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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1978

Page

16

Michigan fifth in AP grid poll

Michigan moves up to No. 5 in the AP poll after topping Ohio State 14-3 in the Rose Bowl showdown. Penn State remains undefeated at 11-0 and holds the top spot with 52 first place votes.

Michigan Penn State Alabama Southern California Oklahoma Associated Press Houston Auburn Southern Cal Nebraska Rice Georgia Texas Tech Tech Arkansas Clemson Pitt Nittany Lions Ohio State South Carolina Southern Methodist Notre Dame Michigan State Maryland Texas UCLA Pittsburgh Purdue Missouri Iowa State

Nielsen Second Wins Four Thousand on Satellite Tour

Belle Plaine’s Lon Nielsen earned 4000 dollars by finishing second in a satellite pro golf tour event in Scottsdale Arizona. He tied for first with 67 68 70 71 216 but lost on the second playoff hole and plans three more weeks on the tour before attempting PGA tour qualification.

Scottsdale Ariz Belle Plaine Lon Nielsen Nielsen

Ellis YMCA offers junior basketball programs this January

Limited openings remain for Ellis YMCA junior basketball starting January 6. Programs include 1st and 2nd grade skill class 3rd and 4th grade league and 5th and 6th grade league. Deadline is Thursday. Call 362-3176 for details.

Ellis Ymca

Astros Acquire Ashby From Blue Jays In Three-Player Trade

Houston completes a deal with Toronto to obtain catcher Alan Ashby in exchange for pitcher Mark Lemongello and two minor leaguers. The move reshapes rosters as Ashby joins the Astros behind the plate.

Houston Houston Astros Toronto Blue Jay Alan Ashby Mark Lemongello

Pitt Defeats 49ers In Earnest Pro Football Showdown

Pitt beats San Francisco 24 17 with Bradshaw passing for two touchdowns Swann and Stallworth receiving while Harris Moser Bleier pace rushing. San Francisco answers with Hofer and Wersching kick provided by Bull and Ferretti.

Pittsburgh San Francisco Pitt Gerela Swann Bradshaw Gereta Sf—Hofer Wersching Stallworth Moser Harris Bleier Hotel Ferrer Bull Grossman San France Seal Ferret Harrison

College Basketball Roundup with Numerous Results Across Programs

A dense roundup covers numerous results from the Big Ten and beyond. Indiana beat Purdue 63 53 while Michigan State defeated Central Michigan 71 54 and Ohio State topped Miami 69 0. Other notable scores include Kansas State 63 South Dakota 53 and Missouri 75. Butler 65 and Quincy 88 Loras 71. Several women and regional matchups, invitational events, and tournament notes are listed among the vast results.

Indiana Purdue Michigan Ohio Miami Kansas St South Dakota Missouri Butler Arizona Northwestern Cameron St Oklahoma Chris Carthage Beloit Culver-Stockton Aviia DePauw Earthnam Illinois Millikin Findlay Wilberforce Marymount Kansas Kansas Westyn N.llinois Circle North Park Lewis Onio Westeyan Olivet Mich

AP Top Twenty College Basketball Poll Overview

The Associated Press Top Twenty lists the nation’s best college basketball teams with first place votes in parentheses and season records. Points reflect a 20 to 1 scoring scale.

Associated Press

Kirkwood League: Frank's of Springville Tops Cherry Burrell

In Kirkwood basketball action Frank's of Springville defeated Cherry Burrell 44 to 16. Other results include Lester's 65 over Doc's 45, Mr. Bubbles 59 over Roy's 43, Freddy's 41 over Eby's 24, Chappies 73 over Schmidt 17, and Clarence 43 over Parker's 28.

Frank's Springville Cherry Burrell Kirkwood Lester's Doc

Monday's Sports Transactions From Major Leagues

Baltimore Orioles acquire Jon Lowenstein off waivers from Texas Rangers. Blue Jays trade Alan Ashby to Astros for Mark Lemongolio Joe Cannon and Pedro Hernandez. Sam Ewing sent to Syracuse. Falcons place Warren Bryant on IR. Lions place Jesse Thompson on IR. Tony Leonard signed as defensive back. Blues recall Bob Murdoch from CHL Salt Lake City. Mike Crombeen sent to Salt Lake City. Jets name Marc Clowe executive director of business operations.

Associated Press Baltimore O' Orioles Jonn Lowenstein Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Alan Ashby Houston Astros Mark Lemongelio Joe Cannon Pedro Hernandez Sam Ewing Syracuse Atlanta Falcons Warren Bryant Detroit Lions Jesse Thompson Tony Leonard Hockey National Hockey League ST. Louis Blues Bob Murdoch Salt Lake City Mike Crombeen World Hockey Association Winnipeg Jets Naomed Marc Clovueee

May City Lanes bowls feature high scores and firsts

Wes Martens tops Moose Mixed with 668 series 258 game at May City Lanes. Ruth Ann Pyle leads women with 566 series and 193 game. Debbie Kay and Terry Meade post first ever 200s and 605. Dozens of bowlers post notable scores across Lancer Lanes and other club events including Castle Lanes and Tricky’s TC Bowl.

Wes Martens Moose May City Ruth Ann Pyle Lancer George Oldridge Sue Simanek Marvin Mefford Debbie Kay Terry Meade Greg McQuiston Greg Sharon Harry Hale Patty Hale Betty Svoboda Jan O’brien Rod Clark Willie Mims Brian Perkinson Quaker Oats Industrial and Company Castle Lanes Harmon Wisted Lancer Lanes Dennis Pyle Little Four Bob Des Combes Sue Swanson Joan Christensen Lancer Doubies Jean Reynolds Char Wharton Don Naaktgeboren Milky Way Geo. Oldrdige Ananda Miller Sharon Elliott Norma Flaugh Dave Weaver Keith Alnutt Bill Beshears Eagles Ervin Frese Bill Osterhagen Donna Jayne Sue Miho Jim Tschantz Dale Pedersen Darlene Heck Pam Bruce Barry Rollers Sue Kolsto Bruce Lekin Lanceriots Dave Werrmann Mary Creger Marrilyn Merta Rae Strait Perry Sutherland Kay Comred Jerry Case Billie Cooley Susie Petersen Troy Booth Kari Gray Miki Hodges Sally Driscoll Wayne Tabbert Jon Tibbetts Adam Miller Jeff James Carl Lowery Starfires Jan Neis Joel Leonard Opal Laetare Harry Lanham Gary Wheeler Mary Zacek Mel Frazier Cross Alley John Appleby Harold Hansen Steve Keiper Jerry Daugherty Julie Beck

Wisconsin’s Ira Matthews named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Wisconsin tailback Ira Matthews, a Rockford Illinois senior, rushed for 134 yards on 12 carries, caught 3 passes for 54 yards, and returned punts and kickoffs for 124 yards in the 48 10 win over Minnesota. He totaled 312 yards and scored on a 31 yard run a 34 yard pass and a 64 yard punt return.

Chicago Ira Matthews Wisconsin Associated Press Minnesota Matthews Rockford Ill Mike Augustyniak Purdue Steve Smith Michigan State Rick Leach Michigan

Cedar Rapids and Wisner players win national table tennis title

John Stillions of Cedar Rapids teamed with Todd Peterson of Wisner Neb to win the national class B table tennis title last weekend. Stillions earned an invitation for six weeks at the Rugby Club in Stockholm Sweden. Scott Butler of Iowa City paired for a junior division win here.

Detroit John Stillions Cedar Rapids Todd Peterson Wisner Neb Stillions Stockholm Sweden Scott Butler Iowa City

Parish League action sees split results across games

St. Matthew's boys beat St. Patrick's 70 to 26 led by Keith O'Mally with 18 points. St. Patrick's girls defeated St. Matthew's 55 to 41. St. Pius girls topped St. Ludmila's 58 to 14 as Julie Winn scored 22 and Carol Stapleton 20. St. Jude's girls won 57 to 29 against Immaculate Conception with Kris Bowser scoring 18 for the losers.

St. Patrick’s St. Matthew’s St. Matthew's Keith O’mally St. Pius St. Ludmila’s Julie Winn Carol Stapleton St. Jude’s Immaculate Conception Kris Bowser

Roosevelt 9th Grade Girls Roll to 4-0 Start

Roosevelt ninth grade girls defeated Harding 33-30 to stay undefeated at 4-0. Kandi Wise led Roosevelt with 22 points while Sara Langenfeld scored 16 for Harding in the first loss for Harding this season.

Roosevelt Harding Kandi Wise Sara Langenfeld

Iowa Hawkeyes rout UNI in Monday basketball clash

The University of Iowa women defeated Northern Iowa 106 to 61. Cindy Gayle led the Hawkeyes with 22 points while Laura Rizbold added 12 for UNI.

Iowa City University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa Hawkeyes Cindy Gayle Laura Rizbold UNI

Wash Jayvees Edge Kennedy In Overtime Thriller

Cedar Rapids Washington edged C.R. Kennedy 50 48 in overtime with Mark McKinstry scoring 13 points and Dan Bergman leading the Cougars with 20 points.

Mark McKinstry Cedar Rapids Washington C.R. Kennedy Dan Bergman Cougars

Victors in YMCA minor open hoops include FMC and Securities

FMC defeats Nissen 83 65 as Maurice Glende scores 23 and Steve Voigt leads Nissen with 17. Securities Corp. of Iowa beats Cope Plastics 68 57 with Jim Sangster pouring in 27 and Kevin Konzen 14 for Cope. Modern Piping edges Leh high 74 70 led by Denny Sbottson's 19 while Daryl Bently adds 20 for Leh high.

FMC Securities Corp Iowa Modern Piping YMCA Maurice Glende Nissen Steve Voigt Jim Sangster Cope Plastics Sangster Kevin Konzen Cope Lehhigh

Salvation Army Co ed volleyball season closes with wins

Calvary Baptist finishes 35-1 after topping Immanuel Baptist 15-10 15-6 15-13. Noland beats Shea 15-7 15-5, Shea wins final 15-11. Immanuel Baptist 1 downs Salvation Army 15-5 15-6 15-11. Edgewood Baptist wins night cap over Squaw Creek 15-4 15-8 15-13.

Calvary Baptist Noland Immanuel Baptist Edgewood Baptist Salvation Army Shea Squaw Creek

Y volleyball results from Ellis YMCA league

Pitt defeated West Minister 15-8 15-7 15-8 to open the night. Probation Dept edged P.S.I. 15-4 15-12, but P.S.I. won the deciding game 15-3. Cherry Burrell beat FMC 15-7 15-3 15-12. U of the G defeated Wiershauser 15-12 15-6 15-8 in the final match.

Pitt Probation Dept Cherry Burrell U of the G Ellis Ymca West Minister P.S.I P.S I FMC Wiershauser

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