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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1978
Page
13
Iowa edged Northwestern 76 to 74 in a Big Ten clash as Clay Hargrave starred with versatile scoring. Coach Lute Olson praised better shooting after four straight losses, noting improved free throws and midrange shots in front of about 10 300 fans.
Iowa and Northwestern traded leads in a high scoring battle as Ronnie Lester and Jerry Marifke each scored 23. Lester drew a crucial five point play by drawing a fifth foul on Northwestern’s Boesen and sinking three free throws. Hargrave sparked Iowa with a late rebound and slam showing crowd support helped fuel the comeback. Northwestern briefly led four times late but Lester and Hargrave carried Iowa to the win.
Neill Armstrong, longtime Vikings defensive coordinator, was named the Chicago Bears head coach. Armstrong, 51, said the goal is to win and stressed his experience on both sides of the ball. He succeeds Jack Pardee, who left for Washington after three seasons.
Iowa's turnover rate has improved in recent games, with Ronnie Lester's 14 assists guiding a strong showing in wins over Northwestern and holdovers Minnesota and Michigan State. Coach Lute Olson notes improved decision making and corner shooting by Vince Brookins, while readers recall Sun-Maid origin lore and Amana VIP golf ties.
Cedar Rapids Prairie with Sheila Lynch scoring 38 points nearly tied the Metro scoring mark as Prairie defeated West Branch 73 61. Tina Pulver added 25 as Prairie built a 44 29 halftime lead and eased past the Cougars. Solon upset Clear Creek in the nightcap and both teams advance to district semifinals at Kennedy High School.
Dr. Gil Morgan an optometrist from Wewoka Oklahoma shot 7 birdies in a 5 under par 66 to lead the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open by two strokes after the opening round at Riviera Country Club. He seeks a $40 000 first prize in this 72 hole event.
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