Dysart Geneseo Trojans Flounder In October Struggles
Dysart Geneseo, coached by Bob Olson, drops three of four October games amid a 3-5 record. Injury and inexperience plague the line as key players miss time. Terry Ewoldt leads the conference in completions while Rick Green and David Krafka pace the offense. The season ends at North Tama with a UNI-Dome trip.
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Dodgers Lose Tommy John to 1979 Free Agency
Tommy John will not return to the Dodgers next year after negotiations were rejected. Agent Bob Cohen listed 10 possible teams and said John will consider offers after the entry draft. John, 35, has a 171-133 career record and pitched key wins in the 1977-78 seasons.
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Sooners and Penn State Hold Top Two in AP Poll
Oklahoma stays no 1 for sixth straight week after a 56-19 win over Kansas State with 52 of 62 first place votes. Penn State, after a 49-21 win over West Virginia, retains second as Alabama and Nebraska round out the top five amid shifts including UCLA rising to ninth and Houston to 10th. Navy jumps to 11th as Arkansas slips from ninth to 17th and Michigan State enters the Top Twenty.
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Braves may draft Reds' Rose in re entry draft
Atlanta owner Ted Turner hinted at drafting Pete Rose in the free agent re entry draft but refused further comment. Turner noted he had been suspended before and must be careful what he says. The piece recalls Turner's 1979 suspension and $10,000 fine for tampering in a prior case involving Gary Matthews.
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Olin Hosts Durant in Big Football Showdown
Olin undefeated hosts Durant at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a chance to reach the state Class A playoffs. The game shifts from 7:30 and features a pivotal showdown for Lions.
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Leach Named Big Ten Player of the Week Offense
Rick Leach the Michigan senior quarterback was named Big Ten Player of the Week offense after a 42-10 win over Minnesota. He threw three touchdowns and ran for two more, completing 9 of 13 passes for 143 yards and 62 rushing yards.
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Thomas incident roils Packers after tryout inquiry
Former Dallas star Duane Thomas, 31, linked to an NFL probe over Packers tryouts at Lambeau Field. Bart Starr fumes as Rozelle investigates stashing rule violations that could force Packers to surrender another draft pick. Thomas says he paid his own expenses and worked out largely on his own.
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Iowa State doubtful on Boskey for Kansas State game
Iowa State may again be without defensive captain Tom Boskey for Saturdays homecoming against Kansas State as his knee heals slower than expected. Coach Earle Bruce said Boskey is doubtful while four tailbacks Dexter Green Victor Mack and Rocky Gillis aim to return by week’s end and reserve full back Jack Seabrooke struggles with a hamstring. Mack was named Iowa State offensive player of the week after 111 rushing yards and two receptions. End Rick White earned defensive honors with a key tackle and fumble recovery. The Cyclones held a light practice and reviewed Kansas State’s scout report.
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Like Picking Up a Pig Ed Arnold Relates Football Challenge
Cedar Falls AP Ed Arnold UNI Panthers linebacker compares football contact to lifting a large pig or bale of hay drawing on his Wisconsin farm memories. The 6 foot 1 inch 210 pound senior is the team's second leading tackler.
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Calvary Baptist leads in Salvation Army coed volleyball
Calvary Baptist 1 defeated Immanuel Baptist 15 11 15 9 15 11. Immanuel Baptist 2 beat Shea 15 7 12 14 15 2. Salvation Army edged Nolanda 15 5 15 13 12 15. Squaw Creek Baptist defeated Edgewood Baptist 15 13 15 12 15 7.
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Wrestling Classes Open for 3rd to 6th Graders at Central YMCA
Need and Coaches will be needed this winter for wrestling classes for third through sixth graders at the Central YMCA. Anyone interested should contact Dave Martin at 366-6421.
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