Sharman Named NBA Coach of the Year in 69-win Lakers
Bill Sharman, 45, led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 69-win regular season and a 33 game winning streak. He topped voting by writers across 17 cities with 42 votes, as Boston’s Tom Heinsohn and Golden State’s Al Attles tied for second with three each.
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New York
Bill Sharman
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Sharman
Tom Heinsohn
Boston
al Attles
Golden State
Gene Shue
Baltimore
Lenny Wilkens
Seattle
Los Angeles
Lakers
New York Knicks
Iowa City Netters blank Prairie in 7 0 win at Hawk courts
Iowa City High’s girls tennis team defeated Prairie 7 to 0 at the Hawk courts. City High lost just 11 games all meet, remaining unbeaten while Prairie drops to 2 5. Singles results include Rendell def Jansa 10 2 and Ellsworth def Donell 10 7. Doubles see Donelson Ellsworth win 10 0 and Murphy Krone win 10 0.
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Iowa City High
Prairie
Hawk Courts
City High
Mark Rendell
Julie Jansa
Atsy Donell
Donna Green
Ellsworth
Connie Kirkcofe
Bernadette Haman
Carole Kron
Mary, Kc
Doris Oe
Donelson-Ellsworth
Jansa-Green
Murphy-Krone
Kirkcofe-Haman
Kanak's 54 Helps Regis Beat Jefferson in Golf Match
Regis girls golf defeated Jefferson 237 to 249 with Ann Kanak earning medalist honors after shooting 54. Sue Thompson led Jefferson with 56, while Regis scorers included Sandy Poorman 59 Erin Hennessey 61 and Janet Merfeld 63. Jefferson also had Karen Gable 59 Sue Humphrey 64 and Karen Cerveny 70.
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Ann Kanak
Regis
Jefferson
Sue Thompson
Jeff
Sandy Poorman
Erin Hennessey
Janet Merfeld
Karen Gable
Sue Humphrey
Karen Cerveny
Minor League Scores From Across Circuits
A rapid roundup lists numerous minor league results including Denver 4 Oklahoma City 3 and Tulsa 1 Iowa 0, Wichita 1, Evansville 0 Omaha 2 Indianapolis 1, Louisville 1 Peninsula 0 Rochester 5 Tidewater 1 Charleston 12 Syracuse 3, Richmond at Toledo with cold conditions, Pacific Coast League matchups Eugene 4 Hawaii 3 Albuque, Tucson Phoenix 8 Salt Lake 5. Also Southern League Birmingham 11 Jacksonville 3 Savannah 10 Columbus at Charrain Montgomery 6 Asheville Texas League Arkansas 5 Alexandria 4 in 12 innings, Memphis 1 Paso 11 Midland 3 San Antonio 5 Amarillo 2 Eastern League tebec at Elmira Sherlock 4 Reading 5 Three Rivers 3.
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Louisville
Peninsula
Rochester
Tidewater
Charleston
Syracuse
Richmond
Toledo
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Savannah
Columbus
Charrain
Montgomery
Asheville
Arkansas
Alexandria
Memphis
Paso
Midland
San Antonio
Amarillo
Calgary Stampeders sign halfback Don Harr
Calgary and Don Harr reached a contract agreement with the halfback joining from Abilene Christian College where he played five games last season totaling 350 rushing yards. Harr leaves Texas with a year of eligibility remaining to compete in the CFL.
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Calgary
Don Harr
Calgary Stampeders
Harr
Abilene Christian College
Texas
Abilene
Fosbury Ryun Enter Drake Relays With Strong Fields
Des Moines AP Jim Ryun after a 3:57.1 mile at Kansas Relays will run a special mile at Drake Relays next weekend. Dick Fosbury, the 1968 Olympic high jump champion, also enters a seven-man high jump exhibition to face seven-footers including Pat Matzdorf.
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Des Moines
Jim Ryun
Dick Fosbury
Ryun
Drake
Fosbury
Pat Matzdorf
Wisconsin
Washington Girls Golf Edges Kennedy at Twin Pines
Washington's girls golf team defeated Kennedy 205 to 208 at Twin Pines. Kathie Benson led Washington with 46 while Kennedy's Kay Bassett earned medalist with 44. Other scores: Kennedy 208 Kay Bassett 44 Ann Holmanest 50 Pat Pilkenton 52 Pat Dor YY 62. Washington 205 Kathie Benson 46 Lana Stieger 50 Karol Pence 53 Connie Kolacz 56.
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Washington
Kennedy
Twin Pines
Kathie Benson
Kay Bassett
Ann Holmanest
Pat Pilkenton
Pat Dor- YY
Lana Stieger
Karol Pence
Connie Kolacz
Bulls Sold Yet To Stay In Chicago
The Chicago Bulls appear near sale to Peter W. Graham of Vancouver B C, with nine‑member board saying closing may take weeks. Graham, who leased the San Diego Sports Arena, reportedly paid cash for the team and will keep the Bulls in Chicago for at least three years.
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Chicago
Chicago Bulls
National Basketball Association
San Diego Sports Arena
Edgar J. Higgins
Bulls
Associated Press
Peter W. Graham
Vancover
B.C
Graham
San Diego
Chicago Today
Higgins
Scottsdale, Ariz
Syndicate Buys Celtics from Investors Funding Corp
The Boston Celtics were sold to a syndicate led by a New York attorney after elimination from the Eastern Conference playoffs. Investment Funding Corp announced the deal in New York, with NBA approval still needed. Details including sale price or future location were not disclosed. Celtics staff expressed surprise and concern over potential relocation.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Celtics
IBA
New York
Investors Funding Corp
NBA
Wesley Wood
Red Auerbach
Celtic
Howie McHugh
McHugh
Three Records Set In Junior High City Relays
Kingston junior high city relays saw McKinley girls win two events and set a 440 and 880 record. Roosevelt boys claimed a 320 low hurdle shuttle mark and three boys events, while McKinley took two girls events. Mile medley and 880 details, plus names of top finishers, are listed.
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Kingston
McKinley
Roosevelt
Daniesen
Bowser
Noa Coombs
Wilson
Franklin
Harding
Ahrens
Wasik
Ceri Karian
Son
McKinley Ares
Asperoth
Hardt
Morgan
McKe
Parks
Meier
Turner
Dawson
Wotroubek
Sell
Kittrel
Patton
Jefferson High names Rusty Hamilton MVP and co captain
Rusty Hamilton voted most valuable player by the Jefferson High basketball squad and named honorary co captain with Jim Hamilton. George Niehouse voted top defensive player by the J Hawks and Jim Dulin noted for contributing most to practice.
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Rusty Hamilton
Jefferson High School
Jim Hamilton
George Niehouse
J-Hawks
Jim Dulin
Stramer Leads Norway Victory Over Amana
Norway improved to 4-1 with a 13-2 win against Amana. Bill Stramer went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and five RBIs. Steve Stumpf and Jim Dietrich added 2-for-3 efforts. Doug Sherman homered for Amana.
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Watkins
Norway
Amana
Bill Stramer
Steve Stumpf
Jim Dietrich
Doug Sherman
Oni
Coetery Soo
Bob. Reihman
Harold Miller
Paul Ehrman
Mike Boddicker
Rocky Schulte
Burns and Bouslog Share Golf Honors
Polly Burns and Sue Bouslog shared medalist honors as Linn Mar defeated Prairie 219 to 262 at Jones. Prairie scorers included Sheryl Hensch 58, Marlene Klouda 64, Anne Phillips 67, Jeanine Johnson 73. Linn Mar scorers included Polly Burns 53, Sue Bouslog 53, Frances Minnick 54, Sue Kundsdorf 59.
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Polly Burns
Sue Bouslog
Linn Mar
Prairie Girls
Jones
Prairie
Sheryl Hensch
Marlene Klouda
Anne Phillips
Jeannine Johnson
Frances Minnick
Sue Kundsdorf
Young Hurler Broberg Brings Cheer to Texas Rangers
The 22 year old pitcher Peter Broberg stars for Texas in a 4 0 win over the Angels. Dartmouth alum, praised by Ted Williams, Broberg gains confidence with a stronger breaking pitch. Fans adore him as press notes his charm and potential top of the league.
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Arlington
Tex
Peter Broberg
Ted Williams
Williams
Dartmouth
Angel
del Rice
Rangers
Broberg
Ranger
Dick Bosman
Sid Hudson
California
Washington Senators
More Trouble For Rodgers
Omaha police report Husker football star Johnny Rodgers arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession after a Cass County car stop. Bond set at 150 dollars. substance believed to be marijuana recovered and sent for identification. Rodgers had thumb surgery earlier and did not participate in spring drills.
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Omaha
Neb
Johnny Rodgers
Husker
Cass County
James Begley
Rodgers
Fred Tesch
Huskers
Kennedy Net Girls Tennis Falls to West 6-3 in Iowa City
Kennedy’s girls tennis team dropped to 0-4 after a 6-3 loss at Iowa City West. Sue Kruger won the No 1 singles and teamed with Jane Boltz to win the top doubles. West improves to 3-2.
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Iowa City
Kennedy
Iowa City West
Sue Kruger
Jane Boltz
West
Regina Hires Dave Clement as Head Coach
Iowa City Regina names Dave Clement, 1970 Iowa’s most valuable football player, as head coach succeeding Dan McDonald who moves on. Clement, from Newton, has been a Hawkeye graduate assistant this year after starring as a standout linebacker for Iowa with 70 solos and 65 assists in 1970.
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Iowa City
Dave Clement
Iowa
Regina
Don Albert
Clement
Dan McDonald
Regals
Newton
Hawkeye
Hawks
Warrior Jayvee Nips Cougars in 8th Inning Rally
Washington junior varsity baseball edged Kennedy 8-7 after two runs in the bottom of the eighth. Dave Gosnell collected three hits and three RBIs while pitcher Dave Martin added two hits. Kennedy outhit Washington 14-8 led by Tim Harrington with three hits and three stolen bases.
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Washington
Kennedy
Dave Gosnell
Dave Martin
Sennett Beats Jackson In Eight Round Decision
In Waltham Massachusetts Donny Sennett age 132 of Waltham won a unanimous eight round decision over Jo Jo Jackson age 132 of New Glasgow Nova Scotia at the IBEW Hall.
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Waltham, Mass
Donny Sennett
Waltham
Jo Jo Jackson
New Glascow
N.S
Jeff Girls Defeat Linn-Mar in Tennis
Jefferson sweeps six singles and three doubles to win 9 0 over Linn Marion at Memorial Stadium courts. Jefferson 4 1 will seek revenge against Washington Thursday. Notable singles include Harney def Sharbo 10 3 Blair def Dunn 10 3 Birkicht def Gerber 10 0 Coppock def Wagner 10 1 Allard def Johanos 10 3 Duffield def Hanson 10 0.
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Jeff Girls
Linn-Mar
Jefferson
Memorial Stadium Courts
Jeff
Washington
Linda Harney
Sally Sharbo
Terry Blair
Lou Ann Dunn
Rene Birkicht
Connie Gerber
Ruth Coppock
Diane Wagner
Rhonda Allard
Stacy Johanos
Debbie Duffield
Patty Hanson
Rebo Es Blair-Coppock
Sharbo-Dunn
Birkicht-Harney
Gerber- Wagner
Allard-Duffield
Johanos-Hanson
Harding and Wilson Divide Tennis Meet
Harding wins ninth grade match 5-0 over Wilson, then Wilson takes seven eighth grade meet 1. In ninth singles Mike Oster defeats Ray Harney 6-0. Martin Stockdale beats Chris Mayfield 6-0. Rick Baskerville over Andy Sorenson 6-1. Oster-Baskerville beat Mayfield-Harney 6-4. Stockdale-Sion over Sorenson-Betzer 6-3. In seventh-eighth singles Rick Gaskill defeats Frank Dungan 6-0. Steve Kent beats Danny Hill 6-1. Mike Johnson defeats Jeff Goodlove 6-5. Doubles Gaskill-Kent over Dungan-Hill 6-1. Goodlove-Moss over Robinson-Altheide 6-0.
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Harding
Wilson
Mike Oster
Ray Harney
Martin Stockdale
Chris Mayfield
Rick Baskerville
Andy Sorenson
Oster-Baskerville
Mayfield-Harney
Stockdale-Sion
Sorenson-Betzer
Rick Gaskill
Frank Dungan
Steve Kent
Danny Hill
Mike Johnson
Jeff Goodlove
Gaskill-Kent
Dungan- Hill
Hess Sparkles as Dyersville Wins
Ron Hess pitched a two hitter with seven strikeouts and limited Western Dubuque to two runs as Dyersville beat them 4 to 2. Beckman led with four hits, while Bob Teglar drove in two in the opening inning.
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Hess
Dyersville
Ron Hess
Beckman
Western Dubuque
Bob Teglar
Western A
Faber
Callahan
Burger
Marion Golf Team Edges La Salle At Ellis Park
Marion golf team edged La Salle 186 to 190 at Ellis Park. Nohre led Marion with a 44 as medalist. For Marion Jacobsen 47 Snyder 45 Travis 50 Nohre 44. La Salle Kolismith 43 Woods 48 Ruble unknown Kolismith 50.
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Marion
LaSalle
Ellis Park
Nohre
Jacobsen
Snyder
Travis
R. Kolismith
Woods
Ruble
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First Ave
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Karen Ranshaw
ICW
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Mary Kann
Brenda Rainwater
Jane Boenker
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Casey Lee
Sheryl Nassif
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Peoria
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