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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1974

Page

7

Marquette slips to second fiddle in tough season

The Marquette Warriors, once a powerhouse, face a tough season as coach Al McGuire notes the team is very young and capable of improvement. A 80-60 loss to fourth-ranked Louisville followed a prior setback to Pitt, dropping the record to 3-8-0. The squad, known for strong past results, struggles on offense amid missed shots on home court. Other top programs also won or maintained leads as Indiana, UCLA, NC State, Maryland, USC, Alabama, Penn, and North Carolina posted victories.

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Buckeye and Hoosier dominance in weekend Big Ten action

Indiana won the Indiana Classic with a 27 point Scott May effort and a 17-0 Saturday run over Nebraska. Michigan beat Virginia Tech then Manhattan 77-66 led by Joe Johnson's 27 points. Ohio State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa posted wins while Minnesota dropped to Furman 77-68. Bobby Knight praised Indiana's aggressive offense as Nebraskas end to the Big Ten race loomed.

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Hunter Catfish Hunter stands out as a free agent

Tim Hunter, youngest of ten, weighs baseball riches against home and hunting. Multiple teams including Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Twins woo him with multiyear deals. His eighth grade teacher urged not to waste talent, while his family and friends praise his loyalty and desire for education and security for his kids.

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Hayes Shapes Buckeyes For Rose Bowl Trip

Pasadena AP Woody Hayes aims to curb Rose Bowl distractions for Ohio State before facing Southern California on January 1. He keeps players happy with Disneyland trips and team dinners while monitoring injuries. Key players Delayed by ankle and knee injuries, with Tyrone Harris out, Arnie Jones shifting to tackle as depth thins.

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Top Twenty College Basketball Roundup

Top Twenty teams are listed with results against various opponents. Carolina State beat Duke, Louisville defeated Morgan State, Alabama defeated Austin Peay, Penn State beat Northeastern, UCLA downed Indiana, and Colorado topped Princeton among other scores.

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Jofre Wins Unanimous Decision in Brasil Fight

Eder Jofre of Brazil defeated Venezuela's Filiberta Herrera by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout. Jofre, who relinquished the world featherweight title after a long inactivity, resumed with the victory in Jundiai. Herrera fought hard but could not overturn the verdict.

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King Peppler Top Superstars in Houston Victory

Mary Jo Peppler and Micki King starred in the $83,000 Women's Superstar competition, winning their Group II and Group I titles respectively. Peppler claimed four events including a surprising swim win and a 207 feet 69 inch softball throw, earning top money and advancing to finals. King also won her group.

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Kansas City Sure of Shot At Catfish

Kansas City Royals General Manager Joe Burke says it is likely the team will bid for pitcher Jim Catfish Kanter Hunter, a free agent from Oakland. A final decision is expected within a week to ten days after talks with Catfish and his attorneys in North Carolina.

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Tight Battles In Point Races

Local high school season resumes Jan 4 after holiday break fueling tight individual scoring races for boys and girls. LaSalle leads boys with Paul Schenkelberg at 25.9 and Marion’s Neal Sumner at 25.8. girls race features LaSalle’s Lisa Chacipar at 33.3 and Prairie’s Dulle Dansa at 32.4 with others close behind. In pro football, Don Klosterman rejects Cappelletti trade rumors as fabrications amid playoff context. Charipac leads season high game with 45 points, closely followed by Hupfer at 42.

LaSalle Paul Schenkelberg Marion Neal Sumner Schenk Neal Lisa Chacipar Prairie Dulle Dansa Washington Lisa Dupter Hopin Cathy Donnelly

Roche Evonne Capture Titles at New South Wales Open

In Sydney Tony Roche returned from a five year elbow injury to win the New South Wales Open defeating Phil Dent 7 5 4 6 0 8 8. Margaret Court was upset by Jenny Coolagong 6 3 6 1 8 9 trailing 2 5 in the third set. In Louisville Louisville President James G Miller said he would recommend Vince Gibson as the Cardinals head football coach with a board vote set for January 20.

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Forego Is Tops In 1974 Horse Awards

NEW YORK AP Forego was named Horse of the Year for 1974 in a voting panel by the Thoroughbred Racing Association and others. The 4-year-old gelding owned by Mrs. Martha Gerry and trained by Sherrill Ward won eight races from seven furlongs to two miles, earning top handicap and sprinter honors. Ward, speaking from Florida, noted Forego’s potential on turf and predicted a grass campaign in 1975.

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