Carlton earns unanimous Cy Young for Phillies standout season
New York AP report notes Philadelphia's Steve Carlton won the National League Cy Young Award unanimously from a 24 member writers panel. The lefty led NL with 27 wins, 41 starts, 30 complete games, 346 innings and 310 strikeouts, guiding a last place Phillies to a remarkable season.
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Cleveland
Gaylord Perry
St. Louis
Gussie Busch
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Rick Wise
Fayette County Conservation Club Trap Shoot Banquet Planned
The Fayette County Conservation Club schedules its annual banquet and awards at the Sportsmen Club in Oelwein on Saturday November 4 Social hour starts at 6 30 PM with serving at 7 30 PM The event features final standings and high gun awards across multiple divisions with winners including Bill Seedard Herb Borcherding Dave Smith Larry Swartz Jim Delong Ivan Opperman and others from local clubs and sponsors such as Monona Sportsman Fairbank State Bank and Daily Register.
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Fayette
MacTaggart wins State AAU cross country title
Des Moines Stormont star Steve MacTaggart dominated the three mile State AAU meet finishing in 15 41 to cap a near flawless fall season. He avenged a prior loss to Waterloo Columbus’ Dave Hanson, while teammate Jerry Watson placed 47th as several state class champions competed and MacTaggart earned a large trophy for the win.
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Stormont
Steve MacTaggart
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Waterloo Columbus
Dave Hanson
Cedar Falls
Jerry Watson
Bowl scouts watch Cyclones in key Big Eight games
Halloween is past and Thanksgiving near as five Big Eight teams eye post season bowls. An Iowa State spokesman said four major bowl reps will attend the Oklahoma ISU game, with similar numbers expected for Nebraska Colorado and potential interest in Missouri Kansas State to gauge the Tigers.
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Fairbank Gun Club Chili Supper and Card Party
The Fairbank Gun Club hosts a chili supper at 5 p.m. and a 600 card party at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday November 4. Supper tickets cost 1 dollar and card party entry is 1 dollar.
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Guan Club
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Fairbank Gun Club
Family doubles qualify at Sunnyside Lanes this fall
Sunnyside Lanes in Qelwein hosted local qualifying rounds for the 1972 family doubles tournament from October 21 to 30. The district will be held at Fisher Lanes in Dubuque on December 23. Local results are reported from Ames Iowa where Iowa State football coach Johnny Majors locked the practice gates as the Cyclones prepared for homecoming against seventh ranked Oklahoma.
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Wells Returns to Houston After Probation Move
Warren Wells, former Oakland Raider, leaves California after a judge modifies his probation to allow him to relocate to Texas. He arrives in Houston and meets Oilers officials ahead of a physical, with roster plans contingent on passing tests for Sunday's game with Cleveland.
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Oilers
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Big Eight Contenders Boost Heisman Watch in 1970s
Kansas City AP reports four Big Eight players are contenders for the Heisman Trophy this season. Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma, George Amundson of Iowa State, and Nebraska stars Johnny Rodgers and Rich Glover are cited as leading candidates. Pruitt placed third in last year’s voting as a junior.
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Greg Pruitt
Oklahoma
George Amundson
Iowa State
Nebraska
Johnny Rodgers
Rich Glover
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Ozark Named Phillies Manager After Sudden Win
Danny Ozark, 48, wins Philadelphia Phillies managerial job on a two year contract. He says the team’s problems are fundamentals and attitude, citing too many baserunners misplayed plays and too many third strikes. Ozark describes a young core needing instruction to contend in the National League. General Manager Paul Owens explains Ozark’s late decision and initial plan.
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Milwaukee
Wrestling group withdraws support from USOC
The United States Wrestling Federation voted to withdraw its support from the US Olympic Committee, becoming the third amateur athletic body to do so. Executive director Myron Roderick announced the move, acccusing the USOC of puppetry to the Amateur Athletic Union and urging Congress to speed an investigation of its policies.
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Herzog Named Ranger Manager In Texas
Darrel Whitey Herzog, 42, director of the New York Mets farm system, was named manager of the Texas Rangers of the American League today. He succeeds Ted Williams after four years as Ranger manager and spent six years with the Mets in his former role. Herzog played as a major leaguer for Kansas City, Baltimore, Detroit, Washington and the New York Yankees.
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Inexperienced but UIC isn't green for Peacocks
Upper Iowa College begins basketball practice with a youthful squad and only one senior back. Coach BI Prochaska emphasizes that height isn’t decisive and a fast, defensive style will mark the season. A 22 game schedule includes two holiday tournaments and an alumni game December 18.
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Osage
Dave Yanecek
Walford
Dave Porter
Batavia
Ill
Dan Smith
Tom Watson
McKeesport
Becker
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Larry Torgelson
Waldorf
Buffalo
Carey Slingluff
Marshalltown
Torgelson
Dan Costigan
UNI
Ron Jinapp
NIAC
Mason City
Pat Downey
Keokuk Strich
Terry Benefit
Freeport
Northbrook
Illinois
Jeff Weess
Dick Homewood
Oelwein
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LaVern
Bob Silva
Pittsburgh
Steve Giza
CR LaSalle
Solon
Jerry Doyle
Doyle
Westmar
Northwestern
Huskies Thank Local Backers For Team Meals After Games
Oelwein business leaders pooled efforts to fund meals for the Huskies after away games. A letter signed by 85 coaches and backers expresses gratitude to Frank Gales and the contributor group, noting pride in the community and hopes for continued athletic success.
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Palmer Lions rely on Dan Peterson as new coach leads revival
Dan Peterson a 6-7 former Husky cager is heavily counted on at Palmer Junior College Davenport as the Lions start under a new coach who greets only two lettermen. Peterson, an Oelwein product, is described as a rugged rebounder with touch near the basket and majors in business administration. Palmer plays home games at Bettendorf High School.
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Postville
Bob Topping
Topping
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Iawa
Fayette
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Waukon
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Florida high school football kicker makes history
Theresa Dion, nickname Good Ole 63, is Mary Immaculate High School's No. 63 kicker and homecoming princess. The 5 foot 2 senior, president of her class and an honor student, is the only girl on a Florida varsity football team, with four games left in the season after missing a homecoming game and two extra points in Melbourne.
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Finley Fined for World Series Incentive Bonuses
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn fined Oakland owner Charles C. Finley 2500 dollars for granting $5000 bonuses to players Gene Tenace Jane Rudi and Mike Hogan after the World Series and playoffs. Finley argued the payments rewarded regular season performance and violated no rules.
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Friday High School Football Matchups This Week
Schedule lists Friday games across Iowa cities including South Winn at New Hampton North NEIC and WAMAC contests. Notable matchups feature West Delaware versus Marian and Tipton facing Vinton while Monticello meets Independence and Anamosa plays Maguirela set. Details reflect regional pairings and venues for Friday night action.
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Turkey Valley Concedes 26-0 to Riceville in Final
In Cedar Wapsie Conference play Riceville defeated Turkey Valley 26-0 in Riceville on Wednesday night. The Trojans finish with six wins and two losses, Riceville improves their record after the win.
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