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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1979

Page

17

Rumor Firestorm Doused As Fry Distances Iowa From Kush Talk

Hayden Fry dismisses the UCLA coaching rumor as out of date and says he has not been contacted by UCLA or Arizona State. He reiterates his commitment to Iowa and to completing his job, while football enthusiasm grows at Iowa with new arena plans and likely sellouts for six home games.

Iowa Frank Kush Arizona State UCLA Terry Donahue Hayden Fry Kush Fry Bump Elliott Iowa Hawkeye Linn I Club Roosevelt Hotel Ron Gonder Gary Kurdelmeier Gary Ron Cresco Hawkeyes Dennis Mosley Big Ten Northwestern Phil Suess Bohannon Los Angeles Calif Keith Chappelle

Twin Iowa DBs Kevin and Kent Ellis Differ by Moustache and Tooth

The DeWitt brothers Kevin and Kent Ellis are Iowa defensive backs with distinct traits. Kevin is 6-3 188 pounds and moustached while Kent is 6-1 186 pounds with a chipped left front tooth. A football rule quirk is illustrated by a Hamilton Tom Clements play where a safety was awarded after a pass from the end zone was ruled intentional grounding.

Kevin Kent Ellis DeWitt Iowa Kent Hamilton Tiger- Cats Edmonton Eskimos Hamilton Tom Clements

Hawks Gophers clash for Floyd of Rosedale bacon

Iowa and Minnesota duel in Kinnick Stadium with the Floyd of Rosedale trophy at stake on homecoming weekend. Hayden Fry’s Hawkeyes and Joe Salem’s Gophers enter tied records as both seek offense power and a win that could tilt the series.

Iowa City Iowa Minnesota Kinnick Stadium Floyd of Hayden Fry Michigan Joe Salem

Washington stuns Hempstead 20 to 0 in homecoming shock

Cedar Rapids Washington, unranked, toppled No 1 Dubuque Hempstead at Kingston Stadium to seize sole lead in the Mississippi Valley Conference. The Warriors dominated on offense and defense with 46 rushing plays for 213 yards and 156 passing yards by Pat Dale. District reaction praised coach Wally Sheets as Hempstead coach Bob Timmerman conceded being outcoached.

Kingston Stadium Cedar Rapids Washington Dubuque Hempstead Wash Dick Reeder Wally Sheets Warriors Hempstead Bob Timmerman Tim Zimmerman Greg Bjornsen Warrior Pat Dale Dave Delaney Dale Mustangs Sheets Timmerman Gary Clark

Pirates celebrate World Series title with fans in Pittsburgh

Chuck Tanner dances with Phil Garner’s wife at the Pirates victory celebration in Pittsburgh. Thousands of fans fill the streets for the World Series champions as team officials thank supporters in a festive event.

Leo Durocher Chuck Tanner Pittsburgh Pirates Chuck Quad Cities Davenport el Paso Hawaii Spokane Milwaukee Braves Elkader Jack Dittmer Pirates Pittsburgh Pirate Phil Garner

Kennedy meets fourth straight loss in muddy IV city clash

Cedar Rapids Kennedy fell to Iowa City High 22-7 in mis forecast muddy conditions. Junior QB Jim McDonald threw 140 yards including a late 25 yard TD to Greg Spicher as Kennedy slips to 2-4 in MVC play and 2-5 overall while Iowa City improves to 3-3 in conference.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Kennedy Greg Reed Cougars Iowa City High Dubuque Hempstead Washington and Jefferson Jim McDonald Greg Spicher Don Commings University Mount Vernon Jim Koehn Paul Fall West Branch

Strawbery Point routs Springville in Tri-Rivers clash

In Friday night prep football, Strawberry Point beat Springville 21 8 to end any Tri Rivers title hopes. Brian Sparrgrove scored twice for Strawberry Point while Kent Allison connected with Brett Penny for Springville's touchdown. Stormont sits 3 3, Springville 4 3.

Strawberry Point Starmont Tri-Rivers Springville Orioles Brian Sparrgrove Kent Allison Brett Penny Stormont

Gazette Classified Offers More Opportunities for Careers

Ready to move up to a better job, readers can find broader opportunities in Gazette Classified, promising more options than any other source. The appeal emphasizes career advancement and wide listings across industries.

Gazette Classified

Weaver Named AL Manager of the Year for Third Time

Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles is AP AL Manager of the Year after guiding the Orioles to the best record in the league. Weaver received 166 votes from a nationwide panel, defeating Jim Fregosi of the California Angels who earned 49 votes.

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