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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1970
Page
7
Dave Handley starred for Kennedy as they faced Ogden in a pivotal basketball game. Handley scored key baskets and guided the visitors in a close contest that highlighted Kennedy's offense and Ogden's defense.
LaSalle Lancers, missing injured guard Mike Loeffler, beat Kennedy 1871 in a three overtime thriller. Dave Handley scored 26 points and hit the winning basket with five seconds left in the third OT, while Phil Filer and Kevin Kiley led Kennedy's comeback efforts and Dan Ryan tied late in regulation and overtime.
Benton Community seventh and eighth grade boys posted basketball wins over Prairie on Tuesday. The eighth grade won 49 to 33 led by Bill Wilson with 20 points. Terry Feye added 11 for the Hawks. The seventh grade won 29 to 23 in overtime, with Scott Weekly contributing seven points.
CENTRAL CITY The North Linn Fish and Game club will sponsor a merchandise trap shoot Wednesday on the club grounds with a good supply of prizes for shooters.
New York AP report lists Heisman winner Jim Plunkett of Stanford as the quarterback on the Kodak All-America team chosen by the AFCA. The 24-man roster includes stars from Notre Dame, Texas, Ohio State, LSU, Nebraska and others across offense and defense with Bill McClard of Arkansas as the kicker.
Iowa Football Coaches Association and Iowa Daily Press Association will honor five new members to the Hall of Fame at the Memorial Union banquet on Sunday December 6. Inductees are Harold Sweet Dubuque Iowa Gaileni Thomas Dubuque Dale Hackett Farragut Ray Byrnes Jefferson and the late Bill Barnard Cedar Rapids. Barnard coached at five Cedar Rapids high schools Wilson Franklin Washington Kennedy and Regis. Speaker will be Burp Elliott Iowa athletic director. Dinner is open to the public with tickets through the Iowa Daily Press Assn. 508 Shops Building Des Moines.
Cedar Rapids Jeffersons clipped Cedar Falls in a dual swim meet. Jeff Tuesday, UN's Doug Jep sen and Tom Ruhlman each had two wins. Jeff’s individual winners included Denny Malloy in freestyle, Bob Wren in diving, and Denny Barrett in 400 yard freestyle.
Regis newcomer Mike Kaup led the 65 56 victory over Anamosa, scoring 12 and grabbing 12 rebounds. Westhoff praised Kaup’s quick growth as Regis started his first season, while Anamosa’s Edwards paced the Raiders with 16 points in a tightly contested opener.
Gus Schrader comments on Gary Hobbs missing all-state honors as the Iowa Daily Press Association ballots and a committee of 11 sports editors determine the five all-state teams. Hobbs led the Mississippi Valley in rushing but was outvoted, prompting reader voices about democracy in selections and the value of recognizing standout high school players.
A discussion on selecting all-state players focusing on one season’s performance not long-term potential. Mentions Eddie Podaiat, John Culver, and Franklin players, plus Iowa and Wisconsin game notes, lineups, and a trick play critique.
Chuck Dostal, 31, former Cedar Rapids Prairie assistant and ex all-state player, will take over as head football coach at Prairie replacing retiree Red Leidigh. Dostal has varied coaching stints including Carlisle High and Stormont, with a career head record near .600, and holds a BA and upcoming master’s degree. Leidigh retired after 20 years and Prairie’s recent strong seasons highlighted by a 1989 and 1970 pair of strong records.
LaSalle sophomores beat Kennedy 72 to 04 at home. John Staub led with 27 points while Gary Ellis scored 20 for Kennedy. Staub, Toran, Freta, Panete, Galecory, Etew, Ladd, Heath, Reinhold, Hilsen, Van Hoeck, Clapp and others contributed in a bustling gym contest.
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