Jefferson Spans Pride as J-Hawks Clinch State Title
Cedar Rapids Jefferson claimed the Iowa high school state basketball crown in a dramatic win. Coach Gay Dahn praised the team’s work ethic and leadership, while players Trickey and Baker delivered a career high 31 points. Mayor Johnson and school officials lauded the championship run and fan support. Baker set a final game scoring record, underscoring a season note on the team’s depth and comeback power.
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Gay Dahn
Cedar Rapids
Emil Klumpar
Dahn
Des Moines
Gay
Dahns
Baker
Dennis Walljasper
Iowa City St. Mary’s
Marshalltown
Roger Lowe
Jeff
Trickey
Paxson
Aftermath of Victory Bedlam Ends in 72-7 Thriller
Cen ter Larry Baker (50) is embraced by two J-Hawk cheerleaders as Jeff’s team, Ames, suffers a 72 to 7 loss. Bedlam erupts at game end with jubilation and chaos.
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Bedlam
Jeff
Ames
Larry Baker
J-Hawk
Jefferson
Larry Lawrence
J-Hawks
Pat Brusha
Dennis Hoelker
Lawrence
Ames Stars Shine in Close Race at Ames Relays
Ames star Dick Gibbs congratulates Jeff’s B. J. Trickey as Ron Watson looks on after a tight relay finish. Names appear with ages, reflecting a local track meet moment in Ames.
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Ers
Ames
Dick Gibbs
Jeff
B. J. Trickey
Ron Watson
Sikes Proves He's City's Best Golfer
Jacksonville lawyer Dan Sikes won the Jacksonville Open by one stroke over Bill Collins to claim 20,000 and move to fourth in Masters contention. Collins finished with 280 and Gary Player and Doug Sanders also earned payoffs as Sikes posted 279 for 72 holes. Rule of Cedar Rapids captured 396 with a four round total, fourteen strokes behind Sikes.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Dan Sikes
Augusta
Hownet
Pere
Bill Collins
Gary Plaver
Billy Maxwell
Jack Cupif
Mason Rudolph
Doug Sanders
Sikes
Collins
Jack Rule
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska Club Is AAU Champion
The Behlen Manufacturing Co. of Columbus Neb defeated Pizza Hut of Kansas City 90 to 87 in the AAU regional championship in Marshalltown. Columbus earns a spot in the national tournament in Denver next weekend. Al Maxey led Nebraska with 26 points, while Pat Caldwell pumped in 29 for Kansas City.
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Marshalltown
Behlen Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Neb
Pizza Hut
Kansas City
Denver
Colo
al Maxey
France's Killy Wins 1967 World Ski Cup
Jean Claude Killy of France sped through a blinding snowstorm to win the Vail Trophy giant slalom and take possession of the 1967 World Cup of Skiing with 225 points.
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France
Killy
Vail
Colorado
Jean- Claude Killy
Bruins Heavy Favorites Face Houston in NCAA Clash
UCLA riding a 28th straight win hosts Houston led by Elvin Hayes who scored 31 in the Midwest final. Houston coach Guy Lewis questions a killer instinct but vows no delay defense as the Cougars seek an upset over top ranked Lew Alcindor and the Bruins in Louisville.
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Guy Lewis
UCLA
Houston
Cougars
Bruins
Lewis
Lew Alcindor
Hayes
Southern Methodist
Alcindor
Big Lew
University of Pacific
UCLA Ranked Bruins Edge Houston in NCAA Showdown
Houston coach Guy Lewis calls for patience but rejects stall tactics against UCLA. Meanwhile US forward Craig Falkman laments a 7-2 World Championship loss, saying the team must score to play good hockey.
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Asu Lu Houston
Guy Lewis
UCLA
Craig Falkman
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Iowa
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Fort Des Moines
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L. We Ward
Rick Engel
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City
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Pensacola
Greensboro
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Purchase
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Oxford
Klinger
Office Supply and Equipment Co
Nebraska Club
Pat Caldwell
Kecer
Paul Myers
NSICE
Com Inc
Dick Couch
Associated Press
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North Carolina
Tar Heels
Dayton
SMU
Houston All- America
Mustangs
Nor Coralina
Boston College
Bob Lewis
Virginia Tech
Southern Illinois
New York
Marquette
Salukis
Rutgers
Bob Lloyd
Maurice Stokes
St. Francis
Scarlet Knights
Marshall
Yora Falley
Cassius Clay
Emile Francis
Rangers
Firestone
Delco
Fikestone
Firestone Stores
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