Panthers open season at McNeese State in humid heat
Luke Charles AP Northern Iowa football begins its 1987 season in a hot humidity matchup at McNeese State. The Panthers, indoors in the UNI-Dome, simulate outdoor conditions in preseason drills. Coach Mudra stresses preparation and not looking past McNeese toward Minnesota.
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Minnesota
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Iowa Won't Apologize Over Tyrone Gibson Recruitment
The University of Iowa defends its recruitment of Tyrone Gibson amid arrest records and a disputed knowledge of his legal history. Administrators say assistant coach Rudy Washington was not fully informed, while Gibson's attorneys claim otherwise. Gibson has since enrolled at Lamar University in Texas.
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Dunbar High School
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Beaumont
Texas
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Joyner Kersee wins long jump at world championships
Jackie Joyner Kersee captured her second World Championships gold by winning the women's long jump with a meet record 24 feet 134 inches. Heike Drechsler injured her knee and settled for bronze, Elena Belevskaya took silver, while Daley Thompson suffered his first decathlon loss since 1978 finishing ninth as Torsten Voss won with 8,680 points.
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Swank claims first Hawkeye Downs feature win
Jim Swank travels 120 miles from Hamilton Illinois to Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Fridays for the stock car season’s finale. He led the 30 lap race from start to finish wining the feature and the season championship trophy despite overheating worries with seven laps left.
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Hiawatha
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Danville
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Lone Tree
ISU season tickets rise as sales top 27 000
ISU ticket office reports about 27 000 season tickets likely for the football season, up by around 2 000 from 1986. Despite a drop of 1 000 in general public sales, student purchases offset the loss, signaling a rebound from the Jim Criner era. Six home games begin September 19 against Iowa.
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College: Big matchups and midseason notes
Ohio State Michigan Arkansas Arizona State and Notre Dame idle next week. Oklahoma coach Switzer warns of depth issues as US college slate opens with North Texas State. Nebraska’s Osborne questions Utah State prep, UCLA vs San Diego State loom with Troy Aikman at UCLA. Texas begins post 5-6 season under new coach McWilliams. Florida probation ends as Kerwin Bell returns on TV.
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Open feelings as players discuss court struggles
Krishnan and Nystrom clash after close rallies on hard courts. Nystrom admits discomfort after a long break from hard events, while Krishnan notes the challenge of beating him on these surfaces. Woodforde gains confidence from a Queens Club near miss and recalls prior success on Tim Mayotte’s court.
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Iowa City West and LaSalle meet in final non conference clash
Iowa City West Trojans face Cedar Rapids LaSalle in what may be the final meeting tonight at 7 30 at Kingston Stadium. West seeks to end a losing stretch in a match that caps their shift to MVC round robin play. Coach Dan Dickel aims to build on senior leadership and a strong defense led by Ladd Wessels.
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High School Football Preview: Zancers Return Seven Starters
The Zancers bring seven defensive starters from last year's 6 4 squad as Wessels leads with 84 tackles and two-way duties. QB Mike Kane will run the veer after winning a tight practice battle over Brian Strauss. Matt Young headlines the backfield while West fields only two returning players Steve Brady and Ben Hering.
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