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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1975

Page

2

Thompson King Mays Lead Rally In Close Iowa Huskers Battle

Iowa edged Nebraska 72 65 as reserves fueled a late surge. Guard Cal Wulfsberg fed King for a critical score and King earned two free throws on an intentional foul sealing the win. Fort led Nebraska with 25 points as Olson praised his bench for maintaining pressure and poise.

Iowa Bruce King Cal Wulfsberg King Nebraska Carl McPipe Iowa City Hawks Cornhuskers Big Red Iowa Fieldhouse Lute Olson Clay Hargrave Dick Peth Archie Mays John Hairston Huskers Bruce Sky” King Bo Hairston Scott Thompson Mays Jerry Fort

South Dakota shocks I-State in nonconference win

South Dakota beat Iowa State 79 to 75 in Ames as Rick Nissen led with 26 points. Coach Jack Doyle called it the biggest win of his career while Ken Trickey criticized his team after a 12 point halftime deficit. ISU stars Hercle Ivy and Art Johnson totaled 26 and 16 rebounds respectively as Iowa State drops to 0-2 before facing Drake.

Ames Iowa South Dakota Jack Doyle Coyotes Iowa State Cyclone Ken Trickey Rick Nissen Trickey Cyclones Ivy Art Johnson Vanderbilt Johnson ISU Tulane South Alabama Drake Des Moines Galloway Pederson Musing Powers Nissen Groner Schnecher Behring Benjamin Murphy Parker Butkis Butler Peake Freeman Smith Powell

Rams Slip Past USC By 83-81

Cornell remained unbeaten at 4-0 with an 83-81 win over Upper Iowa, despite 46 fouls and six players fouling out. Dick Grant led Cornell with 22 points, Barry Hopkins added 20, while Scott Singleton had 21 for Upper Iowa in a game marked by a second half rally.

Cornell Dick Grant Barry Hopkins Bruce Millard Tim Measke Gary VanGorp Jim Alberts Upper Iowa Craig Zahatta Scott Singleton Dennis Nettifee Jim Torkelson Bill Rosenstiel Doug Brainard

Hopkins Earns Cornell Player of the Week Honor

Marion’s Barry Hopkins of Marion earns Cornell basketball player of the week after helping the Rams to season opening wins over Ripon and Lawrence on the road. The 6-4 junior totaled 46 points and 25 rebounds, the first time Cornell beat both opponents away in 10 years. Hopkins is the son of Virginia Hopkins of Marion.

Cornell Ripon Lawrence Hopkins Virginia Hopkins Sixth Avenue Marion

Anamosa Upsets Linn-Mar In Overtime Thriller

ANAMOSA Raiders beat Linn-Mar 71-64 in OT in a Wamac clash. Burke 26 led Anamosa with Tapper and Warner each 12. Harbaugh tops Linn-Mar with 16, Hartung adds 13. Game tied after regulation, Lions first loss. Raiders improve to 1-0 in league play.

Anamosa Anamosa Raiders Linn-Mar Lions Kevin Burke Ron Tapper Mike Warner Raiders Burke Dave Dearborn Tapper Warner Chuck Harbaugh Linn- Mar Dan Hartung Linn—Mar Phil Bishop Bob Sindelar von Hollingsworth Craig Steen Jeff Kreigel Randy Matthiessen Mike Norton Hall

Sugar Boy Metles Outpoints Renato Garcia in Tacoma Bout

In a Seattle card Sugar Boy Metles, 161, Tacoma, defeated Renato Garcia, 157, Chi 0, on points. Sacramento’s Pete Ranzony, 147, Sacramento, stopped Ruben Vazquez, 151, Mexico, in a knockout.

Associated P Seattle Sugar Boy Metles Tacoma Wees Renato Garcia Chi Sacramento Calif Pete Ranzony Ruben Vasquez Mexico

Monticello trounces C R Prairie 63 34 in boys game

Mark Hagen led Monticello with 19 points as Cedar Rapids Prairie remains winless at 0 3. Monticello built a large fourth quarter lead after leading all night, while Prairie was held to single double figures and Roger Fruendt topped Prairie with eight points.

Monticello Mark Hagen Cedar Rapids Prairie C.R. Prairie Prairie Roger Fruendt

St Louis Gets Top Stars as Utah FoldS

The American Basketball Association folded its Utah franchise after selling four top players to the Spirits of St Louis for cash to cover debts. Moses Malone Randy Denton Steve Green and Ron Boone moved to St Louis, with spirits set to field a stronger lineup earning about 1 million annually. Utah’s offices told staff they were out of work, while the league dwelled on potential merger hurdles with the NBA and waivers for remaining Utah players.

Chicago American Basketball Association Utah ABA St. Louis Spirits of St Louis Moses Malone Randy Denton Steve Green Ron Boone Bill Daniels Salt Lake City San Diego Baltimore Virginia Dave DeBusschere John Roche Rick Mount Tom Nissalke Spirits

Hawks Rally To Top Nebraska In Low Scoring Win

Iowa held to 43 points mid second half as Dan Frost and Lute Olson praise Nebraska defense. Alan Holder and Bob Siegel limited Frost, while Dan contemplates future after a 72-65 Iowa victory. Ben Farrell discusses Globe­trott­ers promotions and CR Center seating. Gable hints at final wrestling match amid neck injury and Kemp loss. Gene Holtorf earns scholarship. Krause nears NFL interception record.

Nebraska Alan Holder Bob Siegel Dan Frost Iowa Dan Augustana Hawks Joe Cipriano Hank Iba Lute Olson Dan Gable Newsmen Wisconsin Joph Lee Kemp Madison Wis Lowa Gary Kurdelmeier Gable Kemp

Selmon Wins Outland Trophy On All American Team

Leroy Selmon, Oklahoma's 256 pound defensive tackle, earned the Outland Trophy as the best interior lineman in college football. The Football Writers Association of America also named its 1975 All American team featuring stars from Ohio State, Southern California, Pittsburgh, California and Penn State among others, with Oklahoma players Joe Washington and Leroy Selmon highlighted.

Oklahoma City Okla Leroy Selmon Oklahoma Football Writers Association of America Selmon Archie Griffin Notre Dame Steve Niehaus Ohio State Griffin Ted Smith Tim Fox Tom Skladany Nebraska Penn State Joe Washington Rik Bonness Wonder Monds Tom Rafferty Greg Buttle

All-America No Problem Bolden Honored at ASU

Arkansas State tailback Dennis Bolden, who never started a game this season, earned honorable mention All-American honors. Bolden, a junior, ran for 1,191 yards, averaging 6.4 yards per carry and scoring 11 touchdowns, despite Tom Foulks starting at tailback for most of the Indians 11-0 campaign.

Jonesboro Ark Arkansas State University Dennis Bolden Bill Davidson Tommy Foulks Indians Bolden Foulks Southland

Canucks players Robitaille and O Flaherty cleared by doctors

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mike Robitaille and forward Gerry O Flaherty received good news from club doctors on Tuesday, per a team spokesman.

Vancouver Vancouver Canucks Mike Robitaille Gerry O'Flaherty

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