Readers debate girls basketball in Cedar Rapids forum
In a Cedar Rapids Gazette sports open forum, readers discuss whether six girl basketball is better than five. Roslyn Rennells argues against changing the game, praising Iowa girls and questioning external rules. Correspondence also covers golf tournament facilities, congratulates medalist Bill Vincent, and thanks volunteers.
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Lancers Rout Beckman in Big East Central Iowa clash
LaSalle of Cedar Rapids opened a 20-0 halftime lead at Kingston Stadium and held off Beckman 20-8 in a key East Central Iowa Conference game. Tom Owens scored on a 1 yard run, Duane Schulte connected with Mike Barta for a 33 yard TD, and LaSalle’s defense pressured Beckman all night limiting rushing to 45 yards. Owens totaled 105 yards on 16 carries as LaSalle improved to 2-1 in league play.
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Iowa City West triumphs at Marion Invitational volleyball
Iowa City West finishes 5-1 to win the Marion Invitational with four schools in the double round robin. Iowa City High places second at 4-2, LaSalle third at 2-4, and Marion fourth at 1-5. Karl Kinch wins four events including all around as Cedar Rapids Washington defeats Marshalltown 108.74 to 93.71 in boys gymnastics.
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Cedar Falls wins Jefferson J-Hawk Relays with two meet records
Cedar Falls totals 102 points to win the Jefferson J-Hawk Swimming Relays at Kennedy pool, with Iowa City West second at 100 and Jeff third at 80. ICW sets two meet records in 300 individual medley relay 3:26.99 and 300 breaststroke relay 3:44.7. Iowa City High tops the sophomore meet with 98 points.
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Marion tops Maquoketa in sophomore football action
Mike Skilling's three rushing touchdowns on 15 57 and 48 yards pace Marion to a 46-6 win over Maquoketa as Marion improves to 3-0 while Maquoketa falls to 0-2-1 Dan Lietker adds a nine-yard TD pass to Jay Moser Marion’s unbeaten start continues Linn-Mar beats Kennedy in boys gymnastics 100.7-89.65 with Mike Kvach sweeping four events including all around score 32.45
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Gazette columnist Schrader to speak at Knights dinner
Cedar Rapids Gazette sports writer Gus Schrader will address the Knights of Columbus at the Allerton-Axtell Inn Tuesday night. Social hour starts at 6 30 p m and dinner at 7 10 p m.
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