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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1979

Page

20

Johnson Knocks Out Galindez For WBA Light Heavy Title

Marvin Johnson, 24, from Indianapolis, defeated Victor Galindez of Argentina by knockout 20 seconds into the 11th round in New Orleans to win the WBA light heavyweight title. Johnson overcame an earlier 10th round rally and opened a cut over Galindez’s eye as he pressed the attack.

New Orleans UPI Marvin Johnson Victor Galindez Argentina World Boxing Association Johnson Indianapolis Galindez Mike Rossman Rossman World Boxing Council Mate Pavlov Italy WBC Matthew Saad Muhammad Galinder Muhammad Ali Antuofermo Hagler Brooklyn N.Y Brockton Mass

Leonard Dominates Benitez as Fight Ends in Stopage

Leonard preserves his 26th straight win by stopping Benitez in the 15th after a hard left hook. Benitez, 21, falls to defeat against 37 victories and one draw as Padilla halts the bout. Earlier, Antuofermo and Hagler battle to a draw in a title bout on the same card.

Leonard Benitez Padilla Manila Montreal Vito Antuofermo Brooklyn N.Y Marvin Hagler Brockton Mass

Antuofermo Retains Middleweight Title In Split Draw

In Las Vegas Vito Antuofermo and Marvin Hagler fought 15 hard rounds for the undisputed middleweight crown. Judges carded 144-142 Antuofermo 145-141 Hagler and 143-143. Hagler wore a gash above the eye after a 14th round clash as Antuofermo pressed the action late.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Vito Antuofermo Marvin Hagler Caesar’s Palace Dalby Shirley Antuofermo Duane Ford Hagler Hal Miller

Prairie Boys Open With Narrow Victory Over Benton Community

Prairie rallies from a 42-39 deficit in the final period to defeat Benton Community 53 to 48. Ron Downs led Prairie with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while the Prairie roster includes Mike Porter, Mike Sheetz, Don Jansa, Scott Lynch, and Jim Rotter. Benton Community's totals list Frie, Weekly, Rogers, Jurgens, Walton, Calef, and Ritscher. Halftime stood 29-30. Fouls favored Benton 18 to Prairie 12.

Prairie Benton Community Hawks Benton Ron Downs Mike Porter Mike Sheetz Don Jansa Scott Lynch Jim Rotter Jim Frie Dan Weekly John Rogers Bob Jurgens Ron Walton Ron Calef Bob Ritscher

Linn-Mar Top Beckman 58 53 in tough win

Linn-Mar beat Dyersville Beckman 58 to 53 as Coach Bob Landis notches his first Linn-Mar victory. Landis praised the effort though saying the team did not play outstanding and Linn-Mar improves to 4 3 1 overall and 1 0 in the conference. Players listed include Mark Dicken Mark Kriegel Dave Brainard and Tom Wolan.

Linn-Mar Dyersville Beckman Lions Bob Landis Linn Dyersville Beckman Linn Mar Mark Dicken Mark Kriegel Dave Brainard Dave Karr Tom Wolan Mark Vesey Jeff Nielson Joe Ross Gary Burkie Dennis Duetmeyer Bruce Kiosterman J.C. Brueckner Steve Boeckensted Mike Haight

Illinois Cagers Edge BYU In Season Opener Upset

Illinois and BYU traded leads before James Griffin and Mark Smith sparked a late surge. Smith scored 20 points, Judson 18, as Illinois rallied 16-4 in the final 4:30 to beat 17th ranked BYU 86-76. BYU's Ainge had 19, Durrant 15.

Mark Smith Rob Judson Illinois Brigham Young Cougars Judson James Griffin Smith Danny Ainge BYU Devin Durrant Fighting Illini Kevin Bontemps Griffin

Bowl pairings hinge on final SWC games and rivalries

United Press International reports the final Southwest Conference games will determine postseason bowls for Arkansas, Texas, and Houston. Texas meets Texas A&M, Houston faces Rice, with Arkansas already 7-1 and sharing the title. Outcome dictates Cotton, Sugar, and Sun Bowl placements among Arkansas, Texas, and Houston. Alabama eyes Sugar Bowl against either Arkansas or Texas if they win.

Arkansas Razorbacks Texas Longhorns Houston Cougars Texas Texas A&m Houston Rice Arkansas Bill Yeoman Fred Akers Lou Holtz Yeoman Baylor Alabama Auburn Longhorns Crimson Tide Nebraska Washington Bear Bryart Pittsburgh Georgia New Orleans Penn State

Notice of zoning hearing and city project bids

A public hearing in Linn County Iowa addresses zoning changes and a Cedar Rapids water system project. The Cedar Rapids city authority invites objections to proposed rezoning and outlines bid procedures, deadlines, and required bid bonds. The notice lists property parcels and references the Linn County Commission and city officials.

Inn County Iowa Linn Cedar Rapids Virrin County Voning Com Commission Arni Orak Rhinn Linn County Inn State of Laws Cate Bury Pada Wee Robert W Jena Kaministrative SPEER Rapids Rurina Jon Ram Lowa Reese

Notice of Administrator Appointment for Estate in Rapids, Iowa

The document records the appointment of an administrator for a local estate in Rapids, Iowa. It mentions filing aims, bonds, and duties, with a deadline of November 26 and references to Wisconsin-related names and jurisdictions.

Notice of Business Corporation Formation

A notice describes the formation and charter of a business corporation under existing law. It states the corporation has unlimited powers, requires $10,000 in shares or common stock, and lists initial registered agent and addresses. The document names two individuals connected to the corporate act.

Busines Corporation Petual Exis Bert Rateee Lowe Business Corporation R.K Picker Ee Ag Coreera Jon

Notice of Proposed Liberty Improvement Hearing

Public notice states a hearing at 9:00 a.m. regarding proposed improvements with specified engineering and civic fees. Propositions and estimates will be heard orally in opposition, dated this 28th day of November, year not specified. Cedar Rapids Gazette citation noted.

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Public Notice on Housing Development and Slum Redevelopment

Public notice announces a redevelopment plan in Cedar for slum clearance or housing renewal. It lists affected areas near the community hall and public library at 428 3rd Avenue SE and names the town clerk as official.

Sana Na Genivan Yane Bosf Ve Public 3Rd Avenue SE

Fragmentary legal notice about estate filing and court dates

The readable text indicates a probate or estate notice dated November and February with court reference in a district court. It mentions a clerk, the estate and official actions, but most specifics are obscured by OCR errors. The item appears to be a notice of filing or hearing regarding an estate in a local district court.

NOTIC FBO Rerriee Bape Hermat Deall Woyern Pertece Ree Henry Stropside Cation Ois Stine District

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