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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1978

Page

15

Hargrave stars as Iowa slips past Northwestern in late tense finish

Iowa edges Northwestern 76 74 after a decisive late free throw by Clay and a wide Northwestern attempt. Hargrave led Iowa with 14 points while Brookins added 16 and Waite fouled out for Iowa. Northwestern rode Allen and Campbell to keep within reach as Olson critiqued officiating and Iowa prepares for a three game road stretch.

Hargrave Wildcats Northwestern Clay Hawks Iowa Hawkeyes Illinois Purdue Michigan Ohio State Indiana Olson Brookins Pete Boesen Steve Waite Iowa City Mike Campbell Campbell Waite Allen Boesen Marifke Roberson Wall Kloas Carroll Egon Fenton Norman Lester Northw Jerry Menz Bob Showalter Gary Muncy

DePaul Tops Green Bay 55-49 Behind Lindgren Block

Wisconsin Green Bay guard Rory Lindgren blocked a shot from DePaul center William Dise, but DePaul won 55 to 49. The game featured decisive defense and a late DePaul surge to secure the victory.

DePaul William Dise Rory Lindgren Wisconsin-Green Bay

Solon Rallies to Top Clear Creek in Close Upset

Solon Spartans avenge regular season losses by defeating Clear Creek 72 66 behind Diane Ricketts 38 points and key late free throws. Kelley Fiala and Rhonda Cooling contribute as Solon improves after a slow start, while Clear Creek misses late chances.

Solon Clear Creek Spartanettes Diane Ricketts Kelley Fiala Dianne Ricketts Fiala Chris Peters Gene Wehrheim Gene Rhonda Cooling Rhonda Polly Lynch Rosanne Jedlicka Camelle Mahoney Mel Ruth Lori Meade Rosanne Stratton Jeanne Wagner

Uthoff Trails Rebound Leader In Big 12 Report

Iowa State center Dean Uthoff, a 6 11 sophomore from Cedar Rapids, has lost his rebounding lead. Ken Williams of North Texas State averaged 14.6 rebounds through Feb 13, while Uthoff averaged 14.3. Andrew Parker of Iowa State ranked 29th in scoring at 22.5 ppg.

Shawnee Mission Kan Dean Uthoff Iowa State Cedar Rapids Ken Williams North Texas State Uthoff Athoff Williams Andrew Parker

Iowa signs Davenport back and adds signees

Iowa signs Davenport Assumption running back Jeff Jansen boosting its total to 23. Iowa State adds three players Ted Clapper Jed Shea and Lamar Summers for a 22-man tally. Drake lands Andy Piro and Jeff Girdner while Northern Iowa signs Jerry Griffith and five Minnesota players.

Iowa Iowa State Jeff Jansen Davenport Andy Piro Iowa City West Michigan State Jeff Girdner Newton Northern Iowa Jerry Griffith Mid-Prairie Wellman Minnesota Todd Cunningham Roger Schultz Richfield Barry Carsow Ronnie Hadley Minneapolis Tom Radke Stillwater

Gable Eyes Iowa Cyclones Showdown as Rematch Looms

Iowa coach Dan Gable says his 13-1 No. 1 Hawkeyes improved since Jan 7 loss to Iowa State 18-16. The teams meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in a televised clash with top wrestlers Kinseth, Palmer and DeAnna in key bouts. Flu sidelines several reserves.

Iowa City Iowa Dan Gable Ames Iowa State Hawkeyes Amateur Wrestling News Cyclones KWWL Channel 7 Bruce Kinseth Bud Palmer Gable Palmer Kinseth Joe Zuspann Frank Santana ISU Charles Heller Mike DeAnna DeAnna Heller Clarion State de- Anna

Washington aims for fifth straight district swimming title

Cedar Rapids Washington seeks the district crown with the state meet Feb 24-25 at Iowa State Beyer Hall. Diving prelims start 11 am Saturday, finals 2 pm. Tickets cost 2 dollars adults 1.50 students. New qualifying rule adds 19 fastest times beyond district champions and top five divers. Other hosts include Fort Dodge Ames Davenport West West Des Moines Valley.

Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa State Beyer Hall Iowa High School Athletic Assn Fort Dodge Ames Davenport West West Des Moines Valley Iowa City Vernon

Iowa Valley and Benton Win District Playoff Openers

Deb Gunzenhauser scored 33 as Iowa Valley beat Springville 72 to 60 to advance, expanding a 43-40 lead with a 29-20 fourth quarter. Benton Community defeated Center Point 61-32. Iowa Valley meets Cedar Rapids Washington in a semifinal Saturday at 8 p.m.. Benton hosts North Linn at 6:30 p.m.

Newhall Benton Center Point Iowa Valley Springville Cedar Rapids Washington North Linn Deb Gunzenhauser Kathy Stimson

State swimming race shapes up with top MVC entrants

McKinley junior McKinley 2nd and Mississippi Valley Conference champion Dirk Wilkening 3rd lead a crowded field including Tom Fosdick of C R Kennedy and Tim Freed of LC West. Kennedy entries Dan Corey and Mike Koach plus Bettendorf divers Mark and Steve Mackin highlight a broad lineup as coaches push faster qualifier goals and a change in body hair shaving to improve state chances.

Davenport Jim Voss Washington Jim Taylor Jefferson Chuck Webb Kennedy

Metro wrestlers earn first-time All-Valley honors

Cedar Rapids athletes Jon Russell and Perry Harris of Jefferson and Don Jones of Kennedy earned first-time berths on the All-Mississippi Valley team. Russell shares 112 pounds with Pat Hinde. Harris takes 145. Jones goes 185. Coach Clyde Bean named coach of the year for Iowa City’s unbeaten dual season.

Jon Russell Perry Harris Jefferson Don Jones Kennedy Cedar Rapids Russell Pat Hinde Clinton Harris Jones Tom Engrav Washington Tim Zimmerman Clyde Bean Iowa City Blair Lord Curt Washam Bettendorf CR Jefferson Jeff Knight Tim Riley Tom Cannon Jamie Luthro Dub

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