Criner’s Iowa State route mixes promise with pressure
Iowa State coach Jim Criner enters year four of a five year deal with a 11-20-2 prior three seasons as context, facing a tougher 1985 non conference slate in a bid to lift the Cyclones above .500 while maintaining strong home crowds and Big 8 showdowns versus Colorado, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Missouri.
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Raveling to USC rumors swirl as Iowa coach nears exit
George Raveling indicated he is 99 percent likely to leave Iowa for Southern California. He planned to meet USC officials in Los Angeles while Houston also remained in play, with final details to be settled after discussions with USC leadership. The coached route recalls past Iowa-UCLA and USC coach movements and mentions Lute Olson.
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Ohio State Captures NIT Title Over Wyoming
Ohio State defeated Wyoming 73-63 to win the 49th National Invitation Tournament. Dennis Hopson scored 26 with nine straight field goals as coach Eldon Miller ends his Buckeye tenure amid a Coaching change. Brad Sellers added 17 points 12 rebounds, while Wyoming relied on Fennis Dembo with 27 points.
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Soviet gymnasts face privileges amid drunkenness and theft
In Moscow a Soviet Gymnastics Federation secretary’s letter alleges athletes receive special favors fueling alcohol abuse and theft. It cites former world champion Dmitri Belozerchev drunk in a fatal crash injuring himself and two teammates, with trainers stealing caviar and food rations. Belozerchev was initially kept on the team before later removal by the Soviet Sports Committee.
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Bruns and Eldred Earn INA All-State Honors in Iowa
Cedar Rapids Prairie guard Wes Bruns and Urbana center Calvin Eldred head The Gazette area contingent on the Iowa Newspaper Association first team. The duo joined seven others selected, including Mr. Basketball Chris Gaines of Waterloo West, with Bruns and Eldred noted for record career points and versatile play. Eldred, Urbana’s standout, starred as a top all around athlete, averaging 28.8 points and setting nine school records while leading his team to a state berth. Bruns set nine Prairie records and carried the Hawks with 416 points in his 922 career tally.
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