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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1979

Page

13

Olson Happy for Hawkeyes After Big Ten Rise

Iowa climbs to 13th in the UPI poll and 15th in the AP poll after wins at Wisconsin and Minnesota move the Hawkeyes into a tie for first in the Big Ten. Coach Lute Olson praises players and fans for enduring pressure and staying focused as Iowa eyes upcoming games versus Michigan State and Wisconsin.

Iowa City Iowa Hawkeyes Lute Olson United Press International Associated Press Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio State Olson Illinois Michigan State Purdue UPI

Cornets hire Dan Moulton as assistant coach

The Iowa Cornets name Dan Moulton former Snyder High School coach as assistant to general manager Rod Levi. Moulton resigned teaching duties at Snyder two weeks ago and will work with Bruce Mason to support the interim head coach while the team searches for a permanent head coach. Levi says Moulton applied for the top job and will be considered along with six other candidates.

Iowa Cornets Cornets Snyder High School Dan Moulton Iowa Moulton Snydel Bruce Mason Rod Levi Dan Levi

Iowa Hawkeyes Gain Top National Rankings

Iowa basketball receives AP 15th UPI 13th Sporting News 8th Basketball Weekly 7th SI top three in Mideast ratings Coach Lute Olson eyes wins over Michigan State and Wisconsin as Iowa improves to 15 13 8 7 3 in various polls and faces Michigan State Ohio State and Colorado State in upcoming schedule.

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Prairie High football coach touts strong off season training

Prairie High School head football coach John Oertel emphasizes the value of a rigorous off season weight training program for his players. He notes the school’s weight room is among the finest high school facilities available.

Oertel Benton Community High School Prairie Gym Benton Reese Morgan John Oertel Prairie High School Prairie

Beal Named Big Eight Player Of The Week

Oklahoma center Al Beal from Deerfield Beach Florida was chosen Big Eight player of the week after hitting 17 of 20 field goal attempts. He led Oklahoma past Kansas 70 to 62 and Missouri 80 to 76, lifting the Sooners to 6-2 in league play and first place.

Kansas City Oklahoma al Beal Deerfield Beach Fla Kansas Missouri Sooners

West Favored In 13th East-West All Star Meet At OSU

The West squad leads with two wrestlers each from Iowa and Iowa State and nine ranked first or second in NCAA weight classes. Top clash expected at 134 pounds as Mike Land of Iowa State, defending 126 champ, faces Ken Mallory of Montclair State. Injuries hit East as Andy Rein and Mark Lieberman withdrew.

Corvallis Ore Oregon State University Iowa Iowa State Cyclones Mike Land Ken Mallory Montclair State Andy Rein Wisconsin Mark Lieberman Lehigh Joe Gonzales Cal State-Bakersfield Gene Mills Syracuse Randy Lewis Jim Hanson Dan Hicks Oregon State Jeff Therrain Michigan State Bruce Kinseth Andy DiSabato Ohio State Kelly Ward Dan Zilberberg Minnesota Brad Hansen Brigham Young Mark Churelia Michigan Dave Severn Arizona State Mark Fraser Howard Harris Mitch Hall Fred Bohna Ucla Jett Blotnick Springfield

Plans to Replace Ali Under Way

The World Boxing Association maps an elimination tournament to crown a new heavyweight champion after Muhammad Ali reportedly plans retirement. Bob Arum of Top Rank says Ali notified him of retirement with May completion expected, and a formal letter to the WBA president will trigger the plan.

Ali Johannesburg South Africa World Boxing Association Muhammad Ali Bob Aram Top Rank Inc Arum WBA

Oklahoma State pulls off upset over Iowa State in wrestling

Oklahoma State upset Iowa State 18 16 as Fred Duell edged Dave Powell 5 4 in a tight 167 pound match. OSU won six weights all by decision led by Howard Aufleger and Eric Wais with other close wins while Iowa State’s Mike Land dominated Lan drum 24 5. Iowa State stands 15 2.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State Fred Duell Iowa State Dave Powell Cowboys Howard Aufleger Cowboy Jerry Kelly Lee Roy Smith Charles Shelton Eric Wais OSU Mike Mann Cyclones Mike Land Thomas Landrum Kelly Ward Ricky Stewart Dave Allen Rey Martinez

Cornell Hosts Kohawks In Dual Of The Year

Mount Vernon Cornell will host Coe in The Midwest Conference Wrestling Meet of the Year on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Ram Kohawk dual marks their first mat meeting since Barron Bremner left Coe for Cornell Bremner had five conference title teams in seven years at Coe and ten at Cornell Admission is free for the crucial showdown

Mount Vernon Cornell Coe Barron Bremner Bremner

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