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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1971

Page

2

Juniors Lead Marion's Cage Squad In Preview

Marion will field a basketball squad with only two seniors this year. Eleven of the 13 squad members are juniors, with three lettermen returning from last season. Coach Del Bush lists Gregg Anderson, Don Wishniewsky, and Jon Morris as returning lettermen. First game is Nov. 23 against Linn-Mar, with Marion opening conference play at Tipton.

Marion del Bush Jon Morris Don Wishniewsky Gregg Anderson Linn-Mar Larry Tanner Spphs Bruce Witte Steve Potter Mark Hess Jeff Draeger Brad Kiburz Randy Wade Rick Slater Barry Hopkins Dave Williams Brad Pedersen Indians Tipton Bush Tom Madson Larry Perkins Dick Sloan

Quarry eyes Foreman after first round win in London

Jerry Quarry, ranked No. 4, stopped Jack Bodell in 64 seconds at Wembley's indoor stadium and expressed desire for a world heavyweight elimination bout with George Foreman in London. Foreman adviser Marty Erlichman welcomed negotiations, praising the location as a potential attraction. Quarry hailed the British crowd as a home crowd and noted the reaction shifted from boos to cheers.

Wembley England Jerry Quarry London George Foreman Quarry Joe Frazier Britain Jack Bodell Foreman Marty Erlichman Erlichman Bodell

Peacock Varsity to Scrimmage Alumni at Upper Iowa

At Fayette nine or more former Peacock cagers return to meet Coach Bill Prochaska’s varsity in the annual alumni scrimmage. Players include Schnell, McGilli cuddy, Roberts, Albers, Louk and others from 1962 to 1971. Tipoff is 8 p.m. in the Dorman Memorial gym. JV scrimmage follows at 6:30 p.m.

Fayette Upper Iowa College Bill Prochaska Fred Schnell Toddville Joe McGillicuddy Cedar Rapids Bob Roberts Hartford al Albers Norway Larry Albers Mike Scott Urbana Bob Meyer Center Point Richard Louk Manchester Dorman Memorial Gymnasium

Petty Clinches Driving Crown at Capital City 500

Richard Petty clinched his third NASCAR Grand National driving championship and the Winston Cup with victory in the Capital City 500 at Richmond Virginia. He holds a 325 point lead over James Hylton with two races left, North Wilkesboro November 21 and Bryan December 5, each worth 250 points. Petty totals 4187 to Hylton 3862.

Daytona Beach Fila Richard Petty Richmond North Wilkesboro N. C Bryan Texas Petty James Hylton Inman S&.c Hylton

Five Hawkeye Fans Win Trips by Air

Five Iowa football fans win expense paid trips with the Hawkeye team this season. Coupons printed in official Iowa game program, fans submit coupons leaving the stadium. A halftime drawing at each home game picks a winner to travel with the Hawkeyes to a road game of choice. 1971 winners include Susan Byard Clinton Francis Turner North Liberty Blondie Fliehler Strawberry Point Moe Whitebrook Iowa City Karen Tjassem Marshalltown.

Iowa City Iowa Hawkeye Hawkeyes Susan Byard Clinton Francis Turner North Liberty Blondie Fliehler Strawberry Point Moe Whitebrook Karen Tjassem Marshalltown

Tough Act to Follow at Drake

Drake coach Howard Stacey charts a fresh era after replacing Maury John as the Bulldogs prepare for Missouri Valley Conference play. He relies on three junior college transfers and sophomores, with Leon Huff and Dennis Bell forming the core of a reshaped lineup as the team adapts to new systems and leadership.

DES Moines Drake Howard Stacey Stacey Bulldogs Omores Leon Huff Dennis Bell Bob Whitley Huff Bell Craig Davis Godfrey Mark Jeff Halliburton Tom Bush Bobby Jones Gulf Coast Fla Whitely David Langston Cleo Kilgore Larry Seger Omaha Neb Tony Johnson

Stock Horse Assn Banquet Honors Past Season Winners

The Iowa Stock Horse Assn holds its annual banquet at the Carousel restaurant in Coralville. First place awards go to Craig Miller Marion pole bending Charley Moore Mt. Vernon boys horsemanship and boys western pleasure Jodi Bernet Cedar Rapids girls western pleasure Virgil Wolf Brandon stock horse. Runners up include Scott Miller Marion western horsemanship western pleasure Bennie Wolf Lisbon rescue Bennet western pleasure and Craig Miller open barrel.

Craig Miller Marion Charley Moore Mt. Vernon Jodi Bernet Cedar Rapids Virgil Wolf Brandon Scott Miller Bennie Wolf Lisbon Bennet

Freshman Hawkeyes Seek 2-1 Finish Against Northern Illinois

Iowa's freshman football team aims for a 2-1 record in the season finale against Northern Illinois at Iowa Stadium with a 1:30 p.m. kickoff. Injuries linger for two defensive standouts while quarterback rotation continues as coach Harold Roberts plans to use three QBs.

Iowa City Iowa Northern Illinois Iowa Stadium Hawkeye Minnesota Caly Hobbs Illinois Indiana State Illinois State Western Illinois Wisconsin State Harold Roberts Scott Milliken Ames Brad Trickey Cedar Rapids Roberts

Iowa Valley High to Honor Team at Fete Sunday

Marengo authorities announce the Iowa Valley high school football team will be honored Sunday November 21 at a potluck banquet in the school’s all purpose room. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Valley Sports Booster club and open to the public.

Marengo Iowa Valley High Iowa Valley Sports Booster Club

Heisman Winner To Be Named Thanksgiving

The Downtown Athletic Club announced on Tuesday that the Heisman Trophy winner will be disclosed during halftime of the Georgia versus Georgia Tech game on Thanksgiving night on ABC TV.

New York Abc-Tv Georgia-Georgia Tech Downtown Athletic Club

Kemp Out For USC Hoops This Season

Los Angeles AP reports USC guard Joe Kemp will miss the season due to a season ending injury. The setback marks the team’s third major injury of the year affecting their lineup and prospects.

Los Angeles University of Southern California Joe Kemp

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