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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1979

Page

17

Bulls Hire Scotty Robertson As Interim Coach

Chicago Bulls replace fired head coach Larry Costello with Scotty Robertson, who will serve as interim. Robertson, former New Orleans Jazz coach, had been an assistant under Costello since last June after Costello led the Bulls to a 20 36 record. Bulls GM Rod Thorn announced the move praising Costello and noting the team’s continued effort to win.

Chicago Larry Costello Chicago Bulls Scotty Robertson Robertson New Orleans Jazz Costello Bulls National Basketball Association Detroit New Orleans Rod Thorn Thorn

Tate Bobick Heavyweight Showdown In Indianapolis

Unde feated John Tate faces Duane Bobick in a 10 round heavyweights clash at Market Square Arena with Tate carrying a 22 pound weight edge. Tate 14 KOs in 17 pro fights weighed 229 pounds. Bobick 207 pounds. The winner could earn a title shot against Gerrie Coetze, with Spinks Knoetze set for another bout on the same program.

Indianapolis John Tate Duane Bobick Tate Market Square Arena Bobick Bowlus Minn Arum Gerrie Coetze South Africa Leon Spinks Kalle Knoetze Las Vegas Monte Carlo

Spartans on the road push to defend Big Ten title

Michigan State, after beating Iowa, Ohio State and Indiana on the road, faces a crucial stretch with five games left. Coach Jud Heathcote warned that another loss could end title hopes as MSU hosts Michigan and contends with a crowded Big Ten race.

Michigan State Iowa Ohio State Indiana Spartans Jud Heathcote Heathcote Illinois Purdue Michigan Northwestern Wolverines Johnny Orr Orr Joe Barry Carroll Minnesota Wisconsin KCRG Illini

Roberts Undergoes Spleen Surgery After Japan Crash

Champion motorcycle racer Kenny Roberts underwent an hour long spleen repair operation in Iwata Japan after a crash during Yamaha test riding. Roberts 27 from Modesto Calif became the first American world champion in motorcycle racing and was reported in good condition after surgery.

Los Angeles Kenny Roberts Japan Roberts Yamaha Iwata Ted Otto Modesto Calif

Rozelle says NFL shape top notch

NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle told the Aircraft Club of Detroit the league is in its best shape in 20 years with a strong TV contract labor peace and financial stability He warned that legalizing sports betting could shift fan focus from emotion to money He said a 1981 Super Bowl in Detroit area may be more likely and discussed instant replay plans and scheduling changes.

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