Marion Cages Young Lions In Season Opener Showdown
Marion defeats Linn-Mar 69 47 as a strong fourth quarter breaks a 40 40 tie. Lions players Wheeler 22 Johnson 16 Walton 11 pace comeback while Linn Mar staggers with inexperience. Coaches praise defense and rebounding, noting improved play from two first year varsity players.
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Gary Fries
Indians
Hawkeyes overpower Airliner in early exhibition win
Iowa field house crowd of 5,200 watched Iowa beat the East Side Majorite Cedar Rapids Airliner AAU 98 to 73. Sky King led with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Tom Norman, Larry Olsthoorn and Terry Drake highlighted Iowa’s depth as Lute Olson’s team prep for the season opener with Nebraska.
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van Phelps
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Jim Hallstrom
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Olsthoorn shines for Iowa as freshmen raise hopes
In Iowa City a freshman 6-10 center Larry Olsthoorn from Pella impressed in a game against the Airliner, scoring 10 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Gatens and Frost praised his physical play and leaping ability despite facing seasoned rivals. The piece also notes coaching staff changes, new athletic director duties for Gary Kurdelmeier, fan-friendly halftime ideas, and a university gymnastic standout Mary Hartman from Davenport.
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Luther Back In 1977 Luther Back In 1977
Luther will remain in the Iowa conference for 1977-78, announced by Dr. Russell Rulan. Midwest conference talks on possible expansion were discussed, but Luther will definitely stay in the Iowa conference next year. If Midwest expands, new athletic play could begin in fall 1978.
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Cubs to name Franks field manager and Kennedy baseball chief
Herman Franks 63 will become Chicago Cubs field manager and Bob Kennedy 56 will be director of baseball operations replacing the fired Jim Marshall. Kennedy would serve as vice president in charge of baseball operations, while E R Saltwell remains with the club. Marshall led the Cubs to fourth place in NL East this year amid Wrigley uncertainty and reported contract nonrenewal.
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Kennedy subs ride deep bench to 76 60 win over Prairie
Kennedy used a rotating lineup to beat Prairie 76 to 60 as nine players scored. Tom Gibson led the offense with 20 points off the bench, while Scott Enright and Jeff Etienne added 10 and 9. Prairie fought back to trail 41-39 at halftime before Kennedy pulled away in the second half.
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Doyle Alexander Signs Three Year Deal With Rangers
Providence AP Doyle Alexander, 26, signed a multi year contract with the Texas Rangers after negotiating with superagent Jerry Kapstein. Alexander, 13 9 last season with the Orioles and Yankees, said he is happy to join Texas and focus on baseball. Kapstein indicated Rollie Fingers and Bobby Grich may be next to reach deals, with Pirates showing strong interest in Fingers. Several Rangers players had already agreed to terms last week including Rudi Baylor Garland Gullett Tenace Cash and Campaneris.
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Don Gullett
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