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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1979

Page

35

Backboard wrecking effort sparks Sixers win over Spurs

Philadelphia beat San Antonio 132 120 as Darryl Dawkins shattered a backboard on a rim wreck dunk. Julius Erving led with 28 points and Bobby Jones added 22 as the Sixers earned their seventh straight win. Spurs standout George Gervin scored 42 in a losing effort.

Philadelphia UPI Darryl Dawkins Dawkins Spectrum Philadelphia 76Ers San Antonio Spurs Kansas City Sixers Julius Erving Erving George Gervin San Antonio Doug Moe Moe Ice Gervin Spurs Bobby Jones Jones Clint Richardson Kevin Restani

Iowa Beats Arizona State 25-10 In Wrestling Dual

Iowa Hawkeyes improve to 3-0 with a 25-10 win over Arizona State Sun Devils before 3,500 fans. Key upsets include Scott Trizzino at 150 and Ed Banach at 177, while Dan Severn edged Lou Banach in a pivotal 190-pound bout.

Tempe Ariz Iowa Hawkeyes Arizona State Sun Devils Hawkeyes ASU Scott Trizzino Ed Banach Iowa Banach Dave Severn Lou Dan Severn Dave Severn Dan Gable Cal State- Bakersfield Cal Poly San Luis Obispo John Maile Mark Stevenson Stevenson Maile Dan Gienn Randy Hoffman Eddie Ortiz Jeff Kerber Randy Lewis Joe Romero Bill Cripps Lennie Zolesky Joe Solorio King Mueller Chris Bodine Lou Banach Pnerengtee Dean Phinney

Hawkeyes Retain No 1 In Wrestling Rankings

Iowa remains the top team in Amateur Wrestling News rankings. Oklahoma rises to second, Arizona State to third, with Iowa State dropping from fourth to ninth and Wisconsin moving to fifth.

Oklahoma City UPI Iowa Amateur Iowa State University Oklahoma Arizona State Wisconsin Sooners

Baseball meetings in Toronto spark talks on visiting team guarantees

At the winter meeting of American League owners in Toronto the focus shifted to a proposed $10,000 per game guarantee for visiting teams, a move aimed at Oakland and Charles Finley after low A’s attendance. The Blue Jays traded Chris Chambliss to the Braves in a five player deal, the first major action of the gathering, as interleague trading deadlines approach. The Angels signed Fred Patek and sent Jim Anderson to Seattle in a separate deal, while Atlanta continued pursuit of Chambliss.

Toronto Associated Press Charles Finley Oakland A’s Kansas City Royals Finley Oakland

Ames Iowa State track clinic and Hall of Fame rites

The Iowa State track clinic is set for Friday at the Gate Way Center Motel. A Hall of Fame banquet at 5 45 p m will honor William G Wood Stephen H Everett A W VanderWilt Peg Neppel and Cliff Cushman who will be inducted into the Hall.

Ames Gateway Center William G. Woodhouse Stephen H. Everett A.W. VanderWilt Peg Neppel Cliff Cushman

Birthdays Today Lynn Fontanne and Larry Bowa

Actress Lynn Fontanne turned 92 and baseball star Larry Bowa reached 36 today marking notable celebrity milestones.

Lynn Fontanne Larry Bowa

Ref defends role in ring death

Referee Lew Eskin told New York state investigators he believed Willie Classen was coherent minutes before the fatal knockout at Madison Square Garden. Eskin testified during hearings on boxing regulation as doctors and officials prepared to resume testimony.

New York UPI Lew Eskin Willie Classen Eskin State Senate Madison Square Garden Classen Wilford Scyp Coheren

New Jersey Aims Waivers for Dalrymple and Savio

Women's basketball announces waivers for Dale Dalrymple and Jennifer Savio placed by New Jersey.

New Jersey Dale Dalrymple Jennifer Savio

University plans arena to boost women sports and recreation

The proposal adds a multipurpose arena for women's basketball and volleyball along with existing men’s teams and athletics offices. It funds a $3 million Fieldhouse renovation, adds outdoor play areas, and creates space for 29 sports clubs and 10 new racquetball courts. Regional campaigns start soon with about 4,000 volunteers targeting 20 000 to 25 000 donors.

Pomeroy Iowa Lute Olson Pomerantz Johnson, Linn Polk Blackhawk Quad Cities

Prep Wrestling Match Results Highlight Key Pins and Decs

Kevin Hammes pinned Rick Young in 2 15. Scott Kephart pinned Larry Shepard in 5 50. Steve Sieren defeated Jim Wood 4 0. Stacy Sumner defeated Charles Adams 4 3. John Streigie pinned Darrell Colton 1 45. Kirk Albert pinned Larry Boltz 2 45. Mark Cranston defeated Bruce Walker 21 5. George Snokenberg defeated Mick Kreischer 5 0. Tim Holt defeated Gerald Horter 6 2. Joe Smith defeated Mark Appleget 8 7. Chris Fontana defeated Jeff Marget 8 4. Chris Holt won by disqualification over Steve Farnsworth.

Kevin Hammes Rick Young Scott Kephart Larry Shepard Steve Sieren Jim Wood Stacy Sumner Charles Adams John Streigie Darrell Colton Kirk Albert Larry Boltz Mark Cranston Bruce Walker

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