Area Cornbelt teams take third at holiday hoops
In holiday tournaments Rockridge and Westmer High Schools earned third place. Rockridge stayed close to Peoria Bergen before an 89 64 setback, then beat Macomb 77 72 in the consolation. Westmer claimed the Winola consolation title behind Dan Crow and Greg Garrett leading Cuba.
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Rockridge
Wester
Rockets
Ed White
Tim Gieseman
Gyez Lock
Roger Smith
Jim Gieseman
Steve Miexinger
Bill Franks
Wyatt Fuhr
Ralph
Ricca
Bergan
Rockridge-Macomb
Westner
Cuba
Westmer
Winola
Riverdale
Alexis
Doug Crowell
Crowell
Greg Garrett
Wessmer
Atkinson
Dan Crow
Warriors
Chuck Bruner
Chuck Willman
Rick Andress
Bob Coulter
Jeff Clauseen
Garrett
Hawkeyes edge Green Bay in overtime 74 67
Iowa basketball beats Wisconsin Green Bay 74 to 67 in overtime after trailing at halftime. LaPrince scored 28, Feybank 15, Washington 12 as Iowa improves to 3 4 while Green Bay drops to 5 3. Schultz lauds defense and smart play in nonconference win.
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Iowa City
Towa
Iowa
Dick Schultz
Hawkeyes
Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
Schulte
Hawks
Candy LaPrince
Barnard DeShazer
LaPrince
Larry Parker
Neil Feyebank
Dennis Hakeman
LaiPrince
New York
Fegebank
Nate Washington
James Bardney
UW Green Bay
Wyoming
Schultz
Kansas
Minnesota
Jones
Patterson
Gordney
Joyce
DeSharer
Naslund
Waller
McEld
Tarkenton lifts Vikings past Cowboys to NFC title win
Fran Tarkenton led Minnesota to a 27-10 playoff win over Dallas at Texas Stadium, delivering a 64 yard TD pass to John Gilliam and a fourth quarter interception return by Rod Bryant. Dallas misfired six times as Minnesota built on a 10-7 halftime lead and earned a Super Bowl VI I I berth against Miami.
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Dallas
Fran Tarkenton
Tarkenton
Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Cowboys
Vikings
Cowboys
Texas Stadium
John Gilliam
Calais
Mel Renfro
Cornell Green
Cowboy
Tran Tarkenson
Viking
Rod Bryant
Roger Staubach
Minnesota
Buc Grant
Gilliam
Fran
Chie Griffin
Ohio State
Texas Longhorns
Nebraska
Penn State
John Cappelletti
Nittany Lions
Louisiana State
S&a
Tennessee
Alabama and Notre Dame clash for Sugar Bowl title
Alabama ranked No. 1 and Notre Dame No. 3 meet in New Orleans at Tulane Stadium before 80,000 fans with the winner likely earning the top postseason ranking. Ara Parseghian and Bear Bryant emphasize the high stakes as other New Year bowls unfold nationally.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Notre Dame
New Orleans
Tulane
Ara Parseghian
Bear Bryant
South
Ohio State
Southern California
Texas
Nebras
NFL Playoffs At A Glance National and American Conference Highlights
The National Conference title game ended Minnesota 27 to Dallas 0. In the American Conference Miami defeated Oakland II 27 points. Super Bowl VIII will feature Miami and Houston with a kickoff Sunday Jan 1 at 8:21 p.m. MDT on CBS.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Dallas
Miami
Oakland
Houston
Missouri Hunts Third Straight Big Eight Tourney Title
Missouri defeated Town State 80-78 to win the Big Eight preseason basketball tournament for the third straight time. Gary Link led with late points, Al Eberhard added 13, and Seve Dangos contributed 11 while Link earned MVP honors. Kansas State, Colorado, and Kansas also won their games as the conference race looms.
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Kansas City
Missouri Tigers
Tigers
Town State
Missouri
Kansas State
Gary Link
Cyclones
Norm Stewart
Stewart
Wall
Dangos
Oklahoma State
Eberhard
Lon Kruger
Jerry Fort
Nebraska
Robert Wilson
Iowa State
Herble Ivy
Wes Harris
Scott Wedman
Dave Logan
Colorado
Alvan Adams
Oklahoma
NBA 5 SCORES SATURDAY RESULTS ROUNDUP
Saturday NBA scores show New York 112 over Philadelphia 111 and Boston 111 over Cleveland 92. Chicago 108 edged Detroit 103 while Buffalo 120 beat Phoenix 108. Golden State 102 defeated Los Angeles 96. Other results include Atlanta 114 tied Houston 114 and Kansas City Omaha 106 over Capital 102.
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Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Houston
Kansas City
Sinilay
New York
Detroit
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Buffalo
Portland
Chicago
Seattle
Golden State
Philadelphia
Boxing honors in Mexico City crown Napoles Boxer of the Year
World Welterweight champion Jose Napoles named Boxer of the Year by the World Boxing Council in Mexico City. Also notes scores and standings for local women and church groups with high game and team totals.
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Women of the Moose
Wwi
Chaplains
Diva
Sentinels
A1ar
Danna Snavely
Wanda Arnold
Tootie Martin
Darlane Fruits
Sensinels
Boxing
Mexico City
Jose Napoles
The
World Boxing Council
Henry Field
Shula Aims to Match Lombardi in Big Game Path
Miami coach Ben Shula seeks repeat glory as his Dolphins reach a third straight Super Bowl, matching Vince Lombardi era Packers for NFL title-game appearances. Minnesota earns the other slot with a 27-10 win over Dallas, while Miami sits as a six-point favorite for Super Bowl VII in Houston.
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MIAMI
Green Bay
Larry Csonkavan
Oakland Raiders
Jimmy
Snyder
Minnesota Vikings
Rice Stadium
Houston
Minnesota
Dallas Cowl Boys
Shula
Lombardi
Baltimore Colts
New York Jets
Collins
Cowboys
Washington
Beard Grain Falls to Wester Drug in Independent League Play
In Sunday action at Lutheran Homes, Wester Drug upset Beard Grain while Ron's Place and J and K Button preserved first place with wins. Bandag also secured a victory in the four game slate, as WD, RP, JandK, and Bandag posted strong scoring performances led by multiple players across the teams.
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Ron’s
K Button
Beard Grain
Wester Drug
Lutheran
Bandag
Marty Beckey
Joe Aull
Tom Beckey
Jim Wester
Mark Brooks
Jerry Dieckman
Ken Wulf
Bill Stickrod
Todd Harrison
Mike van Wey
John Snyder
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Muscatine, In
Muscatine
SPORS
Northwestern
Joseph’s
Ind
Ohio
Duquesne
Minals
Michigan State
Imissour( Valey
Creighton
Drake
Stanford
St. Louis
New Mexico State
Wayland Baptist
Rothridge
Moore
Greg Lock
Jeff Kranz
Jim Stulz
Macomb
Loser
Miami Dolphin
Nick Buonicotti
American Football Conference
Ted Kennedy Jr
Ted Jr
Dolphin
Kelly
George McGovern
Desire Spurs
Louisiana Tech
Auburn
Texas Tech
Georgia
Maryland
Fighting Irish
Tom Clements
Gary Rutledge
Richard Todd
Crimson Tide
Wilbur Jackson
Michigan
Buckeyes
USC
Anthony Davis
Southern
Cal
D.C. Nobles
Marshall Johnson
Donnie McGraw
South Carolina
Paul Dietzel
Barry Smith
Richmond
Joe Barnes
Lawrence Williams
Andre Tillman
Gus Guyden
Maury John
Cuyden
Craig Thelass
Link
Donald L. Lee
Harbor Drive
NBA
Thremagas
Moose No
Watson’s TV
Hawk Motors
Chets Tavern
Wareco
Hann Bros
Musc. Savings & Loan
Lanfler
Denaly Schreurs
Mike Hall
Larry Morris
Thermogas
iPages
Moose
Hervices
Ron's
Jody’s
Mike Furlong
Ray Kimball
Dave Church
Steve Schaapveld
Barry Lee
Jerry Othmer
Jim O'Tooley
Jeff Finn
Joe Schaapveld
Ron Noll
Alek Dietrich
Harry Church
Jim Beverlin
Tom Howell
Jand Kk
Gary Kissell
Bill Engstler
Jerry Askam
Jim Lettenberger
Roger Fletcher
Bob Steckman
Frank Church
al Church
Diego Ferreira
Dan Fridley
Doug Werlein
Dave Roelle
Jeff Daufeldt
Steve Lee
Randy Fix
App’t
Mulberry Mobil
Mulberry
Jas Nes Nan Wateema
Iowa Ave
Henry Field Seed & Nursery Cos
Oak Street
Shanandoh
Lowe
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