Rockettes Fall In Tight Rock Valley Western Tilt
The Rockettes lose 43 to 40 at Hull on December 20 with Rock Valley leading most of the game. Jodi Negaard scores 23 for Rock Valley, while Shelly Van Ginkel leads Western with 18 points. Rebounds and defense noted, Western seals win with late free throws.
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Rockettes
Hull
Rock Valley
Western
Indians
Bonnie de Boe
Rockette
Jodi Negaard
Linda Simonsen
Lori Gayér
Elaine Bakker
Karri Baumann
Myra McGill
Cindy Berkenpas
Shelly, van Ginkel
Bonnie de Boer
Cathy Grotenhuis
Sandy Anema
Red Auerbach on coaching shifts and Bench signs Reds deal
Red Auerbach criticizes modern players and opts out of NBA coaching due to changes in discipline and intensity. Johnny Bench signs a five year deal with the Cincinnati Reds reportedly worth around 2 million dollars, though exact figures were not disclosed. Bench emphasizes team camaraderie and satisfaction with Reds over pursuing free agency.
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Johnny Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Bench
Reds
McNaught Synd
Bowling High Scores and Standings Report
High game Henry Brinkman 225 and high series Marvin Mantle 602 lead a list that includes team marks for Jonker Fur 936 and 2794. Standings show Jonker Fur 2794 and Com-Oil 272 with other clubs close behind.
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Henry Brinkman
Marvin Mantle
Jonker Fur
Com-Oil
J & J Locker
Valley State Bank
Vande Hoel
Jims Body Shop
Farmers Eley
Fats Place
Kathy Blue Ribbon
Kathys Schilits
Bunch Ins
Vans Foodland
Connie Visser
Don Ter Haar
Carl van de Weerd
Lyle de Zeeuw
Mike Abma Leads Afternoon Bowling Scores and Standings
Mike Abma posted a high game of 174 and high series 490 for Ladies Monday Afternoon. Coast to Coast led team scoring with 724 in the game and 2065 in the series as Van Driels, Georges, Farmers, and Coast to Coast sit near the .500 mark in standings. Other high scores include Martha Baatz 170 and Ag Van Zee 170, with multiple bowlers around 160s.
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Mike Abma
Coast To Coast
van Driels
Georges
Farmers
Valley Lanes
Jonkers
Martha Baatz
Ag van Zee
Gladyce Miller
Tillie Kock
Lucille Manning
Marlene van Holland
Joan Kooima
Matmen Fall to Sheldon 46-14 in Dual Meet
Rock Valley wrestlers slid to 3-2 after a 46-14 loss to Sheldon. Key results include Steve Groth at 98 pounds pinned in 0:33 after a 2-2 tie, Dwayne Klarenbeek remaining scoreless, and Dave Kempema winning 5-3 at 132 pounds. Sheldon secured two forfeits and major pins including 119 and 138 pound bouts. The Rockets next face Akron on January 4 and host a tournament January 14.
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Rock Valley
Sheldon
Steve Groth
Eric Limoges
Groth
Rockets
Scott Drieson
Mark de Jong
Gerald Lode
Doug Klarendeek
Randy Feekes
Dwayne Klarenbeek
Evan van Ginkel
Dave Pell
Rick Wailrich
Bryan Voetburg
Dave Kempema
Mark Wildeman
Marian Hoogendoorn
Dave Kamies
Maassen
Rick Koldenhoven
Ron McCarty
Ross Beuhler
Pat McNamara
the Rocket
Akron
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RED Lakeland
Red Auerback
National Basketball Association
Celtics
Willie Jonker
Matmen
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