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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1971

Page

9

Iowa Fights Ohio State in Big Ten Opener at Iowa City

Iowa meets Ohio State in an early Big Ten opener at the Iowa City field house with neither side defending a title. The Hawkeyes, one of the league’s younger squads, aim to build momentum after a stretch of improved defense and balance, while Ohio State features a veteran backcourt led by Jim Cleamons.

Iowa Ohio Iowa City Ohio State Hawkeyes Wyoming Buckeyes Fred, Brown Jim Cleamons

Skorich Takes Browns Head Coach Post in Cleveland

Nick Skorich is introduced as the new Cleveland Browns head coach succeeding Blanton Collier. He vows aggressive, physical practice and plans staff changes, targets fast cornerbacks, a top wide receiver, and linemen in the coming draft, with Mike Phipps set as starting QB for the preseason.

Cleveland, Ohio Nick Skorich Cleveland Browns Blanton Collier Hill Nelson Skorich Collier Skarich

Eagles Keep Williams Doomed by Tough 1971 Season

Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose announced that Jerry Williams will finish the final year of his three year contract with the Eagles. Tose denied an ultimatum but warned Williams evaluation would come after the 1971 season. Williams faced pressure due to a 3-10 record and acknowledged the challenge while expressing confidence in his ability to lead the team.

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Drake Edges Wichita State 78 74 for First conference win

Sixteenth ranked Drake held off Wichita State’s late rally to win 78 74 in Wichita. Halliburton and Busch each hit key late baskets as Drake improves to 9-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Wichita State falls to 0-2 in the league and 4-7 overall with Vincent Smith scoring 19 in the second half.

Wichita Kan Drake Wichita State Shockers Tom Busch Oef Halliburton Robby Jones Vincent Smith Bulldogs Halliburton Ron Harris Wiehe

UNI's Thompson Joins Duke Staff

Durham North Carolina Larry Thompson a successful college and junior college coach in Town was named linebackers coach on the football staff of Coach Mike McGee at Duke University Thompson a 20 year old native of Waterloo Texas served as offensive coordinator at Northern long this past season Prior to joining UNI Thompson was one of the top junior college coaches in the nation at Ellsworth in Town Falls from 1966 69 Thompson compiled a 926 1 record at Ellsworth His teams there participated in and won no Sterling Bowl games in Law and 63 I consider Larry one of the brightest and most industrious young coaches in the country and I know he will be a great asset to Duke Mcree who will be in his first year as Duke commented

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Wofford Names New Football Coach and A D

Spartanburg selection names Jack Peterson as head football coach and athletic director at Wofford College. In two seasons as offensive assistant he implemented the triple option and developed the Terriers into a potent production unit.

Spartanburg Jack Peterson Wofford College Wofford Terriers

Town coaches weigh eight aides for Lauterbur job

The Toledo coaching search tightens as Frank Lauterbur weighs eight aides for the head post. Candidates include Lil Cornachione Dick Stratin and Dave Mardy with Jack Murphy from Heidelberg also considered. Iowa boards may approve five of Lauterbur’s eight, while Toledo eyes a Jan 23 decision.

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Reds Owen Rose to Center Field in Tolan Absence

Cincinnati ap source reports Pete Rose will replace injured Bobby Tolan in center field until at least June 1. Tolan, leader in stolen bases last season, underwent Achilles tendon surgery at Christ Hospital after a Reds basketball game in Frankfort. Rose has played four positions in seven Reds years, with Sparky Anderson and Bob Howsam cautioning time before deciding on a permanent move.

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