Iowa Hawkeyes Swim Team Heads to NCAA Nationals
The University of Iowa swimming team, after an 8-0 dual meet season and a third-place Big Ten finish, travels to Cambridge, Massachusetts for the NCAA championships led by coach Glenn Patton. Ten Hawkeyes qualified with hopes of making the top 12 and All-America status.
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University of Iowa
Cambridge
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Iowa
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Steve Harrison
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Jim Marshall
Brett Naylor
Ted Rychlik
Matt Wood
Charlie Roberts
Ian Bullock
Mike Hurley
Hawks
Familiar face aids Yankees spring training hitting in Florida
Mickey Mantle aged 49 returns to the New York Yankees Fort Lauderdale camp as batting instructor offering expert hitting guidance. Mantle, a staple in World Series play from 1951 to 1968, provides veteran insight to current players during spring workouts.
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Dorea Mitchell Named Christian Woman Athlete of the Year
Oklahoma City AP report says Dorea Mitchell of Grinnell won the state Christian Woman Athlete of the Year award. She is a OU junior, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a two year All-Big Eight golfer, with prior Iowa titles.
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Grinnell
Oklahoma
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Dallas Cowboys
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University of Oklahoma
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Sooners
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Tulsa
Oral Roberts
Oklahoma State
Frosty Mitchell
KGRN
Iowa
Maine Overpowers Cyclones 6-4 in Citrus Valley finale
Maine exploded for six runs in the opening inning and held Iowa State to one more hit over the next six frames to clinch a 6-4 victory in the Citrus Valley tournament. ISU’s Dave Flattery allowed six runs on six hits in the first inning before settling, while Mike Hocutt and D. C. Ross drove in runs for the Cyclones.
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Texas
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Maine
Iowa State
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D.C. Ross
Las Vegas
Nevada
Billie Jean King rejects retirement age pressure
New York based Billie Jean King defended her career longevity saying retirement questions began at age 24 and she remains motivated to play past 40. She cited Arthur Ashe and emphasized fitness, motivation, and public perception as key factors in her ongoing success.
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UPI
Billie Jean King
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Billie Jean
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Iowa Women Collect Mild Wins Across Four Teams in 1979-80
In a relatively mild winter Iowa City saw modest success from four Iowa Hawkeyes women’s teams. Basketball under Judy McMullen finished 15-14 with a Northern Lights Tournament title, while track claimed wins over Iowa State and Western Illinois and placed third in the Nebraska Invitational. Gymnastics and swimming also showed promise as rosters returned for next year.
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Iowa
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Rensvold
Jerry Hassard
Hassard
Iowa State
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12Th Ave
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36Th St
Chuck Kent
7Th Ave
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Cedar Street
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Pat Becker
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State Farm Life Insurance Company
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