ISU Cy mascot mystery unsettles fans before game
At an Ames Iowa State luncheon, students reveal the Cy costume was worn by one of four students in the Delta Tau Delta group, not a thief. The Cy head weighs 40 pounds, two costumes exist, and coordination with Herky the Hawk is noted as both wearers discuss roles for today’s game.
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Washington Warriors rally to beat Kennedy Cougars 16 7 at Kingston
Washington's Gary Clark led with 95 receiving yards and both TDs as the Warriors outlast Kennedy 16 7. Pat Dale left with an ankle sprain but Wash held Kennedy scoreless after the third quarter, boosting their record to 3 1 0 in the MVC.
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Regis Nips Prairie in Nail-Biter Backs 15th Straight Win
Regis survives Cedar Rapids Prairie 13-12 as Scott Lynch’s 44 yard Hail Mary slips through Mitch Porter’s fingertips on the final play. Porter catches six passes for 77 yards and Prairie’s defense limits Regis late. Regis extends winning streak to 15 and leads AP poll.
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Texans meet in planned intrastate clash at Kinnick Stadium
A sellout crowd of 60,000 at Kinnick Stadium will witness Iowa coached by Hayden Fry and Iowa State led by Donnie Duncan meet in chapter three of the revival rivalry. Both Texas natives contrast with new uniforms as fans expect an emotional, highly charged game.
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Holmes retains WBC heavyweight title in bloody win over Shavers
In Las Vegas Larry Holmes rebounds from a seventh round knockdown to stop Earnie Shavers in 11th round, preserving the WBC crown. Holmes, 32-0 with 23 KOs, overwhelms Shavers who suffers a two inch gash and an eighth round rally fades as Holmes ends it two minutes into the 11th.
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Holmes Retains WBC Heavyweight Title in Ninth Defense
In a 15 round decision Holmes defeats Ken Norton to secure his fifth successful title defense. Holmes proclaims dominance as the baddest heavyweight with Shavers set to challenge in future bouts. Shavers vows a return after being knocked down. Earlier Gomez retains WBC super bantamweight title with knockout over Mendoza. Leonard wins by first round KO over Price and Duran wins a tough decision over Gonzalez.
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Iowa Football Records Highlight 1979 Season Prep
As the 1979 season approaches, University of Iowa football history shows 38 scoring plays of 75 yards or more, underscoring a history of big plays that shaped past seasons and hints at potential offensive explosiveness this year.
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