Cotton Bowl signs Mobil as sponsor for seven years
The Cotton Bowl, under pressure to boost payouts, signed a seven year deal with Mobil Corporation, joining eight bowls with title sponsors. CBS plans and officials praised the partnership though some warned of donor influence while Mobil’s Dallas presence anchors the classic game.
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Hawks close press day to public at Iowa football site
The University of Iowa will seal its annual football press day from fans for the first time in years to protect practice time. Sports Information Director George Wine notes the crowds had grown too large. Press Day is August 15 with freshmen arriving August 10 and upperclassmen August 12. First padded practice begins August 16.
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ISU to spruce up locker rooms with $85,000 project
Iowa State University will spend 85 thousand dollars to upgrade the Olsen Building football locker rooms and meeting area. Improvements include new carpets wall coverings chairs and equipment storage in the meeting room and new cabinets tile floors in showers plus ceiling mounted TVs. The remodeling aims to boost morale ahead of mid August preseason practice. Funds mainly come from Cyclone Clubs statewide.
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Long sees himself as Lions leader amid NFL QB growth
Detroit quarterback Kris Long confronts high expectations as he aims to prove himself after a rocky start with 55.8 percent completions and 20 interceptions to 11 touchdowns. He cites experience, a new team attitude, and underdog mindset as keys to progress alongside Iowa standout Chuck Hartlieb who credits Long for guidance.
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Lipps Shows Glimpses Of His Pro Bowl Form
Steelers wide receiver Louis Lipps, returning from hamstring injuries, impressed in camp with better conditioning and fresh confidence. Lipps says he feels healthier and ready to help Pittsburgh rebound after two injury plagued seasons.
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NFL training camp notebook notes Bills and Cowboys injuries
The Buffalo Bills postponed Jim Kelly's return from an ankle injury until after the preseason opener with the Houston Oilers. Coach Marv Levy cited limited confidence in dropping back but said the injury has not disrupted camp. Cowboys linebackers Eugene Lockhart and Mike Hegman are hurt with four weeks and two weeks out, respectively, joining back and knee issues among others. Jets coach Joe Walton saluted Mark Gastineau's effort amid tabloid attention from Brigitte Nielsen.
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Area Sports Notes Highlight Local Baseball and Golf Results
Cedar Rapids players seek organizers for a 30 and over Men’s Senior Baseball League and a Kennedy junior high football clinic has been canceled. Staub and Pinckney of Cedar Rapids won the 32nd annual state Father Daughter Golf Tournament at Wood Golf Course with a 78 final round. Dr Warren Scott and daughter Sarah were second with 79. Dubuque Greyhound Park reported record July wagering with 112,658 fans and $12,208,411 handle. Iowa Run Punt and Pass set for Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, eight to 13-year-olds compete for charity. entries at local recreations and stadium. Eight Gazette area teams start district play in Victor and Williamsburg with Aug. 12-14 state tournament in Des Moines. opening games scheduled Thursday and Friday.
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LaSalle Softball Names Charipar MVP and Team Honors
Melissa Charipar was named Most Valuable Player for LaSalle softball. Tracy Patten earned most improved, Jennifer Kilpa trick and Kim Watts received Hustle and coach's award while Kilpatrick and Patten were named captains.
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2nd European tour promises rugged for C R rugger
Tom Wertz will join the Boston club for a two week trip as the rugby team prepares for a challenging second European tour.
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Cedar Rapids lawyer to tour Europe for rugby trip
Tom Wertz of Cedar Rapids, a 35 year old lawyer and former Cedar Rapids Washington student, joins Beacon Hill Club on a 244 week European rugby tour starting Aug 25 with games in Paris Brussels Heidelberg Hamburg and Amsterdam. He aims to learn and share, hoping for fun and possible future state or national team prospects.
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Iowa swimmer John Davey earns Olympic berth for Britain
Former University of Iowa swimmer John Davey qualified for Seoul Summer Olympics as part of Great Britain's team. He will race the 200 meter backstroke and the 200 and 400 individual medley events. Davey, from Middleton, England, was 1984 and 1987 Great Britain national swimmer of the year and was a four time Big Ten athlete of the year. He set an English record in the 200 IM with 2:05.05 in prelims.
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Hanson and Rippey lead Pribyl Rotary Metro Junior golf
Mark Hanson shot 78 to take a one stroke Open Division lead at Cedar Rapids Country Club with a 153 total. Roger Smith sits second at 154, while Dan Siders and Laine Wolden share third at 159. Randy Johnson stands eight off the pace at 161 after an 87. Rippey carded the day’s best 40 in Novice Division at 82 total. The field resumes rounds at Olde Indian Creek and Elmcrest with a Friday finale.
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