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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1963

Page

4

Midland triumphs over Mt Vernon 59 57 in sectional final

Midland of Wyoming defeated Mt Vernon 59 to 57 to capture the sectional championship. The result follows Midland upsetting Mt Vernon in the district tournament and advances them into upcoming state action. The schedule shows games at Cornell College gym Mt Vernon and Monticello Community School gym with multiple first round and semifinal matchups through March.

Midland Wyoming Bennett Wapsie Cornell College Mt. Vernon Eastern Iowa Will Ake Eagles Monticello Maquoketa Valley

Junior High Ends Season With Wins At Mount Vernon

The 1962-63 junior high season closed with two victories over Mt. Vernon. Seventh graders went 8-0 in a 40-25 win led by Dave Greenawald about 20 points per game, with Paulsen near ten. Eighth grade beat Mt. Vernon 55-28 for a 5-3 season. Tom Oswald coaches with Paul Beck assisting.

Mt. Vernon Dave Greenawald Paul Paulsen Dick Bach Curt Krause Bernie Schatz Tom Oswald Paul Beck

Area Teams Fall in Girls' District Play

In district tournament action on February 20 Monticello Sacred Heart Maquoketa Valley Olin and Oxford Junction fell as teams chased a states berth. Sacred Heart lost to Tripoli 64 48 with Lampenetted scoring 33 Kehe 23 for the winners.

Monticello Sacred Heart Maquoketa Valley Olin Oxford Jct Tripoli Bremer County Darlyl Wapsie Valley Fairbank Delhi Club Sandy Gehrke Sue Slick Oxford Tet Bennett Davenport Pirates Patty Burda Kathy Moeller Delwood Elwood Sharon Shebtka Lana Graf

Midland Faces Bennett In District 14 Tourney Opener

Midland of Wyoming Center Jet and Onslow prepare for a first round clash with Bennett ranked No 2 in a Northeast Iowa poll. Tipoff is 7 30 p m at Cornell College field house Mt Vernon. Midland seeks its first district tourney win since the team’s formation after a 59 57 sectional victory over Mt Vernon highlighted by Mortensen 17 Sullivan 12 Wesphal 12 and Catlett 1.

Midland Wyoming Center Jet Onslow Bennett Iowa Cornell College Mt. Vernon Jones County Monticello Ron Mortensen Dave Sullivan Les Wesphal Mr. Vernon Steve Becker Eagles Mortensen Sullivan Westphal Acel Catlett Lowden Wapsie Olin Coggan

Faculty Cagers To Play Benefit Games March 5

Monticello and Olin faculty teams announce a benefit twin bill on March 5 at Central School Gym Monticello with 7 p.m. tip. Proceeds support the American Field Service exchange program. The women feature 12 players headed by Mag Overgaard and Babs Litherland. the men list stars Ron Litherland and Darold Albright among others.

Monticello Olin Central School American Field Service Exchange Mag Overgaard Babs Litherland Marge Stubbe Florence Kenny Thelma Pillard Judy Venske Jo Wiltse Lori McDermott Carol Lubbock Judy Oswald Barbara Gernand Maxine McCullough Ron Litherland Darold Albright Paul Beck Tom Oswald Charles Lehmkuhl Bob Mullen Dick Long John Wright George Eastburn Virgil Hunt Andy Anderson

Monticello Panthers Edge Independence 62 58 in WaMac clash

Monticello defeated Independence 62 58 to avenge an early loss and finish the regular season 13 5 overall and 10 4 in conference. John McElmeel and Steve Balster led with 14 points each, Balster scoring all late-field goals and McElmeel grabbing 22 rebounds.

Monticello Independence Mustangs Panthers Mike Plueger Panther Red Black John McElmeel Steve Balster Balster McElmeel

Mustangs topple Independence 43 39 in fresh-soph clash

Monticello fresh-soph team closed season with a 43-39 victory over Independence after holding a halftime edge at 21-19. Paul Specht scored 19 and Chuck Koranda 15 as the Panthers seized the lead early in the second half and maintained it. The win came mid season at Tipton.

Monticello Fresh-Soph Independence Mustangs Panthers Paul Specht Chuck Koranda Tipton

Sophomores Lead Strong Five in Key Team Balance

Coach Earl McCaustland credits the squad's balance for a solid record. Five starters are sophomores with Gary Zimmerman at center, Chuck Korande as guard after transferring from Midland, and teammates Paul Specht, Dave Balster, and Rob Robinson contributing as regulars.

Earl McCaustland Gary Zimmerman Chuck Korande Midland Mento Paul Specht Dave Balster Rob Robinson

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