MCC Indians whip Blackhawk East 119 to 78 in home opener
Muscatine Community College led by coach Jerry Gazaway exploded in the second half to beat Blackhawk East of Kewanee 119-78. MCC built halftime momentum from 46-40 to 99-70, then used rapid fast breaks and reserves to seal the win as East struggled to contain the barrage.
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Muscatine Community College Indians
Jerry Gazaway
Indians
Blackhawk
Kewanee
Gazaway
Palmer Junior College
MCC
East
Mark Astrowski
Gataway
Ans
Palmer
Muscatine Community College
Jef Finn
Cedar Rapids
Finn
Journal Sportsphoto
Tom Korte
Muscatine and Marshalltown Battle Ends With Free Throws
Wantiez hits 100th point late for Marshalltown but an apparent offensive goaltending call negates it. John Wantiez adds two free throws to reach 101-70 with 3:45 left. Jim Socha caps scoring with a layup as the Indians gain momentum. Jeff Finn 22 and Ken Griffin 21 lead Muscatine, joined by Judson Brock and Glenn Davidson in double figures. Colorado destroys Evansville 97-66 as Mike Coleman 23 and Clif Meely 24 pace the win, boosting the Buffaloes to 4-1 non conference. Colorado to face Texas Tech in Boulder. Don Wilson nets 24 for East, Mark Astrowski 22, while reserve Curbitts add 10 as East’s late surge helps. Gataway notes team’s second-half improvement and growing maturity.
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Muscatine
John Wantiez
Marshalltown
Jim Socha
Indians
Muscatine Hayes
Anthony Gaeta
Jeff Finn
Ken Griffin
Judson Brock
Glenn Davidson
Colorado
Evansville
Mike Coleman
Clif Meely
Texas Tech
Boulder
John Heitshusen
Robert J .Curb
Curb
East
Don Wilson
Bill Kruse
Mark Astrowski
Wilson
Gataway
MGC
Ft-At
J. Finn
Griffin
J. Brock
J. Heitshusen
Friday Sports Slate Highlights Region Games
Friday schedule features Mississippi Valley Clinton at Muscatine and Bettendorf at Kennedy with Iowa City at Dubuque. EIH-West Branch hosts Mid Prairie and Mt. Vernon visits Durant. West Liberty at U High. Monticello at West Liberty girls. Solon at Wilton. Durant girls at Clear Creek. Wrestling include Muscatine at Clinton and Bettendorf at Western Illinois. Local-MEC and Mississippi Valley showdowns set for Saturday as teams chase strong starts and rankings.
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MHS
Davenpole Central
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Lone Tree Girls
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Orion
YMCA
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Drake in top shape for Pecan Bowl clash
Drake University Bulldogs arrived in Arlington in near peak condition for Saturday’s Pecan Bowl game against Arkansas State. Coach Jack Wallace said injuries have hampered the roster all season, with linebacker Stan Boley the only likely absence due to a leg cast. The rematch follows a 21-21 tie at Jonesboro, and Drake aims to build on a 58-30 win over Idaho State to cap the best Drake season since 1928. The team will be minus four freshmen under NCAA eligibility rules, though Wallace expects little impact on performance.
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Tex
Drake University
Bulldogs
Jack Wallace
Arkansas State
Wallace
Stan Boley
Drake
National Collegiate Athletic Association
J. E. Wil
Williams
Parkhurst
Dean Vaughn
Vaughn
Idaho State
Dan Passick
Muskie grapplers hit road for Friday meets
Muscatine High School wrestlers open competition on Friday traveling to Clinton for varsity junior varsity and sophomore meets. The Muskies chase their third win of the season after a 29 19 victory over Burlington. Coach Bob McWiel’s squad stands 2 12 with wins over Pleasant Valley and Burlington and losses to Town City West and Dubuque Hemstead.
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Mississippi Valley
Clinton
Muskies
Burlington
Bob McWiel
Pleasant Valley
Town City West
Dubuque Hemstead
Paul Brown Named AFL Coach of the Year
Paul Brown, 61, coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, was voted the American Football League Coach of the Year. He edged out John Madden, Hank Stram, and Clive Rush in AP’s poll. Brown’s 1968 Bengals rose from expansion rookies to notable wins, with Greg Cook guiding a strong start before an injury stalled him.
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Cincinnati Bengals
American Football League
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Oakland
John Madden
Kansas City
Hank Stram
Boston
Clive Rush
Associated Press
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Victo
Bengals
Miami
San Diego
Greg Cook
Cook
Raiders
Lamonica Capped MVP Run With Raiders in Pro Football Season
Lamonica the Raiders quarterback fought through injuries to throw 33 touchdown passes this season and near the pro record of 36. He seeks three more in a final regular season game against the Chiefs to clinch the AL Western Division title. Weintly’s 36 and Blanda’s share loom as the barrier.
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Raider
New York Jets
New York
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Houston
Miami
Raiders
George Blanda
Y.A. Tittle
Kansas City Chiefs
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