Hilgenberg family loom over Iowa football lore
The Hilgenbergs, led by Joel, mark the last home game with a long Iowa Center tradition stretching from 1975. Jim and Jay Hilgenberg reflect a family legacy in Hawkeye football, while Wally’s NFL career and Dave Puk’s medical update punctuate the page. The piece notes a possible Gator Bowl trip and talks of pre-Christmas Florida prep.
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Hilgenbergs
Wilton
Iowa City
Iowa
Jerry Hilgenberg
Wally Hilgenberg
Jim Hilgenberg
Jay Hilgenberg
Chicago Bears
Joel Hilgenberg
Joel
Hawkeye
Iowa City High
Hawk
JoAnn
Jane
Hilgenberg
Jim
Frank Lauterbur
Hayden Fry
Norwest Banks
Minneapolis
Jay
Bears
Philadelphia Eagles
Jerry
Wally
Vikings
Kinnick Stadium
Eric
Iowa hosts tough Italians in Carver Hawkeye Arena debut
Iowa coach George Raveling previews a Friday night showdown with the Italian National team, European champions and Olympic silver medalists. The Italians bring a wealth of experience and physical play, led by guard Antonello Riva and standout Romeo Sacchetti, posing a tough test for the Hawkeyes on their home court.
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Don Doxsie
Iowa
George Raveling
U.S
Hawkeyes
Raveling
Carver- Hawkeye Arena
Soviet Union
Greg Stokes
Michael Payne
Craig Anderson
Andre Banks
Steve Carfino
Sacchetti
Carlo Caglieris
BYU
Zobel
Joedy Gardner
Long Beach State
Fresno State
Tulsa
Indiana
Antonello Riva
Riva
Renato Villalta
Renzo Vecchiato
Moratorium on Gator bowl tickets at Iowa City
AP report from Iowa City states the Gator Bowl Association halted ticket sales near noon Tuesday due to overwhelming demand. Tickets will not be sold by mail, phone, or in person until after bowl bids are announced and orders processed. University allotment of 13,000 odd tickets is en route to Iowa.
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Florida
Hawkeye
Daytona Beach
Iowa
Jacksonville
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Fla
Jane Davis
Association
Ted Emery
Western Union
Davis
Jean Kupka
University of Iowa Athletic Department
Tar Heels Reign No 1 In Preseason College Poll
North Carolina holds the top spot in the AP preseason poll with 34 first place votes and 1,175 points, while Iowa opens season at No 7. Coach Dean Smith cautions that no team dominates all season as Louisville and Kentucky trail among the top contenders.
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Associated Press
N. Carolina
Kentucky
Houston
Georgetown
Memphis State
Louisville
Iowa
Maryland
UCLA
Oregon State
Louisiana State
Michigan State
Fresno State
Arkansas
Boston College
Georgia
Kansas
DePaul
Indiana
Oklahoma
Virginia Commonwealth
Wake Forest
St. John's
Wichita St
Auburn
Villanova
Ohio
Virginia Tech
Fullerton
Nebraska
Chapel Hill
N.C
Iowa Hawkeyes
Hawkeyes
North Carolina
Dean Smith
Tar Heels
Smith
Seattle
Sam Bowie
North Carolina State
Cougars
University of San Francisco
Life after Archer looks good for Cyclone gridders
Iowa State quarterback David Archer, set for his final collegiate game against Oklahoma State, ranks with 17 touchdowns and 2,471 yards this season. Coach Gene Dahlquist envisions a productive life after Archer, with Tracy Henderson and a pro style offense aimed at improved ball control and passing efficiency.
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Bob Denney Sazette
Ames
David Archer
Iowa State
Olsen
Soda Springs
Idaho
Archer
Oklahoma State
ISU
Gene Dahlquist
University of Arizona
Boise State
Jim Criner
Dahlquist
Dave
Tracy Henderson
Tracy
Henderson
Boise
San Francisco 49Ers
San Diego Chargers
Cincinnati
Bengals
Washington
BYU
Brigham Young University
Kansas
Ripken Wins 1983 AL MVP After Ironman Season
Cal Ripken Jr. defies the sophomore jinx by earning the American League MVP for 1983 with the Baltimore Orioles. He played every inning of every game, batted .318 with 27 homers and 102 RBIs, leading in at-bats runs hits and doubles, while praising teammates and noting his shortstop duties and ironman stamina. Eddie Murray, his teammate, finished second in voting.
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Cal Ripken Jr
Ripken
Baltimore Orioles
Robin Yount
Milwaukee
Ernie Banks
Chicago Cubs
Dick Groat
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fred Lynn
Boston
Thurman Munson
Rod Carew
Jackie Robinson
Pete Rose
Eddie Murray
Baseball Writers Association of America
Chicago White Sox
Carlton Fisk
Jim Rice
Cecil Cooper
Memorial Stadium
Murray
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Dave Puk
Cedar Rapids Washington Star
Minnesota
John Puk
Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Dave Won’t Need Surgery,” Dr. Puk
Italy
Brigham Young
Romeo Sacchetti
Ralph Zobel
Stokes
Payne
New Jersey Nets
Darryl Dawkins
Ralph Sampson
Houston Rockets
Sampson
Dawkins
Nets
Mvp
Cal Ripken
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