Hawkeyes shine in national free throw data
Iowa sits 3-1 in the Big Ten with strong national ranks in free throws and shooting. Glenn Vidnovic is tied for third nationally with 94 of 104 at the line, while Iowa leads the conference in free throw percentage and ranks high in field goal accuracy.
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Iowa Purdue TV Telecast on February 4 in Lafayette
WMT-TV will air the Iowa vs Purdue game from Lafayette Indiana scheduled for Tuesday February 4 at 6 30 p m Iowa time. The broadcast brings the Big Ten clash to local viewers in the area.
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Curacy Grabs 30 of 32 Percent in Iowa Conference Games
The record notes a 0.938 shooting percentage by Curacy across four conference games in Iowa, making 30 of 32 attempts and highlighting efficient scoring in league play.
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Meyer Is Top Amateur
Debbie Meyer of Sacramento California won the James E. Sullivan award as outstanding amateur athlete of 1968 becoming the first swimmer to win three Olympic golds in individual events and the fourth woman honored in 39 years. She totaled 1,237 points in a close vote over Al Oerter and Bill Toomey.
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Cedar Rapids Open Derby Postponed Due to Poor Ice
The Cedar Rapids Open skating meet scheduled for Saturday at Manhattan rink is postponed because of poor ice conditions and will not be held Sunday. The Iowa Open is postponed to a later date while the Mississippi Valley Open in Rock Island remains scheduled for Saturday with registration at noon.
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McManus resigns as Creighton basketball coach and AD
John Red McManus announced his resignation as Creighton University head basketball coach effective June 1 after 10 seasons with a 131–115 record. He also steps down as athletic director a post he has held since 1961. He will relocate no immediate plans are announced.
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Wash Hosts Clinton Clash In Valley Conference Showdown
Washington faces top ranked Clinton in a crucial Mississippi Valley conference game while hosts Jefferson, Dyersville Beckman, Kennedy, Regis, Linn-Mar and Marion also play in Cedar Rapids Marion area. Wrestling and gymnastics events highlight Friday and Saturday with Wamac and East Central Iowa mat tournaments and other dual meets.
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Wise-Guy Paces Drake Past Bradley in 93-76 Win
Drake, led by Willie Wise with 25 points, pulled away in the second half to beat Bradley 93-76 in Des Moines. Ron Draper joined the scoring spree as Drake asserted control in Missouri Valley Conference play and eyed two upcoming road games.
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Gymkhana Set for Cedar Rapids Corvette Club
The Cedar Rapids Corvette Club plans a gymkhana this Sunday starting from Spartan's department store parking lot. Registration begins at noon with first cars departing at 12 30.
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Pepsi Cola Bowlers Face Waterloo Team
The Cedar Rapids Pepsi Cola bowling team with a 980 season average hosts Waterloo's Esco Auto Repair at 3 p.m. Sunday on Jubilee lanes. The squads met earlier in the season at Waterloo.
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Burlington earns eighth in NJCAA poll
Burlington Iowa, with a 12-3 record, is ranked eighth in the latest NJCAA basketball poll. San Jacinto of Pasadena Texas leads at 21-1, while Phoenix Arizona sits at 17-0 in a vote released Thursday.
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Iowa Faces Davidson Stars In Chicago Showdown
Iowa basketball struggles to defend the Big Ten crown as it prepares for a Feb. 1 game against fast Davidson in Chicago Stadium. Davidson star Mike Maloy, a 6-7 junior, averages 23 points and 13 rebounds, praised by coach Lefty Driesell as a bonafide all American.
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Swiss Gymnasts Triumph Over Iowa in Snowbound Meet
In Iowa City 2,500 fans watched the Swiss Olympic gymnastics team defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes 268.85 to 253.05 after a late start. Roland Huerzeler led the Swiss with top finishes on side horse and parallel bars plus all around. Bob Dickson starred for Iowa with wins on rings and high bar and a 9.15 on long horse. Dick Scorza swept top finishes for Iowa on long horse and high bar.
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