Wrestling picks and spring sports notes from midwest papers
A rambling sports column critiques NCAA wrestling picks by Paul Craig of the lone State Daily, notes mispredictions about Iowa State wrestlers, and reports on Iowa Hawkeyes, Oregon State, and Lehigh outcomes. It then shifts to baseball with Bob Lacker’s Cubs return, spring training plans, and local weather tease. Also covers spring sports openings, a Creighton fraternity stunt, and minor league commentary.
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Bob Lacker
George
Iowa
Iowa State
Cubs
Locker
Rutherford Wins Phoenix 150 in USAC Race
Johnny Rutherford of Fort Worth Texas regained the lead on lap 83 and won the Phoenix 150.USAC race action featured early leaders and a surge by Rutherford after a period of pit stops under a yellow flag.
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Phoemnix
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Texas
United State Auto Chib
Rutherford
Pancho Carter
Eastern Iowa hoops preview dominate class brackets
The Gazette surveys state tournament hopefuls with Bob Hersam examining Dyeraville Beckman and Steve Alls Pach detailing Springville's standout 21 season. The Ringers meet Sheldon in a first round class AA contest while Springville opens against Clinton St Marys this week.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Rons
Bob Hersam
Dyeravitle
Beckman
Ringers
Sheldon
Steve Alls Pach
Springville
Journey
Clinton St Mary's
Drake Captures NCIT Title in Narrow Victory
Drake, sparked by Larry Harrison and Terry McKissick, upset Arizona 73 67 to win the National Commissioners Invitational Basketball Tournament title. Harrison scored 20 and McKissick 24 as Drake stifled Arizona, holding a 10 point lead and sinking 23 of 24 free throws. Arizona star Al Fleming was held scoreless in the first half, and Bob Ortegel earned praise for coaching Drake to the upset.
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Nouisville
Larry — Harrison
Drake Auifox
the Fox
Arizona
Haralson
Mae
Larry
Kentucky
Drake
Terry McKissick
Bob Ortegel
Ree
Missouri Valley Conference
McKiesick
al Fleming
Wildcats
Arigona
Purdue
Ortegel
Fred Snoyeden
Snowden
Bob Elliott
John Garrett
Howling Green
Jeff Montgomery
NCIT
Louisville
St. Louii
Urake
Worassey
Grontm
Mutthe
We Banka
Mekiesick
Mellun PhD
Kennedy
Ote
Foming
Eile We
Lilauney
Aavles
Rappls
Worrind
Gordy
Ronnies
Donsy
Alan TG
Arran
Robe
Kurdelmeier predicts Iowa can retain NCAA mat title
Iowa coach Gary Kurdelmeier, speaking ahead of next season, predicted the Hawkeyes could defend their NCAA wrestling title in Iowa City. He noted a strong group of returning athletes and emphasized that repeat success would depend on various factors including team depth and performance. The veteran coach stressed cautious optimism about keeping the championship in-state and highlighted the program’s historical strength.
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Iowa
Hawkeyes
Princton
N.J
Dan Halm
Chuck Yogla
Gary Kurdelmeier
Steve Hunte
Dan Wagemann
Brad Smith
Thrysewski
John Bowlshy
Mark Mysnyk
Chris Campbell
Greg Stevens
Campbell
Stevens
Kurdelmeier
OWA City
Nna Hawkeyes
Iowa City
Kurdehmeier
Kurdemeier
Oklahoma State
Kurdelmidier
Princeton
U.S
Iowa State
Hawkeyes win NCAA wrestling crown at Louisville meet
Iowa captures the NCAA team title with 102 points as 4 Hawkeyes reach finals led by Chuck Yagla and Den Uelm. Kurdelmeier credits strong program growth, large crowds, and a tough dual schedule for the record year. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State follow in the standings.
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Hawkeyes
Chuck Yagla
den Uelm
Chris Campbell
Greg Stevens
Iowa State
al Nacin
Iowa
Hawks
Kurdelmeier
Towa
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Gus Schrader
Craig Cooper
Parte
Paul Craig
ISU
Larry Bielenberg
Oregon
Ed Holland
Holland
Mike Lieberman
Lehigh
Pete Gales
Craig
Gales
Yagla
Yogla
Gulen
Dan Holm
Lone State Daily
Oklahoma
Lowe
Dan Peterson
Munny ‘Trillo
Darold Knowles
Oakland
Billy Williams
St. Paddy
Lana
Bob Cummings
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Creighton
Sars
Marquette
Bill Zuber
Homestead
Bill
Weill
Laron
Big Bill
Telrahotu
Janet Lucht
Lake View
Auburn
Mediapolis
Des Moines
Phoenix
Boston Fisheries
Caracas
Kay Williams
Hedges
Bulldogs
Amare
Larry Haralson
Bullldogs
Arizona Sunday
Montrose
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