Hawkeyes Poised For Progress Says New Iowa Staff
Iowa football looks toward a turning point as new defensive coordinator Tom Cecchini returns to Iowa and praises the program’s advancement. Co captain Tom Rusk and teammates like Vazquez Harty Hobbs Hufford Benschoter express confidence in a veteran, improved defense and a more experienced offense this fall.
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Oklahoma State
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Steve Vazquez
John Harty
Pookie Hobbs
Joe Hufford
Doug Benschoter
Matt Petrzelka
Hawks optimistic as spring drills show depth and blocking gains
Iowa football notes indicate a healthier spring with more big offensive linemen and improved blocking. Senior-to-be Mike Mayer plans to anchor center, while Dennis Mosley credits the line for confidence on carries. Jon Lazar, a top returner, admits limited gains against a ready defense as four former graduate assistants join full-time posts in the program.
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Southern Illinois
Player Clinches Houston Open as 42-Year-Old Makes Three-Peat
Gary Player surged from behind with a 69 final round to win the Houston Open by one stroke at 270. He became the first foreign player since 1947 to win three straight PGA events, tying a mark last achieved by Jack Burke in 1952. Bean, Kratzert, Murphy, Reid, Renner, Kite, and Zarley chased.
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Mike Reid
Jack Renner
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Kermit Zarley
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Renner
Ex Cedar Rapids hurler whitewashes Mariners
Former Cedar Rapids Giants pitcher John Johnson threw a six hit 5-0 win over Seattle for the Oakland A s Johnson improved to 2-0 and has beaten Seattle twice He credited his slider changeup and fastball location for the performance The A s extended a recent hot stretch to 10 wins in 11 games as Johnson remains undefeated against Seattle.
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Classified ad prompt for quick car sale
A concise prompt inviting readers to place a classified ad to sell a car quickly. It highlights the benefit of fast sale and directs the reader to use classifieds for rapid transaction. No dates, numbers, or specific vehicles mentioned.
Soccer On A Rainy Day At Memorial Stadium
In Cedar Rapids a light soccer scrimmage unfolds beside the rain dampened Cedar Rapids Giants scene. With baseball washed out by drizzle, a dozen youths boot a ball on a soggy field as pro soccer crowds rise and a New York Cosmos pulse echoes nationwide.
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New Major Open teams ready to go
Eastside Maidrite and Foster's Plumbing and Heating lead new Major Open teams as the 1978 season opens Sunday at Ellis Park. Manager Craig Comiskey relies on Pat Ingram who recovered from cancer last summer to deliver strong pitching for Foster's club.
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Eastside Maidrite eyes stronger softball squad this summer
Club manager Craig reports Foster's 590 unit and Darrel Davis boost from Tama and Cedar Rapids as they aim to improve by adding hitters and depth. Tom Busch anchors the outfield with Burns and Hernandez, while infield roles solidify around Brockmeyer Swyers Stockfleet and Ray. Pitching rests with Robbins and Wegmann as they seek a top No. 4 hitter.
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Washington
Des Moines Bomber
Iowa
Busch
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Dick Burns
Doug Hernandez
Bv Bowen
Hernandez
Jan Brockmeyer
Rusty Swyers
Ken Stockfleet
Denny Ray
Highland of Riverside
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Keel Signs with Nevada Rim University Basketball
Cedar Rapids Washington guard Rick Keel signed a national letter of intent to play for the University of Nevada at Reno. Keel, first team all state, led the Metro area scoring and helped his team finish third in 3A. Assistant coach Jack Spencer signed him. head coach Jim Carey previously coached at Tama High School and Ellsworth JC.
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Cedar Rapids Washington High School
University of Nevada At Reno
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Davenport
University of Iowa
Jim Carey
Tama High School
Ellsworth Junior College
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