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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1975
Page
11
UCLA coach John Wooden weighs a tough task against Kentucky with depth and size, while UCLA star Dave Meyers may be hurt and Kentucky’s rough, pro‑size lineup looms. Syracuse and North Carolina State observers note the clash as Indiana, UCLA, and Kentucky pursue NCAA glory.
McCready, a former Northern Iowa wrestler from Dubuque, finished second in the unlimited class at the World Cup. He lost 7-0 to a Russian in the title bout. Iowa peers Chris Sones placed third at 114.5 pounds and Doug Moses finished fourth at 38.5 pounds after a 6-6 regulation draw and a judges decision. United States took third behind the Soviet Union and Mangcelia, with three individual champions.
Iowa State baseball beat Oklahoma State 7 5 in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader to earn their seventh win in 14 starts. Freshman John Stocker went 3 for 6 as the designated hitter and singled home the winning run in the eighth. In the opener OSU built a 4 0 lead and held on for a 5 4 victory.
In the NHL week opening, Division 1 sees five points separating three teams vying for two spots, while Division 2 shows two points among the top trio. Montreal and Philadelphia lead Buffalo by one point in the race for the league. Flames goalie Dan Bouchard reflected on the tense tie with New York after Tom Lysiak's late goal. The Rangers surged with an 8-2 win over Kansas City to reach second in their division. Across the league, Bruins and Canadiens drew, Flyers beat Blackhawks, Maple Leafs beat Sabres, Penguins defeated North Stars, and Red Wings topped Capitals. Montreal clinched at least a tie for Division 3. Reggie Leach set a Flyers record with his 44th goal as Philly extended its unbeaten streak to 11.
Iowa freshman John Bowlsby, a former top wrestling standout at Waterloo West, reports for Hawkeyes spring drills in football. Coach Kurdelmeier notes was recruit might play both sports, while Bob Cummings plans to use the 6 foot 3, 235 pounder on defense. Bowlsby twice won class AAA heavyweight titles and never scored a point at the state wrestling meet.
Napoles retained his welterweight title after a violent finish in Acapulco as Armando Muniz pelleted him with head blows. A deep cut and eye injury forced a stoppage in the 12th, and Napoles required surgery the next morning. Muniz Camp vows to protest the decision amid claims of a technical knockout.
The Jefferson basketball banquet is a potluck event Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Attendees are asked to bring their own place settings. Varsity and freshman teams will be honored.
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