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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1978
Page
20
Seven Cedar Rapids Prairie wrestling lettermen anchor a strong season as the veteran core fuels the Prairie program in Eastern Iowa. In front row from left, the team shows depth and experience guiding the season.
Prairie high schools four varsity lettermen guide the team with Bob Boots at forward and Scott Ollinger Reggie Hastings and Corky Summers in the backcourt and forward positions.
Tennessee coach Johnny Majors says bogus telegrams claiming NCAA probes were sent to AP bureaus to hurt UT recruiting. Western Union traced calls from a man claiming to be UT official Haywood Harris. UT denies ordering the messages and calls it a possible trick. The note notes SEC signing period opens soon and mentions Nixon tax-return disclosure date.
Oklahoma running back Billy Sims formally accepted the Heisman Trophy at a $75-a-plate banquet and urged the nation to use the award to bring people of all races together. He noted how his hometown Hooks Texas has become more united through football and expressed optimism for continued team unity and success.
Readout from Jubilee Lanes and May City Lanes shows Betty Paul rolling 237-669 and Ed Bevins posting 237-679 for top men. Other notable marks include Ralph Briles 256 and Jerry Swenson 1056 in Jubilee 3 man Classic, with several bowlers breaking the 190s and 200s across multiple leagues.
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