Northwestern tops Iowa 62 59 in Big Ten clash
Northwestern defeats Iowa 62 to 59 at McGaw Hall to snap a five Big Ten openers drought. Gibson clinched the win with 34 seconds left after Allen fed him for the final basket as Lester led Iowa with 20 points. Iowa drops to 2-3 while Northwestern improves to 1-5.
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Northwestern
Brian Gibson
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Wildcats
McGaw Hall
Dick Peth
Leonard Allen
John Egan
Gibson
Allen
Michigan State
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Purdue
Tex Winter
Ronnie Lester
Tom Norman
Lester
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Cincinnati
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Hargrave
Waite
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Hallstrom
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Kelley
Drake
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Roberson
Klaas
Campbell
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Marifke
Egan
Wall
Campbell Happy Pe Lowa
Jim Hallstrom
Larry Olsthoorn
Clay Hargrave
Pardee resigns as Bears coach to pursue Redskins job
Chicago Bears coach Jack Pardee resigns and heads to Washington to discuss the Redskins post. Pardee, in his third year, says he is talking to Washington and notes dissatisfaction with Bears facilities. Bears GM Jim Finks unavailable. Pardee previously led team to 9-5 and playoff berth before loss to Dallas.
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Chicago Bears
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Pardee
Washington Redskins
Bears
George Allen
Redskins
Washington
Jim Finks
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Fla
O’hare International
Los Angeles
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Soldier Field
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Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl yarns and newsroom quips from New Orleans
Avaunt tale of a white woman claiming to be Tony Dorsett’s mother at the New Orleans airport stirs questions about its truth. The piece notes police inquiries and contrasts color with football lore while lampooning game narratives about Craig Morton and Haven Moses.
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Harvey
New Orleans
the Gazette
Tony Dorsett
Dallas Cowboys
Roger Staubach
Craig Morton
Morton
Denver Broncos
Haven Moses
Moses
God
Iowa Teams Face Big Games In Football And Wrestling
Iowa State hosts Oklahoma State in a top ranked wrestling showdown at Ames with No 1 versus No 2 while Iowa travels to Wisconsin for a Sunday broadcast at Madison. Spurs attention on Earvin Johnson and a note on Iowa football prospects Mark Streeter from Massillon Ohio and North Iowa Area Community College.
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Iowa State
Oklahoma State
IPBN
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Wis
Iowa
Wisconsin
WMT
Hawkeyes
Mark Streeter
Massillon
Ohio
Browner Wins Lombardi Award After Untiring Championship Run
Notre Dame defensive end Ross Browner accepts the Vince Lombardi Award as the nation’s top collegiate lineman after helping the Fighting Irish claim the Cotton Bowl and the national title. Browner dedicates the honor to his late father Jimmy Browner Sr who died of cancer in 1976. He also notes his commitment to fighting the disease. Browner defeated Ken MacAfee Brad Shearer and Art Still for the trophy.
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Texas
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Jimmy Lee Browner Sr
Wilson Whitley
Ken MacAfee
Brad Shearer
Kentucky
Art Still
Washington boys swim team routs Kennedy 116 54 at Kennedy
Cedar Rapids Washington defeats C R Kennedy 116 to 54 as Williams wins the 100 and 200 free events and helps the victorious 400 free relay. Kennedy is 6 3 in dual meets with several swimmers ill. Dan Corey tops Washington diver Kent Ferguson.
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Chris Williams
Cedar Rapids
Washington
C.R. Kennedy
Kennedy
Cougars
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Kent Ferguson
Pete Phelan
Perry Valdez
Tom le Buhn
Dave Len
D. Lenzen
Ron Feltes
Tim Raymon
Dan Pats
Mike Kvach
Bande Monticello
G. Gilbertson
Mark Anderson
Williams
John Franklin
Scherling
D. LeBuhn
Clinton Beats Cedar Rapids Jefferson In MVC Wrestling Dual
Clinton High beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson 40 to 10 in a Mississippi Valley Conference dual. Matches included Scott Parker dec Randy Krumm 5-2 at 98 and Keith Hansen pinned Jeff Visek 3 42 at 105. Jon Russell and Tim Kleiman dropped close decisions, while Steve North drew John Lopata at 155.
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Clinton
Jon Russell
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Scott Parker
Randy Krumm
Keith Hansen
Jeff Visek
Pat Hinde
Jeff Knight
Don Allison
Chris Lange
Scott Westbrook
Steve South
Rick Davenbaugh
Scott Howard
Tim Kleiman
Perry Harris
Greg Waiteus
Steve North
John Lopata
K State Tops Soviet Union Team in Exhibition Thriller
Curtis Redding forced two late steals in the final 79 seconds to help Kansas State defeat the Soviet Union national team 57 to 54 in Manhattan. Redding sparked the rally with crucial defense as the Wildcats clinched the upset on the home floor.
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Curtis Redding
Wildcats
Redskins origin tied to Boston name change
The Washington Redskins originally were the Boston Redskins before adopting the current team name, reflecting a historical evolution of the franchise.
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Redskins
Washington Redskins
Boston Redskins
Regis Girls Defeat LaSalle 62 43 With Two Starters Out
Regis capitalized on LaSalle’s turnover onslaught en route to a 62 to 43 victory on Regis court. Nell Sullivan led with 17 baskets from 24 shots, supported by Jill Murphy Jo Good and Laurie Whitters as Regis posted 52 percent shooting while holding LaSalle to 35 attempts and 14 field goals.
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Regis Girls
LaSalle
Regis
Lancers
Royals
Neil Sullivan
Dave Glynn
Jim Busta
Mary Meeks
Busta
Nell Sullivan
Nell
Jill Murphy
Jo Good
Laurie Whitters
Nan Smith
Cathy Fagan
Sonya Stalberger
Muprhy
Becky Albright
Carie Spaight
C.r.regis
Nel Sullivan
C.r.lasalle
Terri Teglin
Carrie Spaight
Teresa Clark
Joan Watthem
Kim Brusha
Whitney resigns as Audubon football coach
Mark Whitney who led Audubon High School to a 19 12 football record in the past two years will resign officials said Thursday.
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Audubon High School
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