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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1974

Page

8

Penn State Closes Gates For Bowl Practice Sessions

In Dallas, Penn State prepares for Baylor by holding closed practices behind gates. Coach Joe Paterno plans gimmicks and changes to offense and defense as the 12th ranked Nittany Lions, 8 1 in the regular season, anticipate a tough test from SWC champion Baylor.

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Cooper Named At South Dakota Football Coach

Bernard Graper, longtime Sioux City Heelan coach and athletic director, was named head football coach at the University of South Dakota on Thursday. He succeeds Saloni, who resigned to take a similar post at Northern Arizona. Graper arrives with a strong prep record and previously directed Heelan since 1989.

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Ski Report From Rocky Mountain Event Noted

A partial OCR fragment reports on a ski event with mentions of Rockie and an RT station. unclear details describe lacrosse, Shilo, and EROSST Cin. The readable text references a date around 10.24 and notes activity or standings, but specifics are fragmentary and names are uncertain.

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Former Hawk Kunnert Helps Houston In NBA Victory

Kevin Kunnert started at center for Houston and scored a career high 18 points as the Rockets pulled away late to beat Atlanta. Calvin Murphy led Houston with 21 points while Rick Barry poured in 46 for Golden State in a win over Portland.

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McAdoo Gains in Star Vote for All Star Berths

NBA leading scorer Bob McAdoo of Buffalo New York moves into the East starting center spot in the All-Star voting as Earl Monroe slides into the backcourt alongside Walt Frazier. John Havlicek and Wes Unseld lead frontcourt votes, while Rick Barry and Spencer Haywood top the West forwards. The North American Soccer League drafts Jan 15 with expansion clubs Tampa Bay Chicago and San Antonio participating.

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Upsets Hit Oklahoma Purdue in Tourneys

First round action in college tournaments produced upsets for Purdue and Oklahoma as Illinois State and Nebraska knocked off top 20 teams. Florida State edged Purdue 82-? with clutch free throws by Carlton Byrd and Wayne Smalls, while Oklahoma fell 75-88 to Nebraska. Louisville and Western Kentucky traded strong first halves before Louisville pulled away. Other top teams like South Carolina Providence Oregon and Arizona State won, with North Carolina, Oklahoma City, and Seton Hall also advancing.

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Roundup of sports notes and hall of fame events

Zald Abdul-Aziz reportedly quits the NBA with the Houston Rockets while leading rebounder exploits and a Dubuque native Kevin Kunnert steps in for a career night. Taps Gallagher inducted into the AM-College Hall of Fame. Life League moves prompted by a new law, centering on girls participation. Former Green Bay Parkers star Gardella dies at 79. New country music album by Stack and drivers hits shelves February. Franchise sale debates loom for Waldmere club as bids rise. National Football Foundation honors go to Central Michigan and division leaders for 1974.

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Catfish Won't Sign Pact Before Jan. 8

AHOSKIE NC Friday Catfish Munster said he would not sign with any major league team until at least January 8. Hunter, the ace right hand pitcher, is sought amid bids from several clubs as teams aim to secure his services for 1971.

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Quarterbacks Decide Super Bowl IX Matchups

Raiders and Vikings are favored as Ken Stabler and Fran Tarkenton anchor offensive surges. Bradshaw and Harris face strong defenses with noted receivers, while predictions call for Raiders 27 Steelers 17 and Vikings 31 Rams 14, highlighting quarterback play as the decisive factor.

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Connors Opens with Straight-Set Win at Australian Open

Defending champion Jimmy Connors defeated Chris Ky chel in straight sets 7-5 6-2 in the opening round of the Australian Open Teams Championship in Melbourne. The match featured Connors’ restrained style as he advances while Newcombe, Metroc, Reid, and Andres also posted wins along with several American and international players in the first round.

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Homan Hits 24 as Fillmore 6th Wins Holiday Tourney

Nicky Wina scored 24 points to pace the Finer Rockets to a 43-18 victory over Lie Coolideu Cougars in Ellis YMCA holiday basketball action. Kenwood Lords beat Taylor Leopards 30-17, Madison trounced Taylor Tigers 82-4, and Cleveland Bulldogs down Hoover Hawks 14-8 in fifth grade play.

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