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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1997

Page

27

From Inkster to Iowa Links in Rucker's Rise

Rucker grew up in Inkster Michigan connected early with Iowa coach Jdh Walker who mentored him from grade school. The 6 foot 11 star excelled at John Glenn High School with 22 points and 16 rebounds per game as a senior drawing interest from Michigan and Michigan State before choosing a path noted as Turn to 3B: Rucker.

Vazelle Spotswin Arbor Mich Rucker University of Michigan Times Inkster U-M Ann Arbor Wolverines John Glenn High School Detroit Michigan University of Iowa Jdh Walker Hawkeyes John Glenn Michigan State Spartans

Player excited to play at home with family watching

The athlete says it will be exciting to have family and friends in attendance and playing at home motivates him, with the aim of securing a win to top the moment.

Gable to Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery This Week

Dan Gable, 48, will miss two or three Iowa dual meets as he prepares for hip replacement at University Hospitals and Clinics in Cedar Falls. The Hawkeyes seek a 15th national title while Gable recovers in hospital for four to seven days before returning home.

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Iowa State Coach Ejected After Call Dispute

Iowa State coach Tim Floyd was restrained by referee Denny Freund after an ejection in the first half of a Big 12 game at Colorado. No. 8 Iowa State lost 70-45 to Colorado as J.C. Leimbach and officials' call sparked the confrontation.

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No. 1 Iowa set for No. 2 Oklahoma State clash

Iowa and Oklahoma State advanced through three duals to a No. 1 vs No. 2 title showdown at the Cliff Keen NWCA National Dual Championships. The Hawkeyes, 9-0, edged Minnesota 23 12 in the semifinals.

No.2 Cowboys Top Iowa State in Prep Duel Showdown

The No. 2 ranked Oklahoma State wrestling team crushed Iowa State 28-9 before 1 416 fans at the Nebraska Coliseum. OSU has won 17 straight duals and eyes a rematch with Iowa at 2 p.m. on Iowa Public Television as Dan Gable’s squad seeks improvement.

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Giants of the gridiron visit Iowa recruit Paul Sturgill

Gazette features 6-10, 320-pound Paul Sturgill headed to Iowa as part of Mark Dukes interview. The piece highlights Sturgill's size and anticipated impact for the Hawkeyes.

Gazette Mark Dukes Paul Sturgill Iowa

Barnes to Shaw for score in Senior Bowl win

Cal quarterback Pat Barnes threw three second quarter touchdowns to lead the North to a 35-14 Senior Bowl victory over the South in Mobile. Barnes stood in the pocket about eight seconds on one drive before finding Sedrick Shaw for a 5 yard TD pass.

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College basketball and pro games on CBS NBC today

Iowa plays Michigan at 11 a.m. and Kansas faces Connecticut at 1 p.m. on CBS. Orlando meets Miami at 11 a.m. and Chicago visits Houston at 1:30 p.m. on NBC. Complete listing, Page 10B.

Iowa Michigan Kansas Connecticut Orlando Magic Miami Heat Chicago Bulls Houston Rockets

Area sports updates and events of interest

Men's basketball Iowa at Michigan at 11 05 a m in Cedar Rapids. College wrestling Iowa and Iowa State at National Duals in Lincoln Nebraska. Trivia lists baseball Hall of Famers. Quote cites Iowa State coach Tim Floyd tantrum remark by Steve Krafcisin.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City NCAA Hawk NBA NFL Report Motor Sports Iowa Michigan Iowa State Lincoln Steve Krafcisin Tim Floyd

Gilbride Hired as San Diego Chargers Head Coach

Kevin Gilbride was named the Chargers head coach replacing Bobby Ross. The 45 year old is given a five year contract and is praised as a progressive offensive coach with a solid track record. He previously served as Jaguars offensive coordinator for the past two seasons.

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