Rebounding Power Keys Darling in Allstate Showdown
Craig Darling, a 230 pound all state football star, dominates boards for Washington as he powers past Marshalltown. Teammate Kyle Skogman also eyeing college choices while Darling weighs options at Iowa Illinois Michigan State Minnesota and Northwestern. Walsh coach Ray Tennant, a 49 year old navy veteran and former Parsons player, steers UUMWA Walsh toward Friday's class A semifinal against Somers Cedar Valley.
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Craig Darling
Jim Heck
Darling
Craig
Don King
Clinton
Marshalltown
Purdue
Skogman
Minnesota
Iowa State
Uumwa Walsh
Ray Tennant
U.S. Navy
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Ray
Parsons College
Navy
Walsh
Cedar Rapids Washington
Tennant
Knute Rockne
Rockne
Notre Dame
Somers Cedar Valley
Hurn Almost Missed Tourney by Flu and Nerves
Des Moines report on Tom Hurn of C. R. Wash who nearly sat out the state tournament due to a stomach flu or jitters. Coach Don King noted Hurn felt better and joined Des Moines trip as Wash continued to win games without Rick Williams. policiers at game briefly detained Principal Don Nan returning from ticket announcement before identifying him.
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Ben Trickey
Ev Cochrane
Ames
Marshalltown
Iowa City
Des Moines
Gus Schrader
Tom Hurn
C. R. Wash
Hurn
Warriors
Don King
Rick Williams
King
Washington
Don Nan
Washington Warriors rout Marshalltown in Class AA tourney
Cedar Rapids Washington edged Marshalltown 87 to 54 to reach the semifinals. Star Jim Heck led with 33 points aided by Bill Carrithers 22 and Craig Darling 14 as Washington improved to 19 straight wins. Darling and Beilke matched up as Washington used man to man defense to contain Wildman.
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Wash
Bill Carrithers
Jim Heck
Warriors
Carrithers
Heck
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Marshalltown
Bobcats
Craig Darling
Darling
Greg Wildman
Wildman
Skip Schmulbach
Hoo Boy
Beilke
Bobcat
Jimmy
Cal
Heck Ruined Cats Strategy Clash With Washington
Des Moines Marshalltown coach George Funk said plans to defend Washington star Jim Heck failed as Heck showcased moves and Washington dominated in virtually every phase. Funk credited Don King's club for their effective play while noting the visitors thwarted their running game.
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DES Moines
Marshalltown
George Funk
Washington
Jim Heck
Heck
Funk
Don King
We Weren't Getting the Ball Off the Boards Story
A terse club report notes failure to secure rebounds as a pivotal issue. The remark frames the game plan and underscores rebounding as the decisive factor affecting possession and outcome.
Denise Long Heads Girls Team as All-State Leader
Union-Whitten fell short of a second state title but Denise Long is hailed as an all-time Iowa girls basketball great. She tops the All-State list from the Iowa Daily Press Association since 1947, with a career 6,250 points and multiple scoring records. Debbie Merritt, Dana Fenske, and Donna Kleemeier join her on the first team, while Montezuma boasts three all-staters including Carolyn Little. Sophy van Cleave earns a third team and Kathy Palmer a fourth, as the Bravettes defend with strong defense.
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Union-Whitten
Denise Long
Iowa
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Debbie Merritt
Guthrie
Dana Fenske
Audubon
Donna Kleemeier
Montezuma
Carolyn Little
Bravettes
Sophy
Sandy van Cleave
Kathy Palmer
van Cleave
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Alt Miller
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Steve Beilke
Uniroyal Home and Auto Center
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Harrison Weber
IDPA
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Rockwell City
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Whawkeye ‘Company
First Street
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