Punchy Fisteras backs Huskers mirage and handicaps college grid
The piece ribbing Punchy Fisteras, in a Cyclone sweater, predicts a 34 7 Nebraska win over Iowa. It also recalls Iowa State coach Harold Brown, jokes about Big Ten and Big Eight clashes, and notes racing driver Doug Schumacher's late season results.
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Punchy
Harold Brown
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Cyclones
Marion thumps Prairie 19 3 in Class 3A clash
Marion used a strong rushing attack led by Todd Twachtmann to defeat Cedar Rapids Prairie 19 to 3 before 4000 fans. Twachtmann ran 26 times for 158 yards and two touchdowns as Marion avenged last season defeats and earned their first win in two starts. The Indians credit their linemen and defense, with Twachtmann giving shoutouts to the line beyond his own performance.
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Minn.) International Raceway
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Scott Painter
Darin Long
Jason Nolz
John Bright
Kent Mahurin
John Mclivor
Hempstead’s Mustangs Rout Jefferson 28 to 0 on the Road
Cedar Rapids Jefferson coach Bill Calloway watches his 0-2 team fall 28-0 to Dubuque Hempstead at Kingston Stadium. Hempstead’s Joe Paulsen ran for 126 yards and Kevin Bierman added 103 as the Mustangs dominated with a winged T attack.
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Kevin Bierman
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Paulsen
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Lisbon Lions Top Wyoming Midland in Mid East Opener 12 6
Lisbon defeats Midland 12 6 in the Mid East Conference opener as Royce Alger and Tim Kortmeyer spark a two touchdown first half. J ilovec and Virkovsky key the Lions defense and offense with crucial plays and interceptions.
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Midland
Jim Brecht
The
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Kortmeyer
John Jilovec
Dave Virkovsky
Tony Lust
Smith
Jilovec
Virkovsky
Eagles
Bucks bring back Cowens to lead title push
Milwaukee signs 33 year old Dave Cowens to a two year deal ending his retirement from the Celtics. Coach Don Nelson calls it a calculated risk hoping Cowens strengthens the frontcourt as Quinn Buckner leaves for the move. Cowens backstops a run at the title with Bob Lanier potentially retiring after this season.
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Celtics
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Weston
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College Football Schedules and 1981 Records Preview
Big Ten and non conference games listed with times venues and TV radio outlets. Iowa Nebraska Tennessee Iowa State Texas South teams face quarterback questions and season openers while Kentucky Kansas State Missouri Oklahoma and others play across Neyland UNI Dome KWWL KCRG KIOA and related stations.
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