Briggs named UNI head wrestling coach amid questions
Don Briggs was named head wrestling coach at the University of Northern Iowa replacing Chuck Patten after 18 years. Critics argue for an outside search given UNI’s wrestling tradition, while officials cite budget limits and Patten’s title change.
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Cornell's Scott and Thomas Enter Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame
Iowa legends Paul Scott of Cornell College and Dale Thomas will be inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame at a Cresco dinner. Scott led Cornell to the 1947 NCAA team title and AAU title, later serving as athletic director and alumni director. Thomas, a 1947 NCAA placer and multiple AAU champion, coached at Oregon State after starring for Cornell, with a Hall of Fame dinner set for 7 p.m. at Cresco Theatre Community Room. tickets cost 7.50 and contact Neh ] McKone for details.
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Hartung Wins 1982 Nissen Award in Gymnastics
University of Nebraska senior Jim Hartung was named the 1982 Nissen Award winner at the national coaches banquet. The 21 year old gymnast, a 1980 Olympic team member, has claimed the NCAA all around titles in 1980 and 1981 and helps headline the NCAA championships at Nebraska.
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ISU Gymnasts Aim for Top Three at NCAA Meet
Iowa State coach Ed Gagnier shifts goals as the Cyclones head to the NCAA gymnastics championships in Lincoln. The plan targets a team finals berth and a top three finish, with sophmore Brett Finch and freshman Rick Atkinson highlighted as ISU's top performers. The Cyclones will skip compulsory exercises opening night.
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Kelly Receives Fifth Wade Award for Top Female Player
Pam Kelly of Louisiana Tech wins the Wade Award as the nation's best female basketball player. The 6-0 star set school career marks in scoring and rebounding while guiding the Lady Techsters to four straight Final Fours and two national titles.
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