Colorado denies Sweeney hired as Buffs coach
San Francisco AP report said Jim Sweeney Washington State coach would take over at Colorado. Athletic director Iddie Crowder denied the hire and said no agreement was reached after lengthy discussions. A Colorado spokesman noted negotiations were broken off but did not rule out future talks. Crowder stepped down as football coach to focus on athletic director duties.
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Iddie Crowder
University of Colorado
Jim Sweeney
Washington State
Colorado
Associated Press
Sweeney
Crowder
Third straight loss for Cyclones in dual meet
Iowa State dropped its third straight dual wrestling defeat 21-15 to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo. Bruce Lynn pinned Dan Peterson at 167 pounds, Randy Hudson defeated ISU’s heavyweight 4-1, with Jerry Metcalf scoring a pin at 142. Ron Glass, Rich Binek, and Al Nacin won for ISU. The Cyclones, 3-3 this season, host Colorado next in Big Eight action.
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Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly
Bruce Lynn
Dan Peterson
Randy Hudson
ISU
Jerry Metcalf
Iowa State
Dave Gaggi
Ron Glass
Rich Binek
al Nacin
Colorado
Weissmuller Donates Medals to Retarded Children
Johnny Weissmuller plans to donate his swimming memorabilia to the nation's retarded children. Hospitalized with a broken hip and a serious cardiac condition, he was cheered by a Maine school’s thank you note. Ed Gallagher said the plan includes a touring exhibit of the trophies to children’s homes.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Johnny
Tarzan
Weissmuller
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Saco Valley
Maine
Ed Gallagher
Gallagher
Forrest Gregg Named Browns Offensive Line Coach
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell announced Forrest Gregg as the new offensive line coach, replacing Jerry Smith who moves to the Player Personnel Department. Gregg, formerly with Green Bay and San Diego, joins the Browns after a midseason coaching shakeup aimed at boosting scoring and playoff chances in the Central Division.
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National Football League
Forrest Gregg
Green Bay
San Diego Chargers
Jerry Smith
Smith
Mallory stays at Miami after Colorado job rumor
Miami football coach Bill Mallory said he will stay at Oxford after being mentioned as a leading candidate for the Colorado job. Mallory led Miami to an 11-0 season in the Mid-American Conference as The Associated Press ranked the Redskins 15th in its final poll.
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Bill Mallory
University of Colorado
Mallory
Redskins
Associated Press
Grant Upset Over NFL Facility Flap Before Super Bowl
Houston AP Bud Grant charged the NFL with threatening a fine after remarks about Minnesota Vikings training facilities. Grant said Rozelle warned via Kensil and Finks, calling his critique a threat while noting Vikings used a district high school stadium and Dolphins enjoyed Oilers luxury quarters.
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Bud Grant
Minnesota Vikings
National Football League
Pete Rozelle
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Vikings
Miami Dolphins
Houston Oilers
Kassulke Attends Super Bowl Despite Paralysis History
Minnesota Vikings strong safety Karl Kassulke, paralyzed from the waist down after a 1970 motorcycle crash, plans to attend the Super Bowl in Houston. While Jeff Wright starts at strong safety against the Dolphins, Kassulke remains part of the team in spirit as they prepare at Rice Stadium.
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Tex
Karl Kassulke
Minnesota Vikings
Miami Dolphins
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Vikings
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Kansas City
Viking
NFL
Chicago
Jeff Wright
Dolphins
Rice Stadium
Von Lackum 5 in Iowa Net Ranking for 1973
Des Moines announces Iowa tennis rankings led by Ginger Von Lackum Cedar Rapids at No 5 in women s singles. Cheri Mixdorf Waterloo ranks No 1 and Sue Briggs Rock Island No 2. Patsy Donelson Iowa City No 4. Carol Hammill Cedar Rapids No 10. In 30 over women s singles top spot goes to Robbie Lavine Des Moines with Betty Gerberich West Des Moines No 2.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jim Seaman
Iowa Tennis Assn
Cheri Mixdorf
Waterloo
Sue Briggs
Rock Island
Patsy Donelson
Iowa City
Carol Hammill
Bobbie Lavine
Betty Gerberich
West Des Moines
Illinois
Jean Coberly
Beth McLaughlin
Debbie Chappell
French yacht Pen Duick reaches Sydney end of first race leg
Sydney reports that Pen Duick skippered by Eric Taberly arrived at midday Friday, marking the end of the first half of the round the world yacht race.
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Sydney
Australia
Pen Duick
Eric Taberly
Iowa State Coach Maury John May Rejoin Squad Soon
Ames AP Maury John the 54 year old Iowa State basketball coach may return to work next week after an operation at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Assistant Guy Guydon said John could attend a practice in a few days and is resting at home. Doctors say a tumor at the base of his esophagus is inoperable and chemotherapy is planned.
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Iowa State
Maury John
Guy Guydon
John
Guydon
Iowa
Ashmore, Ames, Lowa
Telie
Rikki Solves One Crisis at English Golf Course
In SAMNTON England AP report a 13 year old golden cocker spaniel named Rikki allegedly locates over 25 000 golf balls on a 6728 yard course to help Britain's golf ball shortage. Owner John Goodban says Rikki once found 60 balls in half an hour and receives a chocolate biscuit per ball. Proceeds fund wooden benches carved with Rikki’s name.
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England
Britain
West England
Rikki
John Goodban
Goodban
Suter in Stable Condition After Stroke at Iowa Hospitals
IOWA CITY AP William Bud Suter longtime University of Iowa athletic department secretary and sports announcer remained in stable condition Monday after a stroke Saturday doctors at University Hospitals said the Mason City native joined UI in 1955 as coordinator of athletic relations and has served as football and basketball public announcer for many years.
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William Bud Suter
University of Iowa Athletic Department
Suter
Iowa Athletic Department
Mason City
University of Iowa
Chris Taylor Learns To Pace Himself The Fans are Different
Chris Taylor, former Iowa State NCAA heavyweight champion and 1972 Olympic placer, adapts to pro wrestling under Verne Gagne. He explains fans, training shifts, and his goals to win the world championship belt while juggling two careers and a move from Michigan to Minneapolis.
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Taylor
Heart of Iowans
Iowa State University
Gagne
USA
Michigan
Minneapolis
Verne
Does cheating to be in the top ten era discussion
Los Angeles area college coaches Laments ethics at SC Basketball Writers meeting. Pete Newell cites shame in cheating in recruiting and competition. Gary Colson and Lute Olson address responsibility for players and coaches amid NCAA sanctions and rumors. Olson notes temptations but supports accountability.
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Pete Newell
Newell
Los Angeles Lakers
University of San Francisco
California
Pepperdine
Gary Colson
Long Beach State
Lute Olson
Southern California Basketball Writers Association
Long Beach City College
Coaches Admit Pressure Drives Cheating Allegations
Colson suggests top ten fame might force cheating. Newell notes heightened stakes since NCAA prize money rose from about 15 000 to 100 000. He argues coaches rationalize rule bending to retain players and jobs and urges associations to police themselves to curb abuses.
Borg Wins First Round At Auckland Open Tennis Championship
Swedish teenager Bjorn Borg, 17, defeated Jan Hordijk of Holland 6-4 6-2 to advance in Auckland. Ian Fletcher beat Helmut Fickentscher 6-4 6-0 6-3. Allan Stone overcame Vladimir Zednik 6-4 5-7 7-5 6-3. Ross Case defeated Billa Godzella 7-6 7-6. Evonne Goolagong led the women’s second round with a 6-3 6-0 win over Shelly Monds. Peggy Michel beat Marie Kikstedt 6-2 4-6 7-5.
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Jan Hordijk
Holland
Ian Fletcher
Australia
Helmut Fickentscher
West Germany
Allan Stone
Vladimir Zednik
Czechoslovakia
Ross Case
Billa’ Godzella
France
Evonne Goolagong
Shelly Monds
Susan Barker
Britain
Isabelle Larsen
Sweden
Jackie Fayter
Robyn Hunt
Peggy Michel
Pacific Palisades
Calif
Marie Kikstedt
Wendt Scores 30 in Mr. Bubbles Victory
Ellie Wendt poured in 30 points to lead Mr. Bubbles to a 77 69 win over Peoples Bank in Trinity Women's basketball league action Monday. Sue Kudina added 14 for Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods who beat Kory Inn 72 32, and Julie Yeager scored 24 for Eby's in a 42 18 win over Charlie's Pizza.
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Mr. Bubbles
Peoples Bank
Trinity
Sue Kudina
Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods
Kory Inn
Julie Yeager
Eby’s
Charlie's Pizza
Fight Results New York Debrief
Richie Kates of Bridgeton New Jersey defeated Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico by decision in a New York bout. In San Juan Esteban De Jesus stopped Alonso My in Panama City, delivering a knockout at 1:40 of the final round.
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Richie Kates
Bridgeton
N.J
Jose Gonzalez
Puerto Rico
SAN_JUAN
P.R
Esteban de Jesus
Alonso MY
Cealaineall Frazier
Panama City
Three Take Wins in Central Branch YMCA Slo Break
The Para dise and Modern Pipe posted wins Monday night in the Central Branch YMCA Slo-Break league. Bill McCullum scored 20 for the Recruiters in a 57-43 win, Jim Gerhardt added 10 for Bowman Woods Bears, Mike Pallesen had 18 for Para dise in a 62-31 victory, Jim Kramer added 16 for Network Data, and Jim Owens led Modern Pipe to a 46-38 win over Red Lion with 12 points. Bob Moore scored 20 for Red Lion.
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Paradise
Modern Pipe
Bill McCullum
Jim Gerhardt
Bowman Woods Bears
Mike Pallesen
Jim Kramer
Jim Owens
Red Lion
Bob Moore
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