Wisco becomes Cornell’s all time leading scorer in 95 76 win
Chad Wisco scored 25 points to lift Cornell past Monmouth 95 76 as the Rams move to 5 1 in the Midwest Conference and 10 4 overall. Kevin Kolbeck limited Don Tanney to six points while adding 18 for Cornell. Monmouth falls to 3 2 and 6 5.
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Ivy Clark
Dave Dietrich
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Tim Jones
Steve Gareer
Joan Nesemeier
ISU Matmen Top Oklahoma in Big Wrestling Win
Iowa State, ranked No. 2, defeated Oklahoma 31-14 as Mike Land extended his win streak to 73 with a 16-4 decision. Lawrence MacErnie debuted at 126 pounds with an 11-8 win, while Dave Powell and Jim Hall traded tight decisions in a dual that improved ISU to 15-1 and dropped Oklahoma to 13-3.
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Mark Nelson
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Edgar Thomas
Mike Mann
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Hagler and Seales Vie for Middleweight Title Shot
Marvin Hagler from Brockton faces Sugar Ray Seales in a 10 round bout in Boston. Hagler seeks to become middleweight champion, riding a 42 2 1 record with 35 knockouts and past victories including a 10 round win over Seales in 1974. Seales, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist, pursues the world title.
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Linn-Mar Routs LaSalle Behind Krumrei’s 35 Points
Linn-Mar improved to 10-5 with a 73-64 win over Metro rival La Salle at home. Kurt Krumrei scored 35 on 16 of 22 shooting to lead the Lions, who pulled away late after a 38-29 halftime advantage. La Salle had five players in double figures and battled to the end against the state’s top-ranked Regina.
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Jerry Erger
Steve Naso
Tracy Dahm
Tom Bullock
Dave Karr
Dave Brainard
Tim Nolan
Kurt Krumrer
Mt Mercy tops Upper Iowa 65 52 in women’s game
Mt Mercy pulled to a 15 1 early lead and improved to 18 4 in 22 starts with a 65 52 win over Upper Iowa. Deb Franklin, Jane Meyer and Mary Ferret led Mt Mercy scoring while Theresa Johnson and Muggs Plein paced Upper Iowa.
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Lia Dielschneider
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Vicki Stewart
Mardelle Bock
Theresa Johnson
Janet Roth
Brenda Keller
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Prairie boys set scoring record in 97 81 win over Beckman
Cedar Rapids Prairie powered to a 97-81 victory over Dyersville Beckman at the Prairie gym to erase the former team scoring mark of 94 set in 1972. Reggie Hastings led with 27 points, Scott Ollinger added 23, and four Hawks reached double figures as Prairie improved to 7-7.
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Wayne Cusick
Joe Curve
LaVerne Bruns
Iowa fires longtime women’s basketball coach Birdsong
Iowa coach Lark Birdsong announced her resignation effective at season end after five years leading the Hawkeyes. She outlined shifting toward a business career and said competitive athletics are too intense for fun. she also serves as assistant women's athletic director amid a 12-8 season.
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Kennedy matmen stay hot with decisive win
Cedar Rapids Kennedy remains undefeated in recent stretch after a 41-9 win over Regis. Jim Beer gained the lead with a 2 33 pin at 119 pounds, Eric Lockwood followed with a 4 51 fall at 138, and Mark Engrav closed with a 1 21 pin at 167 as Kennedy dominated until Regis’ Rich Brown edged Holladay 14-13 in the final match.
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Jo Blazek
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Triplett Named South Dakota Football Coach
Bea nie Cooper resigns as South Dakota football coach but remains athletic director and academic chair. Dave Triplett, 28, will take over after serving as Iowa State assistant for two seasons, following Cooper who led USD to an 18-22-1 record and the program’s first outright NCC title in 27 years.
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USC and Alabama Coaches Receive Top Team Honors
NEW YORK AP Bear Bryant of Alabama and John Robinson of USC were awarded trophies Friday for top ranked teams this past season.
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Alabama
John Robinson
University of Southern California
Warriors Halt Iowa City Rally in Valley Showdown
Iowa City led by Beasley with 21 points, but Washington outshot 54.2 percent and limited turnovers as the Warriors won despite 11 miscues. Washington now travels for four straight road tests including C R Regis, Wahlert and Kennedy.
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John Beasley
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Local Recreation Contest Winners Named in School Shootoffs
Haiden wins for Grant and St. Ludmilla's. Wendy Saylor and Dawn Waggoner take first three places. Margot Connor, Kathy Lesniak, and Erin Connor tie for first at Adams school. Wendy Fine is runner up and Beth Meskimen takes third.
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Dawn Waggoner
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Beth Meskimen
Iowa Senate passes 70 mph limit on primary highways
The Iowa Senate approved a bill setting the daytime speed limit on primary highways at 70 miles per hour. The measure aims to standardize speeds and improve traffic flow across the state.
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