Orr leaves Michigan for Iowa State to revitalize program
In Kansas City Iowa State hires Johnny Orr the longtime Michigan coach after a late March move. Orr describes the task rebuilding a Big Eight program while acknowledging the richer resources at ISU and his aim to win and upgrade coaching pay nationwide. He notes strong early donor responses and a flood of calls.
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Cedar Rapids Reds benefit from top spring training camp
Cedar Rapids Reds praise the Cincinnati Reds facility in Tampa top spring training, noting features rivaling Kansas City and St. Louis camps. The club plans extended spring training in St Pete after 25-30 players move on, with Billings opening after the June draft.
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Sports and sports program listings scattered across networks
Television schedule fragment lists events including Pro Golf NBA Playoffs boxing and golf matches. Networks CBS ABC NBC and local stations KCRG KWWL air NBA Playoffs boxing soccer and golf with start times ranging noon to 3 30 p m.
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Playoff series results for NBA East and West and title chase
Eastern Conference pairings show Philadelphia advancing past Washington after two wins on April 2 and 4. San Antonio and Houston split games with San Antonio leading 1-1 as the series shifts to Houston. Western Conference matchups feature Seattle and Portland trading wins while Phoenix and Kansas City split, with Kansas City looming to face Los Angeles. Championship Series action has New York leading Iowa 1-0 with games set across April 5 7 and into mid April if needed.
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Various high school and college sports schedule notes
A dense slate lists numerous girls and boys events across multiple sports including basketball football and track. Notable items include Linn-Mar hosting Kennedy and Marion with several girls matchups and a full NHL results block featuring Buffalo overtaking Pittsburgh and Montreal defeating Boston.
Transactions shake up New York and Pittsburgh rosters
The New York club named Dave Sten assistant director of media relations. Pittsburgh optioned Rick Rhoden Gary Hor gig and Craig Cacek to its Portland farm team. Former outfielder Bill Robinson’s contract moved to 1982.
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Iowa and Opponents Compete in College Tennis and Track
Iowa faced Ohio State in men’s tennis losing 7 to 2 while Northern Iowa defeated Mankato State 6 to 3 and beat Northern Illinois 5 to 4. In women’s tennis Michigan defeated Iowa 6 to 3. Track results show Illinois St. leading Iowa 225 to 147 with Wisconsin La Crosse at 125. Northern Iowa 301 to 112 over Western Illinois 107. Iowa State split events with Oklahoma State 11 to 14. Knox defeated Cornell 9 to 4 and Cornell won 6 to 3 against Knox.
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Local Bowling Standings And High Scores Dusty Form
Teams and golfers post scores in weekend league results. Prachar Oi Co leads high team total at 2007 while Schoon's Delight tops single game with 743. Mariyee Murdoch posts 250 in the individual series. Carol Chittick and Dave Hulsizer post strong 623 and 634 series respectively.
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Stars Top Cornets In 11th Straight Win On Road
The Stars beat the Cornets 119 99 as Denise Craig led New York with 22 points and 9 rebounds while Bolin tied Doris Draving for team scoring with 19. Iowa saw turnover trouble and foulouts, with Kunzmann and Hodgson fouling out. The Stars extended their win streak to 11 en route to the WBL title run, with upcoming games in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and New York.
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Teams Needed for 16 Inch Slo Pitch Tournament
Local league calls for teams to join a 16 inch slo pitch softball tournament set for April 19 and 20 in Norway. For details contact Rich McSweeney at 398 1407 office or 227 7896 home.
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