Crazy season opens with Alabama vs Nebraska clash
AP Special: Alabama and Nebraska headline the early season as Bear Bryant and the Cornhuskers meet with national title implications. Alabama’s Jeff Rutledge stars as a Heisman contender while Nebraska relies on I M Hipp Berns and Andra Franklin. Penn State faces Temple, Arlington hosts Drake.
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Golsteyn Named Giants' Starting QB for Opener
New York Giants coach John McVay announced Jerry Golsteyn will be the No. 1 quarterback for the season. The Northwestern Illinois alum beat incumbent Joe Pisarcik for the opening game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Golsteyn started three games in 1977 and impressed in the preseason with 35 completions in 68 attempts for 520 yards.
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Donlin Signs Short CFL Deal With Winnipeg
Donlin, a former Iowa all state quarterback and NC Conference player for Augustana, signed a three week conditional contract with Winnipeg in the Canadian Football League. He had a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings before their decision after Fran Tarkenton's return. Earlier this year he married LaVonne Cobb of Cedar Rapids.
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Norway Beats No 7 Clear Creek In Softball Upset
Norway defeated seventh ranked Clear Creek 3-2 on Tuesday. pitcher Cindy Becker threw a two hitter and added a triple. Cathy Becker Lori Zoeller and Corrine Wagner each had two hits as Norway improved to 2-0.
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Hart leads Wheatland to 11-3 softball win over Delwood
Colleen Hart four hits and a two run homer power Wheatland past Delwood 11-3 in girls softball Wednesday. The win improves Wheatland to 2-1 on the season. Alburnett topped Star Mont 8-3 in girls softball Wednesday.
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Maquoketa Valley routs East Buchanan 13-0 in softball
The Maquoketa Valley team delivered a dominant 13-0 victory over East Buchanan in a girls prep softball game played Wednesday night.
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Hurd named PR director for Missouri Valley Conference
Tulsa Oklahoma AP Jeff Hurd director of sports information at Tulsa was named public relations director for the Missouri Valley Conference. He succeeds Gary Griffith who held the post four years before moving to Wichita State University. Hurd, 27, is a University of Missouri journalism graduate.
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University of Tulsa
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Wichita State University
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Two Classic Cars for Sale with Listings and Contacts
A white 78 Monte Carlo Sport Coupe with 55 45 special seats power options and sun roof is offered by Jim Theiss. A 78 Monza 2 2 Camel Metallic with 4 cylinder engine and automatic transmission is advertised by Dale Leach.
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Jim Theiss
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Dale Leach
Midwest League Playoffs Open with Northern and Southern Matchups
The Midwest League starts playoffs Friday with Appleton facing Waterloo in the Northern Division at Appleton and Davenport hosting Quad Cities Angels against Burlington in the Southern Division. If needed, games move to Waterloo and Burlington respectively on weekend dates. Burlington defends as reigning champion.
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Washington joins Colts after five hour physical
Baltimore adds running back Joe Washington to the Colts roster following a lengthy physical. To make room for Washington the club released offensive lineman David Studdard.
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