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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1968

Page

3

Bondeson and Cerrudo Share Second-Round Lead at Cajun Classic

Bondeson shot six under par 66 after a bee sting at No. 4 green to join Ron Cerrudo at 135 for 36 holes in Lafayette. Stockton, Smith, Weaver trailed by one stroke at 136 as Barber, Sikes, and Sifford stood at 137 amid a crowded leaderboard.

Lafayette Paul Bondeson Ron Cerrudo Bondeson Cerrudo Dave Stockton Bob E. Smith Dewitt Weaver Miller Barber Dan Sikes Charlie Sifford

Bears name Concannon starter for Cowboys game

Chicago Bears announce Jack Concannon will start at quarterback against the Dallas Cowboys with Virgil Carter out for the season after a broken ankle. Rudy Bukich is also sidelined by injuries, and Concannon returns from the injured list after two weeks.

Chicago Chicago Bears Jack Concannon Dallas Cowboys Concannon Minnesota Vikings Virgil Carter Atlanta Falcons Bears Rudy Bukich

LaSalle Cagers Face Height Gap in Season Opener

LaSalle's new coach Duane Kramer starts with a short-handed roster as the Lancers prepare to open East Central Iowa conference play at Benton Community. Key forward Tim Whitters is sidelined by a knee injury, and four lettermen return without recent starting experience.

LaSalle Duane Kramer Nic Ament Tim Whitters John Carson John Malone Whitters The Lancers Benton Community van Horne Duane Pat Tim Kramer Benton Wahlert Dubuque Kennedy and Regis Cedar Rapids Columbus Waterloo

Dayton Says No to 1969 PGA Tourney

The PGA championship scheduled for Dayton next Aug was canceled after the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce refused the contract due to inability to guarantee top players would participate. PGA President Leo Fraser said he was shocked by the cancellation amid the players split with the tour and the American Professional Golfers.

Dayton Ohio PGA American Professional Golfers William P. Balthrop Chamber RPG Leo Fraser Atlantic City

Marion Mat Team Romps IOWA CITY

Marion wrestlers crush University High of Iowa City 43 to 2 as two falls highlight the meet. Steve Smith pinned Gary Lewis in 3 14 at 165. Chuck Reilly pinned Robert Parker in 1 32 at heavyweight. Marion Jayvees routed U High 60 to 0 with dominant performances.

Iowa City Marion University High Steve Smith Gary Lewis Chuck Reilly Robert Parker Marion Jayvees

Whitworth Opens With 69 Leads Suggs Invitational

Kathy Whitworth fired a 69 to take a three stroke lead in round one of the Louise Suggs Invitational at Pine Tree Golf Club Delray Beach Florida. Debra Austin, a recent pro, followed with a 72 after needing 27 putts.

Delray Beach Fla Kathy Whitworth Louise Suggs Miss Wentworth Pine Tree Debbie Austin Miss Austin

Linn-Mar Lions Mat Men Remain Promising Despite Youth

Linn-Mar mat men, 1-0 on the season, field a deep roster under coach Cal Jenkins in his third year. Lettermen include Keith Core, Jim Henderson, and Rick Worcester, with a large freshman and sophomore group competing for weight classes. Jenkins notes 52 wrestlers in workouts and predicts depth across positions as the team prepares for its invitational on Saturday.

Linn-Mar Jim Henderson Rick Worcester Keith Core Lions Cedar Rapids LaSalle Linn-Mar Mat Cal Jenkins Jenkins Jim Purtell LaSalle Jefferson Michigan

East Iowa Prep Cage Roundup Highlights Local Wins

Wapsie Valley beat Dunkerton 67-49 in boys action and 82-55 in girls. Mike Gaede led the boys with 17 and Brenda Moeller had 46 for the girls. LDF’s Cathy Ticky scored 32 in a 64-54 win over Bondurant, with Rose mary Bishop scoring 21 for the losers. LDF JV won 71-38. Bennett Oxford Junction split, with Bennett girls 69-40 and Oxford Junction boys 60-41. Greg Steffens led Oxford Junction with 20 and Linda Lafrenz 47 for Bennett. Wheatland split with Midland. Wheatland boys 64-37, Midland girls 76-56. Rob Christen 14 for Midland, Steve Vandewalle 11 for Wheatland, and Midland’s Chris Westphal 36, Dottie Ales 31 for Wheatland. Benton Community beat Williamsburg 77-51 behind Mike Rinderknecht 25. Don Fetzer 20 led Williamsburg.

Dunkerton Wapsie Valley Mike Gaede Brenda Moeller le Grand LDF Cathy Ticky Bondurant Rosemary Bishop Bennett Oxford Junction Oxford Boys Greg Steffens Oxford Gary Bachus Linda Lafrenz Coon Wheatland Midland Rob Christen Steve Vandewalle Chris Westphal Dottie Ales Newhall Mike Rinderknecht Benton Community Williamsburg Don Fetzer

Dike-UNI High Triumphs 51-44 in Key Matchup

Dike-UNI High beat Dike 51-44 as Jack Page led all scorers with 21 points. Lynott of UNI High added 18 points and UNI captured the jayvee game.

Dike UNI High Jack Page Lynott UNI

Fredericksburg Boys Rally Past Denver 80 46

Frederickburg beat Denver 80 to 46 in boys action led by Keith Ostrogge with 19 points and Rod Peters adding 14 for the losers. In the girls game Fredericksburg won 46 to 34 with Gail Diemer scoring 28 and Nancy Konarske 14 for Denver.

Fredericksburg Denver Keith Ostrogge Rod Peters Gail Diemer Nancy Konarske

Dysart-Geneseo girls top Garrison 48 42 in Friday clash

Joan Schneider poured in 30 points to lift Dysart Geneseo past Garrison 48 42. Sheryl Knupp led the losers with 21 while Geneseo reserves added a 44 33 victory.

Dysart Joan Schneider Dysart-Geneseo Garrison Sheryl Knupp Geneseo

West Branch toppled Iowa Valley in 68-40 Friday show

Nancy Shiels scored 40 points to power West Branch past Iowa Valley of Marengo 68 to 40. Susie Ahrens led Iowa Valley with 25 points. West Branch reserves also won their game 63-?

Marengo Nancy Shiels West Branch Iowa Valley Susie Ahrens

South Tama defeats Boone in close 59-53 game

South Tama nipped Boone 59-53 Friday as Tom Fetter scored 16 points and Bill Martin led Boone with 13. The South Tamasophs also won 69-43 in another contest.

BOONE South Tama Tom Fetter Bill Martin South Tamasophs

Penny Early Plans Westward Ride for Santa Anita License

Penny Ann Early, a 25 year old aspiring jockey, intends to renew efforts to ride professionally in California. She has been blocked three times at Churchill Downs and may seek a Santa Anita license next week, awaiting results of her unsubmitted application.

Louisville Penny Ann Early California Churchill Downs America Santa Anita Miss Early

Starmont Beats Maquoketa Valley In Wrestling Meet

Starmont defeated Maquoketa Valley 29 to 18 as 165 pounder Dave Gamm pinned in 58 seconds. Other pins: 95 Les Oelke 5:49, 112 Rich Hiller 3:38, 138 Dennis Slatter 5:31, heavyweight Jerry McManigle 1:06.

Starmont Maquoketa Valley Dave Gamm Stars Les Oelke Rich Hiller Dennis Slatter Jerry McManigle

Waukon defeats M F L in wrestling 42 to 8 with six pins

Waukon dominated M F L 42-8 in wrestling securing six pins across weight classes. The only M F L pin came from Doug Hagensick in the heavyweight division. other match notes include detailed times and partial names from the bout.

Waukon M-F-L Doug Hagensick Anistr Waukon Chuck Hartien Hwt Duane Hagensick M-F

Mt Vernon JV Beats Solon Varsity in Wrestling 32-15

Mt Vernon JV edged Solon varsity 32-15 in a wrestling meet with four pins. Mike Reed pinned Ed Miltner in 39 seconds in the heavyweight division and other Mt Vernon pins followed incomplete names and results.

MT. Vernon Solon Mike Reed Ed Miltner Taylor John Tom Voghs Esi Bark

St. George Defeats Waukon St. Pats 65-52 In Varsity Bout

St. George beat Waukon St. Pats 65 to 52 with Tom Tierney scoring 25 and Dick Karin adding 17. St. George also won the junior varsity game 47 to 24.

Waukon Lansing St. George Waukon St. Pats Tom Tierney Dick Karin

Sacred Heart wings Maquoketa Valley 77 to 59 in girls basketball

Sacred Heart of Monticello led by Jane Indeko fers 29 points defeated Maquoketa Valley 77 59 in girls basketball. Patti Wilson top scorer for the losers with 24. Maquoketa Valley JV won 70 37.

Delhi Jane Indekofe Sacred Heart of Monticello Maquoketa Valley Patti Wilson Jv’s

Clarence boys beat Lost Nation 58 to 53 in tight game

Clarence team won 58 53 while the girls defeated Lost Nation 82 62. Lon Myatt scored 23 for Lost Nation and Kevin Wulff 17 for Clarence. Becky Elijah led Clarence with 34 points and Judy McAndrew scored 30 for Lost Nation.

Clarence Lost Nation Lon Myatt Kevin Wulff Becky Elijah Judy McAndrew

Muscatine Defeats Clinton 60-53 in Friday clash

Muscatine toppled Clinton 60 to 53 as Scott Ingstad scored 26 for Muscatine and Dave Frazier added 12 for Clinton in a region showdown.

Muscatine Clinton Scott Ingstad Dave Frazier

Grundy Center Edges Jesup In Final Seconds

Grundy Center defeated Jesup 58-56 in the closing moments with Ed Palmer leading Grundy Center scorers at 14 points and John Roloff of Jesup scoring 13. The Grundy Center JV won 46-38.

Grundy Jesup Ed Palmer Grundy Center John Roloff

West Dubuque Bobcats top Edgewood Colesburg 73-60

West Dubuque defeated Edgewood Colesburg 73 to 60 with Jim Diers leading Edgewood Colesburg with 18 points. West Dubuque had 14 points from Dave Marxen Dave Koerperich and Jerry Brown and also won the jayvee 40-32.

Epworth Bobcats West Dubuque Edgewood-Colesburg Jim Diers Edge Col Dave Marxen Dave Koerperich Jerry Brown

Lincoln Boys and Girls Sweep Lisbon in Dual Meet

Lincoln boys defeated Lisbon 73-40 with Jeff Koering scoring 23 and Allen Clark adding 14 for Lisbon. Lincoln girls won 72-41 as Kris Meyer led with 35 points and Tammy Capper scored 26 for Lisbon.

Lincoln Lisbon Jeff Koering Allen Clark Kris Meyer Tammy Capper

Calamus-Lowden Game Ends 80-77 As Jurgens Scores 39

Calamus loses 80-77 to Lowden with Dave Jurgens pouring in 39 points while Mark Whitte top scores for Calamus with 37. The Calamus girls win 60-37 led by Karen Ehlers 22 and Mary Lou Wiebel 15.

Calamus Lowden Dave Jurgens Mark Whitte Karen Ehlers Mary Lou Wiebel

Tipton Tops West Branch 83 72 Behind Morden’s 33

Rich Morden scores 33 to lead Tipton past West Branch 83 72. Joe Neto licky adds 22 for Tipton while West Branch’s Dick Heacock and Bob Pederson each tally 22 points.

Tipton Rich Morden West Branch Joe Netolicky Dick Heacock Bob Pederson

Amana-Columbus Junction Sink Amana 43 22

Cliff Lewis led Amana with 16 points while Tom Carrell scored 14 for Columbus Junction. The Columbus Junction junior varsity outscored Amana 15 to 14 for a 43 22 win.

Amana Columbus Junction Tom Carrell Cliff Lewis

Sumner beats Fayette led by El Taylor 18 points

El Taylor scored 18 points to lift Sumner to a 74-53 victory over Fayette. Jim Alderson led the losers with 17 points. Sumner JV team also prevailed 60-26.

Sumner el Taylor Fayette Jim Alderson Sumner Jv’s

Valley Tops Postville 70-55 In Varsity Showdown

Valley defeated Postville 70 to 55 as Paul Fauser and Mark Landt led with 18 points each for Valley and Postville respectively. Postville won the junior varsity game 67 to 42.

Postville Valley Paul Fauser Mark Landt

Girls hoops win as M F L routs East Allamakee 74 41

Lansing game recap shows M F L girls defeating East Allamakee 74 to 41 with Liane Henderson scoring 31 and Sheryl Steiber adding 24 points.

Lansing East Allamakee Liane Henderson Sheryl Steiber

Norway-North Linn Girls Top Norway 66 to 22

Norway-North Linn defeated Norway 66 to 22 as Kathy Hendryx scored 33 points for the winners while Lana Schulte poured in 32 for the losers. Norway won the junior varsity game 37-33.

Norway North Linn Kathy Hendryx Lana Schulte

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