Unprecedented Move Elevates Mark Enright to Substate Fame

Mark Enright, a 6-8 Kennedy sophomore, earned his third weekly basketball honor after a 89-point three-game stretch and a 42-point substate opener. Coach Mike Collis praised his all-around play as the Cougars reach the substate finals against Burlington, hoping to extend a strong run into state.

Kennedy Center Mark Enright Dubuque Cougar Mike Collis Mark Cougars Collis Enright Jefferson Callis Jeff Kevin Kiley Kennedy

West Kentucky forfeit of NCAA finish over pro contract

West Kentucky forfeits third place in the 1971 NCAA basketball finals and returns $60,000 in tournament receipts after Jim McDaniels signed a pro contract before the season. Villanova forfeits its second place trophy and money for a similar reason involving Howard Porter.

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Doug Kauffman Wins Eisenhower Cage Test

Doug Kauffman scored 12 points to win the Eisenhower school basketball skills contest on Tuesday. Jeff Lightner finished second with 15 points and Sam Leitch placed third with 95 points.

Doug Kauffman Eisenhower Jeff Lightner Sam Leitch

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