Bucknam builds UNI track program around Iowa stars
UNI coach Chris Bucknam touts his Panthers as Iowa's track team with six top Iowa high school seniors on the roster including Jeff Burris and Tom Penningroth. The group set freshman records and UNI joined the Central Collegiate Conference alongside AMCU-8 as Bucknam eyes future success in duals such as the April 12 meet with Iowa.
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Reds Sign Stillwell as Rookie Sees Path to Reds Pennant
Stillwell, who signed a letter of intent to attend Stanford, joined the Reds as an extra infielders. He expects to play a couple of times weekly and believes Cincinnati can contend for the National League West crown while learning from Pete Rose. He recalls growing up a Dodgers fan but now embraces the Reds regime. Cedar Rapids memories linger, but he says there’s only one place to play ball.
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Iowa Star Chooses Iowa Over NC State and Others
TheIncoming guard commits to Iowa after visits to NC State South Carolina and New Orleans with coach Stringer praising her. She prioritizes academics and physical therapy, citing Iowa facilities and team fit as decisive reasons. Parade All-America honors also spread to Tonya Edwards and Jackie Farmer.
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Iowa Gymnasts Miss Finals. Bachman Earns All-American
The University of Iowa finishes sixth in the team competition at the NCAA meet with 279 points. Dan Bachman places fifth in the all around, becoming Iowa’s first All-American in the event with 56.85. Jon Louis of Stanford wins the all around with 57.60. Arizona State leads prelims at 283.10, Nebraska 282.70, Stanford edges Oklahoma for finals.
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Cardinals get good news on Cox and Lahti
St Louis Cardinals received encouraging reports on pitchers Danny Cox and Jeff Lahti. Lahti has no serious shoulder issues and won’t be placed on the disabled list, while Cox will miss time on the 15 day DL but may resume throwing mid month. X rays show progress and Cox is treated with heat cold and whirlpool.
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Stokes Stars as 76ers Rout Cavaliers
Ex-Iowa standout Greg Stokes scored 10 points to aid the Philadelphia 76ers in a 122-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Charles Barkley had 27 points 22 rebounds and 10 assists to push Philadelphia to its third straight win and eighth in 10 games.
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Orr named to NABC board in basketball coaches group
Branford Conn AP Johnny Orr the Iowa State coach who led the Cyclones to the Midwest Regional semifinals has joined the National Association of Basketball Coaches board of directors He succeeds John Thompson who becomes immediate past president Orr has a 339 233 career record over 21 seasons as a college head coach
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Kostrubala Wins Discus at Texas Relays
Gary Kostrubala of Iowa set a Big Ten undergrad record by throwing 202 feet 4 inches to win the discus at the 59th Texas Relays in Austin. It was a personal best by 10 feet and marked the first time a Big Ten undergraduate exceeded 200 feet in the event.
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Baseball injury update for Danny Jackson and Dodgers rookie news
Kansas City left hander Danny Jackson injured left ankle with a bone chip after training camp activities. Pedro Guerrero had tendon reattachment surgery on his knee and faces about three months of recovery. Sandy Lyle led the Greater Greensboro Open with an 8 under 64, while Dave Rummells barely made the cut. Juli Inkster and Pat Bradley led the Nabisco Dinah Shore after round two. The Celtics cooled New York for a 119-98 win and extended their home-win streak to 29, while Gretzky tied the NHL single-season point record with 212 after assisting on Kurri’s goal.
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Royals hire Wathan as coach as Law signs with club
Kansas City announces reserve catcher John Wathan will join the coaching staff with duties to be determined. Rudy Law, freed by the White Sox, signs and will meet the Royals in New York before the season opener against the Yankees.
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