Campbell Wins 43rd Heisman Trophy on TV Night
Tony Dorsett had won in 1976 while Earl Campbell watched from Texas. Campbell, a 220 pound back from Tyler, Texas, claimed the Heisman on CBS in a televised ceremony. Trailing voters included Ken MacAfee and Terry Miller, with final tallies known only to Harris Kerr Forster & Co.
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Earl Campbell wins Heisman as analysis stalls
Earl Campbell claimed the Heisman amid doubts in the voting process with DAC officials and CBS questioning the results. Campbell, who led the nation with 1744 rushing yards and set Southwest Conference records, spoke of a hard work ethic and a bright future in the Cotton Bowl before entering the NFL draft.
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Kohawk Classic windup centers on Central clash
Coe faces undefeated Central in the Kohawk Classic final at Moray Eby Fieldhouse after both won semifinal games. Central routed St. Ambrose 86-55 while Coe defeated Iowa Wesleyan 86-71, with Silas Hudson scoring a game high 27 for Coe and Rod Williams leading Wesleyan with 19.
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Weather trims Metro schedule Friday night events
Eastern Iowa sports faces a wintry mix as nearly all events Friday night are postponed. Remaining games include Washington vs Regis at 8 p.m., Kennedy vs Jefferson women's basketball at 6 p.m., Kohawk Classic final at 9 p.m., and Kennedy Jefferson wrestling starting 6:30 p.m.
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Kilmer to Start for Redskins Against St Louis
The Washington Redskins will start veteran quarterback Billy Kilmer against St Louis on Saturday. Kilmer led Washington to the playoffs last season with four straight wins.
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Iowa sports chatter and recruiting across states and seasons
Punchy Fisteras jokes from Key West about weather as we plan coverage of the Hawkeyes in Las Vegas and Cyclones in Atlanta. The piece notes Iowa wrestlers feeding into other schools, AP all-American grads, and Todd Rubley’s recruitment by Iowa and ISU, with Terry Rubley as a looming influence.
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Oilman eyes Oakland A's transfer to Denver
Denver oilman Marvin Davis confirmed negotiations with Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley over buying the team and moving it to Denver but cautioned no agreement is in place. Reports from New Orleans suggested other interests there had dropped out of the bidding.
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Flames Expect Ecclestone Back At Practice In Three Weeks
Atlanta Flames announce that Tim Ecclestone, who hurt his knee earlier this season, may return to practice in about three weeks. Ecclestone is in his fourth season with the team.
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