Tommy Thomsen faces new life from wheelchair to work and coaching
Former Cedar Rapids athlete Tommy Thomsen returns home after six months in Rochester with irreversible paralysis. He plans a gradual return to Life Investors, aims to drive with manual controls, may hire a van, and hopes to resume Big Ten officiating. He praises wife Peggy and recalls coaching peers like Bob Gibson and Bill Fitch amid local sports commentary.
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Tommy” Thomsen
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Bill Fitch
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Bill
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Red Auerbach
Harry Mangurian
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Lloyd seeks fifth French Open title in Paris
Chris Evert Lloyd reached the French Open final after a 6 3 6 1 win over Andrea Jaeger. Mima Jausovec upset Jo Durie to reach the other final as Higueras upset Guillermo Vilas in the men’s quarterfinals.
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Yugoslavia
Lloyd
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Jausovec
Jo Durie
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Jose Higueras
Spain
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Higueras
Mats Wilander
Sweden
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Christophe Roger-Vasselin
Jansovec
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Iowa schedules include Louisville showdown for 83 84 season
Iowa unveils 1983 84 basketball slate featuring returnee coach George Raveling and a Dec 7 clash at Louisville a Final Four staple. Non conference games include Arkansas State Memphis State and Oregon State with several Big Ten road trips and potential MetroSports national telecasts.
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Iowa builds up Hawkeye women basketball program
The University of Iowa women's basketball program has received renewed support and investment after poor history. Attendance rose from 150 to 350 per home game after moving to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with gate receipts and season-ticket sales totaling about $9,700 across 11 home events. Coach Judy McMullen resigned after a 7-20 season.
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Iowa hires Charlene Stringer as top paid Big Ten coach
Women's athletic director Christine Grant secures Charlene Stringer of Cheyney State with a base salary of 35000 plus 12000 in benefits, making her the highest paid women's basketball coach in the Big Ten. Grant cites commitment to a first class program, arena move, and national competitiveness at Iowa.
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the Gazette
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