Lester leads way as Hawkeyes honored at banquet
Iowa City 600 fans filled the Highlander Inn for the 1979 80 Iowa basketball awards honoring the Final Four squad. Ronnie Lester earned Most Valuable Player with Vince Brookins named Most Improved. other honors went to Hansen, Gannon, Arnold, Krafcisin, Henry, Boyle, Waite and Arens among the honorees. Olson discussed recruiting plans and the near term signings of guards and forwards.
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Iowa signs Kentucky star Dennis Johnson to Hawkeyes
Dennis Johnson a 6-2 wing guard from Morganfield Kentucky signed a national letter to play basketball at the University of Iowa. Johnson chose Iowa over Western Kentucky and earned all state and all America honors after leading Union County High School with strong scoring rebounding and defense. Iowa coach Lute Olson praised his versatility defense and intensity as key assets for the program.
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Fitch’s Deep Focus on Basketball Defines Celtics Era
The outsider in the Boston organization speaks of an undying love for the sport and a puritanical work ethic. He recalls the sunnier days in Cleveland and notes his split from marriage over incompatible interests. He emphasizes preparing for the season and his self described night time habits.
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Fitch Talk and Jets Humor Shape a Coach’s Quiet Drive
The coach recalls using humor to ease pressure after a 30 point loss and explains his shift from serious coaching to spontaneous, motivating jokes. Beneath the lean frame and gray hair lies a psychology major with sensitivity who uses humor to defuse abrasiveness. Also notes Jacob Tullin-Thams of Norway credited with inventing the aerodynamic ski jumping style by leaning forward.
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Purdue names Gene Keady as new head basketball coach
Purdue University selected Gene Keady of Western Kentucky as head coach to replace Lee Rose who left for South Florida. Keady, 43, spent two seasons at Western Kentucky posting a 39-18 record and led the Hilltoppers to the Ohio Valley Conference title and an NCAA appearance. He emphasized recruiting Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky as priorities and noted the coming nucleus after Joe Barry Carroll's graduation.
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Hawkeyes Sweeps Milton College In Doubleheader
Iowa batted its season record above .500 with a doubleheader sweep over Milton College of Wisconsin, 3-1 and 5-2. Ed Lash and Dick Turelli had two hits each in the first game while Dave Hoksema drove in two in the second as Bill Crambel and Jeff Green earned the decisions.
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Kirkwood Hosts Pitching Clinics At Jefferson High
Kirkwood Community College sponsors a fastpitch softball pitching clinic for men and women from high school age up. Sessions run Wednesday evenings at Jefferson High School through April 30 and cover pitching technique conditioning mental approach and working with catchers.
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Maltbie Leads Magnolia Classic After First Round
Roger Maltbie shot a 5 under par 65 to take the first round lead at the Magnolia Classic in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Lon Nielsen from Cedar Rapids and Belle Plaine opened with even par 70.
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Iowa State Hosts Big Four Outdoor Meet at Ames
Iowa State faces challenge from Iowa, Northern Iowa and Drake as the Big Four outdoor meet returns to the Ames campus with field events at 2 p.m. and running events at 3 p.m. ISU hopes to defend after a strong indoor title and recent wins in Arizona.
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