Cowboys Sign Thomas In Two Year Deal
Thomas, a former NFL scorer leader in 1971 who played for Dallas Washington San Diego and New England, signed a two year contract with the Cowboys after stints with The Hawaiians. Also included in the roundup are coaching moves at Iowa State, injury notes on Dick Allen, and various sports business and amateur results.
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Dallas Cowboys
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Cowboys
Thomas
Dallas
Washington
San Diego
New England
National Football League
Houston Oilers
Gus Guydon
Jack Sutter
Iowa State University
Cyclone
Guydon
ISU
Drake
Rozek Lichty Lead Kohawks in Golf Victory
Gary Rozek and Kurt Lichty each carded 73 as Coe College won with 311 over Cornell 324 Kirkwood 324 and Mt Mercy 392 at Squaw Creek. Coe's Rozek, Lichty, Jacobs, Dukes, Vincent listed. Cornell entries include Maaske Carter Howard Mitchell Frisvad. Kirkwood countered Hoff man Ohlman Nohre Schuetz ard.
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Gary Rozek
Kurt Lichty
Coe
Cornell
Kirkwood
Mt. Mercy
Squaw Creek
Dick Jacobson
Mark Dukes
Bill Vincent
Tim Maaske
Tom Carter
Steve Howard
Mike Mitchell
Craig Frisvold
Cornell Netmen Still Unbeaten
Cornell increases its men's tennis dual meet record to 9-0 with a rain shortened 5-2 win over Grinnell. Jon Ash extends his 9-0 dual mark as No. 2 singles. Notable results include Edwards, Rich Ash, Newton, Haymond, Riek, Comer, McIlroy and Bergman securing wins in tight sets.
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Grinnell
Jon Ash
Rams
Dan Edwards
Det Brod Vanent
Rich Ash
Tom Iakos
Carter Newton
Bob Wick
Scott Haymond
Tom Arenberg
Bob Riek
Jonn Lom
Bruce Comer
Eric Christiansen
Advaces Ash-Riek
Dean Mcil
Drew Bergman
Linn-Mar Places Second at East Buchanan Class A Meet
Linn-Mar Lions finish second in Class A at East Buchanan girls invitational, winning three relays and three individual events. North Linn dominates Class B with four relays and top marks, as Cedar Falls and others set multiple event times.
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Torrez Steals the Show from Reggie
Oakland starter Mike Torrez delivered a two hitter and led the A’s to an 11-1 AL victory over his former Baltimore teammates. Reggie Jackson dressed for Baltimore but did not play while a decision on his activation loomed.
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Center Point Wins Tri-Rivers Conference Golf Title
Center Point captured the Tri-Rivers golf championship at Backbone Country Club with a 351 total. Mike Meyer was medalist with 76, Dave Zieser 85, Larry Sheffert 80, while East Buchanan's Mike Heiserman and Doug Beck finished fourth and fifth with 86s. White Sox end skid. Reds beat Expos 7-2. Munson homers as Yankees edge Royals 5-3. Red Sox fall to Rangers 6-5 in Arlington.
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Tri-Rivers
Backbone Country Club
Mike Meyer
Dave Zieser
Larry Sheffert
Mike Heiserman
Doug Beck
East Buchanan
Giants Rained Out at Clinton
The Cedar Rapids Giants rainout at Clinton cancels Friday game with plans to face the Pilots in a single game Saturday and a doubleheader Sunday under manager Bob Hartsfield. Clarence-Clarence-Lowden tennis wins include 6-3 for boys and 9-0 for girls. Judy Sander tops singles, Ron Reeg defeats Al Baird, Baird and Clevenger win No 1 doubles.
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Bob Hartsfield
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Clarence- Lowden
Bellevue
Judy Sander
Ron Reeg
al Baird
Baird
Russ Clevenger
Clarence Lowden
New Era for NFL Players
Washington AP reports 23 NFL players become free agents Saturday allowing negotiations with 28 clubs without Rozelle Rule constraints. NFLPA argues this marks a shift toward true free agency as clubs fear glamour markets, with names like Gabriel Riggins Gilliam Rashad and Dryer cited among likely movers.
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National Football League
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Calvin Hill
World Football League
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New York Jets
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New York Giants
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Minnesota
John Gilliam
Ahmad Rashad
Buffalo
Jean Fugett
Dallas
Fred Dryer
Ken Ellis
Green Bay
Houston
Ed-Co Captures Tri-Rivers Golf Title at Lone Pine
Colesburg Ed-Co girls win Tri-Rivers golf with a 415 at Lone Pine. Alburnett is runner up with 445, Springville 477, Stormont 490, East Buchanan 517, North Linn 519. Polly Moser of Ed-Co shoots 87 to medalist, including a hole in one on 18. Darla Smith of Alburnett 98, Kim Brown 104.
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Ed-Co
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Moser
Darla Smith
Kim Brown
All-Stars and Hood Sewing Clash in Cage Final
Hood Sewing Machine Shop meets Salvation Army All-Stars in a spring league finale at 7 30 p m tonight at the Salvation Army gymnasium where the public is invited.
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Hood
Twins Coach Ed Lyons Undergoes Knee Surgery
Minnesota Twins third base coach Ed Lyons underwent successful knee surgery on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minnesota Twins
Eddie Lyons
Iowa Signs 6-8 Forward From Galesburg
Iowa coach Lute Olson announced the signing of Scott Kelley a 6-8 215 pound forward from Galesburg Illinois to a national letter of intent. Kelley averaged 17 points and 13 rebounds per game helping Galesburg to a 27-4 record and a final eight berth in the Illinois state tournament. He held a 3.83 GPA and earned all district and all conference honors as a senior.
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Iowa
Lute Olson
Scott Kelley
Galesburg
Iil
Kelley
Hawkeyes
Gales
Morgan Park
Marshalltown 9 Sweeps Kirkwood in junior college twin bill
Kirkwood slugged 17 hits but committed five errors as Marshalltown swept both games at Jones Park. Steve Stolze led Kirkwood with seven hits and eight RBIs across the two contests, while Randy Watts and Ken Runyon homered for Marshalltown. First game details show Marshalltown 11 Kirkwood 6 with Watts homer and Hess contributing. Second game Marshalltown 9 Kirkwood 6 with Runyon homer and Fecklenburg grabbing the win.
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Marshalltown
Eagles
Jones Park
Steve Stolze
Randy Watts
Ken Runyon
Netmen fall to Badgers in Iowa City meet
Iowa lost 7-2 to Wisconsin in men's tennis at the Recreation Building. Iowa’s season is 6-10, Wisconsin improves to 11-8. Singles results include Barr and Morrow wins for Wisconsin, with Zussman Hagueiet Schatzberg and White competing. Doubles saw Barr-Jones and White-Simmons win for Wisconsin. Marion beats Linn-Mar 81-61 in a freshman-sophomore track meet at Marion.
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Rick Zussman
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Scott Hagueiet
Jeff Schatzberg
Robert White
Gr Jones
Jim Houghton
Mark Sperling
Doug Browne
Jett Simmons
Dave Taylor
Barr-Jones
Zussman-Schatzberg
Haguelet
Cullen
Houghton-Browne
White-Simmons
Morrow
Kendzierski
Linn-Mar
Marion
Jefferson girls golf improves to 8-0 with Prairie win
Sue Frazier medals with 50 as Jefferson tops Prairie 210 to 262 at Ellis Friday. JV also wins 250 to 337. Other Jefferson players include Barb Feckiey 52 Linda Frazier 55 Ann Stot, Cathy Osborne 63 Amanda Robinson 59 Kelly Nelson 4 Lisa Lins 71.
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Jeff
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Amanda Robinson
Kelly Nelson
Lisa Lins
Lenzen is Wash Most Valued at Warriors Banquet
Phil Lenzen, who led C. R. Washington to the 1976 state title, was named the Warriors most valuable swimmer at a banquet attended by about 125. Coach Jim Voss announced Lenzen and Tom Lucas as co captains and John Scherling as most improved swimmer. The team finished 10-0 in dual meets and 4-0 in invitational events plus conference, district and state titles.
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Phil Lenzen
C.R. Washington
Warriors
Indian House
Jim Voss
Lenzen
Tom Lucas
John Scherling
Mt Mercy Women Overpower Coe In Softball, 13-3
Mt Mercy raised its record to 4-2 by whipping Coe 13-3 in a Friday softball game at Coe. Marty Novak and Martha Dittman hit triples for the victorious team.
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Mt. Mercy
Coe
Marty Novak
Martha Dittman
Iowa State Sweeps Creighton In Nonconference Baseball
Iowa State defeated Creighton twice in Ames Friday, 5-2 and 7-1. Craig Schroeder drove in a run and hit a solo homer in the opener, while Kim Hyland earned his eighth win. In the nightcap, Bob Schneider hit a homer to start a four-run second, with ISU adding runs in the third, fourth, and sixth to improve to 22-24. Creighton falls to 20-22-1.
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AMES
Iowa State
Creighton
Cyclones
Craig Schroeder
Larry Lucchesi
Kim Hyland
Bob Schneider
ISU
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