Holmes Defends WBC Title In Caesars Showdown
In Las Vegas Holmes meets Alfredo Evangelista in a 15 round title defense at Caesars Palace televised by ABC. Norton and Arguello also defend titles as Ali's status looms. Holmes bids for a rematch with Norton amid a 28-0-0 record with 19 KOs and a $1.5 million purse.
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Joe Louis
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Randy Stephens
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Arturo Leon
Dillon named Cornell MVP for 1978 season
Fort Lauderdale native Matt Dillon was named Cornell’s most valuable player for the 1978 football season. He started after an injury to Aaron Van Dyke, threw for 1,567 yards and 16 touchdowns with seven interceptions, completing 59 percent of his passes. Cornell finished 7-2.
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Matt Dillon
Cornell
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Fort Lauderdale
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Aaron van Dyke
Jerry) Clark
Rob Ash
Cedar Rapids
Metro cage mat coaches predict banner season
Cedar Rapids and Marion basketball and wrestling coaches predict strong showings after the city’s football playoff run. LaVerne Bruns of Prairie and Dave Etienne of Kennedy forecast peaks in area hoops and wrestling, with laughter and light jabs at the banquet.
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Marion
C.R. Sports Club
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Steve Martin
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Don King
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Milwaukee
LaSalle
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Bob
Kennedy
Etienne
Wash
King
Don
Remembering Gene Tunney and Dempsey in Lasting Bond
New York AP recalls the kinship between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, two aging heavyweight rivals. They met at a John Condon event, shared humor over canes, and after Tunney's death at 80, Dempsey expressed profound loss, underscoring their enduring respect and continual contact.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
John Condon
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Manassa Mauler
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Gene
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Condon
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Athletes in Action Topples Iowa State 92 78 in Exhibition
Athletes in Action defeated Iowa State 92 to 78 at Hilton Coliseum. Andrew Parker led ISU with 25 points on 9 of 15 shooting as AIA shot 66 percent, hitting 24 of 36. Iowa State coach Lynn Nance cited rebounding and free-throw struggles as factors.
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Andrew Parker
Steran Athletes In Action
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ISU
Lynn Nance
Irvin Kiffin
Oklahoma Baptist College
UCLA
Ralph Droler
Nter
Dean Uthoff
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Cyclones
Los Angeles
Northeastern Illinois
Nance
Iowa Faces Bloomington Stadium Showdown Saturday
Iowa visits Memorial Stadium in Bloomington to meet Indiana in front of an estimated 35,000 fans. The two programs have a long series with Iowa leading 24 17 4. Radio coverage will originate from KGRN KOTH KSTT WHO KHAK WMT KXIC KCJJ.
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V-2 Rocket Bomb Used Against England Revealed
On this date in 1944 the press disclosed that Germany was using a new weapon, the V-2 rocket bomb, in attacks on England.
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England
Lester stars in Iowa tilt intrasquad classic
Iowa City AP Iowa's intra squad exhibition ended 101-99 in overtime with the white team defeating the black. Ronnie Lester led all scorers with 35 points, Kenny Arnold added 19, and Vince Brookins totaled 25 for the black outfit. Olson praised offense but warned about defense noting eight assists by Peth and Lester. rebound leaders Hargrave Brookins Henry each had eight. Next, Iowa hosts touring Russian Olympic team November 17 at 7:35 p.m.
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Lute Olson
Ronnie Lester
Kenny Arnold
Chicago
Vince Brookins
Tom Norman
Mike Henry
Olson
Hawkeyes
Hawks
Dick Peth
Clay Hargrave
Brookins
Henry
Local Bowling Standouts Hit High Scores Across Lanes
Duane Long tops Jubilee Lanes with 268 693 series. Joyce Wheatley posts 204 589 at May City as several crews post strong totals. Scores from Trickey's T C Bowl, Castle Lanes, Lander Lanes, Legion Lanes, May City Lanes and Jubilee Lanes highlight a busy bowling scene with numerous 500s and high 600s.
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lona_ Electric league
Jubilee Lanes
Joyce Wheatley
May City Lanes
Bev Lewis
Mary Rocarek
May City Outlaws
Aaron Webster
Steve Deltes
Sinkey Nos. 7 in NCAA Division III punting rankings
Cornell College punter Jeff Sinkey, a former Anamosa prep, ranks seventh in Division III punting with 41 attempts for a 40.4 yard average. Also listed are leaders in total offense and various top teams and polls with several named players and schools mentioned.
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Cornell College
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Charles McPherson
Clark
Buena Vista
Rollie Wiekers
Robert Farra
Claremont-Mudd
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