Oklahoma State star wins rushing title
Oklahoma State standout Ernest Anderson topped the nation with 1,877 rushing yards finishing the season as the leading rusher. He helped the Cowboys fall to San Diego State 35-6 in the non-conference finale as Hawaii defeated Air Force 45-21 to end the year 6-4.
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UNI Opens Season with Win Over Wayne State
Northern Iowa used a strong second half to beat Wayne State 69-49 at the UNI Dome. Center Ray Storck scored 21 points while guard Brent Carmichael added five assists and five steals as the Panthers erased a 28-25 halftime deficit and pulled away after 18 minutes left in the second half. Wayne State led briefly in the second half before UNI seized control with a 10-2 run and later an eight-point burst.
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Cedar Rapids Swim Club nets 15 firsts at Harvest Invitational
Jami Strauss Megan Benn Brad Schoentng and Scott Washburn led Cedar Rapids Swim Club with multiple wins at the eighth Jim Gilchrist Harvest Invitational at Coe College. The meet drew 466 swimmers from Iowa and Illinois, with CRSC winning 15 of 80 events including relays and individual titles across ages 8 to senior.
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Bowling 300 Sparkles in Legion Major At Legion Lanes
Bob Newlin Jr. rolled a 300 with the Legion Major at Legion Lanes, adding 672 series on 200 172 games. Virg Cerveny chased a 700 with 246 and 681, while Arlene Reeves led Empire Lanes Angels with 236 624. Others post high marks across CR Bow Babes Sundowners Boozers Fri Night Swingers and more.
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Orono Regains WBC Super Fly Title With Sixth Round Stop
In Seoul Rafael Orono of Venezuela reclaimed the WBC super flyweight title by stopping champion Kim Chul-ho in the sixth round at Changchung gym. Ortage halted the bout 38 seconds into the round as Kim was unable to continue.
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Clemson Triumphs Over Wake Forest In Mirage Bowl
In Tokyo, 80,000 fans watched No. 10 Clemson edge Wake Forest 21-17 to claim a second straight ACC title. Tim Ryan’s 65-yard late TD sparked a rally that fell short as Clemson held on amid five Deacon fumbles and a late push. Clemson ends 9-1-1, with NCAA probation looming. Wake Forest finishes 3-8.
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Hawks at Drake Set for Monday Night Showdown
Iowa coach Olson urges better defense after a 59 percent shooting night that masked a 38 36 halftime lead. Drake freshman center Faber shines with 22 points against the Airliner as Town's talented lineup challenges the Hawkeyes in a season opener tone.
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Hawaii Claims Hawaii Tip Off Tourney Title Over LSU
Hawaii edged Louisiana State 68-66 to win the Hawaii Tip Off Tournament as Bobby Hancock sank three late free throws and Jack Miller added two. Hancock scored 16, Tony Webster 15 for the Rainbows, while Leonard Mitchell and Jerry Reynolds paced the Tigers with 13 each. Hawaii advances to face Pittsburgh in Iowa City Friday.
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