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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1968

Page

19

Iowa City Delwins Triumph in District Playoffs

Iowa City sidelined Muscatine 75-62 to avenge a regular season loss as district action concluded across Eastern Iowa. Oelwein faces East Waterloo while Decorah hosts Cedar Falls in substate first round games with finals next Wednesday. The Gazette notes top teams Storm Lake and Des Moines Roosevelt advancing to substate, while Cedar Rapids Regis edged Washington and Central beat Assumption in tight finishes.

Iowa Oelwein East High Waterloo McElroy Stadium Decorah Cedar Falls Lutherfieldhouse Iowa City Muscatine Little Hawks Storm Lake Des Moines Roosevelt Estherville Duane Christensen Toby Houston Des Moines Valley Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids Regis Denison Dubuque Fort Dodge Webster City Jose Grady Dodgers Davenport Central Davenport Assumption Central Sioux City Central Mike Wilkinson Sioux City Heelan Waterloo East Waterloo Columbus Council Bluffs Lincoln Jefferson Shenandoah Clarinda Land Clear Lake Mason City Newman Ken Grabinski Algona Shade Forest City Dan Schmidt Ames Boone Richi Engle Paullina Graettinger Dumont Greene LaPorte City Aplington Norway Springville Blairsburg Hamilton Alleman North Polk Wise Indica Sioux Ciyesicepedial Rail Western Christian Pencer Algonauy Clear Lake Lows Falls Luther—Decorah Cedar Fas Ftewis McElroy Wellettraft Clinton Davenport Centrat Ottumwa Fairfield Ln North Pella D.M D.M. Roosevelt Marshalltown D.M. East Marsheldtown

Mount sets Big Ten scoring record as Williams eyes second

Purdue star Rick Mount leads the Big Ten with a 29.8 point average and 387 points this season. Iona guard Sam Williams needs at least 20 points to secure second place, with Minnesota's Tom Kondila and Wisconsin's Joe Franklin as closest challengers in a tight race.

Chicago Rick Mount Purdue Iona Sam Williams Mount Indiana Williams Minnesota Tom Kondila Wisconsin Joe Franklin Sam Dave Scholz Illinios Town Terry Dischinger

ISU's Smith Named On North Star Team

Don Smith of Iowa State was named Friday to the North squad for the third annual national North South college all star basketball game in Wichita April 13.

ISU Smith Wichita, Kan Don Smith Iowa State Wichita

Iowa City Edges Muscatine In District Final

Heitshusen scores 22 as Iowa City beat Muscatine 75 to 62 in the Muscatine district final. O Rourke adds 18, Ziegenhorn 21, Hathaway 17 for Muscatine, with Iowa City advancing to face Keokuk in a first round substate at Mt. Pleasant.

Muscatine John Heitshusen Iowa City Kevin O’rourke Steve Ziegenhorn Bob Hathaway Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Iowa City Fat Piece, Birt, 14; Ward Stubbs, 3; Smothers, Kev O'Rourke Sohn Heitshusen Dave Muscatine Wes Ziegenhorn Bob Hathan Steve Hutton Steve Lawrence Scott Ingsteg Ladd Foster

Decorah clinches district title with 71 66 win over Waukon

Decorah led by Ron Henely with 21 points and Denny Gilbert 15 beat Waukon 71 66 to clinch the district championship. Bob Spiegler paced Waukon with 19 as Decorah advances to a substate game against Cedar Falls at Luther College Saturday night.

Decorah Ron Henely Waukon Henely Denny Gilbert Bob Spiegler Cedar Falls Luther College Pee Yn Bea Saran Wein Howard Allen Bruce Brandenburg Craig Anderson Warwken Mark Willem Steve Duffy Bob Splegier Bennis Bune Jerry Murphy Bruce Holjensbe

Oelwein Wins District Title 68-67 Over Independence

Oelwein edged Independence 68-67 in the district final. Jerry Angle led Oelwein with strong scoring alongside Mark Carlson 17 points. Barry Black scored 18 and John Jacks added 16 for Independence.

Qetwein Bill Otte Mark. Garlson Jerry Angie Paul Sot Jon’ Proctor Craig Mcintosh Rob Sick Jon James Independence Ge Aera Mike Crete Dave Barry Black Bob Rolotta Ea Isharns Dick Hattieie Elwein Oelwein Jerry Angle Mark Carlson Barry ‘Black John Jacks

Don Smith Top Big Eight Player of Year in 1968

Iowa State star Don Smith edged Nebraska guard Stu Lantz 25-24 for the Big Eight Player of the Year honor. Jo Jo White of Kansas finished third with 10 votes, while Steve Honeycutt of Kansas State and Nick Pino of Oklahoma State also earned first-team spots.

Kansas City Iowa State Don Smith Nebraska Stu Lantz Jo Jo White Kansas Lantz Kansas State Steve Honeycutt Nick Pino Smith Genler Prockive Doviien Tuart J White Cancer Janior Louis Humboldt Kaanaesie Oklahoma Dallas Ft. Wayne Iowa N Edger Collinsville Santa Fae Gene Jones Missouri Brookport Pino Jones Gen Wilams Earl Seyfert Race St Can Tom Scantlebury Rod Grasopp Kraska Willie Rogers

District Results Boys District Results Near Ames and Des Moines

District results list several boys basketball outcomes across many Iowa districts. Notable scores include Ames 69 Beene 57, Carroll Jefferson 54, Decorah 71, Des Moines area matchups, and Sioux City Central 57. The page lists numerous pairs with varying final tallies and upcoming regional pairings.

Ames Ames Beene Selmond Iowa Batts Carroll Carrel Kye Jefferson Gar Ciewes Estate de Bee Hariton Pelts Indianal “S Ton Clinton M Macaveketa Council. Bluffs C Lincoln Kif Dav Central der Assume Decorah Warken van AT Des Moines D.M. Reeseve Usitee D.M. Walley Dub. Wontert Eye Ann aBeck Fort Ay Gbster Brrdison Keokuk Byens A Sens AT_SIOUX CI $.C. Central Acim Storm Leke Sirens Waterloo Wat Caluentuea Cedar Falls Waverlys

Prairie Booster Club Meeting Monday at 7 30

Prairie Booster club will hold a regular meeting Monday night at 7 30 in the school. Athletic Director Bob Jennings says coaches Bruns Mellgren and Freeman will review past seasons and preview the spring campaign. Refreshments after the meeting. everyone is welcome.

The Prairie Booster Club Bob Jennings LaVerne Bruns Bob Mellgren Roger Freeman

Richest Races Highlight European Three Year Olds

In Europe the richest thoroughbred races are for three year olds while in America the two year olds claim the largest purses.

Europe America

Semis Set in AAU Meet in Iowa

In Marshalltown Mid-State Motors defeated Davenport 130 to 97 and Doug's Steak House Guttenberg beat Fort Dodge Vincent Clay 86 to 81 to reach Friday quarterfinals. Carr and Fleming led Mid-State with 25 and 21 points while LaValle scored 38 for Davenport. Guttenberg faces Red's World while Marshalltown meets defending champion Boxholm Western Cafe in the semifinals. The title game is Sunday.

Marshalltown Mid-State Motors Marshallstown Davenport Palmer Doug’s Steak House Guttenberg Fort Dodge Vincent Clay Mid-State Jack Carr Dave Fleming Tom LaValle Alex Rowell Luther College Gary Hanson Boxholm Western Cafe Red

Olivas Tops in Offense for NMSU with 2184 Total Yards

New Mexico State star Olivas led major college football in total offense posting 2 184 yards as the primary producer for the Aggies.

Olivas New Mexico State

Big Ten opposes freshmen varsity play and seeks NCAA appeal

The Big Ten after a joint meeting with athletic directors and faculty reps reaffirmed its ban on freshmen in varsity competition except football and basketball. Commissioner Bill Reed said the conference will oppose the NCAA fresh rule and seek an appeal at the 1969 NCAA meeting.

Chicago Big Ten National Collegiate Athletic Assn Bill Reed NCAA Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Reed Michigan Daily Michigan Iowa Ohio State Indiana Northwestern Mike Ion den ‘Icrate Ken Kraft Pat Egan Letterman Mike Parm Morris Abrahams Dave Campbell Wrest Purdue John Wood

Hawkins Ups Point Lead in ABA

Hawkins strengthens lead as he scores 39 points to lift the Pittsburgh Pipers 119 114 at Oakland. The win marks a 12th straight over the Oaks as Oakland nears collapse in the closing minutes.

Associated Press Connie Hawkins Pittsburgh Pipers Oakland Oaks Oaks Hawkins Chico Vaughn Pipers Minnesota Muskies Anaheim Houston Mavericks Indiana Pacers Don Freeman Muskies Mel Daniels John Fairchild Willie Somerset Houston Mavericks Indiana Rober Brown Pacers

Broncos Announce Preseason Schedule Fetches 49ers In Denver

The Denver Broncos revealed their pre season home game lineup with the San Francisco 49ers set to visit on August 23. The announcement comes from Denver Colorado.

Denver Colo Denver Broncos San Francisco 49Ers

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