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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1982
Page
16
A rambling sports column notes Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones opening with mixed results, Iowa’s near miss against Nebraska and Washington, Florida and Georgia stars cited, Herschel Walker’s dominance, and Oklahoma’s courtroom win over the NCAA. It also relates Eason, wind effects, and a Pineapple Ball auction for Camp Courageous while Bob Uecker jokes about knuckleballs.
Linn-Mar, rank No. 2, dominates Regina 15-6 as Greg Nielsen carries 31 times for 175 yards. The Lions control 352 yards and 21 first downs despite a soggy field, with key drives including a 77 yard march and a late seven-minute finish. Regina slips to 2-1, 0-1.
Cedar Rapids Washington outlasted crosstown rival Kennedy 21 14 in a high energy game at Kingston Stadium. Randy Nelson ran 144 yards on 28 carries with a late Kennedy surge producing two touchdown drives and a dramatic finish as the Warriors held on for the win.
Marion, ranked No. 10 in Class 3A, defeated Vinton 37-6 to extend its Wamac winning streak to 20 and 15 straight over Vinton. Jeff Wisehart and Todd Twachtmann combined for 215 rushing yards, with Twachtmann scoring twice. Vinton's Belknap scored late after Marion reserves entered, as the Indians dominated with 356 total yards and no turnovers.
Jefferson high school football under first year coach Bill Calloway beat Iowa City High 22-8 at Frank Bates Field. quarterback Steve Wise threw 11 of 14 for 157 yards and 3 TDs to Bob Driscoll as Jefferson improves to 1-1 in the Valley and 1-2 overall while City High drops to 1-2.
Major college football note outlines game times and telecasts for Iowa City events at Kinnick Stadium and surrounding markets. It covers TV schedules on WOI KCRG Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids cable channels and Hayden Fry and Donnie Duncan show airings. Also lists Iowa and Iowa State 1982 records, nearby Big Ten and state games, plus radio network details.
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