Iowa and Illinois Seek Big Ten Survival Showdown
Iowa and Illinois, both at 8 4 records, clash in Champaign to avoid cellar finishes as Northwestern sits 3 9. The pair split their first meeting with Iowa grabbing a scare in overtime behind Rick Williams 32 points while Nick Weatherspoon is shadowed by Neil Feyenbank. The Hawks host Michigan Saturday and Northwestern hosts Indiana Tuesday. other Big Ten games include Minnesota at Purdue and Ohio State vs Michigan State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Champaign
Ill
Iowa
Illinois
Northwestern
Wildcats
Indiana
Michigan State
Illnois
Hawks
Purdue
Minnesoia
Iowa City
Neil Feyebank
Nick Weatherspoon
Rick Williams
Gary Lusk
Michigan
Minnesota
Lafayette
Ind
Olin State
Wisconsin
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
Final Showdown for Rupp in SEC Basketball Year
The Kentucky Wildcats thrashed Auburn 102 67 in what may be Adolph Rupp's last home game as talks of a final season and a possible Tennessee showdown circulate. Tom Parker led with 29 points as Kentucky opened 9 0 and built a 26 point lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane
Saidi Vals
van Adolph Rupp
Adolph Rupp
Rupp
Altucky
Otis Sin
Annessee
Baron
Rapp
Tom Parker
Kentucky
Stan Key
Jim Andrews
Tennessee
Auburn
Bill Lynn
Len Kosmalski
John Snow
Vols
Vanderbilt
Ray Mears
Vandy
Ray Skinner
Clemente Reaches 3000-Hit Plateau At Spring Camp
Roberto Clemente caps a spring training session at Bradenton with 1118 hits this season and a 3000 career total, saying he plays hard and keeps focused. Nearby, Jim Fregosi injures his thumb, and Joe Torre remains unsigned as the Cardinals consider renewal clauses. Other exhibition results include Mets over Red Sox, Minnesota over the Yankees, and Louisville routing Tulsa as top teams prep for the NCAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Bradenton
Fla
Jean
Clemente
Jim Fregosi
New York
Mets
Jenat
Ife
St. Louis Cardinals
Super
Joe Torre
Bing Devine
New York Mets
Boston
Minnesota
New York Yankees
Texas
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Orioles Sign Blair to End Holdout Surge
Oriolessign Blair Fayl Blair Baltimore centerfielder signed his 1972 contract Thursday reducing the Orioles holdout list to six players AP Miami report notes Blair joined the club as it moves to stabilize the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orioles
Blair
MIAMI
Fayl Blair
Baltimore
Bowling Highlights Feature Local Qualifying Scores
Over the weekend Longerbeam posted a 613 series in state qualifying at Legion Lanes. Other bowlers like Judy Sau ground Unlimited and Carol Burns posted strong 500s and 200s in different events. The circuit also notes mixed leagues and upcoming district tournament dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UDD Longerbeam
At & Legion
Ae Geen
Cham- Ip
Jugi
Ea Eguem
Wrile
Judy Sauground
Carol Burns
Neighbors
Lassies
Ats Legion
Karen Kielty
Carla Candler
Brad Rad
May City
Vince Bading
Flo Shoemaker
Marilyn Thomson
WIBC
Don Walton
NIT Field Expands With Princeton Texas El Paso and St Josephs
NEW YORK AP The National Invitation Tournament adds Princeton Texas El Paso and St Josephs Pa to its field, bringing the total to eight of 16 teams. Selections committee member Ben Carnevale says the field is the strongest he recalls and eight berths remain for the post season tourney starting March 7 at Madison Square Garden. Jacksonville Fordham St Johns Niagara and Syracuse had been picked last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Princeton
Texas-El Paso
St. Joseph’s
Ben Carnevale
Madison Square Garden
Jacksonville
Fordham
St. John’s
N.Y
Niagara
Syracuse
Gaster and Fisher Named YMCA Awards MVPs
Brenda Gaster and Larry Fisher were named the most valuable swimmers at the Ellis Branch YMCA awards banquet. Several other coaches and participants received honors, including Hep Hentrick and Linda Clifford for notable contributions and youth programs highlighted by the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaster
Fisher
Brenda Gaster
Larry Fisher
Ellis Branch
Tort Ecker
Hep Hentrick
Linda Clifford
Dave Burris
Gillis
Kennedy Wins In Girls Gym Team Totals Meet Summary
Cedar Rapids Kennedy led by Caroline Carruthers won a three live-school girls gymnastics meet at Marion. Carruthers had firsts in three events and placed second in vaulting, with Rhonda Gerber and Linda Sonert among top finishers as New York and other teams contended for podium spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Carruthers
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Marion
Asa
Kone
Rhonda Gerber
Carole” Garcutaers
Men Reeary Krause
New York
Haswell
Gerber
Linda ‘Sonert i
Orlaneha
Fla
Jean
York
Alin
Goin
Ehren
Auntilig
Big Ten Meeting Focuses On Minnesota Suspension Case
In Chicago AP report the Big Ten faces a key decision on Minnesota basketball suspensions after a Jan 25 Minneapolis brawl. A faculty hearing also weighs a racial discrimination charge, with calls to hire more Black officials and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Big Ten
Wayne Duke
Minneapolis
Ron Behagen
Corky Taylor
Gopher
Behagen
Taylor
University of Minnesota
Marcus Plant
Michigan
Plant
Aoulty
Michigan State
Robert L. Green
Center For Urban Affairs
Pack's Brown Is Critica
Memphis hospital officials said Green Bay Packer defensive tackle Bob Brown lies in critical condition after a neck wound from a pistol shot Friday night. He had been in fair condition after surgery to remove the bullet and developed breathing complications. West Memphis police hold Howard Sanders, 38, on $2,500 bond for assault with intent to kill in the case. Brown, a West Memphis resident, was shot while riding in his car with a friend when they picked up a hitchhiker who produced a gun and fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Ten
Green Bay Packer
Bob Brown
Memphis Baptist Hospital
Brown
West Memphis
Ark
Mississippi River
Howard Sanders
Ker
Finley Denies Blue Trade Rumors Amid Camp Questions
Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley rejects trade talk linking Vida Blue to the Boston Red Sox. He says Blue is not for sale and cannot confirm when Blue will report to A's training camp. Finley said he spoke with 21 clubs but no deal was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
MBSA
Ariz
Oakland Athletics
Charlie Finley
Vida Blue
Red Sox
Blue
John
A’s
Chicago
Dennis the Menace Appears Daily In Gazette Classifieds
A daily feature spotlights Dennis the Menace in the Gazette Classifieds. Readers find comic references tucked among ads and notices, with the strip appearing as a familiar recurring item for the paper’s audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Cyclones Top Nebraska 76 67 In Big 12 Clash
Iowa State led by Martinez Denman with 21 points defeated Nebraska 76 to 67 in Ames. Clint Harris Engel and Tom O Connor scored 12 each as the Cyclones built a 15 point halftime edge and with standout rebounding controlled the Huskers 56 26. Nebraska’s Chuck Jura and Al Nissen helped trim the lead late but ISU answered to secure the win. Maury John coaches his first season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Tulsa
Cardinals
Memphis State
Jim Price
Henry Bacon
Denny Crum
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State
Martinez Denman
Nebraska
Cyclones
Clint Harris
Rick Engel
Tom O'Conner
Wayne Williams
Chuck Jura
Jura
al Nissen
Halftme
Engel
Williamig
Harris
Town State
Huskers
Maury John
Caynhuskers
Kansas State
DePaul Beats Drake 94 76 Behind Burks 32 Points
DePaul University led by season high 32 points from Al Burks toppled Drake 94 76 in Chicago. Drake dropped to 7 19 while DePaul logged its 12th win in 28 starts and its first winning record in three seasons. Cleo Kilgore led Drake with 20 points. Gillespie and Matino contributed for DePaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
DePaul University
al Burks
Drake
Blue Demons
Bulldogs
DePau
Burks
Mike Gillespie
Jim Matino
Nick Hirtzig
Cleo Kilgore
Gillespie
DePaul
Cougars sue NBA alleging piracy of players to form monopoly
The Carolina Cougars of the ABA filed suit in Atlanta Monday against several individuals and the NBA. The claim asserts the NBA conspired to pirate players and superstars from the ABA to create a monopoly in major league basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N.C
Carolina Cougars
American Basketball Association
District Court
Atlanta
National Basketball Association
Jim
McDaniels
NBA
ABA
Wayne Embry Named Bucks General Manager
Wayne Embry, longtime Milwaukee Bucks administrative assistant and former All-Star center, has been named general manager of the NBA team. The announcement confirms Embry will lead basketball operations for Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Embry
Buck
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Cvrner
National Basketball Association
Chi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ilini
Keele
Cohen
Louisville Rolls
API
Jim Turnee
Denver Broncos
Ted Kwalik
San Francisco
Red Bluff
Calif
Emmet Neenan
Ickate Lewis
Fey
Robbie
Saab Lancer Lenes
Sera Markiin
Tibie Staub
Santana
Tim
Blood
Frank Walbes
Ae Rove
Marion Arian Milne Whester
Ie Etpel
Marion Auco
Rudd
Siesta Derre Crowley
Isa
Mery
Tappy Gongary
Pantinaton
Murray
Sun
Albers
Dick Otorberre
Roger Nielson Aiphis
Abelenis
Kevin
Allan’ Recéricie
Safari Jar Sondrotthy
Chuck Rite
Hisnyaliers
Andy Smee
Ae Poe
Martin
Kennedy
Praipte Ahas
Sm Far
Regis
Pomento Beach
EG Bradley
Geddes
Farcler
Fate
Lakeland
Cameria
Miller
Fandse
Timmerman Gilet
Lamant
Mmerman
Waltham
St Beton
Penn Yan
Tunnel Drive and Venture
CAT
Booth ¢, R
Gophers
Cale
Pack
Dennis the Menace
Nebraske
Lima State
Bryan A
Biot Peterson
A & TS A
Dc Maeris
Wissen
Gregory A
Deamon
Nowaka Ag Y Cultrall i LoHarris
Nebaska
Denman
Og A
Drake Falls
Seger
Gilseie
Canaan
Ortzla
Eels
Cougars
Tom Donovan
Yous
Welch & Donovan
Evies
Chavrolet Fossenger
Diese Browes Exteer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!