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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1975

Page

5

Rentzel and Dryer Stage Comedic NFL Super Bowl Stunt

The Rams stars Lance Rentzel and Fred Dryer mocked press conferences at a news conference event, wearing costumed outfits and joking about beer and questions. NFL officials questioned the stunt as an apparent publicity ploy to generate headlines rather than report news.

New Orleans Lance Rentzel Fred Dryer Los Angeles Rams Rentzel Jim Kenstl NFL Carol Stunston Los Angeles

Writers call out flawed credentials in Rams coverage

Larry Fox of the Football Writers group says he will raise the issue of loose credentials with the league. Writers tease the Rams duo who played in Los Angeles during the playoff run to Minnesota, while Dryer and Rentzvel pledge to pursue hard deadlines and stories with old equipment in hand.

Schapp Larry Fox Football Writers of Armerica Loos Sotley Rams Los Angeles Minnesota Dryer Rentzvl Roy Brount, Jr Fuqua Riviera Terry Page Elles Bradshaw Shreveport Louisiana Tech

Steelers and Vikings players clash in pre Super Bowl banter

In a tense exchange framed as a preview, Fran Tarkenton and Ronnie Lott Rentzel engage in brash dialogue about the big game. Tarkenton vows to knock Mean Joe Greene, while Rentzel dodges a drug history question and hints at sideline dynamics. Public relations figures urge focus on the Super Bowl.

Dryer Rentzel Tarkenton Joe Greene Jack Hand AFG Hand Jim Marshall Vikings Texas Marshall le Speaker California Earnest Lee Fats Holmes Steelers Pittsburgh

Wichita State Runs Past Drake In MVC Opener 106 92

Des Moines AP Wichita State defeated Drake 106 to 92 in a Missouri Valley Conference opener. Calvin Bruton led with 25 points while Neil Strom added 22. The Shockers built a 6-0 start, held a halftime edge of 53-47, and outshot Drake 55.4 to 46.4 percent while outrebounding 47-41.

DES Moines Laws Calvin Bruton Wichita State Drake Wheatshockers Neil Strom Robert Elmore Robert Gray Doug Yoder Norton Fleming Terry McKissick Larry Haralson Fleming Terry Benka

Local Cedar Rowytele Threads Busy Friday Sports Night

Readable fragments show Cedar Rowlily Jefferson area basketball and wrestling action with schedule notes on KHAK-EM and Ch 7 8% 7 4 00. Pro games include Super Bowl previews and wrestling events as listed on Channel 7 11 30 and Channel 8.

Cedar Rowlily Jefferson

Iowa Cagers to Face Top Ranked Hoosiers

Iowa Coach Lute Olson fields a lineup shift as the Hawkeyes travel to Bloomington to meet No. 1 Indiana, led by Scott May, Steve Green, and Ken Hens. Indiana carries a 13-0 record and a 2-0 conference mark while Iowa eyes improved consistency and bench depth after recent losses.

Iowa Thad Towa Bruce Sky” King Fred Haberecht Larry Parker Dan Frost John Helreton Larry Moore Hawkeyes Ohio State Scot Thompson Montonucleaeis Cal Wulfsberg

Hawkeye Open Speed Skating Meet Postponed Indefinitely

The Hawkeye Open speed skating meet scheduled for Saturday and Sunday has been postponed indefinitely by the Cedar Rapids Speed Skating Association. Rain threatens ice conditions at the Lou Dennis rink in Manhattan Park, though some racing may be possible Sunday if weather permits. a new date will be set later.

Cedar Rapids Speed Skating Assn Lou Dennis Manhattan Park

Vanderbilt picks Pancoast as new Commodores coach

Fred Pancoast, longtime Memphis State head coach, was named Vanderbilt University football boss after a Vanderbilt committee interviewed four candidates including John Cooper Bill Parcells and Richard Williamson. Pancoast, 42, announced his resignation from Memphis State as the Commodores announced the hire in Nashville.

Nashville Fred Panioast Memphis State University Vanderbilt University Commadores Pancoast Vanderbilt Athletic Committee John Cooper Kentucky Bill Parcells al Vandy Richard Williamison Arkansas Venderbilt Memphis State Fred Panconst Bill M. Tones Panconst

ISU Gets A Sweep

ISU defeated Franklin and Marshall 49 0 giving third ranked Town State a perfect 4 0 1 record. Pete Galea and Al Nacin remained unbeaten for ISU as the Cyclones dominated the meet with strong performances from multiple wrestlers across weight classes.

Lancaster Penn Franklin Marshall Iwas Cyclones Pete Galea al Nacin ISU

Quaker Wins In Industrial Basketball League Play

Quaker Quls defeated MNE 134 to 64 in Industrial league action at Roosevelt. Julich scored 21 for Quaker. Harnishfager beat Weyerhauser 65 to 30, Wilson's downed Lefe bure 67 to 48 with D Gunn scoring 20 for Wilson's. Square D beat Cherry Burrell 63 to 57, Hirsch field delivered 28, Jows National topped IBEW 204 38 to 36, Collins Radio edged Crayac 43 to 42.

Quaker Quls MNE Roosevelt Julich Harnishfager Weyerhauser Wilson's Lefebure Cayhill Square D Cherry Burrell Repite Hirschfield Jows National Ibew No Collins Radio Cryayac

Red Peppers By Gus Schrader

New Orleans feature on Super Bowl picks from Jimmy Snyder Bud Goode and Archie Manning. Analysis highlights Steelers defense and claims of quarterback pressure stats, with Skeptical tone about other teams and a nod to Haitian voodoo mystique.

New Orleans Jimmy Snyder Las Vegas Steelers Bud Goode Nalyst Keystone Las Ceadout Vikings Archie Manging New Orleans Saints Vikes

Fuqua predicts Steelers win amid colorful Super Bowl talk

Pittsburgh running back Frenchy Fuqua, back from wrist surgeries, predicts a 31 20 Steelers victory while recounting tales from Detroit source and noting Chuck Noll’s motto. The piece dwells on Fuqua’s flamboyant persona, rival players like Wally Hilgenberg and Fats Holmes, and Terry Bradshaw as a notable self confident quarterback amid harsh labels.

John Count Frenchy" Fuqua Frenchy Pittsburgh Detroit Mara Taiti Steelers Hoo-boy Iowa Wally Hilgenberg Wally Vikings

Jeff Upsets Kennedy in Narrow Jefferson Swim Victory

The Jefferson J Hawks defeated Kennedy Cougars 92 to 86 as double winners powered the meet. Mike Dedlaza swept the 200 freestyle and the 500 free, with Jerry Ka continuing the strong showings on a night that ended a two year Kennedy win drought at the pool.

Jefferson Jim Taylor Kennedy Pool Jhawks Cougars Power J-Hawks Mike Dedlaza Jerry Ka

Solon LaSalle game postponed amid schedule conflict

The Solon LaSalle girls hoops clash was moved from Tuesday to Saturday at 6 30 p m in Solon High. In swimming, Jeff Peck led the Cougars with wins in the 100 and 100 fly as Kennedy triumphed. Ron Dearborn won the state diving title with 293 85 points and Kennedy dominated the diving with three top spots as Kennedy edged Solon 96 55 in varsity swimming.

Solon LaSalle High Schools Solon High School Schol Jeff Jim Taylor Kennedy Dettaan Kadlee Ron Wonick Ron Dearburn Jeff Peck Cougars

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