Ex Badger gridder eyes pro rugby league rise
Mike Mayer, 28, president of the United States Rugby League, hopes to launch a 12 team league with divisions, aiming for a 1985 breakthrough after earlier delays to 1977 78 and 79. He reflects on past setbacks from his Wisconsin days and WFL collapse, while planning exhibitions with English clubs to attract owners. Mayer envisages a $100 000 franchise fee and $800 000 to $1 million in first year costs.
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Investors eye new pro football league in talks
Grosse Pointe Michigan based Football News editor Roger Stanton reports investors are discussing a new league to challenge the NFL. Cities under consideration include Los Angeles Yankee Stadium Phoenix Birmingham Jacksonville Memphis and Indianapolis with a domed stadium needed for the Indiana plan. He notes TV contracts and cable pay TV could drive expansion in the 1980s.
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Bob's Meat Rolls Past Ottumwa in AAU Action
Brad Smith of Regis scored 21 and Jim Rotter added 16 as Bob's Meat, composed of Cedar Rapids prep players, beat Ottumwa 59-56 and advances to a quarterfinal against Des Moines Dowling at East High School in Des Moines. Eight of 49 teams remain in the tournament.
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Jefferson Girls Tennis Improves to 2-0 with Win over Dubuque Hempstead
Jefferson swept singles and doubles to beat Dubuque Hempstead 6-3. Notable results include Terry E def McDonald 10-1 and Lisa Kashimert with J teammates winning doubles 10-0.
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Church League Softball Seeks One More Team at Noelridge Park
The Church League at Noelridge Park needs one additional softball team. Interested teams should contact Al Smith at the Recreation Commission at 398-5065.
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