Benitez Hearns war of words fuels pre fight tension
The world title clash at the Superdome in New Orleans heats up as Wilfred Benitez and Thomas Hearns trade taunts two days before the WBC super welterweight bout. Benitez boasts of beating Hearns in or out of the ring while Hearns calls Benitez overrated and vows to prove him wrong.
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Schweizer to Step Down as Luther College Athletic Director
Edsel Schweizer announces retirement as Luther College athletic director at month end after a 33 year tenure. A former University of Iowa quarterback, Schweizer joined Luther in 1950 as dean of students and assistant coach, became head football coach in 1952, posting a 150-79-6 record over 26 seasons.
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Ameche Reflects on Heisman Victory and Pro Hallmark
Alan Ameche recalls his 1954 Heisman season while recounting his Wisconsin record years and later NFL fame with the Baltimore Colts. He cites his ballot for Herschel Walker in 1982, discusses injuries, and relives the famed 1958 championship drive with Johnny Unitas.
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UNI Kicker Schonert Named to Blue Gray All Star
Cedar Falls AP Northern Iowa placekicker Steve Schonert earned a spot on the North team for the Blue Gray All Star Classic in Montgomery Alabama on Christmas Day. He holds most Panthers kicking records including 87 extra points and 26 field goals.
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Big Eight football attendance hits its lowest since 1974
Iowa State drew 51,900 per game in a 50,000 seat stadium while total Big Eight attendance reached 2,434,753 over 48 games. Missouri and Oklahoma State saw attendance declines, Kansas State rose ahead of its first bowl bid, and Nebraska and Oklahoma posted near capacity figures.
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Rams Bring Ferragamo Back For Clash With 49ers
Vince Ferragamo returns to quarterback duties for the Los Angeles Rams as they meet the defending world champion San Francisco 49ers in a nationally aired game. Jeff Bert Jones was injured last week, Ferragamo stepping in as LA and San Francisco both chase a playoff push with five games left in a strike-shortened season.
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Wisconsin Triumphs Over Northern Iowa 76-69
Wisconsin freshman guards David Miller and Ricky Olson scored 33 as Wisconsin defeated Northern Iowa 76-69 to push rookie coach Steve Yoder to 2-1. Brad Sellers sparked a 9-2 run with five points, including a length-of-floor dunk. Randy Kraayenbrink led Northern Iowa with 25 points and four threes.
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