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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1972

Page

9

Valley Mat Squad Dominates All-Mississippi Valley Wrestling

Jefferson leads with four first team selections and two second team picks as Valley area wrestlers place 13 on the top two squads. Washington and Kennedy also earn multiple honors, with state placers and unbeatens highlighted among the 1988 MVC selections.

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Dave Robinson Re-signed By Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers announce the re signing of linebacker Dave Robinson a nine year veteran who would have become a free agent by May 2 The club also signs free agents Toward Logan John Brennan and John Cowan and Larry Hefner their 14th round pick Hefner is a Clemson linebacker.

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Drake Opens Spring Drills at Drake University

Des Moines AP Drake University started spring football indoors due to steady rain. Coach Jack Wallace welcomed 65 players back and focused on patching the defensive front and beefing the offensive line. Returning starters include captains Doug Winslow and Mike Samples, both all Missouri Valley selections.

DES Moines Drake University Jack Wallace Wallace Fetiremen Doug Winslow Mike Samples

Senior Circuit Adds Pulli as New Umpire

Frank Pulli of Easton Pennsylvania joins the National League umpiring staff for 1972, replacing Al Barlick who retired after 1971. A 1971 Somers Umpiring School graduate, Pulli rose from the Midwest League to the Eastern League and spent two years on the International League, with winter work in the Venezuelan League. He is married to Phyllis Arriva and has three children.

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Wooden says next UCLA team will face tougher title bid

UCLA coach John Wooden foresees a harder chase for the NCAA crown next season as four starters return but two guards depart. Bill Walton and Keith Wilkes headline a young group with Lang Farmer Greg Lee and guards Curtis and Holyfield in line for roles, while newcomers Andre McCarter Pete Urgovich and Dave Meyers join the roster.

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Peacocks Open Season with Two Defeats at Monticello

Monticello college defeated Upper Town 3-1 in game one and 2-0 in game two to open the baseball season. Losing pitcher Bob Bailey gave up two fourth inning runs in the opener, while Jin Parsons took the loss in the first inning of game two as Monticello moved to 7-4. Lance Dareh led Upper Howa with two singles in the twin bill amidst scattered hits.

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128 Nominated for All Star Balloting 1972

New York AP reports 128 players nominated for 1972 All Star ballots across the American and National Leagues. Ballots distributed by Gillette Co in gates and stores. eight nominees per position. pitchers named by managers. Voting runs May 27 to July 9 with write-ins allowed.

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Cleveland Cuts Five Reduces Roster to 27

The Cleveland Indians trimmed five players to 27 on Monday. Rick Auslin, Jack Heidemann, and Kurt Bevacqua were optioned to Portland in the Pacific Coast League, while Jim Mayer was assigned outright to Portland. Heidemann, a former starting shortstop, was hitting .300 this spring. Veteran outfielder Mike Hershberger will not be offered a contract but may take a minor league job with the organization, his decision pending.

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Fight Results From France and Africa Reported

Fragmented OCR text reports varied boxing and fight results across France and Africa with names like Donny, Briar, Kelly, and others appearing amid garbled details. The article mentions qualification rounds and venues in Newton Mass and New Glasgow, but specifics are unclear due to text corruption.

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Bad Day for Cy Young Winners McLain Fails in Camps

Spring training opened with mixed results as favored pitchers faltered. Indians defeated A's 3-2 behind Detinyi Mehain while Jenkins shook off a rough inning and the Cubs rallied to beat San Diego 12-1. MLB camps showed high-scoring games and roster moves across teams, with shifts involving Melain, Drago, Harlin, and Sudakis shaping early headlines.

Ken Rappoport Willer Cy Young Mondiy Cleveland Indians Oakland A’s Detinyi Mehain Jerguson Jenkins Chicago San Diego Dick Drago Kansas City Pittsburgh Pires Royals Dock ‘Ellis Pittsburgh Jenkins Cubs Don Kessinger

Indian Allowed To Enter Race

A North Dakota Indian, Emmett Mastrian of Wahpetun, was initially denied Boston Marathon entry for not meeting AAU and qualifying race rules. The Boston Athletic Association will allow entry if he joins the AAU, with a waiver of the required sanctioned race due to deadline pressure.

Wahpetun NAA Boston Marathon Emmett Mastrian Boston Athletic Association Amateur Athletic Union Tastman Weshpeton AAU Eastman Jock Semple

U.S Soviet Wrestling Meet To Be Televised

The Towa Educational Broadcasting Network announced that the U S Soviet wrestling meet will be televised Sunday starting at 2 p m Channel 12 Iowa City. It is the first of four international meets with top collegiate wrestlers including NCSA champion from Iowa State on the American squad.

Towa Educational Broadcasting Network KIIN Channel 12 Iowa City U.S Grapplers NCSA Towa State

Rugged Night in ABA Playoff As Squires and Colonels Commit Record Fouls

The Virginia Squires and Ken tuck Colonels combined for 80 personal fouls, an ABA playoff high, in a late postseason game, underscoring a rough contest and foul trouble for both teams.

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Lakers Meet Bulls In Western Semifinal Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers open the Western Conference semifinal against the Chicago Bulls as they chase their first NBA title. Chicago coach Dick Motta vows readiness despite injuries to center Tom Brerwinkle and forward Chet Walker. Milwaukee faces Golden State, while Boston hosts Atlanta and Baltimore hosts New York in other semifinals.

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Cage Boss Won't Take Scout Job

John McCarthy, coach of the Buffalo Braves, was informed his one year contract would not be renewed for the 1972-79 season. He declined a post as ahead scout, saying he still wants to coach professional basketball. McCarthy replaced Dolph Schayes last Oct. 19 and led the Braves to a 22-60 record.

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Ex-Delmar Star NAIA 1st Teamer Named to All American

Kansas City Ma AP John Laing a frontest junior center from Delmar Iows who played this past season for Augustana college was named to the first unit of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics all American basketball team Laing who played for Delwood as a prep was the Vikings leading scorer with a 21 point average and 38 rebounds a game Augustana finished 25 4 and advanced to the NATA national quarterfinals Kim Woodstra of Northwestern Dan Brietbach of Litas Dennis Cullinama of Westinar Pat Meloy of Dublin and Dave Platte of Warburg earned honorable mention

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Tidnovic Norman Leads Reds to State Championship

Tidnovic Norman, leading the Reds from iowa's City, scored 39 points to power a 69- (incomplete score) victory over Sandy's Drive In Davenport in the State Recreational basketball tournament final. Norman was named the tournament MVP.

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