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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

21

Iowa State Eyes Upset Over Colorado Buffalos For Parents Day

Iowa State, 2-1, battles Colorado 6-0 quarterback Bob Anderson as Majors era hopes spark a bid for a third win in four games. The Cyclones, led by Warder and a versatile backfield, face a Boulder foe fresh from a 10-0 loss at California.

AMES Iowa State Johnny Majors Colorado Buffaloes Cyclones Brigham Young Boulder Anderson California Buffalo Warder Arizona Otto Stowe Sam Campbell Ben King Jock Johnson Jeff Allen

Benton Takes District Title in Softball Blowout

Benton Community girls rout Center Point 12 to 0 in four innings to claim the district softball crown. Reta Tecklenburg throws a no hitter as four Benton players collect two hits each and the Bobcats improve to 16-0 ahead of the state tournament in Hubbard starting Saturday. Paulette Maas goes 2-for-2 with a triple, Rosemary Ellis 2-for-2, Donna Selk 2-for-3, and Carol Kozlik 2-for-4.

Blairstown Benton Center Point Reta Tecklenburg Bobcats Hubbard Paulette Maas Rosemary Ellis Donna Selk Carol Kozlik Center Oooma Bevese Fester Tecklenbure Selk

Readlyn Wapsie Valley Triumphs in Girls District Final

Readlyn Wapsie Valley used a three run second inning Thursday to defeat West Union North 5 2 in the girls district softball final. Mary Langholz scattered three North hits while Readlyn Wapsie Valley hitters collected five off Pam Strawbrough. Brinda Moeller had a triple and Pat Gehrke a double for the winning team.

Wapsie Valley West Union North Mary Langholz North Pam Strawbrough Brinda Moeller Pat Gehrke Wapete Valley W. A. North Amorous Veh Yane Schultz Langholz

Olympic Preview Film Sunday on KCRG-TV

KCRG TV channel 9 airs an hour long Preview of the Summer Olympic Games Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. in color. The program surveys United States and foreign athletes expected to contend for medals in Mexico City and includes exclusive training footage of Russian French Japanese African and American competitors plus a tour of the venues.

Kcrg-Tv Channel 9 United States Mexico City

Rams Face Tough Monmouth Test As Conference Play Opens

Cornell Rams travel to Monmouth for a rugged Midwest conference showdown. Both teams seek their first losses after strong starts, with Monmouth boasting size and experience led by Joe Fillman Tom Sassatelli and Al Hatfield. Cornell relies on a balanced offense and a five-player two-way stagger to stay competitive.

Mount Vernon Cornell Rams Monmouth Knox Grinnell Carleton St. Olaf Clark Joe Fillman

Bill Hall Seeks Third Fall Amateur Golf Title

Monticello golfer Bill Hall defends his Twin Pines Fall Amateur crown aiming for a third straight title after a 68 final round. Sunday tee times begin at 7:45 a.m. with 190 entrants. Pro Bob Higgins adds prizes for closest to pin longest drive and a special hole in one award alongside standard prizes.

Bill Hall Monticello Twin Pines Hall Bob Higgins

Central Undefeated in 26 Games Tilt With Upper Iowa

The Iowa conference clash features Central facing Upper Iowa with a 26 game undefeated streak at stake. Coach Ron Schipper notes Upper Iowa’s surprising rise and Central’s recent 14 14 tie with Simpson as key factors. Wayne DuPuis returns, limited for Central, as Upper Iowa aims to slow Central’s ground game and boost its passing attack.

Fayette Iowa Upper Iowa Central Flying Dutchmen Simpson Ron Schipper Wayne DuPuis Peacocks Knights Simpson College Luther Buena Vista College Norses

Luther versus Wartburg clash eyed as underdog Luther faces Wartburg in football showdown

Decorah notes Luther College as underdog for a 1:30 p.m. Carlson Stadium tilt with Wartburg College. Luther seeks first league win after two Iowa Conference losses, while Wartburg carries a balanced offense and league interest. Coach Edsel Schweizer aims to surprise. Wartburg expected favorite.

Decorah Luther College Wartburg College Edsel Schweizer Luther Carlson Stadium Norse Schweizer Luther Mentor Wartburg Simpson

District Girls Softball and Boys Baseball Scores

District results show Blencoe games with Battle Creek 19 Gaereee 18 and West wane 6 Benton 12. Hubbard defeated Urbandale 4 to 1 and Roland 3 to Hubbard. Wapsie Valley Manco 2, Battle Creek Ke Wiest Mogena 3, South Hamilton 3. Norway 8 St Georges 0. Northern Fresh 37, Upper Iowa 26. Cross country Tarkio 35 Graceland 32. Pekin 18 Sigourney 43, Pekin 21 Montezuma 37.

Blencoe Battle Creek Gaereee West Wane Benton Center Point A Hubbard Nevada Urbandale Roland Hubbard TLY Readlyn

High School Grid Rosters and Coaches Listed for Fayette

Upper Iowa and Central teams reveal listed players and coaches for a Fayette event. Names include Ted Rogers John Simmons Del Hughes Steve Extine Joel Decker Jack Schroeder Craig Dunlap and Dave Barclay plus Bruce Joslyn Tim Trotman Jim Lunan Gerald Nimetz Larry Pomack and Lowell Bauer.

Upper Iowa Ted Rogers John Simmons del Hughes Steve Extine Joel Decker Jack Schroeder Craig Dunlap Dave Barclay Dovng Smith Rich Lawrence Dave Sanger Central Bruce Joslyn Tim Trotman Jim Lunan Gerald Nimetzen Piazza Gerald Nimetz Larry Pomack A Robinson Lowell Bauer Fayette

Weaver wins individual title in four-team cross country meet

Arlie Weaver of Cedar Rapids Prairie captured the individual championship as Prairie Hawks won the meet with eight points. Tipton placed second with 16, Delwood third with 21, and Mt. Vernon fourth with 41. Bill Kurtz finished second and Al Richardson fifth in the individual standings.

Weaver Gazette Tipton Arlie Weaver Cedar Rapids

Campbell Wins Recreation Commission Football Skills Contest

Wes Campbell won the Cleveland school event with 1 968 points to take the football skills title ahead of Mike Magee with 1 842 and Gordon Nordgren with 1 827 points.

Wes Campbell Recreation Commission Cleveland School Mike Magee Gordon Nordgren

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State Big Eight Bob Anderson Mn Campbell Offo Stowe Aunner Berna Tim Jeffries Mike Bliss Bill Easter Wayne Beske John Warder Jeff Alien Ben Op Een Monte Huber Ano Montler Kile Morgan Reuter Dick Melvna Popple Tom Elliott Cougar Cyclone W.U. North Notre Dame Jim Seymour Terry Hanratty Jerry Clark Chuck Lannom Bill Spalten Pat Luther Jo Campanelli Luther, Campanelli Dave Wood Ward Nelson Greg Fletcher Tom Sassatelli al Hatfield Terry Schneider Chuck Corle Tom Lombroso Ihr USC Schipper Mike Olson The Dubuque Bernie Becters Frank — Ter Tum Sretey Carisoneld Tarkio Graceland Pekin Sigourney Montezuma Campbell Second Street Cei Riba Vycron Levi's
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