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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1979
Page
19
Ed Crowley, Iowa athletic trainer, reports his attorney has learned that Andre Jackson has dropped the lawsuit against him and Iowa medical staff. Jackson had claimed Crowley told scouts that Jackson had arthritic knees from injuries and surgeries.
The Iowa State Athletic Council decided not to probe Athletic Director Lou McCullough's performance despite critics. Alumni Gary Thompson questioned hiring decisions for coaches Ken Trickey and Lynn Nance, and Denise Sofranko urged an annual investigative committee. The meeting ended tense with no action taken.
The Washington Bullets beat the San Antonio Spurs 108-100 to even the series at 3-3 in Landover MD. Elvin Hayes led with 25 points while Bob Dandridge added 20 as George Gervin was held to 20. The Suns and SuperSonics face off in Seattle for the West finals title.
Public legal notices appear in Section B on Page 10B. Details unreadable in provided text. No identifiable names, dates, or agencies can be securely summarized from the fragment.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy coach Harold Wilkinson believes the Cougars have a chance to win the 3A state title at Drake Stadium Des Moines. He notes key tests from Indianola and Spencer and discusses potential points across multiple events as Friday and Saturday finals approach.
Coe College relies on the University of Iowa to host the Midwest Conference track meet at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa has donated the stadium for the weekend, continuing a history of support that has included earlier site changes to avoid rain and keep the meet on schedule. Coe seeks its eighth straight conference title as events run Friday afternoon into Saturday.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy star Mary Hartman, an all state selection last year, will join the Iowa State University women's volleyball team in the fall as announced by the university.
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