Iowa basketball opener shows confidence building under Olson
Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 86 43 as coach Lute Olson pushes for improvement across positions. The piece highlights intrasquad competition boosting effort, notes starting assignments for Waite Krafcisin Brookins and newcomers Gannon and Hansen, and mentions upcoming games against Colorado State and Detroit. It also touches on Big Ten strength and Illinois basketball with Holcomb injured and guard depth improving. A local cheerleader note closes the item with social color.
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Browns Stop Oilers to Snap Win Streak in Snowy Cleveland
Mike Pruitt led Cleveland with a 42 yard TD catch and a 1 yard scoring run as the Browns defeated Houston 14 7. Earl Campbell sparked Houston with two long runs but a late 16 play drive sealed the win for Cleveland and dropped the Oilers from a first place tie. Paul Krause set an NFL career interception record in a Vikings overtime loss to the Rams. Other scores from around the league noted.
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Heisman Trophy Goes to USC’s Charles White
Southern California running back Charles White, the nation’s leading rusher, won the 1979 Heisman Trophy with 453 first place votes and 1,695 points from 1,050 voters. He topped Oklahoma’s Billy Sims, becoming USC’s first winner since OJ Simpson in 1968.
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Stingy Hawkeye cagers seek revenge tonight
Iowa’s basketball team aims to rebound after a 86-43 season opener win while facing Colorado State at the Iowa Fieldhouse. The 13 365 attendance and radio network anchor a season preview as Lute Olson seeks scoring from Steve Waite and rebounding from the forward corps.
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