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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1978
Page
14
Iowa City Regis and Marion face off at Kinnick Stadium in a pivotal 3A semifinal with a trip to the state final at stake. Regis carries a 9-1 record and a stingy defense, while Marion relies on a 16-game win streak and top ranked 3A status.
Alexis Arguello retained his World Boxing Council junior lightweight title with a 15 round decision over Arturo Leon at Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion. Leon survived a sixth round knockdown and a late surge, but three judges scored for Arguello.
Denver tied Philadelphia 2 to 2 while Atlanta beat Chicago 5 to 3. Cincinnati defeated Winnipeg 3 to 2 in a National Association game summary.
Iowans led by captains Brett Naylor Mike Hurley and Charlie Kennedy begin the swimming season at the Big Ten Relays in Minneapolis. Naylor anchors distance and freestyle events while Hurley swims breaststroke and Kennedy the individual medley. Iowa went 9-1 last year and finished 24th nationally.
Senior Joe Paul and junior Rich Fuller will represent the University of Iowa at the District IV NCAA meet in Minneapolis. Paul finished 14th and Fuller 23rd at last week's Big Ten championships and both seek NCAA finals qualification in Madison on November 20.
Luther College opened its season with a 74 35 win over Buena Vista College in Decorah. Mark Willi Dan Ploenzsy and Mike Loupee led Luther with multiple wins including 400 medley relay 200 backstroke 400 freestyle 200 butterfly 200 IM and 500 free. Bjorn Reppe and David Schink also won diving and breaststroke events as Luther posted several double winners.
Mount Vernon travels to Roland Story in a Class 2A semifinal while Olin hosts West Central in 1A. Kickoffs at 1 30 p m. Winners reach the UNI Dome final in Cedar Falls next weekend.
Regis Marion at Kinnick Stadium Iowa City and Washington Hempstead at Kingston Stadium Cedar Rapids area kick off at 1 30 p m The games decide entrants to next weekend s state finals in Cedar Falls The 10 30 to 11 p m telecast on KCRG coverage titled Iowa High School Football Fever.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy girls swim team advanced 11 individuals and both relays to the championship round at Fort Dodge. Star sophomore Goode led the surge with a record 100-yard backstroke and a strong 200-yard IM. Kennedy aims to claim the state crown after solid preliminaries. Washington, the defending champion, qualified seven individuals and both relays as they chase a third straight title. Finals set for 2 p.m. with diving at 9 a.m.
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