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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1971

Page

18

MSU leads NCAA wrestling championships after opening day

Michigan State tops the standings with 18 points as Greg Johnson pins two opponents at 118 pounds and six Spartans reach the quarterfinals. Oklahoma State and Oregon State trail with 14, while Washington and Town State hold 13. Notable showings include Larry Owings's two falls and several weight-class battles across the field.

Auburn Als Iowa State Michigan State Oregon State Greg Johnson Spartans Johnson Kelley East Drake Stan Opp South Dakota State Oklahoma State Town State Washington OSU

Jeff Wins Triangular at Coecol lepe's fieldhouse relay meet

Jeff Wins Triangular led Jefferson high with 71 points as S Hawks topped Washington 48 and Dubuque Senior with six. Relay squads set a field house record clocking 1 18.5, while Kevin Twiselton led with a double win in mile and 889. Wash's Danowsky claimed a sprint and jumps sweep amid a crowded scoretable.

Jefferson High S Hawks Coecollepe Fieldhonse Washington Dubuque Jim Dutin Bob’ Wilson Emmitt Doolin Dennis Roloff Cue College Kevin Twiselton Jeff Jone Wash Phil Danowsky Ins Keyin Twlsalton Steva Hiawaet Wittatnes Mark Chania Terry Ghar Phil Sdaniakr Itt Dogtin Iob Wilson Bob DaParast Ait King Jury Johnsons Pen Rel Seal Nap Welle Son Exwmiltcooling Deans Otolis Flesdhouse Mibiee Tel Ve Steve Ety Gary Coquillaire Alot

Haywood rights awarded to Sonics. fine levied

In New York the NBA granted Seattle the rights to Spencer Haywood but fined the SuperSonics 200000 dollars. Commissioner Walter Kennedy said litigation in the Haywood case would be dismissed with prejudice as part of an out-of-court settlement.

New York National Basketball Assn Seattle Spencer Haywood SuperSonics NBA Walter Kennedy

English Valleys and H-L-V Set for Finals at Kirkwood Tourney

English Valleys and H L V will meet in the finals of the Kirkwood Community College adult basketball tournament Friday night at Taft High. Tor Goodman scored 33 to pace R L V to an 81 7 semifinal win over Winter Vinton. English Valleys beat Jim's Gulf of Shellsburg 96 80 with Joe Sowder scoring 20. The championship follows the consolation game.

English Valleys H-L-V Victor Kirkwood Community College Taft Iwhior High Tor Goodman R-L-V Winter Vinton Jim Gulf of Shellsburg Joe Sowder

Melsha 2nd in State Duck Call

Bob Melsha of Cedar Rapids placed second in the state duck calling championship at the Towa Sports and Vacuum show. John Emery of Davenport won with a toy quacker and will represent Towa at the world tournament in Stuttgart Ark. Top prize was a $1,000 savings bond. Judges included former state champions Deane Smith and Bad Hunter.

Spreiat Gazelle Des Moines Bob Melsha Cedar Rapids Towa John Emery Davenport Stuttgart Ark U.S Cedar Hapids Deane Smith Bad Hunter

Podolak Tops NFL Punt Return Statistics for 1970

Ed Podolak of Kansas City led NFL punt returns last season with 23 returns for 312 yards and a 13.5 yard average, according to NFL statistics issued Thursday.

New York Ed Podolak Kansas City NFL

Linn-Mar Spring Outdoor Track Opens With Dual Meet

Prairie hosts Linn-Mar in a spring outdoor track start with April schedules set by Activities Director Dou. The article lists boys and girls track, golf, tennis, and baseball timelines, including May 5 home opener for Linn-Mar baseball against Marion, and multiple meets at Prairie with times and opponents across spring.

Linn-Mar Prairie Authetic Dou Wwood Tim-Mar Marion

Bonnies fall in thriller as Tech beats Bonnies in OT

In Madison Square Garden, St Bonaventure led Georgia Tech late but a late surge, plus a controversial foul, sent Tech to a 76-71 double overtime win. Duke upset NC, building a semifinal drama as UNC and Duke clash later.

Georgia Tech Frank Samoyla Dale Tapas St. Bonaventure Madison Square Garden Tech Dim Thorne

Manchester Job to Baker Manchester Job to Baker

John L. Baker, 31, named head football coach at West Delaware High School succeeding Jack Young who resigned in January. A Parsons College graduate of 1961 he coached at Yaleite High School for two years posting a 13 3 record.

Manchester John L. Baker West Delaware High School Jack Young Baker Parsons College Yayette High School

Meridian Quits St. Mary's Post as Coach and Teacher

Clinton AP Meridian resigns after 12 years at St. Marys high school to join a camping equipment firm. He led two St. Marys teams to state finals, including 1964-65 runner up to Des Moines Roosevelt and a 1966-67 squad that reached Sioux Center, with only three losing seasons in a 12 year tenure.

Clinton Jack Merdian St. Mary's High School Merdian St. Mary's Camanche St. Mary’s Des Moines Roosevelt Sioux Prey Mercian

Ski Report From Portage and Besser Lake Areas

Snow depth reports indicate two inches at Portage with a base around 30 to 40 inches on Mount Telemark. In Michigan, six inches are noted at a location called talentend with excellent conditions overall.

Portage Wis Telemark Seins Besshaaer Mich Eran Ever Mountain

Barnett Steals Show In Knicks Victory

New Yorks Dick Barnett powered the Knicks past the Atlanta Hawks 101 92 in the open playoff game. He scored 17 of his 20 points in the final quarter while Pete Maravich and Walt Frazier struggled, setting up a Saturday rematch at Madison Square Garden.

NEW York Pete Maravich Walt Frazier Dick Barnett Barrett New York Knicks Barnett Maravich Frazier Knicks Atlanta Hawks Maragieh Atlanta Mad‘ison Square Garden National Basketball Assn Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles

Dromo Quits At Louisville After Heart Attack Death

Louisville coach John Dromo, 84, announced his resignation after a heart attack on January 7 and a month in hospital. Assistant Howard Stacey led the team this season, with Woodrow Strickler to begin a search for a replacement as athletic officials meet. Dromo cited health as his sole concern and said the decision had been long in thought.

Louisville John Droma University of Houisville Dramo Sutigredt Aglive Howard Stacey Stacey Alls Drake Woodrow Strickler U. of L Dromo Providence Red Huleman Jimmy Davis Bill Bradley Knicks Hawks Josa

Mrs King Wins Reach Semis in Virginia Slims

New York AP reports top seed Billie Jean King of Long Beach California moved into the semifinals of the Virginia Slims Invitational with a straight sets win over Julie Heldman New York. Also advancing were Anna Hayden Jones from England Kerry Melville from Australia Francoise Durr from France Rosemary Casals from San Francisco and others in the event held in New York.

King New York Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Julie Heldman Cecil Martinez San Diego Rosemary Casals San Franccisco Guarding Barnett Joe “Peaches Barthowicz Walt Hazzard Lou Hamtremek Mich

Wash Sets Schedules For Spring

Washington announces spring schedules across multiple sports with April events in baseball golf tennis and track. The schedule includes opening matches against Benton Community on April 20 and first track test at Iowa City for class AA Indoor state.

Washington Benton Wash Iowa City Holt

Dennis the Menace Appears Daily In the Gazette Classified

Dennis the Menace returns to the Gazette classified section with daily appearances. The feature highlights Gill and Wexler as recurring contributors, alongside readers who supply new mischief captions and playful captions. Residents anticipate ongoing strips amid familiar cartoon humor.

Dennis the Menace Gazette

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