Billie Jean King criticizes the amateur system in Olympic sports
Billie Jean King denounces amateur athletics stating the term means nothing and calls for redefining amateur. She argues colleges and leagues treat athletes as big business and says athletes should be allowed to earn money in their skill areas while pursuing careers. She also discusses her knee surgery, pro plans, and views on Evert Navratilova and future stars.
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Shooting struggles as Kansas State edges Iowa State
Kansas State survives a poor first half to defeat Iowa State 63-54 in Manhattan. Mike Evans scored 21 for the Wildcats, who led 42-34 with 11:33 left after a late second half surge. Steve Burgason had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Iowa State in the Big Eight matchup.
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ISU Players Convicted in Assault Charge
ISU football players Mark Williams, William Larkin, and Kevin Cunningham were convicted of assault and battery after a trial before Magistrate Glenn Sedgwick. They claimed self defense and face up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine each. sentencing is set for next Monday.
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Hawks Hit Road To Purdue In Big Ten Opener
Iowa meets Purdue at Mackey Arena in Lafayette ind Thursday at 6 30 p m local time in the Hawkeyes first road test of a three game stretch through Indiana Illinois and Michigan Purdue's Walter Jordan is the Big Ten leading scorer and key foe while Iowa relies on seniors Bruce King Cal Wulfsberg and Tom Norman with sophomores William Mayfield and Clay Hargrave in the opening lineup Olson aims to finish games with his lineup options and fresh men Lester and Kelley remain on bench for now
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UNI to Move Games From UNI-Dome to Men’s Gym
Heating problems in the UNI-Dome force changes this weekend for the UNI basketball schedule. The North Central Conference game with Augustana and the South Dakota State clash move to the men’s gym, with two wrestling events rescheduled as well. Temperature inside the dome ranges around 52 to 58 degrees due to the cold.
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Sioux City Heelan eyes basketball coach post
Red Peppers Jon Meskimen Cedar Rapids LaSalle football coach is a candidate for Heelan head coach. Also named is Rick Hendryx former CR Regis player and Iowa alum. Waterloo sources doubt his pursuit while he built Waterloo Columbus program.
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Mt Mercy Men Roll Past Morrison For 10-2 Mark
Mt Mercy improved to 10-2 by routing Morrison Institute of Technology 118-90 in a men’s basketball game. Six Mt Mercy players scored in double figures led by Brad Ciha 21, Rusty Hamilton 18, and J.J. Smothers 18 as the team built a 60-35 halftime lead.
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Local league scores amid Tuesday action at Ellis YMCA
Nolo Contrendre edged Quality Auto 38-33 in Tom Thumb basketball. Schissel's tops Lucky Lindy's 17-11. Collins beats Stan's TV 16-6 in Cedar Rapids Table Tennis. Two-X ties Midwest Metal 17-17. Schissel's leads standings with 67. Midwest 61. Lucky Lindy's 59. Stan's 52. Two-X 49. Collins 43. Frank Mitralsky led with 16 points. Glen Underwood and Tom Eppenover had 10 for Quality. Ohio National Life defeated Papa Juans 51-34. Cubbage beat Eby's 75-44. Bill Meyer 19 for Ohio. L Lawrence 20 for Cubbage. Mike Hall 27 for Eby's. Pat Zachry signs 1977 contract with Reds.
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