Iowa's wrestling rise driven by Gable and Kurdelmeier influence
The article traces how Dan Gable and Gary Kurdelmeier transformed Iowa wrestling from regional strength to national power. It highlights key duals with Iowa State, NCAA titles, and the coaching lineage from Gotch and McCuskey to Dellinger, Bremner, Kraft, and Nichols. It notes growth in high school participation, state dominance, and the shift of national power from Oklahoma to Iowa.
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Iowa
Kurdelmeier
McCuskey
Nichols
Dan Gable
Gable
Waterloo West
Iowa State
Cyclones
Hawks
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Bob Dellinger
Federation Wrestling Hall of Fame and Wrestling
McCaskey
Dave
Barron Bremner
Coe
Cornell
Scottie
Paul Scott
Mac
Frank Gotch
Gotch
America
Scott
Dellinger
Dan
Ohio
Illinois
Collegians
Farmer Burns
Charlie Mayser
Hugo Otopalik
Dave McCuskey
Harold Nichols
Gary Kurdelmeier
Davis leads Suns past Trail Blazers in late comeback
Walter Davis scored 42 points including a late jumper with 14 seconds left to force overtime, then added four more in the extra period as Phoenix defeated Portland 129-127. Alvan Adams added 14 points and eight rebounds, and the win moved the Suns in the Pacific Division race.
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Walter Davis
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix
John MacLeod
Davis
National Basketball Association
Portland
Suns
Blazers
NBA
New York Knicks
Washington Bullets
Cleveland Cavaliers
San Diego Clippers
San Antonio Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks
Chicago Bulls
Denver Nuggets
Seattle
Los Angeles
Alvan Adams
Adams
May City Classic Leads Local Bowling Honors
Craig Watson claimed the May City Classic title with a 279-700 series at May City Lanes. Betty Paul led the women with 254-663 at Jubilee Lanes Rollin Stones, while Nikki Haysted notched her first 600 with a 610.
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May City Lanes
Betty Paul
Betty
Rollin
Nikki Haysted
Jim Jensen
Joan McCord
Bessie Janda
Betty Childers
Bill Bauder
Bob Newlin Jr
Joe Wichman
Ce-Mar
Russ Flitsch
Don Mckinan
Dave Allick
Betty Pou
Iowo
Kor! Meyer
Trickey's
T&c
Wayne Bryant
Bill Bouder
Connie Poone
Jonn Frasher
Ed Stock
New philosophy for Woody Hayes
Clemson coach Danny Ford debuts a hard prep plan while Ohio State coach Woody Hayes adopts a lighter approach before the Gator Bowl. Ford notes Ohio State as Clemson’s toughest opponent since Notre Dame, and Hayes cites Bobby Dodd's bowl success as a model for balancing work and fun.
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Clemson
Pittsburgh
Florida
Ford
Hayes
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Ohio State
Pitt
Tigers
Notre Dame
Winkin to be only active coach in Hall of Fame
University of Maine at Orono coach John Winkin will be the sole active coach inducted into the American Association of College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame next month.
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Orono
Maine
University of Maine At
College basketball results from multiple conferences and tournaments
A compilation of scores across regions including South Western, Midwest, Southwest and West. Notable results include Armstrong State 103 over Georgia Southwestern 56, UCLA 95 over California 67, Nebraska Weslyon 72 over Mo Valley 58, and Texas A and M 93 over Cent Arkansas 80. Multiple tournament rounds listed with winners and scores.
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National Football League and NBA Transaction Summary
National Football League signings include the Baltimore Colts adding Ken Helms center Carson Long placekicker and Nate Jackson running back and the Kansas City Chiefs adding Barnes Soley defensive lineman Jerry Blanton linebacker Poecey. NBA notes Detroit Pistons waived Dennis Boyd activated Jon Shumote forward. College Fairleigh Dickinson University announces Walt Morusyn resigning as cross country and track coach effective June 1 1979. Wichita State names Willie Jeffries head football coach. Minnesota North Star recalls Don Jackson from Oklahoma City Central Hockey League.
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Baltimore Colts
Ken Helms
Carson Long
Nate Jackson
Kansas City Chiefs
Barnes Soley
Jerry Blonton
Poecey
National Hockey League
Minnesota North Starc
Don Jackson
Oklahoma City
National Basketball Association
Detroit Pistons
Woaived
Dennis Boyd
Jonn Shumote
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Walt Morusyn
Wichita State Eee
Willie Jeffries
NFL Playoff Schedule At A Glance
Division playoffs show Denver at Pittsburgh at 12 30 pm EST Atlanta at Dallas 4 pm EST Sunday Dec 3 American Conference Houston at New England 1 pm Minnesota at Los Angeles 5 pm AFC Championship and NFC Championship teams to be determined Sunday Jan 2 Super Bowl Kil AFC Champion vs NFC Champion at Miami 4 pm EST
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N.Y Islanders
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New York
Boston
Rangers
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Detroit
Colorado
New Orleans
Wales
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Toronto
Denver
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Chicago
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Indiana
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New York Rangers
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Ontreal
Vancouver
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World Hockey Association
Quebec
New England
Cincinnati
Diego
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Birmingham
Houston
Indianapolis
Czechoslovakia
Associated Press
Dallas
Jon
Miami
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Jack Ramsay
Toby Knight
Mike Glenn
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Red Holzman
Glenn
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Bob McAdoo
Ray Williams
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Larry Kenon
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Artis Gilmore
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Kim Hughes
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