Cubs Hope Spring Turnaround Under Marshall
Chicago manager Jim Marshall says the Cubs must improve after a 66-96 season. He bets on a new coaching staff, youth, and better defense to lift a club led by Kessinger at short and Madlock at third. The Cubs view the NL East as tough and anticipate a stronger, faster offense.
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Chicago
Jim Marshall
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Whitey Locktion
Marshall
Pittsburgh Pirates
Billy Williams
Oakland A's
Dan Kessinger
Cub
Cub Old Guard
San Diego Padres
Marv Grissom
Irv Noren
Formance
Rick Munday
Jose Cardenal
Jerry Morales
Kessinger
Bil Madlock
Andy Thornton
Manny Trill
Oakland
Bill Bonham
Burt Hopton
Steve Stone
Darold Knowles
Bob Locker
Iowa Wolverines clash as Hawkeyes seek upset at home
Iowa, last in the Big Ten in defense and free throw shooting with a 2-3 mark, hosts Michigan 9-3 led by Coach John Orr who has most of his title team back. Michigan aims to stay strong after a Big Ten title run, while Iowa battles turnover woes and depth issues.
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Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Notre Dame
Marquette
John Orr
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Big Ten
Campy Russell
Orr
Michigan State
Minnesota
Ohio State
Hawkeye
Dan Frost
King
Frost
Fred Haberecht
Towa
Cal Wulfsberg
Larry Moore
Svel Thompson
Larry Parker
C.J. Kuper
Joe Johnson
Steve Grotte
John Robinson
Wayman Brilt
See Hear Television Saturday Sports Schedule Channel 7
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Ai Iwouken
Collimnia
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Wise World of Swarts
Miller Leads Tucson Open After Opening Round
Johnny Miller shot a six under par 66 to grab a one stroke lead at the Dean Martin-Tucson Open. John Mehaffey and Don Iverson tied for second at 67, with Lee Trevino among leaders despite a stronger finish from Miller. The event follows Miller's Phoenix triumph as he eyes more records this season.
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Bob Green
Tucson, Ariz
Johnny Miller
Miller
Pro Golf
Phoenix
John Mehaffey
Don Iverson
Ralph Johnston
Boy Competes In Girls Volleyball At Napoleon High
Kirk M Adams 16 played in his first varsity girls volleyball game at Napoleon High School, the first male on a girls varsity team in Jackson County. The Cascades Conference member has no boys team and faces criticism from other athletic directors worried about team balance. The district asserts a legal right exists to participate based on gender non discrimination rules in federally aided schools.
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Napoleon, Mich
Kirk M. Adams
Napoleon High School
Jackson County
Ran Way
Northwest High School
Kirk
Talser
Genevieve Lin
Gard
Napoleon
Peter Bunta
Cascades Conference
Banta
Recruiting effort boosts Hawkeyes amid player churn
Hawkeye coach Commings pushes long recruiting sessions as he reshapes the roster. Incoming prospect Charles Danzy enrolled for the second semester at Jones, while several underclassmen return from injuries and ineligibility. Doug Benschoter, a top local prize, plans to enroll, and about 30 players are scouted for the next two weekends.
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Charles Danzy
Commings
Massillon
Ohio
Jone
Hawks
English Soccer War Likely Sparks Transfer System Clash
AP reports the players push to sign own contracts and break the transfer system, warning many clubs may fold. FIFA opposes, PPA seeks talks as observers warn of a potential upheaval in the sport. In other notes, Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors signs Gordon Jones from East Allegheny High School, a 6 foot 2, 170 pound end and defensive back with 43 receptions for 916 yards and 6 touchdowns last season.
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Work Succor Federation
FIFA
Lkely
Pittsburgh
Johnny Majors
University of Pittsburgh
Gordon Jones
East Allegheny High Schol
Hersom Joins Gazette Sports Staff
Cedar Rapids native Bob Hersom has joined The Gazette sports staff, replacing Al Miller who resigned two weeks ago. A 28 year old single editor from Emmetsburg, he served as news editor of the Emmetsburg Reporter and Democrat, attended Keokuk Junior College and Mercy College, and earned a Bronze Star for Vietnam service with the 101st Airborne near Hue. He graduated from Washington High in 1964 and played multiple sports in school.
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Cedar Rapids
Gaeette Sports
al Miller
Hersom
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Ife
Robert Hersom
Twentieth Street
Bob
Washington High
Keokuk Junior College
Mr. Mercy i
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Vietnam
Hue
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