Bloc of baseball owners move to oust Kuhn
A nine of 26 baseball owners would vote to fire Commissioner Bowie Kuhn in a secret ballot, with Allen Steinbrenner and Jerry Hoffberger among the holdouts. Some backers argue a simple majority suffices, while others insist two-league approval is required, as Kuhn weighs a five year term.
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Libel suit filed by ex Raiders quarterback
San Francisco AP Larry Lawrence, former Oakland Raiders quarterback, sues the Saturday Evening Post in U S District Court for more than 500000. He claims a March 1977 article defamed his college and pro football career, injuring his reputation. Lawrence played at Cedar Rapids Jefferson in 1966 and Iowa in 1968 69 before transferring to Miami Florida and later Canadian football.
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Lute OlsonAmong Big Ten Reprimands Critics and Boxing Notes
Iowa columnist Lon Nielsen remarks on Big Ten discipline after Lute Olson's rebuke and bench conduct rules. He cites Bo Schembechler Woody Hayes and calls for consistent officiating. He also analyzes Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali, notes Spinks’ late power, and mentions Lon Nielsen’s Inverrary Classic entry and Joe Martello’s radio return.
Gold Ball tournament winds up at Central YMCA
Semifinals and the championship set for Friday and Saturday as the 1978 Gold Ball Tourney concludes at the Central YMCA. Airliner of Iowa City faces Wheeler Dealer of Cedar Rapids at 6 45 p.m. Friday followed by Floyds of Davenport versus Eastside Maidrite of Cedar Rapids at 8 p.m. The Friday winners meet in the 8 p.m. Saturday final with a 6 45 p.m. consolation.
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Can-Am Returns to Mid-Ohio to Open 1978 Season
Lexington Ohio AP reports the Can-Am series sanctioned by the S C C A will open the 1978 road racing season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The event moves from August to June 10 11 and starts Mid-Ohio’s summer campaign.
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Tucker Named Big Eight Player of the Week
Tucker of Oklahoma State earns the weekly honor after a 52 point two game stretch. He scored 22 in a 67 65 win over Kansas State and added 30 in the pivotal victory against Colorado to lift OSU from last place.
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Regina routs Solon in Class A sectional semifinal
No. 2 Iowa City Regina crushed Solon 124-68 in the boys Class A sectional semifinal. Mark Gannon led with 20 points as Regina’s pressure defense stifled Solon’s John Bolton who had 27 in the loss. Elsewhere Clinton St. Marys and Corning each won as snow and wind forced postponements across the region.
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Regional high school basketball sectionals and scores
Shamus McDonough scored 21 as Ford beat Bedford 75-57. Allan Richie had 27 for Bedford. St Marys beat Preston 75-54 at Clinton, Steve Dermody leading the Irish with 15 points. Jim Driscoll scored 24 for Preston, ending season at 9-9. East Iowa action saw Central City, Springville, Belle Plaine, Iowa Valley, and others win semis. Sectional finals set for Thursday. state tourney in Des Moines March 14-18.
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Boys Sectional Roundup From Local Courts
Belle Plaine led scoring with 14 by Dave Tatman and 11 by Jim Muench as sectional play featured teams including Iowa Valley Central City Lisbon Springville Olin Clear Creek West Branch Conrad Eldora Gilbertville Don Bosco Dunkerton Independence East Buchanan Mennonite Louisa Muscatine and Iowa City Regina. Notable performances include Mark Robinson 26 for Central City and Brian Evert 16 for Springville while Dennis McGee and Greg Schmit topped Gilbertville Don Bosco with 23 and 23 points respectively.
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Franchise assured for Cleveland MISL team at Coliseum
Richfield Ohio AP Stu Giller president of the Coliseum says a Cleveland indoor soccer franchise will play in his building. The team was bought for 25000 dollars and is near a sale to a local group but if that falls through he will run the team himself.
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Regis LaSalle Boys Basketball Advance Ticket Sale
Advance tickets for the Regis LaSalle boys game go on sale Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at both schools.
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Vikings Benefit Basketball Game Set for Saturday Night
Minnesota Vikings and Cedar Rapids Falcons players join a benefit basketball game to be held Saturday at 7 30 in Coe College Moray Eby Field House. Tickets are $3 at the door.
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