22 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1970
Page
1
Ralph Wittengl responds to a March letter about raccoon overpopulation. He defends the Iowa Conservation Commission position, notes hunting season length and mating season timing, and argues pelts income rarely covers yearly costs for hunters. He closes with a public note and sign off.
A reader letter exchange covers Iowa 121 Notre Dame 106 basketball, second-half adjustments, and Austin Carr’s scoring. Replies defend coverage, note ND comeback after 33-point hole, and discuss TV and radio broadcasting. Other letters touch Rick Mount’s $500,000 ABA signing and defense worries.
The first citywide novice swim meet at Bender Pool Sunday March 15 drew widespread participation from nearly every grade school in the city. Sponsored by the Jaycees and the pool, the indoor Olympic size facility aims to become a recurring event with encouragement from local sponsors. Tyler school students captured 16 of 40 blue ribbons for first places, sharing seconds, as organizers credit community support and media coverage for the success.
Letter writer complains about bias in Iowa vs Jacksonville telecast praising no Iowa coverage. He criticizes color commentator’s on court celebration and urges restraint from sportscasters. The note from BILL MCINTYRE cites personal observation and seeks fairer commentary in future broadcasts.
A letter from a Columbus Indiana reader recounts a clipping about Towa beating Purdue. The note mentions Ames graduate son now at Cummins Engines and praises a Indianapolis Star writer Max Stultz for blaming officials over a crowd technical foul.
Dallas campus readers criticized the short story on the Coe Knox game marking Ron Barnes career. Alumni students faculty and coaches voiced concerns while the editor reassures that local college sports interest may be underestimated.
Manhattan Kansas AP reports Kansas State University assistant football coach Dean Pryor has resigned to become head coach at South Dakota State, effective April 1. Pryor leaves after serving as an assistant under the Wildcats.
Center Point Lions club sponsors the first annual athletic banquet for Center Point high school athletes Saturday night April 4. Speakers include Chad Calabria and Ben MecGilmer from Iowa’s undefeated Big Ten basketball champions. Awards will be given. football posted a 6-2 record and basketball reached sectional final. Girls reached state softball finals. track progressing with hope to add wrestling.
UPI reports more than 100 colleges and universities have entered the 61st Drake Relays to be held April 24 and 25. The event gathers track and field programs from across the region and aims to showcase rising athletes.
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