Year of the Wrestler dominates Iowa sports year
AP recount shows University of Iowa wrestling as the top story with 14 first-place votes and 217 points. Lake View-Auburn girls basketball finish strongest among state prep stories behind the Hawkeyes and Drake, with Mediapolis a contender in the rifle tourney context.
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Iowa
University of Jawa
Hawkeyes
Gary Kurdelmeier
Towa
Lake View- Auburn
Mediapolla
Drake
Missouri Valley
Bob Orteger
Umf Drake
Herder
Sioux City Heelan
Arebandale
Hudson
Glidden-Rolston
West Des Moines
Danting
Des Moines
Lincoln
Chris Kern
Bob Cummings
Dan Gable
Woodbine
Iowa State
Earle Bruce
Unidome
Jowans
Hawkeye
Deason
Princeton
N.J
Oklahoma
Chuck Yagla
Dan Holm
Chris Campbell
Greg Stevens
Cross Country Skiing Gains Popularity in West and Abroad
Denver AP reports cross country skiing attracts more recreationists seeking solitude and lower costs, with Grand Teton and Vail seeing rising participation, more instructors, and gear rentals. Austria and Germany introduce safety measures and helmet use amid rising injury concerns.
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Denver
West
Ouidoors
Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming
Grand Teton
Vail
Colorado
Ford
Tom Milligan
Milligan Sail
Milligan
Snowmobile Renewals Warned Before Deadline
Linn county records warn snowmobile owners to renew registrations with no penalty by December 34 Wednesday for 1976. Fees apply to new and renewed vehicles. registrations must be in the owner’s county. For events, a conservation commission blessing is required 30 days prior, with forms from a water station or the commission at Des Moines. Iowa’s pheasant season is noted.
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Linn County Recorders Office
Conservation Commission
Commission
Fourth Street
Des Moines
End of Iowa hunting and forest land decline noted
Bridge and squirrel seasons end next Sunday cutting into major hunting periods. Rabbit, raccoon, fox, and other season dates given along with license expirations and required 1976 licenses. Also notes on fishing licenses and ice fishing. Wildlife federation birds feeder ideas from common items. Iowa forest area drops 44 percent since 1954, now 1,458,700 acres four percent of state land, with most commercial forest along the Mississippi and eastern counties.
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Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Mississippi River
Iowa-Missouri
Allamakee’ County
Clayton
Record turnout at Japan horse races in 1975
Japan Central Horse Racing Association announced nearly 15 million spectators attended major horse races in Tokyo. Proceeds exceeded 3 million dollars, underscoring a strong public interest in the sport in that year.
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Tokyo
Japan
Japan Central Horse Racing Association
49ers Windlaw Hall Freed on Bail in marijuana arrest
Los Angeles AP report says 49ers safety Windlaw Hall was freed on $1,600 bail after arrest for allegedly possessing marijuana. Deputies say they found a small amount of marijuana in Hall's car after a routine traffic stop and a woman with Hall opened the glove compartment.
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49Ers
Winden Hall
LOS Angeles
Sim Francisco 49Ers
Windlaw Hall
Juena
Sheriffs
Sid
Christine
Ave
Hall
Marina
Dalton Freed on $500 Bond in Denver Broncos Case
Kay Dalton 43 of Boulder was arrested for alleged intoxicated driving after a Colorado State patrolman stopped his car for speeding. He is an assistant coach with the Denver Broncos and previously coached at the University of Colorado. He posted bond and was released Thursday.
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Boulder
Chile
Kay Dalton
Denver Broncos
Colorado State
Patralian
Dalton
Way Dalton
University of Colorado
Ralston
Chargers pick Steelers to win Super Bowl
The San Diego Chargers favored the Pittsburgh Steelers to win professional football’s championship. The Chargers voted almost unanimously for the Steelers with one dissent for Minnesota. They did not face the Baltimore Colts or Dallas Cowboys this season.
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Chargers
Steelers
SAN Diego
Pittsburgh
San Diego Chargers
Minnesota
Baltimore Colts
Dallas Cowboys
NHRA signs 10 year lease for Gainesville drag racing
Gainesville Florida AP reports the National Hot Rod Association begins full time track management with a 10 year lease at the Gatornationals Gainesville Dragway. NHRA president Wally Parks says the deal ensures top quality drag racing in the Southeast.
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Gainesville
Fla
National Hot Rod Association
Gainesville Dragway
NHRA
Wally Parks
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Adoot
Robert P. Dalton
Rahniuk
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Ski Federation
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Italian Alps
Ken Satlican
National Wildlife Festeration
UPL Teleuista
Connie Nicholas
Elsie Cohen
Lou Piecone
Lou
Hempstead
Geer
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Lat Ave
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Cass F.O
Klinger
Ird Ave
Fond
Florsheim
Dexter
Lindale Plaza
Pve Hee
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