Des Moines Basketball Talk on a State Tournament Night
A Des Moines fan query during the boys state tournament reveals debates on Lincoln and Iowa city results, officials and rules, with mentions of Dubuque Senior and Urbandale. The dialogue touches on fouls, defense, and the perception of critical calls in basketball.
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Des Moines
Lincoln
City West
Iowa
Dubuque
Urbandale
Doug Garlock
Smith
Des Moines Tribune
Garlock
J-Hawks
Scott
Splitters and opinions on state tourney seedings and players
In a crowded Iowa high school state tourney scene Des Moines observers debate seedings, star players like Regis’ Mark Gannon and Lincoln’s Frank Smith, and critique coaches. Notable notes include West coach reactions, Lincoln’s parade absence, and praise for Iowa-bound Steve Waite.
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Des Moines Lincoln
Lincoln
Frank Smith
Johncock Breaks 200 M.P.H. at Indy
At Indianapolis, Johncock shatters speed barrier unofficially driving 200.4 mph on the resurfaced 2.5 mile oval during tests. He said he had to avoid braking, aided by cool 36 degree weather and Mustang-DGS tires. official records remain Rutherford’s 199.071 mph.
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U.S. Auto Club
USAC
Johncock
Johnny Rutherford
George Bignotti
Regis Names Breitbach basketball coach at banquet
Dick Breitbach named Regis basketball coach at the annual banquet. Breitbach, an assistant principal and assistant in football and head sophomore coach, replaces Rick Westhoff who resigned earlier this year. Kevin Dorrington earned the Hustle award for dedicated service to Regis teams at freshmen through varsity levels, with cheerleaders and pom pon girls honored.
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Dick Breitbach
Regis
Breitbach
Rick Westhoff
Kevin Dorrington
Coaches’ Hustle
West High celebrates first state boys title with rally
More than 900 fans packed the Iowa City West gym Sunday to honoring the 69-52 Class 3A victory over Dubuque Senior. Superintendent Dr. Merlin Ludwig attended as his son Scot, a West guard, scored 21 points in the title game. Clinton St. Mary’s fans also packed Clinton gym with about 2,500 celebrating the Class 1A trophy after a 69-64 win over Rock Valley.
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Ritchie
Des Moines
Dubuque
Lincoln
John Carle
Arnie Zediker
Ames
Bob Norton
Iowa City
Regina
Clinton St. Mary’s
Mark Gannon
Gannon
Regals
Iowa City West
John
Des Moines North
D.M
Beyer
Bill
Moose” Beyer
Clinton St. Mary's
Davenport Assumption
Waite
Iowa
Steve Waite
Cedar Falls
Scott Hogeland
UNI
Zeke
Meade
Dan Meade
North Linn
Mark Faber
Rock Valley
Ye Olde
Crystal Ball
Merlin Ludwig
Scot
Clinton
Iowa and Iowa State end season with shared pride at NCAA meet
In Norman, Iowa and Iowa State fans celebrated finalists as both teams expected to clinch the team title. Coach Dan Gable praised returning stars while noting losses and potential replacements as Iowa and Iowa State prepare for next season's deep lineup and recruiting push. The two rivals met only twice in the NCAA, both Hawkeyes and Cyclones winning.
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Norman
Okla
Plowman
Cowman
Iowa
Iowa State
Hawkeyes
Cyclone
University of Maryland
Oklahoma State
Dan Gable
Hawkeye
Chris Campbell
Keith Mourlain
Joe Amore
Harold Nichols
Johnnie Jones
Casey Bartels
Bob Fouts
Robin Whitman
Jones
Bartels
Campbell
Mourlain
Bud Palmer
Gable
Greg Stevens
Steve Maurey
Pennsylvania
Jim Carr
Kentucky
Amore
Scott Trizzino
Joliet, Ill
Mike DeAnna
Nick Gallo
Hofstra
Gallo
ISU
Mike Land
DeAnna
Dave Powell
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Wahlert
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Steve Holland
Iowa City Press- Citizen
Larry Lehmer
Council Bluffs
Terry Kinney
Associated Press
Steve Bontrager
Veterans Auditorium
Ted Wheeler
Indy
Indianapolis
Gordon Johncock
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Roger
McCluskey
I-State
Dan Glenn
Steve Hunte
Bruce Kinseth
Mike McGivern
Greg
Wisconsin
Lee Kemp
Dave Allen
Frank Santana
Nichols
Boston Fisheries
Pera
Andrews
Ken Andrews
Gary Brown
Ed Emerson
Bill Rinderknecht
Millhiser-Smith
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