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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1975

Page

8

Iowa Falls to Southern Cal in Rainbow Classic Thriller

In Honolulu the Hawkeyes drop an 81 73 decision to Southern Cal in the Rainbow Classic final. Dan Frost and Bruce King led Iowa while Marv Safford and King sparked USC as Iowa tires after a nine game win streak. King scores 26 of Iowa’s 74 points and earns all tournament honors. Arizona, Hawaii also place in the Rainbow Classic.

Honolulu Hawaii Iowa Southern Cal Hawkeyes Lute Olson Bruce King Arizona Olson Lewa Dan Frost Cal Marv Safford King Lourney Hawks Frost Safford Bob Eliot Tommy Berker Trojans Dan Big Ten Ilinois Cincinnati Yale Holy Cross St. Peter's Howa Dam Frost Lacry Parker Deuee King Cat Wulfsbers Scat Thorrosana Clay Hargrove Mike Galens Grea White Steve Malawie Bio Trowbrkke Arnold Holt USC Lowe Town FG Pet Owe

Hopkins Tourney Puts Cornell on Top in Close Final

Hopkins named tournament MVP as Cornell Rams rally past Simpson College 95 78 to win the Midwest holiday title. Maaske and Van Gorp led Cornell with key scores while bench play received praise. Carleton edged Upper Iowa 68 66 for third as Torkelson poured in 26 for the Carls.

MT. Vernon Cornell College Rams Midwest Bruce Millard Simpson College Carleton Upper Iowa Jim Torkelson Carls Paul Maaske Gary van Gorp Corneil Hopkins Cornell van Gorp Simpson Jim Greasey Dave Keller Monte Hoegh Redmen Frank Gomez

Drake Defeats Illinois State for Fifth Home Win

Drake Bulldogs edge Illinois State 84 73 at home as coach Bob Ortegel hails their best defensive showing of the year. Drake forced 31 turnovers and improved to 5 0 at home while dropping road games this season, with key plays from Littlenege and Jones amid a rugged lineup.

Drake Bulldogs Ortegel T-foot Rod Litthepage Ilinois State

Bryant benches three Alabama starters before Sugar Bowl

Alabama coach Paul Bryant pulled tight end Jerry Brown, linebacker Conley Duncan, and safety Ray Bolden from the starting lineup for breaking the 1 p.m. curfew on the eve of the Sugar Bowl with Penn State. Bryant stressed they may still play and noted prior late curfews by 23 players including quarterback Richard Todd. The benching could affect Alabama's bid to end a bowl drought as both teams contend for a Sugar Bowl upset.

NEW Orleans UPI Alabama Paul “Bear” Bryant Penn State Jerry Brown Conley Duncan Ray Bolden Bryant Richard Todd Todd Fat City Inonight

Legal Problems in Sport Do Fans Really Care

A column critiques how courts and legislation shape major sports, arguing owners claim protection while players seek mobility. It notes the reserve clause in baseball and the Rozelle Rule in football, details court rulings and delays, and says the average fan remains largely uninterested.

New York General Motors National Football League Rozelle Catfish Hunter Andy Messersmith Supreme Court Supremus Court Curt Flood Congress Peter Seitz Dave MacNaily Minneapolis NFL

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