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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1978
Page
13
Muhammad Ali, at 36, reclaiming the heavyweight crown with a decisive 15 round win over Leon Spinks in New Orleans. Ali hints this may be his final bout while Spinks ends a 214 day title reign.
Washington tops Cedar Rapids Jefferson 19-7 before about 9,000 as Kyle Doolin shines with 102 rushing yards and a 39-yard TD run called back. Mike Maltas passes for 109 yards to Kirk Hobbs Willie Hodges and Jim Hordren, while Jeff’s Dave Simbro gains 128 passing yards in a losing effort.
Iowa coaches anticipate Northwestern’s heavy passing attack at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City with kickoff at 1 05. Northwestern QB Kevin Strasser completed 17 of 33 for 137 yards in a 0 0 tie with Illinois. Coach Bob Cummings previews offensive line and possible early lineup shifts.
HEW will delay ruling on banning six girl basketball teams in Iowa until more information is gathered. The Office of Civil Rights seeks details from Gov. Ray, coaches, Town High School Girls' Athletic Association officials, and others involved in the sport.
The University of Iowa women’s tennis team opened the season 2-0 Friday with a 9-0 win over Western Illinois and a 5-4 victory against Kentucky. The pair of victories improves Iowa’s record to 3-0.
Coe defeated Cornell 9-1 in a Friday match with wins in singles by Linda Martin Cathy Wilson Vickie Keele Jane McCormick and Patti Wright.
The weekend game features Marion’s favored Wamac Conference team hosting Prairie in a regular season matchup at Kingston Stadium. This marks Marion’s first Kingston regular game appearance.
Muhammad Ali, 36, suggested Friday night that his win over Leon Spinks could be his last boxing match. He expressed satisfaction with the victory, praised trainer Joe Martin, and hinted at a temporary retirement while discussing future projects including NBC’s Freedom Road.
Jeff O'Brien returned an 87 yard kickoff for a touchdown and Jeff Voy added a two yard score to lift Ackly-Geneva to a 20-16 win over North Tama. Bret Caslanka scored twice for North Tama with a 43 yard run.
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