Cedeno Signs 10 Year 3.5 Million Astros Contract
Centerfielder Cesar Cedeno inked what was described as the biggest MLB deal, a 10 year pact with the Houston Astros for about 3.5 million dollars. The contract reportedly carries no no cut clause and Cedeno said he plans to stay in Houston through 1987.
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Iowa and Iowa State Wrestle in Sellout Showdown
Iowa and Iowa State clash in front of a capacity crowd at the Iowa Field House with national titles at stake. The teams enter ranked one and two with tight margins and low scoring history, led by Frank Santana and Mike Land for the Cyclones and John Bowlsby for the Hawkeyes.
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Gable
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John Bowlsby
McCall Washington Leads MVC Tilt With Big Shot
Tony McCall of McCall Washington shoots over Dubuque Hempstead’s defense in a Mississippi Valley Conference Friday game. The contest showcased sharp scoring and solid play from both teams as MVC rivals clash.
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Tony McCall
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West Delaware Clinches Tie With Marion in Monticello Triumph
West Delaware, led by Casey Ditch with 26 points, beat Marion 81 to 60 in Monticello to move into a share of first in the Wamac with an 11-2 mark. Rick Louk praised bench play and rebounding as the key factors while Marion fouled out two players and hit 27 free throws.
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al Parker
Curt Tauke
Dave Probasco
Steve Burke
Bill Funke
B. Albaugh
Morgan Holds L A Open Lead With Nicklaus Close Behind
Dr. Gil Morgan shot 69 to reach 135 after two rounds at Riviera Country Club while Jack Nicklaus charged with four late birdies to reach 138. Nicklaus trails Morgan by three with 72 holes remaining in the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open.
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Prairie and Benton stars lead All-ECIC girls hoops pick
Sheila Lynch of Prairie and Penny Sebastian of Benton headline the All East Central Iowa Conference girls basketball team with unanimous first team selections. Lynch averaged 45.0 points per game to lead the league while Sebastian topped Benton scorers at 22.1. other first team members include Meek LaSalle, Sullivan Regis, Garde mann Benton, Noeller Prairie, Shogren Benton, Jeffery LaSalle. Second team honors go to Linn-Mar’s Tiernan and Geske, Witte Beckman, Merchants Benton, along with Drea Regina and Winn Regis. Linn-Mar coach Schroeder is Coach of the Year.
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Benton Community
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C.R. Regis
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LaSalle
Theresa Jeffery
Shogren
Linn-Mar
Kim Tiernan
Lisa Geske
Cheryl Richardson
Laura Geary
Dyersville
Beckman
Kate Witte
Jane Merchants
Iowa City
Regina
Deb Drea
Connie Winn
Larry Schroeder
Iowa
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Regis
First trapshoot set for Sunday at Otter Creek Club
The Otter Creek Sportsman's Club hosts its first trapshoot of the year with practice at 9:30 a.m. and events starting 10:30 a.m. The program features 100 16 yard targets 100 handicap targets and 25 pairs of doubles. Entry fees are 10 dollars for 16 yard and handicap and 4 dollars per doubles pair. For more information call 393 5814.
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Ski Reports From Cable Wisconsin and Nearby Areas
Reports show excellent skiing at Cable Wisconsin with 1-inch groomed on 25-35 inch downhill bases and 7-8 inch cross country. Rib Mountain area notes 20-30 inch base and open runs. Grand Rapids Minnesota Sugar Hills base 12-26 inches. Dubuque Sundown base 18-40 inches with very good to excellent conditions. Snowmaking ongoing and all runs and chairlifts open.
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Waukon Hosts Elkader Central in district basketball clash
The girls district contest between Waukon and Elkader Central will be played at Waukon Saturday at 7 p.m. after Friday's listing said Decorah. The matchup features Waukon aiming to advance in the district tournament.
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State Racquetball Singles Tourney At St Andrews Courts
The state racquetball singles tournament runs 9 a.m. to about 7 p.m. today at St. Andrews courts. Sponsored by the U S Racquetball Association admission is free.
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Tickets sold out for Iowa Girls State Hoops Final Four
Des Moines Iowa March 7 11 1978 all seating for the final four sessions of the Iowa Girls State High School Basketball Tournament at Veterans Auditorium has been exhausted officials said Tuesday.
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Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association
Veterans Auditorium
Clinton-Boys edge Kennedy 60-50 in MVC clash
Clinton improving to 11-1 in the league and 14-2 overall beat Kennedy 60-50 as Terry Feldt scored 20 and Mark Jones 16. Kennedy led 29-27 at halftime. Clinton extended a four game win streak and had eight of nine wins.
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Globetrotter Tickets On Sale For Iowa City Show
Tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters appearance in Iowa City on March 1 go on sale at the Iowa ticket office and Smulekoff’s in Cedar Rapids. The 7 30 p m contest in the Iowa Fieldhouse lists prices of 6 4 and 3 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Red Wings Face Canadiens in Classic Playoff Rivalry
The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens have met 11 times in Stanley Cup playoffs with Detroit holding a 7-4 edge over the Canadiens in their head to head series.
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Montreal Canadiens
Regina Routs Prairie 84 52 to clinch regular season title
Regina belts Hawks 84-52 to finish the regular season undefeated at 17 0 and 10 0 in conference. Randy Norton led Regina with 25 points while Mark Gannon added 14 and 12 rebounds. Prairie states 8 9 overall 5 5 in ECIC with Reg Hastings scoring 14. Technical foul issued to Prairie coach LaVerne Bruns.
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Mt. Mercy routs Iowa Wesleyan 88 39 in IAIAW district play
Mt. Mercy unseated Iowa Wesleyan 88 to 39 in district 6 IAIAW tournament action. Jane Steele and Maria Meyer sparked the offense as Mt. Mercy held a 37 25 halftime edge and advanced to meet William Penn at noon.
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Grinnell tops Rams in overtime 72-66
Grinnell beats Cornell 72 to 66 in overtime to post its second Midwest Conference win. Cornell drops to 1-8 in league play and 4-15 overall, while Grinnell improves to 2-8 in conference and 3-17 overall.
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