Indiana Hoosiers eye Big Ten title and NCAA run
Indiana earned the Big Ten’s NCAA berth by beating Purdue 95 82 to tie Michigan State for the conference crown. Coach Lou Watson emphasized rebounding and a balanced attack as they prepare for Virginia Tech in Evanston Illinois Friday night. He praised his players for hanging in, noted Virginia Tech’s pattern play, and said IU will stick to a fast break and half court approach to represent the conference.
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From SC Honored on All League Team
Cedar Falls AP John Vermilyea of Morningside joined Jerry Waugh and Ken Huelman of State College of Iowa on the all North Central conference basketball team. Phil Jackson of the University of North Dakota was the league MVP. Other members include Jack Theeler South Dakota Jim Hester UND John Eggers Augustana Gerald Suman and Ron Schlieman North Dakota State Vern Schoolmeester South Dakota State Vermilyea Sloan Waugh Mount Ayr Huelman Schaller Herser Davenport.
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John Vermilyea
Morningside
Jerry Waugh
Ken Huelman
State College of Iowa
Phil Jackson
University of North Dakota
Jack Theeler
University of South Dakota
Jim Hester
UND
John Eggers
Augustana
Gerald Suman
Ron Schlieman
North Dakota State University
Vern Schoolmeester
Iron Mike Captures Pro Mat Main Event
Iron Mike defeated Bobby Shane in two of three falls to win the main event at Memorial Coliseum. Sonny Myers and Mr Universe Earl Maynard won, while Jack Donovan Bob Brown and Victor Rivera had draws and Myers defeated Donovan.
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Memorial Coliseum
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Mr. Universe
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the Viking
Eddie Arcaro Tops Five-Time Leading Jockey List
New York UPI reports Eddie Arcaro, retired in 1961, was America’s leading jockey by wins five times in 12, 1950, 1952 and 1955.
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Cubs Boss Durocher Sticks With Youth Plans
Leo Durocher says Chicago will rely on young players again this season and will not change course. He insists this approach was their plan last year and remains their plan now.
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Hawks win first NHL title in 40 years ending Muldoon curse
Chicago defeats Toronto 5 0 as Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull anchor the offense. Glen Hall posts his second shutout of the season sealing the Hawks’ long awaited title amid champagne celebration. Ken Hodge and Lou Angotti spark offense with two goals each.
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Pierre Pilote
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Glen Hall
James Norris Memorial
Pat Stapleton
Ken Hodge
Lou Angotti
Deadline Set for Gold Ball Entries
Midnight Tuesday marks the entry deadline for the YMCA Gold Ball basketball tournament in Cedar Rapids. Physical Director Chet Casali said pairings will be prepared and sent to teams Wednesday. The event runs March 20 to April 1 with McNeal Insurance the defending champion.
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Cedar Rapids Teams Bow in Musky Meet First Round Hayes Tourney
In Muscatine Bob's Hideaway of Cedar Rapids fell 93 to 60 to Ida Mays of Muscatine in the Hayes Men's basketball tournament first round. Gerry Jones led winners with 28 points, while Ron Carothers scored 14 for Bob's. C R Continental Metals also lost 67 to 55 to Old Style of Davenport with Gary Cooper tallying 16 for Continental.
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Boxholm Is AAU Champion With Neto Scoring Leaders
Western Cafe of Boxholm powered by ex-Drake stars defeated Guttenberg 11190 to win the Iowa AAU basketball title. Gene Bogash and Bob Netolicky each scored 31 for Boxholm as they built a 58-29 halftime edge and never trailed. Guttenberg’s Larry Albers had 25 in a late surge.
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Vinent Clay
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Titus
Waterloo
al Nuness
Craig Kneppe
Jerry Holbrook
Ida
Swenson Tops League With 671 Series In Friday Play
Jerry Swenson shot 246 in a 671 series to lead Friday leagues, with Jim Novak and Pete Gasper also posting high games. Maxine Ball led the women with a 579 series as various teams and individuals posted notable scores across multiple leagues.
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Pete Gasper
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Gary Rinderknecht
Merle Pratt
Bob Dew
Peg Baird
Swenson
Eaglettes
Merie Pratt
Red Moore
Gary Rinderknech
Norman Smith
Gene Sykora
Joe DeMaria
Marvin Tharp
Wait Jones
Dr Han Son
Norm Willett
Gary Rinder- Knecht
Hobb Dew
Ray Boyer
Joe Berry
John Wall
Bob Harrison
Jim Butler
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Theresa Wittenbers
Helen Salter
Rose Palumbo
Minnie Smith
Pat Fry
Alyea Ward
Arlene Wittenbers
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Bob Bosier
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Sheila ‘Billington
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Modern & Puth
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Concrete
Cedar Rapids Duo Opens Lead In State Bowling
Cedar Rapids pair Blanche Panek and Marian Allen rolled a 1029 to seize the class C doubles lead at the Women's state bowling tournament in Council Bluffs. Iowa State Savings Bank Creston leads Class D doubles with 2185. Stanser and Freeborn top Class B doubles, and Arlene Johnson tops Class A singles with 588.
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Lois Peterson
Titonia
Arlene Johnson
Open Champ Wins at Southeast Iowa Retrievers Trials
Dogs from Lisbon Cedar Rapids and Center Point win stakes at Dudgeon Lake near here Sunday. Midnight owned by Stan Franta of Lisbon captures the open division with Sian Franta listed, while Dr Warren Glantz of Cedar Rapids fields Dutch as a qualifying winner and his son Jeff takes runner up in the hunter’s special with Phaka.
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George Pierson
Hall of Fame Inductions Honor Lapchick and Dean
Hall of Famers Joe Lapchick and Everett Dean were enshrined Sunday night. Lapchick, ex St John’s coach and Celtics pioneer, and Dean, former Stanford coach, join basketball’s elite.
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Basketball Hall of Fame
Morningstar and Vig Lead State Men Doubles Title
Morningstar and Vig of Mt Vernon held the doubles lead with 1284 as the state men’s bowling tournament began in Waterloo. Bob Jacobs of Davenport elected president of the State Bowling Association. DuBuque chosen site for 1959 tournament as Open Teams Furnas Ice Cream Des Moines posted 2 838 Booster Teams Stafford Insurance Oskaloosa 7 834.
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Deubiese Heith Morningstar
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Mt. Vernon
Ingles
Bill Stotts
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Weekend Fights End in Draw in Rosario
Nelson Alarcon of Argentina and Heleng Ferreira of Brazil fought to a draw in Rosario. The match ended with a tied score of 10. Both boxers showed strong defense and pressure across rounds.
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