Kansas State urged to exit Big Eight by Wally Provost
The Omaha World-Herald column argues Kansas State should withdraw from the Big Eight to end costly football losses. It notes K State’s poor conference record, cites historical coaches, and compares K State’s struggles to Northwestern in the Big Ten.
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Jersey" Jermier
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Cedar Rapids greens chief sets Elmcrest course record with 63
Roger Null, greens superintendent at Cedar Rapids Country Club, shot 31 32 63 to break Elmcrest Country Club's course record during Wednesday's golf stag. He carded seven birdies and 11 pars, with fellow members noting it was the lowest score since the course improvements.
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Machemer's first at bat homer sparks Angels win
Dave Machemer the California rookie third baseman waited seven years in the minors for his major league debut and homered in his first at bat off Geoff Zahn. Don Baylor added a two run homer as the Angels beat the Twins 5-2. Other AL results included Cleveland over Kansas City 4-2 and Boston over the Yankees 9-2. In the NL, San Francisco blanked Cincinnati 3-0 and Pittsburgh edged Chicago 2-1.
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Olympic stars push 30 million for amateur sports aid
Three Olympic athletes urged Congress to fund a 30 million dollar federal aid plan for amateur athletics, backed by lawmakers but rejected by administration officials who favored private financing and only a one time 18 million grant. Willie Davenport spoke for the athletes about supporting families.
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Kiernan Pitches One-Hitter In Kids League Action
Todd Kiernan pitched a one hitter as AMC BW defeated Moose Lodge 15 0. John Waddilove had three hits for the winners. Mike Young belted two home runs and two triples for Brusha in a 19 2 win.
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Waterloo shuts out Cedar Rapids 5-0 in Midwest League
Robin Fuson threw a three hitter as Waterloo beat Cedar Rapids 5-0. Waterloo scored singles in the second, fifth and seventh innings and added two runs in the fourth. Cedar Rapids struck out nine times and hosts the Giants in the start of the second half.
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Bucks in Struggle Over Rights to Kim Anderson
Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers clash over rights to Kim Anderson a 6 foot 8 forward from Missouri who played in Europe after college and was drafted by Portland in 1977 and by Milwaukee in the current year both claiming he is a pro rather than amateur.
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Halvorsen's Victories Highlight Major Open Softball
In Ellis Park action Modern Piping edged Collins Radio 2-0 as Gregg Bosch tossed a two-hitter. Halvorsen's beat Ted & Frank's 2-0 behind Ron Schrader's two-hitter with nine strikeouts, while Roy Rios contributed two hits and drove in a run for Iowa City club.
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Randy Norton Signs With Iowa in National Letter
Randy Norton a 6-1 guard who helped Regina win two state class A basketball titles signed a national letter of intent with Iowa He was named first team all state last spring Norton will also compete in baseball as a pitcher for Iowa.
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Mean Machine Still Alive In National AAU Tourney
The Mean Machine from Cedar Rapids Iowa dropped the opener to Michigan 45-39 but rebounded to defeat Nebraska 43-35. Kelly Steggall scored 14 points and Roxanne Jackson added 10 for the Iowa team in the Wednesday game.
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