No Greater Love and Loss Echoes from Vietnam Era
A disjointed reminiscence names Johnny Cushman and Larry More, recalling fathers, sons, and heroes linked to World War II and Vietnam. It traces community grief, sports memories, charity work, and a film project about a fallen Major, weaving through local figures such as Carmella LaSpada and Ron Swoboda while honoring a father’s death and a shared sense of duty.
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Wiotved
Uribas
Thomas
Moore
Faembs
Biloxi
Yankee
Ron Swoboda
Jettel
Jerry Pisine
Eas
New York Knicks
Beett
Vince
Colin
Cushman
Johnny
Matona Hawks Fall Short in Dual Meet Action
Iowa and Oregon State wrestled in a tight dual meet with Dan Holm moving to 12-0 at 150 pounds and Jim Crumply chalking a key fall for Oregon State. Beavers edged the Hawkeyes in a 177 pound upset while Iowa’s Brad Smith and Greg Strobel provided standout performances amid injuries and close decisions.
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Sreciblta
Gaielle
Cory' Org
Beavers
Wrestlig
Iowa
Dan Holm
Greg. Strobel
Oregon
Erelet
Fred
Petrad
Dan Shirmay
Tom Phillips
Bipeed Ibn
Brad Smith
Jan ‘Sanederson
Oregon ‘State
Dale Thomas
Marion
Cornell College
Towa
Wan
Michigan
Mike Bostivick
Gary Kurdelmeies
Jim
Gregan
Siew
Smithy Hawk
Gorance Fawn
Owe
Diawon Sh
Bricklayer Clyde Cray Wins British Commonwealth Welter Title
Clyde Cray, a 21 year-old Toronto bricklayer, won the British Commonwealth welterweight boxing championship by unanimous decision over Ghans Blay in 11 rounds. Cray dominated early rounds with jabs and hooks, and Blay, fighting out of Italy, was shaken by hard punches but stayed upright. Cray now earns a shot at the World Welterweight crown.
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Toronto
Clyde Cray
Moday
Ough
Ghans
Blay
Italy
Gray
Cahadiah Ebdmp
Jose Napoles
Mokica
Panther Junior Varsity Completes State Sweep
DES MOINES AP Freshman Bill Rundy of West Bend powered in 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds as the Panther junior varsity toppled Drake JVs 87 84 to complete a state sweep. Nic Classick added 15 and Dan Costigan 10 for UNS. Drake's Glan Lou led with 28 points.
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DES- Moines
Bill Rundy
West ‘Bend
University of Northern
Drake Jvs
Panthers
Idwa
Towa
Will Drake
Nic Classick
Dan Costigan
Bluader
UNS
Glan Lou
Drake
Terry Benkis
Roger Jacobsen
Wash Jayvee Slams Prattie in 80-58 Junior Varsity Win
Washington's junior varsity basketball team defeated Prattie 80 to 58 at the Hawk's gym on Monday night. Randy Labored led the winners with 44 points while Mike Rodee also contributed strongly.
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Washington
Nounced Prairia
Hawk
Randy
Mike Rodee
Pratria
Ing
Randy Ine Dee
Thomason
Alworth Seeks Regular Role With Cowboys
Dallas wide receiver Alworth told coach Tom Landry he wants to play regularly for the NFL team or else seek another job. He said he would consider rejoining if Dallas shows concrete plans for his use and his contribution over the past two years is uncertain.
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Dallas
Alworth
LaMeka
Califl Anid
Ivahts
Tom, Landry
Iowa Nips Coe In JV Contest
Iowa junior varsity beat Coe 81 to 78 Monday night as Mike Bonk scored four points and Mike Galens added 18 points and 13 rebounds. Kohawks were led by Doh Stevenson with 26 points.
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Iowa
Mike Bonk
Ead
Coe
Mike’ Galens
Doh Stevenson
Kohawks
Gamma
Rei Bonk
Kennedy Jayvee Beats Marion in 71 66 JV Victory
Kennedy junior varsity improved to 13 4 with a 71 66 win over Marion at the Cougar Gym Monday. Gordon Thompson and Carby Beck each scored 18 for Kennedy while Jerry Crowley added 24 for Marion.
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Kennedy
Marion
Cougar Uy
Gordon ‘Thompson
Cairby Bk
Inile
Jerry Crowley
Jon
We Krai
Gemsen
Jey
Bier
Muscatine Man Named to U S Balloon Team
Tom Derman of Muscatine is named as one of four members of the United States team in the first international hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque New Mexico. The team was announced Sunday after three days of trials among 45 Americans and will compete against contestants from four foreign countries.
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Muscatine
Tom Derman
United States
Air Ballon
Rutgers Cage Coach To Quit After Season
Rutgers University coach Lee Wahleh announced he will resign at season end. The move follows internal pressure and questions about team direction as basketball operations shift under new leadership.
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Rutgers
Brunswick
Nat
Rutgers University
Lee Wahleh
Milwaukee
Fomtorch
Athtetla
Milwaukee Brewer
Markal
Billy Conigliard Fings
Dick Loyd
Appar
Oaklind Athe
Lloyd
Brawers
Dim Wilsin
Lalara
Jime
al Lens
Miller Sees Lockout Risk After Owners Offer
AP report notes Miller of the players association says the owners offer likely would be turned over to the full membership, potentially delaying the March 1 training camp start. Miller cites discussions with player reps about the offer’s significance and possible arbitration in the dispute.
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New York
Marvin Miller
Star
League Baseball ‘Players Association
Miller
Aly
Suriog
Bench OK for 6 Figure Pact
Cincinnati notes indicate Johnny Bench signed a six figure contract with the Reds, reportedly the highest in club history, a move amid tense talks on arbitration, salaries, and pension plans. Bench recuperated from lung surgery and plans spring training in Florida.
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Cincinnate
Cincinha
Johnny Bench
Thlm
Reds
Cinciinati Enquirer
Bench
Penataes Fates
Williams Wins Third Time in Meet Dominance
Williams dominated the district meet winning seven events and posting top scores led by a 90.95 mark. Washington-based entrants, including Leslie José, placed strongly with Prairie third in the team standings and local rivals at Wash.
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Thia
Reds
Washington
Leslie José
Oakland
Eo LI. Wineson
Prairie
Wash
Williams
Wes On
Taylor, Wash Tankers Shine in Conference Meet Lead
Taylor High sets gaze on district and state aims after strong showings in the conference meet. Krizan credits the team’s depth as standout swimmer Taylor dominates medley and butterfly while anchoring the 400 free relay. Also noted are solid efforts from Marion, Regis Lilly, and LaSalle in separate events with multiple podium finishes and school records hinted.
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Mike Dultaky
Whee Héme
Thein
Saylor
Gazette
Kennedy
Taylor
Ifal Krizan
Keizan
Des Moines
Hils
Bun
Krizan
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Mig
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LaSpada
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Want
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Orleans
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Tatts Hartley
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Rogisvand
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Mel Behney
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Jeff Dawson
Wast
Tews City
Dave Greene
Roger Garin
LaSalle
ECSC
Uine-Mar
Doug Brainard
Jeff Steffenson
Anamosa
Linn-Mar
Gary
Savkets
Chuck Johnson
Winelag
John Fay
Bruce Waters
Mark Sheety
Vince Atholt
Swinming
Jeff
Rick Kadlee
Scat Squires
Gymcastles _Wash
Leslie Willams
Hunt
Ben
Sears
Monty
Home OF Home Improvement
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Lowa
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