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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1977

Page

13

Washington tops Jefferson 27 18 in crosstown dual

Washington defeats Jefferson 27 to 18 in a heated crosstown wrestling duel. Tim Zimmmerman pinned Doug Zimmerman 3 41 to clinch the Warrior win as Jeff slips to 1 5 while Washington rises to edge in a tightly contested meet with key upsets and late drama.

Jefferson Crosstown Washington J-Hawks Jeff Bill McNiel Wash Rich Bleakley Tim Zimmerman Doug Zimmerman Warrior

Prominent Iowa racer Steve Becker remembered after death

Al Miller recalls Steve Becker, 24, Atkins racer and 1977 sportsman division champion at Hawkeye Downs, who died December 15 from injuries in an auto wreck. Miller notes Steve’s strong character from both highs and a mid-season suspension, and eyes a bright future cut short.

al Miller Hawkeye Downs Steve Becker Atkins Steve Miller

Corrigan Carrying LaSalle Past Linn-Mar in Close Upset

Don Corrigan drilled two late free throws to seal LaSalle’s 65-64 road win over 11th ranked Linn-Mar. Corrigan scored 12 of his 15 after halftime while Linn-Mar, led by Gary Fries with 17, struggled with 25 turnovers. Meewes and Andre provided late scoring as LaSalle snapped a four-game skid and evened their East Central Iowa Conference mark at 2-2.

Don Corrigan Cedar Rapids LaSalle Lancer LaSalle Linn-Mar Lion Gy Corrigan al Arp Don Tom Sattler Arp Dave Bachelder la Salle Lions Associated Press John Moore Jeff Andre Curt Krumrer Andre Rod Fedderson Lancers Trent Meewes Mark Schenkelberg Metro Gary Fries

Broncos players wear plastic cones during playoff break

Broncos teammates John Keyworth and Tom Glassic posed with plastic traffic cone helmets during a pregame break ahead of the AFC playoff clash with the Steelers.

John Keyworth Tom Glassic Denver Broncos Pittsburgh

Bentrim Hurt. UNI Wrestler May Miss Midlands Meet

Gary Bentrim, ex Jefferson wrestler, has the best UNI record but may miss the Midlands tournament on December 29 and 30 due to a shoulder injury. He stands 8-1 at 158 pounds, two classes above his Nationals target. Dick Briggs will wrestle at 150 pounds for UNI in the Midlands.

Cedar Falls Gary Bentrim Cedar Rapids Northern Iowa Dick Briggs Jeff Matman UNI Midlands

Maryland shuts off Gopher offense in Hall of Fame game

Maryland's defense stifled Minnesota in the first quarter, holding the Gophers to no scoring as Charlie Johnson led 16 tackles and two fumbles forced. Marion Barber's 1 yard TD gave Minnesota an early lead, but Maryland capitalized on turnovers and dominated the rest.

Birmingham Ala Charlie Johnson Maryland Minnesota Gophers Mmansoota Wendell Avery Terps Johnson Baltimore Brad Carr Eric Sievers Marion Barber Jerry Claiborne Cal Stoll Stoll

Kennedy Stands Bulldogs Win at MVC Meet

Kennedy’s wrestling squad, led by first year coach Rich Boston, improved to 3-0 in MVC duals with a 136 pound victory by Dave Brown. Bettendorf, ranked No. 8 by Predicament magazine, had its 28 straight dual meet streak halted.

Senate Glen Zenor Sieipeetner Kennedys Dave Brown Rich Boston Bettendorf Magasine

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