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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1979

Page

16

College Football Scores and Weekend Results

College football results listed with teams and scores across multiple games. Notable matchups include Minnesota 38 Northwestern 8 and Notre Dame 27 Michigan State 3, plus several intercollegiate results and upcoming pairings.

Lowe Illinois Michigan Michigan State Northwestern Onio State Indians Wisconsin Purdue Minnesota

Weekend College and Pro Baseball Schedule and Results

The page lists upcoming games including Ripon at Cincinnati, Prairie Invitational at 5 a.m., Pacific at Iowa State, Monmouth at Cornell, and Luther Baseball Playoffs. It also covers the National League best of five Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh with Pittsburgh leading 2-0 and game results from Oct 2 and Oct 3. Also notes American League series Baltimore vs California with Baltimore up 2-0 and game details through Oct 7.

Ripon Coc J.C. Regina LaSalle Lowe Illinois Pacific Iowa State Monmouth Cornell Upper Iown Luther Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Five-man roller ski team aims 3000 mile trek to New York

Tyler Harris joins a five-man team rolling from Newport Oregon toward Lake Placid New York on a 3000 mile trek to raise funds for the U S Olympic Nordic team. They use three wheeled roller skis as training gear during the cross country focused trip.

Tyler Harris Grand Teton Mountains Newport Ore Lake Placid N.Y Harris New York State

Jefferson Girls Cross Country Tops Washington in Dual Meet

Cedar Rapids Jefferson high school girls dominated the race taking four of the top five spots in a 11-27 dual meet win over Washington. Jean Sedlacek won in 12 35 with Jan Sedlacek LeAnn Johnson and Angie Werden finishing second third and fifth. Washington's Susan Jackson was fourth. Two Cedar Rapids women joined the 1979 Central College cross country team Julie Nowlan and Laurie Haddy freshmen at Central in their first year running for the Big Red.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson Washington Jean Sedlacek J-Hawks Jan Sedlacek LeAnn Johnson Angie Werden Susan Jackson Pela Cedar Rapids Central College Julie Nowlan George Nowlan Jr Jefferson High School Laurie Haddy Kathy Crowley Kennedy High School Haddy Nowlan Central Big Red

Beckman Girls Sweep Prairie In Volleyball Triad

Dyersville Beckman defeated C R Prairie in four sets 15 11, 16 8, 8 15, 15 8. Beckman junior varsity and sophomore teams also won their matches, boosting the school’s volleyball win streak.

Dyersville Beckman C.R. Prairie

Iowa City West tops Marion in straight volleyball sets

Iowa City West defeated Marion in volleyball in three sets 15-8 15-5 15-12. The Trojan junior varsity and frosh soph squads also won, and Marion fell to 5-9 on the year.

Iowa City West Marion Trojan

Ross Named New SID at Weber State College

Weber State College in Ogden Utah announces Brad Larsen sports information director at the University of Northern Iowa will leave UNI for Ogden on Oct. 15. Nancy Ross Justis will succeed him as UNI assistant SID since Oct 1976, a Cedar Rapids native. PMID

Cedar Falls Brad Larsen University of Northern Iowa Sid Weber State College Ogden Utah Larsen UNI Nancy Ross Justis Justis Cedar Rapids

Salvation Army League and local groups fund drive summary

A brief notes various community groups and sponsors including Salvation Army League, 20th Century, Shamrock Coast, Papa Juan's, Lee Gustafson Insurance, K of G, Fairchild's, Alburnett A&M, and Shake Your Bootie with modest fundraising tallies and team mentions.

20Th Century Shamrock Papa Juan Lee Gustafson K of G Fairchild Alburnett A&m

Transactions Hit by Waivers and Re-signings Across Leagues

Multiple teams announce player moves including waivers for Tony Price Alan Hardy Stan ley Joplin and Billy Bates release for Billy Bates. Ron Carter waived by Los Angeles and Jan van Breda Korff re-signed by New Jersey. NHL names Ruddy Orr assistant to league President Joan Ziegler. Islanders send Duane Sutter to Letheridge. St. Louis ships Chris Bordelieau to Salt Lake City and Harvey Bennett loaned to Birmingham. Portland names Dave Givens director of player personnel and soccer operations.

Detroit Tony Price Alan Hardy Stanley Joplin Los Angeles Ron Carter New Jersey Jan van Breda Korff Philadelphia Billy Roy Bates NHL Ruddy Orr Joan Ziegler Darry Edestrand Rick Hampton Brad Selwood Vic Venasky Goale Lorne Moileken Binghamton N.Y New York Islanders Duane Sutter Letheridge St. Louis Chris Bordelieau Salt Lake City Harvey Bennett Birmingham

Pro Golf At San Antonio Texas Par 70

The tournament showcases a par 70 course in San Antonio with top professional golfers competing for prize money and standings. Players contend with demanding layout, tight fairways, and fast greens as rounds unfold across city courses.

San Antonio Texas

Football broadcast slate with multiple network slots

A dense schedule lists games and programs across ABC CBS NBC and local stations. It highlights Michigan vs Michigan State and Packers vs Falcons along with college and pro matchups, times around noon to 3 pm, with several 11 pm and late slots on KCRG KWWL WMT and other stations.

NFL Today CBS UNI KWWL Packers-Falcons Sports Journal E.m. Kcrg Vikings Cowboys Steelers Browns Hayden Fry KCRG Donnie Duncan

Bowling scorers ride hot streaks at Jubilee and Legion lanes

Wayne Haddy leads Parlor City Keglers with a 189 average at Jubilee Lanes and posted 711 as 266 253 192. Frances Grimm, 154 average, shot 164 257 191 for 612 at Lancer Lanes. Marge Fiebelkorn, 171 average with the Women’s City Major at Legion Lanes, rolled a strong set.

Wayne Haddy Parlor City Jubilee Lanes Clark Haddy Columbia Frances Grimm Lancer Lanes Marge Fiebelkorn Legion Lanes

Bowling scoreboard highlights and top scores across leagues

A dense recap lists bowlers and scores from Castle Lanes Jubilee Lanes Lancer Lanes Legion Lanes and others. Notable tallies include Joe Williams 286 and 646, Norm Staub 646, Connie OConnell 602, Pearl Wiedmyer 183, John Winkler 256, and W Seymour 647. Regional teams and groups such as Overhead Door and Third Niters post strong showings with multiple 200+ games.

Pearl Wiedmyer John Winkler Kathy Dubishar Ron Engelken Niters Judy Ortz Marion Swallom Carolyn Brecke

Seahawks Star Fullback Urged to Retire Over Neck Issue

Seattle team physician Dr. Walter Krengel urged star fullback David Sims to retire after exams showed congenital stenosis in the neck, risking severe injury. In New York, Esteban DeJesus returned from a year’s layoff and won a 10 round unanimous decision over Jimmy Blevins of Chicago.

Seattle Seattle Seahawks David Sims NFL David Walter Krengel New York Estaban DeJesus Jimmy Blevins Chicago

Fromholtz Hands King Upset Run to Semifinals

Fromholtz defeats Billie Jean King 6-2 2-6 6-1 to reach the U S Women’s Indoor Tennis Tournament semifinal in Bloomington Minnesota.

Bloomington Minn Dianne Fromholtz Billie Jean King U.S

Big Belmont Showdown for Jockey Club Gold Cup Title

The race between Affirmed and Spectacular Bid headlines Belmont Park's Jockey Club Gold Cup 355000. Seven horses entered including Silent Cal Gallant Best Charavich Bowl Game Coastal along with Affirmed and Spectacular Bid as contenders for the national championship.

Belmont Park CBS NBC New York Affirmed Spectacular Bid Silent Cal Gallant Best

Varathane Ultra Plastic Finish Promises Easy, Strong Coat

The Envirosol System creates a clear wood finish that dries nearly three times harder than standard varnish yet cleans up with water. Varathane Ultra Plastic brushes on smoothly and levels quickly for a uniform, professional-looking coat, reducing lap and brush marks.

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