Wilkinson returns to football as Cardinals field boss
Bud Wilkinson, 61, is named head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals, ending a 15-year coaching retirement. He pledges leadership and stability, stressing defense and scoring as keys to success during his four-year contract.
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University of Minnesota
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Syracuse
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Correction naming Zalesky state wrestling champ
The Gazette corrects an error from Thursday noting Jim Zalesky of C R Prairie won the state wrestling title in Des Moines last weekend. A photo misspelling incorrectly showed his brother Larry as the champion.
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Thirteen vets lead Coe baseball under new coach Hartzell
Thirteen lettermen from Eastern Iowa will headline Coe College baseball as they prepare for a Texas trip starting March 17 under new coach Rick Hartzell. Key returnees include Chuck Boothe with a .408 average and Mark Parker at .375, while the Kohawks seek outfield help and a solid pitching staff amid several graduate losses.
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Hardin-Simmons
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Dyersville
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Jack Minder
C.R. Kennedy
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C.R. Regis
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Monte Heinemeyer
Rockford, Ill
Loren Runde
Hawks power surge fuels Iowa early lead in Buckeyes clash
Iowa raced to a 35-28 advantage in the first half as Dick Peth and Norman sparked the Hawks. Vince Brookins energized the arena with a spectacular dunk while Peth, back from flu, added 11 points and showed hustle on a late drive.
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Uthoff Holds Second in NCAA Rebounding Rankings
Iowa State center Dean Uthoff remained second in the nation in rebounding with an average of 14.3 per game. North Texas State’s Ken Williams led with 14.9 rebounds per game.
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Palmer shoots 65 to share Citrus Open lead
Arnold Palmer fired a 7 under par 65 to tie with Bob Murphy and Tom Kite for the first‑round lead at the Florida Citrus Open in Orlando. He spoke of waning hunger but noted the round showed his form remains strong after recent setbacks and a long absence from wins.
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Tom Kite
Australia
West Liberty earns first district final since 1949
West Liberty meets Regis in the Iowa class 2A district final after a 57-54 semifinal win over Tipton in Cedar Rapids. Star forward Jerry Kiwala sparked a late surge with 22 points as the Comets overcame foul trouble and a late Tipton rally.
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Top Twenty Basketball Poll Heads Into Snow Delays
Des Moines Hoover stays undefeated at 20-0 after a 75-47 win over West Des Moines Valley. Several teams did not play due to snow including Regina Clinton and Mount Pleasant. Ankeny and Des Moines Roosevelt won, while Sioux City East and Pella were eliminated from the tournament.
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Cubs to play 1978 with 24 man roster
In Scottsdale Arizona the Cubs announced a 24 man roster for the 1978 season, one under the major league limit. General Manager Bob Kennedy and manager Herman Franks said the move is an economy step and aids player development, noting the Cardinals have done likewise.
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Cumberland Gap Named by Dr. Walker in 1750
Dr. Thomas Walker identified a natural pass through the Appalachian range at the borders of present day Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia in 1750. He named the route the Cumberland Gap after the Duke of Cumberland.
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Lions crush Prairie in girls gymnastics meet
Linn-Mar dominated Cedar Rapids Prairie 130.05 to 97.20 as Janet Sholes won the all around and Linn-Mar swept vault floor balance beam uneven bars and tumbling. Sholes led with top all around and multiple event podiums with teammates Lagerstrom and Rotter also placing.
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Terry Jilek
Lagerstrom
Barb Scott
Lori Buisman
Penny Roose
Jackson
Northrup
Rotter
Liberian tanker breaks in two off Puerto Rico
On this date in 1968 a Liberian tanker split apart near Puerto Rico spilling oil onto the island’s beaches and prompting cleanup concerns.
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