Foerstner Recruited Iowa Players After War For Coach Anderson
Amana Refrigeration chairman emeritus George Foerstner recalled recruiting efforts for Iowa during Eddie Andersons tenure. He landed players by offering jobs at Amana, noting NCAA limits then allowed such incentives. The era saw mixed results with wartime restrictions and Andersons return sparked hopes of stronger teams.
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Northwestern
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Aossey family eyes City Am title at TSW after strong start
Sam Aossey shot even par 72 in round one at Squaw Creek leaving him four behind leader Jim Petersen as the final rounds approach at St. Andrews and Ellis Park. His father Dave, a seven-time City Am top five finisher, notes the tougher era and says Sam is a far better golfer now.
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Giants Rally Past Braves On 12th Inning Homers
San Francisco slugger Reggie Smith hit his 12th homer, a two run shot in the bottom of the 12th, to lift the Giants 8-6 over Atlanta as they extended a 10 game win streak. Fred Breining lasted four shutout innings for the win, while Carlos Diaz took the loss. The Giants head to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers in a four game series.
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Lewis Replaces Smith on U S World Team at 136 1 2 pounds
Randy Lewis former Iowa star now with Hawkeye Wrestling Club takes LeRoy Smiths spot on the U S World Championship squad after Smith withdrew due to injury. Lewis will wrestle 136 1 2 pounds in Edmonton as the World Championships open.
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Lights to Shine on Kinnick Stadium Demonstration
The University of Iowa will test Musco Sports Lighting soon to study a new mobile lighting system at Kinnick Stadium. ABC CBS and WTBS engineers will observe four to six trucks raising 140 foot booms to illuminate the stadium. The test may influence evening telecasts as colleges expand night games nationwide.
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Badgers lose cage starter Golston transfers amid eligibility
Carl Golston a starting guard for the Wisconsin Badgers plans to transfer to Loyola University Chicago due to academic ineligibility three hours short of sophomore standards. Coach Steve Yoder also indicated Chicago sophomore Cory Blackwell, who started last year, may transfer as well.
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Top-ranked fighters suspended after illness delays
The Cleveland Boxing Commission suspended heavyweight contenders Trevor Berbick and Tim Witherspoon indefinitely for pulling out of weekend bouts. Don King Productions officials knew both men were ill, Berbick with an intestinal infection and Witherspoon with an ear infection, as a doctor diagnosed Berbick three weeks earlier.
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