Dolphins are AFC champs from page 1B
The Dolphins earned the AFC championship in a game against the Jets. Miami's defense clamped down after a scoreless first half as Todd passed and Duke made key plays including a late interception. A pivotal fumble recovery and punt block shifted field position, setting up a 12 second 7 yard drive for the go ahead score.
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Johnny
Sam” Jones
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Mark Gastineau
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Woodley
Daniel Harris
Darrel Ray
Bennett
David Woodley
Jimmy Cefalo
Ken Schroy
Jones
Glenn Blackwood
Cefalo
Schrey
Don McNeal
Miami Dolphins
New York Jets
Chuck Ramsey
Reds sign Jones and former Cedar Rapids players
Cincinnati signs four former Cedar Rapids Reds including Jeff Jones the Midwest League home run king for one year. Also inked are Brad Lesley Freddie Toliver Eric Davis joining from Cedar Rapids with Lesley having played for Cincinnati last year.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Eric Davis
Toliver
Davis
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Jeff Russell
Mike Dowless
Dave van Gorder
Dann Bilardello
Tom Lawless
Gary Redus
Ron Little
Jackson accuses NCAA rule change of racial motive
Civil rights figure Jesse Jackson denounces Prop 48 as racially motivated after NCAA imposes stricter entrance rules for athletic scholarships. He spoke at Southern University amid President Jesse Stone's opposition to the policy, enacted in San Diego and effective 1986.
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Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Southern University
Jesse Stone
San Diego
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Stone
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Russell
Martin Luther King
Davenport meet showcases Cedar Rapids gymnasts domination
CRAG and STARS gymnasts from Cedar Rapids excelled at a USGF meet in Davenport. Wendy Thompson won all-around floor exercise uneven bars and vault in Class II 15-and-over. Janelle Emerson won all-around and balance beam in Class II 12-14. Raquel Ridenour claimed floor in Class II. Brian Dooley swept all-around vault uneven bars floor and balance beam in Class III 15-and-over, while Tina Cameron took uneven bars in Class III 12-14.
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Wendy Thompson
Janelle Emerson
Raquel Ridenour
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Brian Dooley
Tina Cameron
West wins Japan Bowl with 30 21 victory in Yokohama
In Yokohama Japan West quarterback duo Ken O'Brien and Scott Tinsley each threw for a touchdown and fullback John Tuggle scored after a fumble pickup as West beat East 30 21. Karl Morgan earned defensive MVP and SMU’s Richard Neely won the Joe Roth trophy. Joel Baxter opened scoring with a 26 yard field goal and Tuggle added a 1 yard TD.
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John Tuggle
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Richard Neely
Southern Methodist
Joe Roth
Joel Baxter
Rice
Tuggle
Yokohama Stadium
West
Bryan Caldwell
Arizona State
Gary Moten
SMU
Tony Eason
Illinois
Mike Martin
Ahern Plumbing Leads At Women’s City Bowling Meet
Ahern Plumbing captured the first round lead with 3072 total pins at Jubilee Lanes in the Women’s City Bowling Tournament. Oscar’s Restaurant narrowly followed with 3068, while REC. (Vinton) stood third at 3062. Dorothy Rosenberg led singles with 708, and Schausenbuel and Kolsrud headed doubles with 1288. Class leaders were Mary Roseberry 1693, Judy Blank 1507, and Cheryl Sconyers 1413.
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Oscar's Restaurant
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C.R
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Mary Buelow
Newhall
Sheryl Carson
Barb Moore
C R
Terry Davis
Marengo
Dionne Schousenbuel
Fran Kolsrud
Dorothy Embretson
Jenny Veenstra
Janet Kindig
Pal Honor
Patty Westemeier
Jean Rogone
Joine Robinson
Sheryl Pockingham
Mary Jo McAlister
Mary Pontius
Mary Roseberry
Judy Blank
Utley Named Best Boxer At State Silver Gloves
Cedar Rapids Boxing Club won the open division at the State Silver Gloves Championships with 275 boxers from 35 clubs. Darin Utley earned outstanding boxer honors. CRBC champions included Jay Nelson 178 pounds, Steve Conger 119, Mark Waller 112 in 14-15. Warren Mundy 95, Utley 90, Lance Foreman 85 in 12-13 open. Other CRBC champs were Steve Engledow 10-11 open, Jody Engledow and Bill Lewis 12-13 novice. Runners-up included Ed O'Brien, Shotan Gibson 14-15, and Ed Foss 10-11.
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Darin Utley
CRBC
Jay Nelson
Steve Conger
Mark Waller
Warren Mundy
Lance Foreman
Steve Engledow
Jody Engledow
Bill Lewis
Ed O’brien
Shotan Gibson
Ed Foss
Muhammad Wins Unanimous Decision In Nevada Fight
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad of New York defeated Jerry Celestine of New Orleans by unanimous 10 round decision in Stateline Nevada. The fight featured Muhammad, the top light heavyweight contender, maintaining dominance through all ten rounds. Celestine pressured early but Muhammad's offense and defense prevailed.
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UPI
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
New York
Jerry Celestine
New Orleans
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2Nd Avenue
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