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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1983
Page
20
Russ Camilleri, a 46 year old former national champ with 13 titles, eyes a comeback at the University of Iowa wrestling room after a 12 year pause. He has competed in two Olympics and four world games, most recently returning to the sport in a bid for Olympic glory.
Camilleri, down from 220 to about 184 pounds, eyes the 1984 Olympic gold in Los Angeles as trials loom. Coach Dan Gable warns the path is near impossible after six comeback losses, with regional trials in April and a final camp in June. Camilleri balances farming in Missouri with Iowa City training, supported by wife Becky and four children.
The Northern Open in Madison begins at 10 a.m. with 350 wrestlers from Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan and others. Key matchups include 126, 134, 142 and 150 pound classes. Injuries rule out several Hawkeyes while Iowa State brings a young lineup led by Darkus Thorn and Gibbons.
Federal judge rules Seattle Seahawks unlawfully cut wide receiver Sam McCullum in September 1982 for union activity. NLRB judge orders reinstatement with back pay and Seattle to cover moving costs to Minnesota after McCullum signs with the Vikings.
Houston Oilers defensive lineman Wilson Whitley, 28, was found unconscious at an ATM Thursday afternoon. His wife Norma Whitley said he suffered a severe concussion and cannot explain how he ended up on the ground.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Alan Trammell will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair cartilage damage. The injury occurred in a fall at his San Diego home, and the procedure will be done at Sharp Hospital in San Diego. He will stay in California for rehabilitation.
Arnold Palmer discussed the Skins Game in Scottsdale with Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Tom Watson. The four man two day 18 hole event offers 360000 in prize money and could reshape television coverage of golf if ratings rise. The format awards a skin per hole and pits players against each other without personal stakes in the money.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson defeats Charles City 65-56 as Bob Driscoll leads with 21 points and 11 assists in the four team J Hawk Shootout first round. Cedar Falls outguns Prairie 53-44 to reach the final against Jefferson.
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