Olson Urges Strong Academic Standards In Athletics
Lute Olson cites Arizona poor grades and probation rates, contrasts with Iowa’s 95 percent graduation rate, and urges strict course loads, study sessions, and summer school for athletes to ensure degree completion. He emphasizes coachable, non jerks as players and calls for higher high school preparation.
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Fry Northwestern threat looms as Hawkeyes homecoming approaches
Iowa coach Hayden Fry says Northwestern remains dangerous after a 1-3 start and notes the Wildcats’ resilience in close games. Fry rejects rest for injured players, cites nine returning defensive starters, and discusses lineup changes including Mike Yacullo out with a broken foot and Kevin Spitzig stepping in.
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Raveling roasted at Cedar Rapids theater roast
Iowa's new basketball coach George Raveling faced playful jests from peers at a fund raising roast at the Iowa Theater, with coaches Bill Foster Glenn Wilkes Abe Lemons and others joking about his hire while Father Nadine urged a full physical and critiqued his schedule. The event supported renovations for Cedar Rapids Community Theater.
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Schmidt's homer lifts Phils by L.A.
Mike Schmidt hit a first inning homer to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 1-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, a lead that stood as Steve Carlton and Al Holland closed out the win in the opening game of the National League Championship Series before 49,963 fans. Carlton escaped jams in the sixth and eighth, with Holland recording the final out to put Philadelphia within two wins of the pennant.
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Criner sees backbone emerging for Cyclones
Iowa State coach Jim Criner urged optimism ahead of the Big Eight opener with Kansas after a 24-17 loss to New Mexico State dropped the Cyclones to 1-3. He credited new leadership and self-initiated team actions, including a spontaneous Sunday practice led by seniors, and noted veteran guard Bruce Reimers return as a factor.
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Norway rallies to win 10th fall crown in state tourney
Norway High School trailed Remsen St. Mary's 6-2 before a six run seventh inning sealed an 8-6 comeback win for the fall baseball title. Senior Doug Brecht earned the victory with strong relief after starter Greg Brecht opened the game. Remsen led 6-2 after five and six innings before Norway exploded late.
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