Denise Long Back Seeks Olympic Dream in AAU Return
Denise Sturdy once scored 111 points in a high school game and led Union Whitten to state tournaments. Now 23, she returns to basketball with Sportsman’s of Ankeny and Park Fair, eyeing the 1976 Olympics after rekindling the sport with her husband’s support and a renewed faith. She faced eligibility questions over past earnings but was cleared to play AAU.
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Iowa
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Say Blazer Check Bounces
A 1.5 million down payment for the Florida Blazers World Football League franchise bounced after insufficient funds. financier Robert Prentice of Cocoa Beach had given the check to Blazers attorney Robert Deutsch on November 21 and would not name the buyers. Deutsch said the money would go to players staff and creditors, though eight weeks of back salary remain unpaid.
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Pro Basketball and Hockey Results From Various Venues
Pro basketball scores include Houston 103 over Houston 96 and Seattle 95 over Cleveland 97 in a tight ABA style mix. NHL results show Chicago 5, Los Angeles 4, with Toronto recent action. In boxing Julio Gomez defeated David Arrieland by unanimous decision. Denny Moyer stopped Rocky DeFazio in Portland. Angel Mayoral outpointed Johnny Copeland in San Diego.
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Los Angeles
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Iowa Iowa State Game Sold Out in Iowa Fieldhouse
The Iowa Hawkeyes face Iowa State in a sold out game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with a 13,500 capacity crowd. No TV coverage announced. Iowa aims to claim the state title after beating Drake, with Iowa State to play Drake on December 19.
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VanderMeer Hospitalized After Heart Circulation Disorder
Johnny VanderMeer, the only major league pitcher to throw consecutive no hit games, is hospitalized in Tampa with a blocked main artery. At 60, doctors face whether medication or coronary bypass is needed. no heart damage reported.
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Thorp and Longbranch Win Wednesday Basketball Games
In Marion YMCA Slow-Break league action Credit beat Longbranch 65 to 58 while Foster's Heating defeated Marion Jaycees 49 to 33. Longbranch's Tom Bush led scoring with 22 points. Ski Report notes surface snow on Mt Telemark with a 44 inch base, four slopes open and three chairlifts operating.
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Big Ten hopes for next decade and Rose Bowl pressure
Michigan athletic director Don Canham argues Big Ten dominance spurs rivals with Michigan State Wisconsin and Illinois improving. conferences seek Rose Bowl contract change while NBC reportedly wields influence. Editorial notes Pac- Eight resistance and Rose Bowl profits, plus quips on other coaches and players.
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Stabler to Start as Raiders End Season Against Cowboys
Oakland Raiders coach John Madden named Ken Stabler the starter for Saturdays clash with the Dallas Cowboys, saying he will play at least a half with Larry Lawrence possibly entering in the second half if available. Stabler leads the league with 24 TD passes after sitting out vs Kansas City.
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al Hall
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Three-Way Swim Meet Set for Central Y Saturday
The Central branch YMCA hosts a tri angular meet with Clinton and Peoria Y teams. Diving starts at 11 a.m. followed by swimming at 12 45 p.m. Admission is free for the public. Central Y previously won the lone triangular meet.
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