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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1978

Page

19

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.

New York Bowie Kuhn Associated Press Kuhn Brad Corbett Texas Corbett Milwaukee Los Angeles Walter O’malley New York Yankees George Steinbrenner Finley Hoffberger Steinbrenner Kroc Opposi Tion Gene Autry California Bill Veeck Chicago White Sox Ted Turner Atlanta Bob Howsam Cincinnati Yankees American League Lee MacPhail Oakland Vida Blue Howsam Happy Chandler William Eckert Eckert

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.

SAN Francisco Larry Lawrence Oakland Raiders Saturday Evening Post U.S. District Court Lawrence Cedar Rapids Jefferson Iowa Ray Nagel Forest Evashevski U. of Miami Fla Oakland Club Tampa Bay

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.

Central Ymca Larry Bush Airliner Iowa City Wheeler Dea!er Cedar Rapids Floyds of Rosedale Davenport Eastside Maidrite

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.

Lexington, Ohio Mid- Ohio Mid-Ohio Les Griebling Sports Car Club of America

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.

Kansas City Mark Tucker Oklahoma State Cowboys Kansas State Colorado

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.

Iowa City Regina Solon Associated Press Clinton St. Mary’s Corning Iowa Mark Gannon Runnin’ Regals John Bolton Red Randy Norton Chris Kennedy Terry Norton Tom Foley Bob Goedken Tom Sueppel Chris Daniel Bart Sueppel Marty McDonald Mike Drahozal Mark Rogers Mike McLaughlin Barry Lenmar Ken Doyle Bob Liddell Pat Smith Randy Cooling Paul Neuzil Brad Randall Ron Kral Jeff Hayes Chris Hayes

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.

Ford Shamus McDonough Allan Richie Bedford Clinton St. Mary’s Preston Steve Dermody Mike Haley Bill Techau Greg Matheny Jim Driscoll Iowa Des Moines

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.

Belle Plaine Iowa Valley Central City Springville Clear Creek St.John’s of Independence Center Point Mark Robinson Lisbon Alburnett Olin West Branch Independence St.John’s East Buchanan Steve Kahler Larry Miller Chad Brotherton Tracy Klien Jeff Pitlick Jeff Amelon Terry Rourke Tom Kutcher Rich Rugger Mark Bub Scott Perkins Greg Semler Mark Hoffman Tom Wall Mark Cook Dan Dauber Conrad Gilbertville Don Bosco Dick McGee Denice McGee Mark Fischels Greg Schmit Tim Becker Mark Thome Dunkerton Kent Rafte Dave Weber Bill Oe Ken Kuenstling Ben Houffman

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.

Leon Spinks Muhammad Ali Spinks Ali Richfield, Ohio Stu Giller Coliseum Cleveland Giller

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.

LaSalle-Regis

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.

Minnesota Vikings Cedar Rapids Falcons Coe’s Moray Eby Field

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