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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1975

Page

7

Forest City holds off LaSalle in opening state tourney game

In Des Moines Forest City, ranked No. 2A, defeated LaSalle 68 to 54 as Paul Schenkelberg led with 16 points and Dave Zipperer added 48. LaSalle rallied from an 11 point deficit, trimming to five at halftime and within three in the second half but foul trouble hampered Vuane Kramer’s club.

Des Moines Codar Rapids LaSalle The Landers Forest City Paul Schenkelberg Dave Zipperer Lancers Vuane Kramer Schenkelberg

ISU Signs 3 Tampa Gridders

AMES AP Three members of the University of Tampa football team have signed national letters of intent with Iowa State University. Linebacker Greg Pittman defensive end Otis Rodgers and defensive back Darminy Randolph enrolled in classes Monday. Tampa's program was dropped last month making them immediately eligible elsewhere. Pittman and Rodgers were heavily recruited after the disbandment and were starters last season. Randolph had signed with Iowa State in 1974 but enrolled at Tampa, and will be a Cyclone sophomore next fall.

Tampa Bruce Tamipe Iowa State Randolph Jacksonville Fla Pittman Rodgers

C R Club Falls In State Meet

The 2 year old Steitzer Red Devils of Cedar Rapids were eliminated from the Junior Olympic basketball tournament in Des Moines by the Sioux City Athletic club 47 to 45. Tyler Van Horbeck led CR with 16 points, but a 3 point play with six seconds left won it for Sioux City. CR will meet Oska Joosa in the consolation game Wednesday at 5 53.

Des Moines Steitzer Red Devils Cedar Rapids Sioux City Athletic Club Tyler van Horbeck Red Devils C.R Oska- Joosa

Lenzen Voted Most Valuable at Cedar Rapids Swim Banquet

Phil Lenzen was voted most valuable at Cedar Rapids Washington High School swimming banquet. Jim Sauerby and Tom Ovington were chosen as co captains and Doug Van Metre was selected as most improved. Letters were awarded.

Phil Lenzen Cedar Rapids Washington High — School Jim Sauerby Tom Ovington Doug van Metre

The Champ Faces Tight Meet in Forest City Wrestling

Forest City hosts a dense schedule with matchups including Cer Mur Rapids Lasalle and Council Bluffs St Albert, plus regional games noted for early morning and afternoon sessions. Wednesday and Thursday action spans Geckman Mount, Chinon St Marys, and Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Kennedy, highlighting bracket play and advancing rounds.

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Wepner sparring reveals new punch countered by Ali

Dundee assessed Chuck Wepner's sparring in Cleveland noting frequent rabbit and kidney punches and head butts. He described Muhammad Ali's trainer noting a new counter move called the Wepner Whopper aimed to counter the ring tactics, with Ali training privately for the bout.

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Drake Drive Excites Ray Drake Coach of the Year Talk

DES MOINES AP Gov Robert Ray, a Drake graduate, praised Drake basketball coach Bob Ortegel. He celebrated Drake’s championship in the National Commissioners Invitational Tournament and mused that the team might deserve coach of the year and would be even better if the season had just started.

Des Moines Robert Ray Drake Bob Ortegel Ray

Hellyer to Become UTA Sports Publicist in May

DES MOINES AP Steve Hellyer an assistant sports information director at Drake University will become the sports publicist at Texas Arlington He has worked at Drake for 15 months and will assume the new role in May at UTA.

DES Moines Steve Hellyer Drake University Texas-Arlington Hellyer Drake

Two-class Iowa girls basketball debate and trends

Wayne Cooley, executive secretary of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, weighs two class proposals and the impact on big versus small schools. He notes continued popularity of six-girl rules, with Iowa unlikely to switch soon, and cites strong crowds drawing major media attention to the girls game. He also answers questions about NCAA titles and Iowa’s historical football and wrestling finishes.

Wayne Cooley Wayne One Girls HS. Auillic Union Iowa Wayne County Ital Cedar Rapids Washington

Boxing for Women in Duluth Free University program

In Duluth Minnesota a new Free University boxing program opens April 1 at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Instructor Bill Paul trains female students in fitness and basic boxing techniques with sparring optional. Freshmen Geri Carlson Cathi Haller say the effort proves women can participate, with headgear and padded guards to reduce risk.

Duluth, Minn University of Minnesota Duluth Paul Geri Carlson Minneapolis Cathi Haller St. Paul Miss Haller

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