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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1967

Page

3

Jefferson J-Hawks rely on glasses free star power and lens fund

Cedar Rapids Jefferson star B J Trickey struggles with near sightedness while Jim Nance and Francis Gilbert adapt with contact lenses. Coach Gay Cahn says players finance lenses via school milk and orange drink sales. Treynor coach Don Barnes praises the new two class system. Heelan coach Ray Nacke lauds Jefferson despite turnovers and big man Baker impresses. Wahlert center Pat Kunnert nicknamed Knute amid enthusiastic crowd. Albia guards Baker and Tierney steal balls as Conlon rises after slow start.

ES Moines Cedar Rapids Jefferson J-Hawks Jim Nance Larry Lawrence Francis Gilbert Clark Malmer Gay Cahn B. J. Trickey B. J Nance Gilbert Bernie Saggan Iowa High School Athletic Assn Don Barnes Treynor Bernie Keota Cedar Rapids Wilson Dubuque

Jefferson and Wahlert reach state semifinals after first round wins

No. 1 Cedar Rapids Jefferson crushed Sioux City Heelan 82 49 while Dubuque Wahlert edged Albia 58 46 in state class AA tournament first rounds. Wahlert coach Eddie Colbert warned against looking past Jeff as both teams prepared for Friday semifinals in Des Moines.

Bob Lana Gazette DES Moines Cedar Rapids Jefferson Dubuque Wahlert Golden Eagles Albia J-Hawks Sioux City Heelan Cedar Rapids Colbert Washington Jeff Jefferson Gay Cahn Larry Baker Jefferson Center Jim Nance Heelan Paul DeLange

Colbert Comments On Tough Jefferson Matchup After Loss

Two More for Baker steal with five seconds left gave Baker a 26-23 halftime lead. Wahlert never trailed after intermission, with Albia’s best only reaching seven points as Conlon and Phil Bazelides extended the cushion to ten in the final frame. Colbert said Jefferson looks real tough and that better boarding will be needed to hang in.

Gay Wahlert Albia Golden Eagles Pat Kunnert Dennis Conlon Conlon Phil Bazelides Jefferson Colbert

Just Two More Says Jeffs Dahn After Opener

Jefferson coach Gay Dahn praised his Hawks after a state tournament opener win but warned they must improve the next game. He faulted too much individuality, long shots, and poor rebounding while acknowledging Wahlert’s strong performance.

Bob Lana Gazette DES Moines Jefferson Gay Dahn Jhawks Wahlert Dahn

Four forwards pace 1967 Iowa All State basketball team

Halford named to second team as Harrison Weber reports on the 1967 Iowa Daily Press Association All State selections. Jeanette Olson of Everly leads scoring with 51.1 per game and 1,586 points in the season. Ellen Mosher of Allison-Bristow posts 49.9 average, 1,346 points, while Mary Boeke of Hubbard and Sharon Tyler of South Hamilton also post high marks.

Harrison Webertown Daily Press Assn DES Moines Iowa Daily Press Association Jeanette Olson Everly Ellen Mosher Allison-Bristow Lovely Mary Boeke Hubbard Sharon Tyler South Hamilton Elgin Fredericksburg Valley Hanson Linda Collins IDPA S. Hamilton Verly Bris F—Marye Karen Kath Eddyville Kery Schreiner Inga Hanson Valleyoyce Campbell Mediapolis

Novice Drivers Set Meeting for Sunday

Prospective race drivers and car owners in the novice division are urged to attend a meeting Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hawkeye Downs. A discussion on rule changes and requirements for stock racing will take place.

Hawkeye Downs

College Basketball Quarterfinals Narrow Several Upsets

Sy. We We NCAA quarterfinals show Valparaiso beating Missouri 86 to 72 and San Diego State edging Ill. State 77 to 76. Other results include Winston-Salem 62 over Longsprand 54 and Harvey 91 over Hea 78.

Plegan Cheyney Louisiana Central Mich Ico St. Thoma Midwestern Tex JOCO

Sioux City Heelan Cheer Leader Watches Loss to Jefferson Cedar Rapids

Ann Braunger of Sioux City Heelan stared in disappointment as her team was thoroughly defeated by Jefferson of Cedar Rapids on Wednesday in Des Moines.

Sioux City Heelan Ann Braunger Des Moines Jefferson Cedar Rapids

Fans stampede at Leeds Sunderland match

Ten thousand fans were locked out of a sold out Leeds United versus Sunderland game causing a stampede inside Elland Road. A record crowd of 57,892 watched a 1 1 draw as a restraining barrier collapsed injuring at least fifty people and sending twenty to hospital.

Leeds England UPI Leeds United Sunderland

IHSAA Sets First of 15 Baseball Meetings

DES MOINES The Iowa High School Athletic Association will hold the first in a series of 15 baseball rules meetings on March 20 conducted by Harold Schmick ley assistant executive secretary The schedule lists March 20 Treynor high school 7 30 p m March 21 Davenport Westman school 7 30 p m March 22 Ottumwa high school 7 30 p m March 23 Laurens high school 7 30 p m

Des Moines Iowa High School Athletic Association Harold Schmickley Treynor High School Davenport Westman Ottumwa High School

Tourney Facts Preview with Team Scores and Schedules

Dub. Wahlert and Ribia C R Jefferson top the meet with 82 to 49 over S C Teelan. Thursday games feature Jefferson Gan versus Ames at 1 pm and several Class A matchups including Waverly, Carroll, Sutherland, Dike, Sioux Center, Clin St Mary's, Treynor and Ott Walsh across the evening slots.

Saan Wahlert Ribia C.R. Jefferson S.C. Teelan Jefferson Gan Ames D.M. North Waverly Sutherland Dike Sioux Clin St. Mary's Treynor Ott Walsh

Jefferson J-Hawks Dominate Heelan In Prep Tourney

Jefferson tops Heelan 78-63 behind 24 points from B J Trickey and 23 from Larry Baker. Trickey scored early in the third to push a 55-32 lead as Jeff shot 51 percent and used reserves late. Heelan struggled with Turmoil on offense in a high scoring first half.

Colbert Jefferson Waterloo East Jeff Heelan J-Hawks Larry Baker B.J. Trickey Baker Trickey Dahn

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