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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1979

Page

14

Probations for Allison Yarborough over Daytona crash

Donnie and Cale Yarborough received three months probation retroactive to Feb 20 for involvement in the Daytona 500 last-lap crash that cost both drivers a potential victory. They were fined $6000 each along with others for a post race incident. the commission found fault did not lie with Donnie alone.

Rockingham N.C Donnie Allison Cale Yarborough Donnie Bobby Allison Bill Gazaway National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing Gazaway Allisons Yarborough National Stock Car Racing Commission Atlanta

Vikings Tackle Ron Yary Demands Trade to New Challenge

Ron Yary, OT for the Minnesota Vikings for ten seasons, says he is tired of the team’s losing attitude and wants a trade. He seeks a fresh adventure, a new challenge, and a place where he would feel pushed. The move follows speculation tied to Fran Tarkenton’s 1978 remarks about the offensive line.

ST. Paul Minn Ron Yary Minnesota Vikings Yary Ralph Reeve Vikings Fran Tarkenton

Evangelista Regains European Crown With Second Round KO

In Liege Alfredo Evangelista of Spain rebounded from a first round knockdown to stop Lucien Rodriguez of France in the second round and retain the European heavyweight title. The Uruguayan born boxer weighed 2184 pounds to Rodriguez’s 202.

Liege Belgium Alfredo Evangelista Spain Lucien Rodriguez France Rodriguez Evangelista

John throws for 11th straight day in Yankees camp

Free agent left-hander Tommy John, signed for 1.4 million, worked 12 minutes in the Yankees spring training without a break. He plans daily throws until the season starts and may rest before an exhibition game. Manager Bob Lemon says he isn’t worried about overuse.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Tommy John New York Yankees John Yankees Bob Lemon Lemon Luis Tiant Catfish Hunter

Substate finals and district pairings in Iowa high school boys basketball

Substate finals list team matchups across districts including Sioux City North versus Kuemper, Mason City versus Marshalltown, Marion versus Kennedy, Bettendorf against Davenport Central, Dowling against Thomas Jefferson, and district finals at Sheldon Denison Spencer Fayette CR Washington Mount Pleasant Williamsburg Ankeny Perry Maquoketa Decorah Pella Johnston Emmetsburg Mason City more. Title and district pairings reflect state tournament structure with opening round pairings noted.

Storm Lake Sioux City North Carroll Kuemper Mason City Marshalltown Iowa City West Marion Cedar Rapids Kennedy Muscatine Bettendorf Davenport Central West Des Moines Dowling Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Fayette Eskader Central Dyersville Beckman C.R. Washington Anamosa CR. Regis Mount Pleasant Wellman Mid-Prairie Washington Williamsburg South Tama Ankeny Nevada Roland Story Perry Pella Bloomfield Davis County Creston Atlantic Griswold Clarinda St. Albert

College Scores: Upsets and Close Games Across Nation

College teams posted a series of results including North Carolina 102 over Maryland 79 and Duke 62 over N Caro St 59. Notable margins featured Tennessee 75 over Auburn 64 and Clarion 111 over Penn St Benrend 86. OT finishes included Coast Guard 76 over Rhode Island 71.

Penn Yale Morris Harvey Wesleyan North Carolina Maryland Duke N. Carolina St St. Joseph's Houston Virginia Tech Louisville Florida State Memphis State Pacific Long Beach State Albright Franklin & Marshall Elizabethtown Grove City E. Stroudsburg Morgan St Clarion Penn St Benrend Clark Framingham St Coast Guard Rhode Island Co

Lopez Guidry honored by AP Athletes of the Year

Golf star Nancy Lopez and Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry were named The Associated Press Athletes of the Year at a Tampa banquet. Lopez had a five-tournament LPGA streak and boosted women’s golf. Guidry went 25-3 and helped New York win the World Series amid a near dropout recovery.

Lopez Garbacz White Sarasota Fla Nancy Lopez Donna Horton White Lori Garbacz Tampa

Major League and NCAA Coaching and Player Moves

The Friday AP sports roundup lists MLB signings Pat Zachry by the Mets and Bernie Carbo by the Cardinals. NBA moves include Brian Husky with the Pistons and Marvin Webster reactivation by the Knicks. NFL adds Eagles tackle Jim and Chargers coach Wayne Sevier, while hockey sees Don Newman traded and Robbie Moore signed. Maple Leafs fire Roger Neilson. Soccer and academy notes name Bret Hall, Ken Hatfield, Lynn Archield, and David Cox in coaching roles.

Associated Press National League NEW York Mets Pat Zachry ST. Louis Cardinals Bernie Carbo National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons Brian Husky NEW York Knicks Marvin Webster Ron Behagen Philadelphia Eagles Jim SAN Diego Chargers Wayne Sevier National Hockey Eee Montreal Canadiens Don Newman Nova Scotia Philadelphia Flyers Robbie Moore Maine Toronto Maple Leafs Roger Neilson Chicago Sting Bret Hall AIR Force Academy Ken Hatfield Idaho State Lynn Archideld OWA David Cox

Big Ten Swimming Meet Highlights and Records

Indiana leads after strong showings in 400 IM, 200 free, and 100 events with Jay Frentios setting a meet record in the 400 IM. Fernando Canales anchors Michigan in the 200 free, while Indiana swimmers top sprints and relays as team standings show Indiana 442, Michigan 327, Ohio State 274.

Jay Frentios Indiana Frent Dian Madruga Dave Melville Wisconsin Scott Knake Purdue Shafer Henry Jim Kegsey Fernando Canales Michigan Jim Montgomery Bent Brash Iowa Dave Phelps Joan Spaid Jim Sorensen Ken Keim Jim Hilliburton Curt LaCount Dave Kuichar Ohio State Ken McLaughlin Chorlie Roberts John Heintzman Mark Kerry Kerry Scott Maim Minnesota Jon Bullock Paul Sigfusson Axel Birnbrich Paul Griffith Marc Schiotter Bob Remaly Mike Hariey Doug Malcolm Chis Boedicker Illinois Chuck Beckmann Joan Spaid Fernando Canales Bob Murray Hinors Michigan State Northwestern

Big Ten track results highlight Long Jump and Two Mile

Wayne Pate of Indiana wins long jump with 24 feet 11 1 4 inches followed by Derek Laing of Purdue 24 5 1 4 and Bob Cannon of Indiana 24 1. James Henry and James Ross of Michigan place third and fifth. Randy Stoneman of Indiana leads in the Two Mile with 8 47 5, with Randy Jackson of Wisconsin second and Jeff Randolph of Wisconsin third. Dan Heikkinen of Michigan 4th and Bill Weidenbach of Michigan 5th 3 6 more runners finish.

Wayne Pate Indiana Derek Laing Purdue Bob Cannon James Henry Michigan James Ross Ron van Os Wisconsin Randy Stoneman Randy Jackson Jeff Randolph Dan Heikkinen Bill Weidenbach Chuck Kennell

Cox Named Assistant Athletic Director at Iowa State

David Cox 37 begins duties as assistant athletic director at Iowa State University replacing Max Urick who was elevated to associate director last fall. Cox previously coached Fort Dodge High School for ten years.

AIR Force Academy Colo Air Force Ken Hatfield Bill Parcells New York Giants Hatfield Falcons John Clune University of Arkansas Army Tennessee Florida Parcells

TV Sports Today Highlights Schedule montage

A Sunday filled with college hoops and pro events across networks. Ohio State faces Purdue while Notre Dame meets Michigan. boxing, boxing features and a Phoenix versus Philadelphia tilt also appear alongside fishing, bowling, auto racing, and the Lute Olson show.

Noon KWWL Ohio State Purdue NBC KCRG CBS ABC Notre Dame Michigan Phoenix Philadelphia Denver Los Angeles Wide World of Sports Sportsworld Kwvel Lute Olson

Kansas tankers take big lead in Big Eight meet

Kansas Jayhawks stretched a 33 point edge over Iowa State Saturday after two days of competition at Lincoln. Nebraska held third with 194 points and Missouri fourth as Steve Graves set a second Big Eight record in two days and qualified for nationals. Iowa State's Chuck Graves and Jeff Henry contributed school and ISU records in the 200 free and 400 medley relay.

Kansas Iowa State Cyclones Nebraska Missouri Steve Graves Graves Chuck Graves Cedar Rapids Washington Jeff Henry Jim Barron Barron Henry Rob Cornett

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