Ex Hawk Stars Back Together With Sonics
Ilona's Ronnie Lester joined ex Hawkeyes Fred Brown and Johnnie Johnson as All Americans. Johnson and Brown now play for the Seattle SuperSonics as Wilkins' coaching reshapes the team and boosts its playoff hunt. Brown notes he remains productive and the Sonics prove they are a premier team.
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Cedar Rapids boxers advance to semifinal action
Cedar Rapids boxers moved five competitors into the Des Moines Golden Gloves semifinals Friday night. Cedar Rapids Boxing Club athletes Mike Wagner Ben Boston Rich Hassen Jeff Johnson and 16 year old Vince Brown advanced in novice and open divisions with wins at 1 p.m. including Johnson Hassen and Boston defeating opponents.
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Ali to Fight Alfie Righetti in Buenos Aires in September
Muhammad Ali, 37, will defend the World Boxing Association crown against Alfie Righetti in Buenos Aires this September in what a New York Daily News report calls his last bout. Ali could earn about 6 million dollars, despite pressure from his camp to retire.
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Coe Trackmen Lead Midwest Conference Indoor Meet
Two defending champions will guide the Coe Kohawks at the Midwest Conference Indoor Track Meet at the University of Chicago. Wayne Phillips coached team finished second last year behind Chicago in the indoor championships.
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Eby's Married Bachelors Capture Ellis YMCA Title
The Ellis YMCA Men’s Basketball League wrapped with Eby’s Married Bachelors finishing 13-1 to top the standings. Papa Juans took second at 12-2 and Al’s DX third at 9-5. A six week post-season league begins Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. Call 362-3176 for more details.
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Koufax Returns to Dodgers as Special Spring Instructor
Sandy Koufax arrives lighter and ready for a Dodgers spring, with Lasorda joking he may pitch the opener. Don Sutton likely starts April 5 against San Diego, while Koufax helps Messersmith and assists in camp. Koufax seeks income and lands a role in Eugene project amid his comeback vibe.
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DePaul Upsets Notre Dame In College Cage Clash
Curtis Watkins scored 21 as 15th ranked DePaul defeated second ranked Notre Dame 76-72 in a home upset. DePaul extended its home win streak to 28, leaving both teams 22-4 with one regular season game left.
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ISU Signs Back Ames State Signs Junior College Star
Iowa State announced on Friday the signing of a junior college football player who was an All-Ohio selection in high school. It marks the 22nd signing announced by new coach Donnie Duncan this year.
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Big Ten title hopes hinge on Hawkeyes, Buckeyes, and NIT chances
The article outlines Iowa and Purdue scenarios for a 13-5 and 23-7 Big Ten records, respectively, depending on wins over Northwestern and Ohio State. It notes Indiana and Illinois struggles with hopes narrowing to potential finishes and Michigan eyeing a late surge with two decisive games to boost to a 16-11 season.
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