Teams Near Resolution as DeBusschere Predicts League Talks
Commissioner Dave DeBusschere says talks will resolve by next spring between the two pro basketball leagues. Ray Williams of Minnesota eases from injury and is set to start for the Gophers. Other notes include Vanderbilt extending coach Fred Pancoast through 1979 and Ken Anderson's first QB workout for Cincinnati.
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Creighton Dominates Drake In 84-63 Showdown
Creighton rode a pressing defense and 23 points from Robert Scrutchens to topple Drake 84-63. The Bluejays forced 10 steals and built a 12-4 lead early, led 39-23 at halftime, with Ken Harris tallying 18 for Drake and Cornell Smith adding 16 for Creighton.
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Prairie beats Iowa City West in dual wrestling clash
Cedar Rapids Prairie edged Iowa City West 26 21 as Duane Lowe pinned at two seconds left. Prairie also got falls from Lennie Zalesky and strong decisions from Jim Zalesky, Scott Daly, Steve Juhl, and Steve Shebetka. Prairie won the JV 47 11.
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Orange Blossom Bowl on IEBN to feature FAMU and Kentucky State
The Orange Blossom Classic between Florida A and M and Kentucky State will be carried on the Iowa IEBN network at 7 p.m. on December 6. In eastern Iowa, the game will be on channel 12 near Iowa City and channel 32 at Waterloo.
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Hawkeyes to Open Against Augustana in 7:30 Start
Iowa hosts Augustana at 7:30 in a season opener at the Fieldhouse as coach Lute Olson notes the Hawkeyes are stronger than last year. Key point guard battle pits Hairston, Peth, and Wulfsberg. Peth scored 17 in an exhibition. Augustana seniors Nagel and Chapman lead a veteran front line with center Rukavina returning from ineligibility. Iowa's next game is Tuesday versus Nebraska.
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Mt Vernon tops West Branch in high school basketball clash
Mt. Vernon beat West Branch 78 to 68 as Kevin Studt led with 25 points and Brian Litts added 22. West Branch counters with Tim Crew 15 and Chris Kofoed 13, while Vinton routed opponents in other district play.
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Aggies Top Texas 20-10 in SWC Clash Ends Long Homer
Texas A&M coach Emory Bellard celebrated his first victory over Texas as the Aggies’ defense stifled the Longhorns in a 20-10 Southwest Conference win. Texas played without QB Marty Akins in the second half. The win sets up a Dec 6 showdown with Arkansas for the Cotton Bowl bid and at least a share of the SWC title. Carl Roaches paced an early 47-yard reverse to fuel a field goal as A&M never trailed.
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Marion Girls Top Vinton In Wamac Clash
Ann Frasher and Karen Williamson led Marion with 19 points apiece as the Marion girls defeated Vinton 49 to 46 in a Wamac conference game at Indian gym on Friday night. Becky Isdell scored 20 for Vinton, with Ann Benele adding 17.
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Services Monday For Gene Osborn
Gene Osborn a former MLB announcer and later a Kansas City television station sports director died of kidney failure at Research hospital. He was 53 and had announced for the Detroit Tigers Pirates White Sox and hockey with the Red Wings and Kansas City Scouts. A funeral Mass was set for 11 a.m. Monday at St. Pauls Catholic Church Davenport Iowa.
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Linn-Mar Lions rebound to 2nd straight win over Independence
Linn-Mar, an East Central Iowa conference club, defeated Independence 61 to 43 in their gym. Coach John Moore cited improved balance and a strong press as keys, noting players practiced last summer and the team shows growth over last season.
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Garnavillo and South Winn reach Monona tournament final
Garnavillo edges Waukon 72 to 71 in first round action as South Winneshiek beats M-F-L 77 to 72. South Winn and Garnavillo advance to the final Saturday night with key scorers Voune Humker 30 and Vickie Decker 30 leading their teams.
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