Marshalltown Boss Seeks Repeat of Past Title Run
Marshalltown high coach George Funk aims to repeat a prior championship as Marshalltown stands 20-2 and the favorites to win the class AA title after an AP editors poll. He notes, We won the championship the last time we were picked to do it, referring to 1966 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington.
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Wednesday and Thursday Class A and AA tournament pairings
Schedule lists Wednesday games at 1 35 p m Alta versus Alton Floyd Valley and 7 05 p m Elkader Central against Iona by Regina for Class A. Class AA includes Cedar Rapids Kennedy versus Chariton West and Decorah. Thursday games feature Mason against Wellman Mid Prairie and Norwalk against Treynor with 315 p m start times.
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Bobcats face Harlan in open tourney amid bracket talk
In the opening round Funk’s Bobcats draw Harlan 21-1 at 3 15 p.m. He notes the strength of both brackets as Davenport West or Kennedy loom as potential final foes. Tim Vaughn leads with a 20.2 scoring average and Tim Vaughn is cited as 6 7 center.
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Vincennes Advances In National Junior College Tournament
Vincennes Indiana, top seed, survived a challenge from Erie New York to win 107 83 as the National Junior College Basketball Tournament opened with upsets. Dalton Georgia and Arizona Western fell to surprise losses. Afternoon games include Seminole Oklahoma versus Burlington Iowa and Tyler Texas against Robert Morris Carthage Illinois.
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Duane Thomas Speaks Out On Silence And Faith In Self
In a rare AP interview, Cowboys star Duane Thomas, known as The Sphinx, rejects begging for respect and says he will start over if needed. He discusses distrust, discrimination, and his decision to remain firm about his career, with friends Floyd Iglehart and Al Tabor present.
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Fowler swims toward NCAA meet with record season
Red Pepper s Bill Fowler, a freshman from Northern Iowa and state champion at Kennedy, headlines for the NCAA meet at Washington and Lee University March 16 to 18 after setting school and conference records in the 200 free, 500 free, 1650 free, and 800 free relay. He earned co winner of the outstanding swimmer award at the North Central meet and qualified for nationals in the 500 and 1650.
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Kennedy
Bill
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