Miller Wary About Midseason Titlet chase
CHICAGO AP. Iowa coach Ralph Miller cautions that despite a strong position in the Big Ten with a 7-3 league record, the title race remains open as Iowa faces Michigan State and Illinois at home this week. Purdue, Ohio State, and Illinois also loom with key remaining games. Guard Sam Williams leads Iowa while sophomores Chad Calabria and Glen Vidnovic boost the offense alongside Williams.
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Schedule Favors K State Big 8 Title Race Still Open
United Press International reports Kansas State and two other 7-3 teams fight for a Big Eight crown and an NCAA berth. Coach Tex Winter’s Wildcats upset Kansas 64 6 in overtime as Nick Pino scored 20 points. The coming schedule includes Missouri, Iowa State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Colorado with a possible playoff if three teams tie. Kansas would be eliminated if a three way tie occurs, while K State would get the title if tied with Kansas due to regular season wins.
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Eva Klobukowska Tears Over Record Loss
World record holder Eva Klobukowska of Poland reacted with bitterness and sadness after being informed she had failed to surpass the top women's sprint mark. The Polish star, famed for beating leading runners, wept as the situation unfolded during the competition in Warsaw.
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Poland sprinter Eva Klobukowska faces stripping of records
The IAAF ruled Eva Klobukowska must surrender her world records and may return Olympic medals after failing a sex test. The Polish athlete, who won bronze in the 100 meters and gold in the 4x100 relay in Tokyo 1964, disputed the decision calling it hypocritical. The IOC will decide medal status at its September meeting in Mexico City.
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Waterloo Black Hawks Roll On to 7-2 Win
Waterloo defeats Green Bay 7-2 as the Black Hawks clinch their fifth straight USHL title. Six players named to the inaugural USHL all-star team include Paul Johnson and Bud McRae, with Brian Lunney as goalie, and the all-star game set for March 3 at McElroy Auditorium.
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Yarborough Wins Daytona 500 After 58 Cautions
Cale Yarborough wins the Daytona 500 at Daytona Beach after a slow race through 58 caution laps and 94,800 spectators. He overtakes Mercury teammate Lee Roy Yarborough late to claim victory by under a second as Ford and Mercury cars dominate the top finishers with Allison, Pearson, Goldsmith, and Dieringer in the points.
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Gasper Narrowly Misses 300 in Hanford Bowling Triumph
Pete Gasper won the Hanford Post No. 5 bowling tourney at Legion Lanes with a 750 after a 224 299 182 705 scratch series aided by 45 handicap. He rang up 16 consecutive strikes and left a nine pin on his 12th delivery, missing a 300 by one pin. Don Gerber placed second with 686 while Arnold Tse Hidin and others followed.
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Waverly Wartburg Track Opens Indoor Season at Cedar Falls
The Waverly Wartburg track team opens its indoor season February 28 with a triangular meet at Cedar Falls against Northern Iowa and Central. The event features the Knights aiming for early pace in the season.
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Big Ten playoff details and Wash gymnasts praised
The piece outlines expected Big Ten tie scenarios for an NCAA berth with a neutral site playoff and notes Purdue’s guaranteed inclusion if tied. It cites past NCAA appearances by Iowa Ohio State and Illinois, Illinois eligibility, and outlines the Mideast regional setup. It also lauds Wash gymnasts for a state title and mentions upcoming state events across swimming wrestling and basketball.
Hawks Win Without Top Star In Big Ten
Gus Schrader notes the Warriors secured a victory sans their leading 3 event state winner, who was dropped for breaking training rules. Chris Philips returns to relief duty after foot injury, while Sam Williams comments on Indiana’s zone defense and Huston Breedlove entertains with sharp quips. Jamie Halpin wins 200 fly for Wisconsin, aiming for a strong Big Ten meet, and Mel Walker returns to school after leg amputation with a $12,466 trust fund raised.
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Kennedy Cougars seek first win in first season
Kennedy high basketball remains winless after a 79-73 loss to Davenport West, marking the 17th straight defeat. Coach Mike Collis leads Kennedy against LaSalle, which owns a 15-2 regional best, as the Indians and Hawks close out the season with mixed results in the Cedar Rapids Marion area.
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