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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1976

Page

8

Washington faces Kuemper in 1976 state opener

Des Moines Washington meets Carroll Kuemper in the 1976 boys state basketball tournament at 8:45 p.m. Washington, seeking a title repeat, features 6 6 forwards Gary Schmidt John Fay and 6 2 David Garner amid a strong community and recent state titles in swimming and gymnastics. Kuemper counters with 6 4 Kevin Teasmer 6 3 Tom Kelly and 8 4 Rick Friedman led by scorer 18.6 and 7.5 rebounds per game.

Warrior Wash Warriors Gary Schmidt John Fay David Garner Cal Franklin Tim Daugherty Kuemper Kevin Teasmer Tom Kelly Rick Friedman Tom Schenkelberg Schenkelberg LaSalle Paul Schenkelberg Tom Gary Friedman King Bob Kelly Ken Nurse Kelly Pete Seyfer Pete Knights Sioux City West Sioux City Heelan Tessmer Schmidt

Frazier Foreman May Fight Confirmed In New York May

Caesars Palace spokeswoman confirms heavyweight rivals Joe Frazier and George Foreman will clash in New York in May. The roundup also notes Atlanta interest in Andy Messersmith, coaching moves at Texas and Tulane, a $15 million suit in San Diego Chargers leadership, a U S tennis series win over the Soviets, John Mayberry's five year contract, and a 12 year old injured at a San Antonio Kentucky ABA game.

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Joe Frazier George Foreman New York Atlanta Ted “A Turner Los Angeles Andy Messersmith Atlanta Braves Don DeVoe Virginia Tech Charles Moir Tulane Eugene V. ‘Klein Barron Hilton Thim San Diego Chargers NFL John Mayberry Kansas City Marty Smith Freedom Hall Louisville St. Joseph's Hospital

Waterloo Cup Leads in State

AP reports in Clinton that Larry Bright and Al Perry of Waterloo led weekend doubles action at the 59th Iowa State Men's Bowling Tournament with 1 290 pins. Bright rose to second in singles behind Ron Britt of Waterloo with 678 and second in all events. Mansfield Wrecking Perry moved to second in open team with 2 960. The association named 1978 tourney to Council Bluffs. three bowlers Frank Tate Clinton Bob Jacobs Davenport and William French Mason City were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Ray Swanson Ames became a state board director as the tournament runs weekends through May 30.

Clinton Larry Bright al Perry Waterloo Iowa State Bright Ron Britt Pla Mansfield Wrecking Perry Association Council Bluffs Hall of Frank Tate Bob Jacobs Davenport William French Mason City Ray Swanson Ames State Board

St. Ludmila Dominates Parish Wrestling Meet at LaSalle

St. Ludmila won the Parish League tournament with 10234 points at LaSalle. St. Matthew's was runner up with 45 and St Jude's 39.75. Four St. Ludmila wrestlers claimed individual titles: Steve Hadish, John Whitters, Mike Erger, and Jeff Schlueter.

St. Ludmila’s LaSalle St. Matthew's St Jude's St. Ludmila Steve Hadish John Whitters Mike Erger Jeff Schlueter

Petrzelka And Whitters Honored At School Banquet

Matt Petrzelka was named captain for the 1976-77 Aegis high school basketball team at a Monday night awards banquet. Joe Whitters received the first annual Hustie award. The Marion Legion Past 298 beat the Marion Police 54 48 in a benefit game with Everett Weaver scoring 24 and Mike Marlin 21. Free throw contest winners were announced.

Matt Petrzelka Aegis Joe Whitters Hustie Marion Legion Past Marion Police Everett Weaver Legion Mike Marlin

Michigan State faces resignations in football program dispute

A MSU official said terms are being negotiated for the possible resignations of head coach Denny Stolz and athletic director Burt Smith. President Clifton Wharton is reportedly talking with other athletic officials about resigning. The NCAA probe found 34 instances of misconduct and MSU was placed on three years of probation.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University Denny Stolz Burt Smith Michigan State Clifton Wharton Fred Abood Smith Abood Stolz Wharton The National Collegiate Athletic Association Spartans Detroit Free Press Board of Trustees Duffy Daugherty NCAA Free Press Jack Breslin Robert Perrin Daugherty

Wash Tickets On Sale For State Tournament Clash

Tickets for C R Washington's state tournament game against Carroll Kuemper in Des Moines go on sale Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wash activities office. If Washington wins, semifinal tickets will be sold Thursday from 8 to 4 30 at the activities office.

C.R. Washington Carroll Kuemper Des Moines Wash Activities Warriors Activites

NCAA Quarterfinals Upset Sparks It Winpis Gt Victory

Braigthort 6 defeats Old Dominion 70 as Cheyney State guard Fenn-ChaMoncege scores 107. Puget Sound and Dokote also post 7 point tallies in a fragmented NCAA Division It quarterfinal wrap.

Winpis Briagenort Old Dominion Cheyney Fenn-ChaMoncege Nichally Puget Sound M Dokote

NFL Likely Rejects Memphis Bid for 1976 Franchise

NFL officials plan to turn down Memphis for a 1976 franchise while facing Rozelle Rule controversy. Commissioner Rozelle says compensation issues may be resolved in a new collective bargaining agreement with owners and players. He notes courts and possibly Congress could aid a CBAs path after meetings.

San Diego National Football League Memphis Rozelle Pete Rozelle Minneapolis Congress

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