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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1970

Page

9

Three NBA Leaders Stay Hot in Race

New York Baltimore and Milwaukee widened or maintained margins as Pete Maravich scored 40 for Atlanta, Lew Alcindor paced Milwaukee’s 117 108 win, and Oscar Roberson sparkled for the Bucks. Detroit San Francisco and Buffalo also posted wins amid an NBA night of strong performances.

New York Baltimore Milwaukee Logan-geles New York Knicks Atlanta Pete Maravich Hawks Bullets Pactland Lew Ateinder Bucks Chicago Detroit San Diego San Francisco Philadelphia Buffalo Phoenix Fittsburgh Texas Utah Denver

Haywood Ma Solve Probem Haywood Ma Solve Probem

The Jlengthy Denver Rocket-Spencer Haywood contract dispute heads to US district court with Judge William J. Ferguson set to address the sides. The case centers on Haywood’s 1.6 million, six year deal and pay terms after a finger injury and public comments questioning play.

US District Court William J. Ferguson Haywood American Basketball Association Rockets

Villanova Wins On Film Review

In Williamsburg, Villanova was declared NCAA cross country champion after film review showed Villanova runner Les Nagey was tripped by a fellow racer, dropping him to higher placement and giving Villanova the final edge over Oregon. Steve Prefontaine of Oregon won the individual title.

Williamsburg Villanova Oregon Steve Prefontaine Les Nagey Y Nagey Villanovas

Munson Honored After Slow Start With Yanks

The 23 year old Thurman Munson, who endured a 1 for 20 start to 1970, rebounded to a club high 62 RBIs and a .322 average after nine games, earning the American League Player of the Year honor. From Canton, Ohio, Munson said he kept faith and improved the Yankees after a rough April.

NEW York Thurman Munson New York Yankees Munson Yankees Plate Botal

Munson Wins AL Rookie of the Year for Yankees

Yankee catcher Thurman Munson, after a standout 132 games with 59 RBIs and six homers, tops the AL Rookie of the Year vote. He led major league catchers with 40 assists thrown out 69 would be base stealers. Munson, praised by GM Lee MacPhail, received 23 of 24 votes, edging Roy Foster of the Indians who had one vote.

Hanks SM Munson Ralph Houk Yankees Lee MacPhail Yanks Ralph Munson Baseball Writers Association of America Cleveland Roy Foster Baltimore

Picks Oakland To Top Detroit on Thanksgiving Day

New York AP reports Oakland Raiders visit Detroit Lions in a NBC Thanksgiving game and Green Bay plays Dallas on CBS. Predictions favor Oakland 31 21 and Dallas 28 10 with Packers struggling on offense and Lions needing a win to stay alive in the Central race.

Mike Rathet New York Turkey Oakland Minnesota Detroit Green Bay Dallas Cowboys Kansas City NBC Lions CBS St. Louis George Blanda Raiders Daryle Gamonica Warren Wells Greg Landry Packers Washington Thei Pacers

Roning Named Big Sky Head

John Roning athletic director at the University of South Dakota was chosen as commissioner of the Big Sky Athletic Conference succeeding Jack Priel of Pullman Washington who retires July 1. Ernest Hartung president of the University of Idaho announced the appointment after a league presidents meeting. Members include Weber State Idaho Idaho State Montana Montana State Gonzaga Northern Arizona and Boise State.

Boise Idaho John Noning University of South Dakota Big Sky Athletic Conference Jack Priel Pullman Wash Roning Ernest Hartung University of Idaho Weber State of Ogden Utah Idaho State Montana

Anamosa Sophs Defeat Regis in 51 35 Victory

Anamosa sophomores avenge winless days with a 51 to 35 basketball win over Cedar Rapids Regis on Tuesday night. Dreshack led Anamosa with 24 points while Regis was paced by Tim Cooper with 10.

Anamosa Sophs Regis Anamosa Anamosa Sophonores Eigth Cedar Rapids Regis Dreshack Tim Cooper Regis Sant Rick Lets Drotbuck Piicher T

Iowa's Wine Named To NCAA Committee

Iowa's George Wine, sports information director, is named to the NCAA public relations committee. The panel oversees publicity for radio and television at the annual basketball tournament and is the only NCAA committee open to a college publicist.

Iowa City George Wine Iowa National Collegiate Athletic Assn

Luther Ranked 18th in UPI Poll

Luther college tied for top 20 in the weekly United Press International small college poll receiving nine points for 18th place. The Iowa conference champions closed their season at 1 1.

New York UPI Luther College United Press International Iowa Luther

East Dominated Junior High Swim Meet at Washington

East swimmers led the first East-West North junior high meet held Tuesday at Washington. West ninth grader Carl Bard won the 200 freestyle, while other names appear garbled but indicate East dominance in multiple events.

Washington Carl Bard Wits Seteet Aavhtaby Frey Bal Er Baril

Northern Iowa's Walters Honored Contested All-NCC Team Picks

Three players earned 1970 All North Central Conference football honors as coaches named a 24 member team. NDSU led with eight selections from its title squad. Paul Bothof was among honorees despite a fatal hunting accident. ND and USD each placed five players.

Fargo Nld University of Northern Town Doug Waiters Morningside Sioux City Dave Bigler Steve Shrader North Dakota State Paul Bothof North Dakota University South Dakota University

Ripon Oles Cornell Lead Midwest Cage Picks

Ripon Oles and Cornell top the Midwest conference basketball outlook after a coaches poll shows them as leaders tied for first. Grinnell Knox and Lawrence contend for first division. non conference play starts soon with all 10 teams in league action the opening weekend.

Cornell Ripon St. Olaf Joe Elu Monmouth Grinnell Knox Lawrence Dee F Ed Ashmore Ben Nusshaain Paul Maaske Hal Myatt Jim Haley Bill Grant Culling Dave Howard Soph Max Hansen John Weinert Ron Cooper Donn Wiese Mike Salomn Jeff Trickey Mike DeLang Tom Koepke Victor Brust Dave Gale Robbie Clark Steve Helfrich Blair Casey Kohawks Randy Johnson Dave McCulla

Eagle Grove to host second annual wrestling invitational

EAGLE GROVE Iowa the 2nd annual Eagle Grove invitational wrestling tournament is set for December 5 eight teams will compete including Cedar Rapids Alden Algona Britt Hampton Fort Dodge Perry and Eagle Grove three sessions are scheduled at 9 30 am 2 30 pm and 6 30 pm

Eagle Grove Cecar Rapids Alden Algona Britt Hampton Fort Dodge Perry

Wichita State Benefit Telecast To Aid University

A benefit telecast of the Wichita State Louisville football game will be aired live Saturday on a five station network across four Midwestern states. The program raises funds for Wichita State University after a fatal plane crash last month that claimed 31 football team members and officials. Co sponsors are Vickers Refining of Wichita and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co of Akron.

Dallas Wichita State University Vickers Refining Sca Tne Wichita Goodyear Tire and Rubber Ca Akron Ohio

Anamose Tops Prairie Junior High Matmen in Marathon Meet

Anamosa defeated Prairie Junior High 66 47 in a lengthy wrestling meet with 33 matches. Prairies wins by falls came from Jeff Schulte 76 pounds 2 36 Jim Rambelsburg 107 pounds 1 48 Jim Kness 110 pounds 2 5 Ekstrom 85 pounds Stall 120 Kin kim 134 Yarington 135 Singkey 140 pins.

Anamose Prairie Anamosa Cedar Hepids Prairie Prairia Jeff Schulte Jim Rambelsburg Jim Kness Antimosa Ekstrom Stall Kinkim Yarington Singkey

Panther Varsity Triumphs Over Frosh 78-60

Northern Iowa varsity rolled to a 78-60 victory as three players reached double figures. Darrell Timins led all scorers with 25 points, Bill McCoy added 13, and Bill Smith 11. Junior varsity standout Bob Berggren scored 19. UNI opens the regular season against Bemidji State at home next Wednesday.

Cedar Falls Northern Iowa Jusigy Darrell Timisn Bill McCoy Bill Smith Bob Berggren UNI Bemidji Minn State

Rams Defend Title Bid as Jones Earns Defensive Honor

New York AP reports David Jones played through a knee injury to help the Los Angeles Rams clinch a 17 7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. His inspiring lineup presence boosted LA back into title contention as he was named AP Defensive Player of the Week.

NEW York David Jones Atlanta Deacon Los Angeles Rams Falcons Jones Los Angeles Associated Press

Prospects Brighter for Linn-Mar Gymnasts

Linn-Mar’s 1969-70 gymnasts improved under Coach Merrill Praskovec with Bruce Servey leading as lone senior after a fourth place finish in state events. Freshman Chuck Servey is expected to aid Bruce with potential state trampoline placement and added parallel bars contribution.

Srush Linn-Mar Merrill Praskovec Praskovec Bruce Clik Servey Chuck Proskovee

Bruce leads Lions gym team with strong promise

Coach notes Bruce will be a key gymnast as 19 dual meets begin December 1. Juniors Chapman Carithers Shartz and Jolson join Bruce, with Meyers a top freshman on floor. Lions face Cedar Rapids powers and Marshalltown. coach says every meet will be tough.

Bruce Selter Wayne Chapman Witcarithers Mark Shartz Jeff Jolson Chapman Carithers Johngan Proskovee Kennedy Lions Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Linn- Mar Vwyell

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