Valley area basketball scoring leaders race tight in MVC
In the Mississippi Valley Conference standings Jeff Valentine of Wahlert and John Beasley of City High lead the boys scoring with 18.8 and 18.0 points per game through Dec. 22. Washington’s Carl Gonder and Dubuque teammates follow, while Wahlert’s Dale Leibfried tops the sophomore list. In girls action Cindy Altmaier of Iowa City West scores 31 points per game with Cedar Rapids Washington’s Mary Beth Maher second at 28.8. Iowa City West leads the girls race with an unbeaten 3-0 mark. four boys teams have one league loss each.
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Hempstead
Gonder
Warriors
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Wahlert
Iowa City West
Cindy Altmaier
Mary Beth Maher
Cedar Rapids
Pam Niermann
City High
Iowa City
Amy McGrane
Mary Pat Kerper
Michelle Cahalan
Holly Crocker
Kennedy
Teresa Ahart
Wash
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Johnson names two assistants for Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State coach Jimmy Johnson said he will ask the Board of Regents to add Larry Holton and Dave Wannstedt to the staff as assistant coaches. Both followed Johnson from Pittsburgh, with Holton as defensive secondary coach and Wannstedt shifting from receivers to defensive line duties.
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Tony Wise
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Rams survive theft in Motor City Invitational title game
Rhode Island basketball team faced a theft incident after beating Denver 76 65 in the opening round, with thieves stealing all white road uniforms gym shoes and money while access was gained over a partition. The Rams will wear their home blue uniforms for the title game vs Detroit.
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Huskers Rally Past Missouri In Big Eight OT Thriller
Carl McPipe banked in a layup with 27 seconds left in regulation and scored six of Nebraska's eight overtime points to beat Missouri 58 56 in the Big Eight Holiday Basketball Tournament opener. Nebraska led most of the game but Missouri forced OT with free throws and a late tie.
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Norm Stewart
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Colorado
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Bliss
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Kansas
Oklahoma Surges Past Kansas State In Eight Point Night
Oklahoma built a 42-35 lead after intermission as Stotts and McCullough sparked a 12-2 run. Blackman scored 26 for Kansas State with 21 in the second half, while Nebraska clawed back but fell short after Banks left with a knee injury. McPipe sealed Nebraska’s overtime points and a tense finish.
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Ortegel hints Iowa to blame for Drake losses in Illinois-Chicago circle loss
Iowa coach Bob Ortegel said Iowa’s pride took a hit after an 84-82 defeat to Illinois-Chicago Circle, suggesting Iowa’s earlier 112-73 win over Drake factored into Drake’s two losses. Chicago Circle shot 51.6 percent and had five players in double figures, with Joe Hedger scoring 19. Drake’s Chad Nelson led Drake with 16 as the Bulldogs fell to 6-2, with two non conference games upcoming before MVC play.
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NCAA puts Cincinnati on two years probation
The NCAA ruled Cincinnati football and basketball violated rules. The measures ban postseason basketball and television appearances for Cincinnati teams in 1978-79 and 1979-80, while football programs are unaffected.
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Bruins rebound past California in 95 67 blowout
UCLA regains form by routing California 95 67 after a 75 72 loss to Stanford. David Greenwood limited to 8 points as Brad Holland and Roy Hamilton lead the Bruins with strong second half scoring. Alabama advances in Sugar Bowl with 66 64 win.
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Illinois
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Georgia may lose two backs in Bluebonnet Bowl
Georgia coach Vince Dooley said two defensive backs from the regular season finale against Georgia Tech may be unable to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Stanford. Cornerback Scott Woerner sprained an ankle and freshman safety David Archer hamstring doubtfully joined practice in the Astrodome as Stanford prepared for New Year’s Eve showdown.
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