Jefferson boys win Iowa state gym title despite Smejkal injury
Jefferson High School battles through a broken finger suffered by sophomore Jeff Smejkal to secure the boys state gymnastics championship in Cedar Falls. Junior Mark Johnson shines, winning pommel horse high bar and parallel bars to lead the team’s 41.55 all around score and push Jefferson to their first state title since 1970.
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Jefferson gymnasts eye strong run after state meet
Jefferson seniors Steve Hangartner Dennis Mulherin Tom Chapman Chris Hoffman depart, while six of ten state competitors return. Coach Novak praises upcoming talent Lee Novak Smejkal Sindelar Johnson Jones Tomasek as the team aims for a top finish next season.
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Regis Still Ath in AP Grid Poll
Des Moines Dowling remains unbeaten and favored to reach playoffs as it leads both AP and UPI polls. Regis Cedar Rapids falls from top in UPI to ninth while staying fourth in AP. The article notes Dowling’s discipline and class leading a strong Iowa field with other ranked teams and voters’ observations.
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Sooners Gain on Ohio In AP Football Poll Duel
The second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners closed in on top-ranked Ohio State in the AP poll after both won. Ohio State beat Indiana 24-14 while Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 27-7. Nebraska moved up toward a Big Eight showdown with Oklahoma after earning six first-place votes and 1,058 points.
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Hangartners Win in Tipton Motocross
Cedar Rapids brothers Tim and Todd Hangartner won the final AMA motocross of the season in Tipton Tim took the 85cc class and Todd the 60cc Other Cedar Rapids riders John Span Ray Span and Robert Gross placed in the men's division Laguerquist and Bob Lowe finished in the 100 and 250 classes respectively.
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Guttenberg Gridders Reach 2A Playoffs After Late Additions
Guttenberg earned a 9 0 season and a 2A playoff berth in Iowa after adding two late nonleague games with the Iowa School for the Deaf and M F L of Monona. Coach Craig McIntosh, an Upper Iowa alum, led a ground oriented squad led by tailback Ken Davis into a playoff opener vs Hudson.
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Knight praises defense as Indiana routs Russians
Indiana coach Bobby Knight lauded defense after the Hoosiers beat a touring Russian national team 94 78. All American Scotty May scored 34 points as Indiana improved its showing in a non conference tune up game.
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