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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1978
Page
17
Bill Walton’s prognosis sparks Portland fears of season end
The Portland Trail Blazers face uncertain goals as Bill Walton battles a possible rare bone disease that could end his playing career, a claim reported by the Portland Oregonian and labeled as conjecture by Blazer officials. The column contrasts the Sixers flashy style with disciplined Bullets play as Philadelphia drops three of four games, illustrating how on-court reality defies paper rosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Walton
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Oregonian
Blazer
Sixers rally to force Game 6 against Bullets in playoff thriller
The Philadelphia 76ers, after a chaotic series, shored up defense to beat Washington 107 to 94 in Game 5. Coach Billy Cunningham credited disciplined communication on defense as key, while Dick Motta warned Washington would bring tougher play on their home floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
76Ers
Sixers
Washington Bullets
Bullets
Philadelphia
Billy Cunningham
Matta
The Coach Otto Kohl remembered as legendary in his time
Obituary notes Otto Kohl of Lisbon Iowa known as The Coach who shaped Iowa high school basketball with a fast break and coached Nile Kinnick and Bob Feller. The piece recalls his later business success, memories, and sympathy to his widow, plus brief notes on Time magazine interest and local sports figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Otto Kohl
Lisbon
Iowa
C.R
Otto
Adolph Rupp
Marshalltown
Nile Kinnick
Adel High School
Kinnick
Bob Feller
van Meter
American Legion
Feller
Legion
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Time
Paul A. Witteman
Coe to host regionals in Cedar Rapids in May
Coe College announced its baseball team among six selected for the NCAA Division III regional tournament to be held in Cedar Rapids May 23-26 at Veterans Memorial Stadium and Norway. California State Stanislaus returns, coached by Jim Bowen, with St Olaf Illinois Wesleyan Minnesota Morris and Claremont-Mudd also in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Hartzell
Coe
Cedar Rapids
Hartzell
California State
Stanislaus
Jim Bowen
St. Olaf
Minn
Illinois Wesleyan
University of Minnesota-Morris
Claremont-Mudd College
Calif
Marietta
Ohio
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Norway
Quad-Cities blank Cedar Rapids in rain shortened game
Don Jones collected three hits and Darryl Sconiers drove in three as Quad Cities defeated Cedar Rapids 5-1 in a Midwest League game halted by rain with one Giant runner aboard and one out in the seventh. Lightning cut lights earlier. Quad Cities moved 24% ahead of Cedar Rapids in the South division. Cedar Rapids hosts Appleton at Memorial Stadium at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Don Jones
Darryl Sconiers
Quad- Cities
Cedar Rapids Giants
Lightning
Angels
Cedar Rapids
Quad Cities
Memorial Stadium
Appleton Foxes
Penske could sweep pole race and rookie honors at Indy
Indianapolis AP report notes Penske may claim pole position race winner and rookie of the year at the May 28 Indianapolis 500. Mario Andretti and Tom Sneva are top contenders for front row starts while Rick Mears tops 200 mph in practice as he seeks his first Indy start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Roger Penske
Penske
Mario Andretti
Tom Sneva
Rick Mears
Mears
Ballesteros to play Amana VIP pro-am in Iowa City
Seve Ballesteros the 21 year old Spaniard signs to appear at the 12th Amana VIP pro-am June 19 at Finkbine Course Iowa City joining Gary Player Blanda and Blair. Tickets 6 in advance 7 at gate with Amana retailers and Iowa Athletic Department shipping details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMANA
Spain
Severiano Ballesteros
Iowa City
George C. Foerstner
Amana Refrigeration
Foerstner
Gary Player
Player
George Blanda
Matt Blair
Iowa
Finkbine
Blanda
Oakland Raiders
Blair
Iowa State
Minnesota Vikings
Golf Pro
Iowa Athletic Department
Ballesteros
Santander
Johnny Miller
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Howard Mitchell
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Ken Barton
Dan Gable
Lou Banach
Twins
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COE College
Eby Field House
Don Tune
Don King
Washington H.S
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