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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1973

Page

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The New Look of Pro Football Uniforms and Gear

In a coaches clinic the industry showcased fashion driven football gear. Stan Kardon and other reps described nylon mesh jerseys, red white and blue shoulder pads, colored pants and shoes, striped knee socks and wrist bands. Trainers also discussed skin protection sprays and under-wraps as well as new conditioning machines for teams.

Pittsburgh Bronco Nagurski Stan Kardon Kardon Terry Davies Art Berenstein Erie John Carloe

Weatherspoon fuels Illinois past Northwestern in Big Ten tilt

Illinois guard Nick Weatherspoon posted 32 points including 14 straight to rally Illinois to an 84-77 win over Northwestern. The Illini moved within one game of the conference lead as Indiana stumbled at Ohio State 70-69. Allan Hornyak dented Indiana with a late free throw to beat the Hoosiers, while Ohio State stayed in title contention.

Nick Weatherspoon Illinois The Illini North Big Ten Indiana Ohio State Weatherspoon Allan Hornyak Spoon Northwestern Brad Snyder Hornyak Quinn Buckner Hoosiers John Laskowski John Ritter Dave Merchant Bob Knight Wisconsin Marquette Michigan State Notre Dame Purdue Boilermakers Minnesota Michigan Iowa Bradley Loyola

Wash Jayvee Nips Kennedy in close bid

Wash Jayvee basketball rallied to a 67-66 win over Kennedy on Monday after losing to Kennedy by 19 points last Saturday. Randy Liabo scored 21 and Steve Kennedy 19 for Wash, now 10-3, while Dick Church led Kennedy with 15 as they dropped to 21-3.

Washington Kennedy Cougars Randy Liabo Steve Kennedy Dick Church Wash Liabo Itdleton J. Barrk Thompson Kennedy Ait Bill Oration Dort Thomps

Stars Johnson and Smith named to all-America team

Cedar Rapids Jefferson seniors Howard Johnson and Scott Smith, stars of an undefeated state champion football squad, were picked for the 25th Silver Anniversary High School all-America Football Team by Coach & Athlete Magazine and Sunkist Growers. Also on the list were Iowa City’s Bill Schultz and other regional players, with Johnson and Smith earning Cum Laude honors and high GPAs.

Los Angeles Howard Johnson Scott Smith Cedar Rapids Jefferson Coach & Athlete Magazine Sunkist Growers Bob Johnson Smith Iowa City Bill Schultz Mississippi Valley Johnson Chicago Stadium Chicago Iowa Dick Schultz Bradley Joe Stowell Northwestern Brad Snyder Loyola George Ireland Schultz Roy Damer The Chicago Tribune Damer Big Ten Wayne Duke Bill

Local sports slate features Linn-Mar and Marion clashes

Bulletin lists basketball and volleyball games across area teams including Linn-Mar at Marion and Kennedy in girls metro tourney, Jefferson hosts Prairie girls, Mt Mercy hosting Regis and Coe and Upper Iowa tournament play. Other events include AA sectional WR rounds and Iowa State at Iowa in basketball.

Linn-Mar Benton Regina Regis Mt. Mercy Central Prairie Marion Washington At Jefferson Kennedy Jefferson Upper Iowa Iowa City West Washington LaSalle Anamosa Iowa State Iowa IV Clinton Kenney Iowa City High Wahington Iowa Bradley Chicago Valley Bettendorf Coe Monmouth Northern Iowa Faith Baptist Ails

Wash Kennedy Ducati On Sale in Advance

There will be an advance ticket sale for the Washington Kennedy basketball game at Kennedy Friday night. Tickets go on sale Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. All season pass holders should pick up tickets before Thursday.

Kennedy

Earle Bruce Brings a Tough Conservative Coaching Style

Earle Bruce, replacing Johnny Majors at Iowa State, is described as a tough, old-fashioned teacher who emphasizes hard work and conditioning. His background includes high school coaching in Ohio with extended success, plus a diverse college staff from eight schools. He plans a flexible offense and a steady, disciplined approach.

Cyclone Earle Bruce Johnny Majors Iowa State Earle Bruce Ohio Salem Sandusky Massillon Woody Hayes Ohio State Tampa John Majors John

Marcus Jackson Loved Basketball in Clay High Gym Lockouts

Dale Stroud recalls Marcus Jackson as a tireless high school star at Clay in South Bend Indiana who once required a locked gym to keep him out. Jackson led the ohawks to a school record string of 15 consecutive wins with Knox and Monmouth, drawing praise for his passion and skill. Senior recruits faced possible football series implications for 1977 if red-shirted a season.

Marcus Jackson Coe Dale Stroud Marcus Clay High South Bend Ind Jacksons Ohawks Knox Monmouth

Ali and Monzon Named Co Fighters of the Year in 1972

The Ring magazine selects Carlos Monzon and Muhammad Ali as Co Fighters of the Year for 1972. Monzon defended his world middleweight title four times with KOs of Moyer Bouttier Bogs and an points win over Briscoe. Ali scored decisive wins including KOs and decisions against Foster Chuvalo Quarry Lewis Patterson and Bob Foster.

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