Lester Sparks Bulls Past Nets for 113 105 Victory
Ronnie Lester, a former Iowa star, scored a season high 21 points to lead the Chicago Bulls over the New Jersey Nets 113 105. Otis Birdsong 18 points for the Nets and Buck Williams 19 paced New Jersey. Rod Higgins and Reggie Theus each matched season highs with 16 points for Chicago as the Bulls snapped a two game skid while ending the Nets two game win streak.
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Warriors sign No 1 draft pick Lester Conner
The Golden State Warriors announced the signing of No 1 draft pick Lester Conner from Oregon State, the 1981-82 Pac Ten player of the year, after weeks of negotiations in Oakland California.
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Hawkeyes seek defensive edge in Bowl clash with Badgers
Iowa, 5-4, tops Big Ten in total and rushing defense at Kinnick Stadium aiming to secure a winning season as Wisconsin, 5-4, 4-3, struggles to stop opponents. Both teams eye post season bowls with 1:05 p.m. kickoff attracting scouts from Independence Holiday and Tangerine bowls.
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Altobelli Named Orioles Manager Succeeding Weaver
Oriolestad Altobelli, deemed confident, was tapped to replace Earl Weaver as Baltimore Orioles manager. Weaver retires after 144% seasons with a 1,354-919 mark. Altobelli, 225-239 with the San Francisco Giants, previously led Rochester to four IL titles and owned a long Orioles minor league career.
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No Parking on Grass Areas at Iowa Stadium After Rain
University of Iowa officials restrict parking on grass south of the south ramp near University Hospitals and on grass west of the Recreation Center due to soaking from recent rains. Drivers are directed to use alternative parking at Finkbine Golf Course for today's Wisconsin at Iowa game.
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Illini to Liberty Bowl invite hinges on Indiana win
In Orlando AP reports the Liberty Bowl may invite Illinois to its December 29 game if the Illini defeat Indiana this weekend. The decision depends on the outcome of the Indiana matchup and the bowl’s informal agreement.
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Olan Ruble Dies Former Iowa Wesleyan Coach
Olan G. Ruble, longtime Iowa Wesleyan women's basketball coach who helped make the sport part of the Olympics, died Thursday night at DuPage County Hospital in Wheaton Illinois at age 76. Ruble coached and taught at Iowa Wesleyan from 1942 to 1974, starting women's basketball in 1943 and compiling a 626 win 127 loss record over 21 seasons.
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Sam Hill waits in isolation at ISU amid NCAA limits
Sam Hill, top Chicago high school prospect, ranks as ISU recruit unable to compete this season due to NCAA academic rules. He enrolled at Iowa State, lives apart from the team, and trains independently while aiming for a 3.0 GPA. Coach Orr jokes about interviews as Hill waits for the 1983-84 season to begin.
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NFL players deny strike settlement plan backing by most clubs
Twenty of twenty eight striking NFL teams said their clubs rejected the Management Council's latest proposal to end the 54 day walkout. NFLPA head Ed Garvey urged owners to return to talks as Gene Upshaw called misinformation pervasive and noted several teams supported the union in spirit while others denied reports.
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