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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1978

Page

14

Algona Wrestlers Lead National Meet Coverage

Friday results show Iowa leading with 7814 points, followed by Iowa State 7714 and Oklahoma State 7034 as survivors compete in consolation rounds. Algona natives Nielson and Gadson appear among weigh classes 142 and 177, with Kirk Myers losing in the 190 semis and Mark Harris eliminated in the first round.

Iowa Iowa State Oklahoma State Wisconsin Oklahoma Brigham Young Oregon State Lehigh Gary Bentrim Northern Iowa Cedar Rapids Jeffer Kirk Myers Santana Myers Nielson Martin Algona Mark Harris Utah State Dan Glenn Sam Orme John Azavedo Cal State-Bakersfield Gary Fisher Cal. Poly-Slo Gene Mills Syracuse Bryan Evans Andy Daniels Ohio Drew Karpf Shippensburg State Glen Burkett Joe Davidson Rhode Island Mike Land Juan Causey Illinois Randy Lewis Mack North Carolina Jerry Reid Columbia Tad Overmire Franc Affentranger State- Bakersfield Rande Stottiemeyer Pittsburgh Ken Mallory Montclair State Bill Walsh Cleveland State Frank DeAngelis Kurt Mack Kentucky Brian Brown Franklin & Marshall Ed Massey Randy Nielson Steve Grubman Princeton Dan Hicks Mike Moore Lock Haven State Andy Rein Doug Smith Washington Scott Trizzino Dennis Brighton Michigan State David Schultz Kirk Sinet South Dakota State Mark Churella Michigan John Stallings Auburn Joe Zuspann Kim Jeffries Arizona State Bruce Kinseth Bill Vollrath Penn State Dave Becker Dan Zuverberg Minnesota Lee Kemp Mike Burgher UCLA Kelly Ward Ron Michaels Kent State Brian Rodgers Navy Hansen Ron Varga Paul Martin Scott Heaton Cal Poly LLC Mike Deanna Jeff Parker LSU Keith Stearns Jim Weir John Carroll Charles Gadson Greg Stevens Mark Lieberman Keith Ely Eric Weis Mark Hottendorf Siu-Edwardsville Don Shuler Eric Moll Howard Harris Frank Santana Bill Bailey Ron Jeidy Dan Severen Daryl Monasmith Oklahomaa State Mike Brown Bob Golic Notre Dame Jerry Anderson Drake Jimmy Jackson Mitch Hull Gary Peterson Harold Smith John Sester John Bowsby John Azevedo St.Bakersfield Glenn Burkett Brad Hansen Charles Gordon John Shuler John Lester Princeton

Iowa Spring drills: Cummings seeks stronger offense line

More than 100 candidates including 45 lettermen report for Iowa Hawkeyes spring drills March 28 under coach Bob Cummings now in his fifth season. He aims to fix injuries that hurt last year’s ground game while preserving a strong passing attack and rebuild the line behind top interior lineman John Harty.

Iowa City University of Iowa Bob Cummings Hawkeyes Cummings Iowa Tom McLaughlin Jim Hilgenberg Barry Tomasetti Dean Moore Rod Sears Shanty Burks Tom Rusk Commings John Harty Bobby Commings Iowa State Jon Lazar Dennis Mosley Dave Holsclaw

Allen's dogs aren't 'dogs' win world title

Art Allen of Swisher defended his world sled dog championship at The Pas Manitoba. He won the three race series totaling seven hours 23 minutes 15 seconds, driving a 16 dog team in the grueling 35 mile three day event. Judy Allen drives a five dog team and daughter Michelle joined the trip. Allen first won the title in 1958 and again seals the honor after years away from the sport.

Sargeant Preston Yukon Art Allen Swisher Pas Manitoba Allen The United States Roy Gaddis Cedar Rapids Saskatchewan Art Fairbanks Alaska Laconia New Hampshire Judy Michelle Allens Dawn Curt C.R

Mariners Trio Called Up To Flyers For Four NHL Games

Portland Maine AP reports Mariners Blake Dunlop Al Hill and Drew Callander were called up from the American Hockey League to join the Philadelphia Flyers for four NHL games.

Portland, Maine Mariners Blake Dunlop al Hill Drew Callander Philadelphia Flyers

Indiana and Villanova thriller seen in box action

Indiana downs Villanova 60 to 61 in a tense NCAA basketball box score. Key players include Radford and Tolbert for Indiana and Herron and Robinson for Villanova, with halftime totals 43 35 and notable fouls impacting the finish.

Indiana Wisman Carter Tolbert Woodson Radford Baker Risley Roberson Villanova Rigsby Sparrow Bradley Herron Robinson Lincoln Coron Underman

NFL rule changes approved by 28 clubs in Palm Springs

The NFL owners approved major rule and procedure changes during the winter meetings. Add seven field officials including a side judge and allow instant replay trials in preseason. Expanded blocking rules, taunting ban, double touch pass, end zone grounding safety rule, and tie breaking via common opponents records. Rosters and trades deadlines set for August and after week six.

Palm Springs Calif National Football League

Spring Exhibition Slugfest Across Florida and Arizona

Baseball exhibitions in Sarasota and St Petersburg feature Kansas City and Chicago A teams with joint runs. In Dunedin and Dunedin Florida, Pittsburgh edges Toronto in ten innings as Moreno hits a homer, while Atlanta and New York clash in a high scoring affair.

Tiant suffers dislocated finger in exhibition game

Tiant of the Boston Red Sox was hit by a hard line drive in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers in Winter Haven Florida dislocating his right index finger. X rays showed no fracture and team physician Dr Arthur Pappas said the dislocation could be resolved quickly with a potential early season return.

Winter Haven, Fla Luis Tiant Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Tiant Winter Haven Hospital Luis Arthur Pappas Detroit Steve Kemp Rick Burleson Jason Thompson

Dodgers release infielder Ed Goodson

Los Angeles Dodgers announce the release of Ed Goodson, an infielder and pinch hitter. In NFL moves, the Los Angeles Rams hire Frank Lauterbur as assistant coach. Fresno State names Bob Padilla head football coach, while Southwestern Louisiana hires Dave Dunkelberger as assistant coach.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Dodgers Ed Goodson LOS Angeles Rams Frank Lauterbur Fresno State University Bob Padilla Southwestern Louisiana Dave Dunkelberger

Bryan 150 Phoenix starting lineup and speeds

AP lists the starting grid for the Jimmy Bryan 150 at Phoenix International Raceway with car teams and qualifying speeds. Notable drivers include Ongais Parenlli 145.396, Johncock Wildcat 144.462, Sneva Penske 143.827, Unser Lightning 141.621, Foyt Coyote 139.752, and Kinser Watson 135.03.

Rick Mears Penske Bobby Unser Lightning Wally Dallenbach McLaren al Unser Lola Johnny Parsons Steve Krisiloff Wildcat Tom Bigelow Bignotti

Nicklaus shares lead at Sawgrass in cold wind

Jack Nicklaus fired a 71 to maintain a share of the second round lead at the Tournament Players Championship in Jacksonville. He stood 141 after two rounds, tied with Ben Crenshaw and Lou Graham, as wind and frigid conditions produced high scores on Sawgrass.

Jacksonville Fla Jack Nicklaus Sawgrass Ben Crenshaw Lou Graham Larry Nelson John Mahaffey Mike Morley Andy North John Schroeder Mac McLendon Florentino Molina Joe Inman Peter Oosterhuis Artie McNickle Sam Adams David Graham Gibby Gilbert Gary Plaver Don January Len Hinkle Allen Miller Gary Groh Rod Funseth Phil Hancock Bill Rogers Jim Colbert Zender Danny Edwards Alan Topie Keith Fergus Charles Coody Bobby Wadkins Wayne Levi Bob Shearer Mark Pfeil Victor Regalado Graham Marsh Frank Conner Gil Morgan John Schree Mark Hayes Peter Jacobsen Leonard Thompson Hale Irwin Chit Chi Rodriguez Fred Marti Forrest Ferler J.C. Snead Homero Blancas Tom Kite Bobby Cole Andy Bean Steve Meinyk Rex Caldwell Tom Shaw Bob Eastwood Lee Elder Bill Krotzert Jerry Heard Lyn Lott Jacksonville Fla Nicklaus Graham Crenshaw Schroeder Morley North

Davies and Warren win Clarkson Davies Warren Award

Ian Davies of Graceland and Eddie Warren of Briar Cliff were named co winners of the 22nd George Clarkson Award as Iowa college seniors. Davies averaged 22.2 points per game 2 282 career points and NAIA all district four years. Warren averaged 17 points per game helped Briar Cliff reach the NAIA tournament and earned NAIA all district honors for three straight years.

DES Moines UPI Ian Davies Graceland Eddie Warren Briar Cliff George Clarkson Iowa Davies Warren Joe Barnes Morningside Steve Burgason Iowa State Mark Fry Kirk Kinnear Wartburg Napoleon Gaither Greg Johns Drake John Slinkman Central

Kearney State Edges Quincy In NAIA Semifinal Thriller

Kearney State forward Tom Ritzdorf scored a buzzer beater to lift the team 76-74 over Quincy Illinois in the NAIA tournament semifinal. Ritzdorf finished with 14 points and capped a dramatic comeback as Quincy erred in the final seconds with the game tied.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Kearney State Tom Ritzdorf Quincy Grand Canyon Ariz East Texas State Ritzdorf

News Papers Set The Pace Of Social And Political Thought

Local papers have long guided public opinion on social and political matters guiding business leaders and civic leaders through opinion pieces editorials and timely reports reflecting community concerns.

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