Iowa Hawks Fast Break Beats Cincinnati 78-69 in Chicago
Iowa uses a six game run to topple seventh ranked Cincinnati 78-69 in a Friday night doubleheader at Chicago Stadium. Tom Chapman leads Iowa with 23 points as Sam Williams and Jerry Jones add strong rebounds and scoring. Cincinnati’s Rick Roberson tops Bearcats with 22. Iowa to open Big Ten play against Indiana next Saturday. In opener, Jim Tillman scores 41 as Loyola beats Marquette 83-72.
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October-December Sports Review Highlights 1966 Changes
In late 1966 Muscatine high school decided to move from the Little Six to a reorganized Mississippi Valley conference in 1969, with Bettendorf joining and Assumption moving to the Quad Cities conference. Jim Kaeding will resign as coach to become dean of boys at West Junior High in the second semester, finishing this season as coach. The fall also saw strong football, a standout hunting season, and area prep teams posting a 249-4 record. West Branch claimed the Eastern Town Hawkeye title at 9-0. Wapello shared the Southeast Town title with Lone Tree at 8-1. The Muskies boasted top defense and planned $1,100 for football gear and a new blocking dummy. Homecoming queens and kings were named at several schools.
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Little Six
Jim Kaeding
Muscatine High
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Assumption
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MHS
West Junior High
Bill Reesink
Brian Calkins
Leroy Loger
Muscatine
Kathy Lister
Columbus
Margaret Perry
Brian Fulton
Karen Peterson
Lone Tree
Tom Sorden
Nancy Marine
Morning Sun
Karen McDonald
Wapello
Chever Grimm
Wayne Gieselman
West Branch
Sharon Zimmer Man
Tom Pedersen
West Liberty
Cindy Porter
Andy de Riemacker
Wilton
Debbie Vanatta
Rockridge
Jeanie
Unusual grid game halted by lights in Columbus Junction
A stormy night halted a grid game at Columbus Junction with halftime called and play resumed a couple days later. Local stars War ren Fierce and Dennis Descoteau were standouts for Upper Iowa and Central in the Iowa conference, earning NATAs and all league honors. Merje Masonholder was named South Cedar League coach of the year after Marengo’s seven straight wins.
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Debbie Willroth
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West Liberty
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Aquinas topples Hayes 71 63 in Fort Madison clash
Aquinas Musketeers defeated Hayes Catholic 71 63 on the Fort Madison gym floor. Rich Rump led the Dons with 21 points and Mike Furlong contributed 25 as Hayes suffered a fourth quarter drought and contested officiating remarks. Hayes drops to 2 1 in league play while Aquinas improves to 4 3 and travels next to DeWitt St. Josephs in a non conference tilt.
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Tom Beckey
Officials at Hayes Aquinas clash over rough play
Referees Russ Thomas and Don Close, center of controversy in Hayes 63 losing to Aquinas 71, are pictured amid players as officials caution teams after rough play. action resumes with warning.
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Don Close
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Keokuk Stritch
Aquinas
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Tom Howell
Herb Pauly
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Wide Open Rose Game Preview Between Purdue and USC
Pasadena AP says final serious practice set for Rose Bowl bound Purdue and Southern California. Predictions favor a wide open game with USC's fast offense led by Rod Sherman and Troy Winslow challenging Purdue's Bob Griese as coach John McKay and Jack Mollenkamp comment on pace and 14 point edge worries. Weather forecast for January remains clear and crisp.
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Hayes Sophs Fall 51 40 At Aquinas In Ft Madison
Hayes Freshmen sophomores trailed throughout a 51 40 defeat at Ft Madison Aquinas. Kim Fuller led Hayes with 18 points and Joe Blaesing added 8. Aquinas guard Thomas scored 22 to lead all scorers as Hayes drops to 5 losses in eight games. Hayes next face St Joel of DeWitt, seeking a second win of the year.
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Ft. Madison
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Hockey Scores From The Associated Press Today
The Associated Press reports today’s games include New York at Montreal Chicago at Toronto and Boston at Detroit. Sunday features Montreal at Detroit and Toronto at New York and Boston at Chicago. No games scheduled for Monday.
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Kansas Beats Iowa State For Big 8 Tourney Crown
Kansas Jayhawks defeat Iowa State 63-57 to win a third consecutive Big Eight tournament title. Ten Owens lauds defense while Phil Harmon scores 19 and Jo Jo White 14. Iowa State stopper Don Smith held to 15, John McGonigle limited to six as Kansas plays half without Rodger Bohenstiehl due to a knee vein injury. Kansas State routs Oklahoma 102-76 for third, Colorado over Nebraska 73-66, Oklahoma State edges Missouri 77-74.
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Associated Press
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Owens
Kansas Jayhawks
Iowa State
Foreman
Phil Harmon
Jo Jo White
Jayhawks
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White
John McGonigle
Kansas
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