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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1978

Page

8

Area prep roundup shows Kennedy dominance in swimming

Cedar Rapids Kennedy improves to 9-1 with wins over Iowa City West and Iowa City High as Carie Goode clocks 1:00.2 in the 100 yard butterfly, leading Kennedy sweep across relays and events. JV squads surge to 10-0 while Washington and Linn-Mar post gymnastics wins and local leagues report cross country tie and volleyball results.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy Iowa City West Iowa City High Carie Goode Cougar West City High Linn-Mar Cedar Rapids Jefferson Jhawks John Cordes

Cougars rally with 53 yard drive and Oates scores twice

From page 1B highlights include a third quarter 53 yard scoring drive for the Cougars with Oates finishing a one yard plunge after an 8 play stretch. Mc Donnell adds his 14th extra point this season as Warren and Oates connect on 12 and 11 yard completions setting up another one yard score.

Oates Larry Fisher Greg House Bryan Shepard Scott Warren Denny McDonnell

Nelson signs 5 year contract as Bucks coach

Milwaukee AP Don Nelson former Iowa and Boston Celtics star signs a five year deal to remain head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Assistant John Killilea also signs five year pact. Bucks open home season tonight against the New York Knicks. Nelson took over in November 1976 and led the team from poor to a 44-38 record last season, losing to Denver in seven games in the playoff quarterfinals.

Milwaukee Don Nelson Iowa Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association John Killilea Nelson Bucks New York Knicks Coch NBA Denver

Dubuque Eyes 7th Victory in Iowa Conference Clash

Dubuque the 6-0 surprise hosts 6-0 Buena Vista in a key Iowa Conference showdown. Dubuque allows eight points per game while Buena Vista tops conference offense. standout Rollie Wiekers leads in rushing and passing. Local squads Luther Central William Penn and others also play Saturday as UNI and Midwest Conference teams schedule games.

University of Dubuque Iowa Spartans Dubuque Buena Vista Central Don Birmingham Birmingham Luther William Penn Simpson Upper Iowa Wartburg Northern Iowa Western Illinois Panthers North Dakota State Coe Monmouth Cornell Lawrence and Grinnell Carleton

Luther leads nation in pass defense and rankings

Luther tops NCAA Division III in pass defense allowing 232 yards in six games. The Norse have seven interceptions and 19 completions on 71 attempts. Lawrence and Ripon players feature prominently in multiple rankings, with Petran and Gebhardt among leaders and Wiebers, Peters, Nessius noted in various categories. Conference teams show strong offensive and passing performances across the Midwest.

Luther Norse Lawrence Ripon Jim Petran Pete Nessius Buena Vista Rollie Wiebers Paul Gebhardt Art Peters

Johnny Rodgers Injured, Out for Season with Chargers

Johnny Rodgers, 1971 Heisman winner, placed on the injured list for the season with a knee injury. San Diego Chargers replace him with free agent center Mark Slater as coach Don Coryell says Rodgers will be sidelined until next year after hamstring troubles in 1977. Rodgers, who signed a $1 million four year deal in 1976, has not scored a touchdown for the Chargers and will be paid in full.

SAN Diego Johnny Rodgers San Diego Chargers Mark Slater Don Coryell Rodgers Nebraska Chargers

State cross country meet here Saturday

Five area runners and 11 Gazette area teams will compete in the High School Boys State Cross Country Meet Saturday at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids. Class 2-A leads with runners from Cedar Rapids Prairie Iowa City High and Washington among others.

Noelridge Park Cedar Rapids George Zach Cedar Rapids Prairie Matt Trimble Iowa City High Jeff Koontz C.R. Washington Williamsburg Tipton Decorah Anamosa Cascade Bruce Buchheit Jackson Junction Turkey Valley

District runs set for Saturday

Des Moines reports an 18 school girls district distance meet on Saturday in two classes. Top three teams and first 15 individuals per district advance to the Oct 28 state meet at Eagle Grove. lists of participating schools appear for Williamsburg Van Horne and other districts.

Des Moines Eagle Grove

Gable Named Coach of the Year by NWCA

Iowa wrestling coach Dan Gable earns National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year honor for a 32-2-1 two year dual record. Hawkeyes captured a third NCAA title in four years by edging Iowa State, with a push for a sixth straight Big Ten crown this season.

Iowa City Dan Gable Iowa National Wrestling Coaches Association Hawkeyes Iowa State

Fine Print in Sports C R Kennedy 28 Iowa City 8

Pine Falls SD O Gorman 20 Sioux City Hee jan Waterloo East 5 Waterloo Central TORONTO BLUE JAYS Named Bob Mattick senior scouting supervisor. Pur chased contract of Sheldon Mallory outfielder from Syracuse. Released Dave Wallace relief pitcher to Syracuse. National League NEW YORK METS Announced retirement of Phil Cavaretta batting coach named Dick Sister to replace him. Basketball NBA BOSTON CELTICS Traded Earl Tatum guard to Detroit Pistons for Chris Ford guard and a future draft choice. MILWAUKEE BUCKS Announced Head Coach Don Nelson and Assistant Coach John Killilea have agreed to a new five year contract. Football NFL NEW YORK JETS Placed Larry Riley cornerback and Bruce Stephens wide receiver on injured reserve list Sloned Kevin Betl wide receiver and Blake Whitlatch linebacker. ST LOUIS CARDINALS Released Mike Sensibough safety and Randy Gill linebacker Signed Mark Manges quarterback and Curtis Townsend linebacker. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Placed John ny Rodgers wide receiver on injured reserve rest of season replaced him with Mark Slater center. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Placed Alvis Darby wide reciever on injured reserve list Signed Mike Levenseller wide reciever. Hockey NHL ATLANTA FLAMES Assigned Red Laurence center to Nova Scotia farm club for room for Jean Provonost raapt wing inactive st New York Islanders Sent Michel Bergeron right wing to Washington Capitals for future considerations. Detroit Red Wings Sent Larry Wright center to Kansas City farm club in Central Hockey League

Toronto Blue Jays Bob Mattick Sheldon Mallory Syracuse Dave Wallace National League NEW York Mets Phil Cavaretta Dick Sister Basketball National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Earl Tatum Detroit Pistons Chris Ford Milwaukee Bucks Don Nelson John Killilea National Football League NEW York Jets Larry Riley Bruce Stephens Tampa Bay Buccaneers Alvis Darby Mike Levenseller Hockey National Hockey League Atlanta Flames Red Laurence Nova Scotia Jean Provonost Raapt NEW York Islanders Michel Bergeron Washington Capitals Detroit Red Wings Larry Wright Kansas City

Jubilee Lanes honors and high scores fill bowling recap

Jubilee 3 man Classic honors go to Ralph Briles Jr with 673 and 1129 five-game total. Frieda Brokaw tops Sun Ups with 213 and 607, while several bowlers post 200s and 600s across May City and local leagues. On this date in 1941 Moscow faced a state of siege during World War II.

Ralph Briles Jr Frieda Brokaw Paul Sandeen Carolyn Cihla Carolyn Raymond Kyle Blaine Dave Herrmann Theresa Brandon Tom Tomkins Fleet Reserve Association Dean Hartkemeyer Jim Novak Jo Marie Wilks Karen Marlow Pete Olney Mike McClurg Comets Gerri Cupp Rose Pratt Linda Berthot John Berthot Rick Williams Larry Licht Max Elliott Bob Newlin Jr Sun Ups Parlor City Lancer Lanes Cathy Hayward Charles Tinsley Eagles Ervin Frese Audrey Osterhagen Lorraine Prastka Ruth Williams Harnischteger Jerry Jonson Mike Bruggeman Wed Caren Albaugh Imco Kent Bowden Chuck Ealy Judy Fiala Karen Cowan Moscow

White Sox name Don Kessinger player-manager

The Chicago White Sox promote Don Kessinger to player-manager replacing Larry Doby. They add Joe Sparks and Bobby Winkles as coaches and Fred Martin as pitching coach. In Kansas City, the Royals sign Whitey Herzog to a one-year contract and will not renew hitting instructor Charlie Lau.

Chicago White Sox Shorstop Don Kessinger Larry Doby Joe Sparks Bobby Winkles Fred Martin Kansas City Royals Whitey Herzog Charlie Lau

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