Speaking Out On Sports by Han Prasstch
Sports columnist Han Prasstch laments wrong bowl picks on New Year’s Day. He faults Alabama’s offense and Johnny Musso in the Orange Bowl and mocks Nebraska’s wide margin in the Rose Bowl. He predicts Dolphins or Cowboys in the Super Bowl and notes draft buzz around Pat Sullivan and Ed Marinaro.
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Han Prasstch
Paul (Bear) Bryant
Big Red
Nebraska
Alabama
Johnny Musso
Crimson Tide
Johnny Rogers
Cornhuskers
Paskadena
Stanford
Don Bunce
Jim Plunkett
Mites
University
Slippery Rock
Colt
Baltimore
Paul Warfield
Deep
Cleveland
Jerry Logan
Johnny Unitas
Miami
Dallas Cowboys
Miami Dolphins
Dolphins
Pat Sullivan
Auburn
Buffalo
Dennis Shaw
Bills
Ed Marinaro
Cornell
Des Moines
Grapplers Earn First Victory Over Clarinda 36-25
Glenwood Rams beat Clarinda 36 to 25 to claim their opening wrestling win. Gregg Harless pinned in heavyweight as Steve Winslow and Ron Jens delivered multiple pins, with Tim Londgren, Tom Bussey, Steve Williams and others contributing points. Coach Larry Larsen praised the young squad and noted improving crowds and morale as the season progresses.
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Ram Grapplers
Clarinda
Gregg Harless
Glenwood
Cardinals
Larry Larsen
Rams
Larsen
Ram
Larry Winslow
Pat Davis
Tom Bussey
Steve Williams
Steve
Tim Londgren
Shenandoah
Dave Pazderka
Jon Stimson
Dwight Schoening
Steve Winslow
Calvin Lindsay
Cecil Wagner
Gary Greer
Randers
Chris Higgens
Kevin Ridnour
Dave Schade
Larry Ratashak
Dave Young
Jim Rahn
Clair Wasson
Roger Poore
Gregg Bates
Rod Farmer
Glenwoods
Ramettes Triumph In Cardette Holiday Tourney
Glenwood's Ramettes conquered Treynor 77 39 to claim the Cardette Holiday Tournament. Pat Hodgson scored 46 points earning MVP honors while Debbie Holmes added 26, as Glenwood built a 41 14 lead and dominated with fierce defense and 11 0 season mark. Rhonda Maiers anchored the defense with six interceptions and the Ramettes eye next Malvern on January 6 at GCHL.
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Ramettes
Pat Hodgson
Iowa
Pat
Treynor
The
Tribune
Glenwood
Debbie Holmes
Ramette
Robin Zanders
Teresa Sell
Rhonda Maiers
Treytier
Ade Schmahl
Holmes
Cardettes
Grenwood
Malvern
Gchl Gymnasium
Rams Fall To Clarinda In Tough Conference Clash
The Glenwood Rams lost 80 71 to Clarinda in a home game after turning the ball over 20 plus times. Max Radford scored 27 and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Jerry Basye added 14 points and 8 boards. Coach Ray Cain cited turnovers and rebounding as the key factors.
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Glenwood Rams
Clarinda
Rams
Max Radford
Jerry Basye
Bob Jones
Randy Krecklow
Mark Lauenroth
Randy Genners
Ray Cain
Cain
Atlantic
Hawkeye
Ramettes Fall Short Against Top-Rated Farragut
The Ramettes dropped a 69 to 44 defeat to No 1 Farragut, ending their win streak. Debbie Holmes led Far ragut with 24 points while Pat Hod gson scored 17 for the Ramettes, with Eva Burton fouling out late as a bright spot through tough start and Farragut shooting.
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Uzenwood Ramettes
Farragut
Ramettes
Debbie Holmes
Pat Hodgson
Eva Burton
Scorecard Saturday Games Malvern at Glenwood G Villisca at Nishna Valley
A compact scorecard highlights two Saturday games with Malvern visiting Glenwood and Villisca traveling to Nishna Valley. Regional teams compete for league points as coaches monitor pace and execution across varied venues.
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Malvern
Glenwood
Corner Conference Remaining Games Schedule Snapshot
The master basketball schedule for Corner Conference teams lists remaining games for both girls and boys, with several league count games marked as x. Notable matchups include Malvern at Stanton on Jan 7, Hamburg at Sidney on Jan 7, and multiple tournaments and league dates through February 15.
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Sidney
Hamburg Os
Malvern
Stanton
Essex
Nishna Valley
South Page
New Market
Farragut
Signey
Glenwood
Villisca
Hamburg
Fremont Mills
Lewis Central
Clear
Cumberland-Massena
St. Albert
Rock Port
Elementary Wrestling to Begin Saturday
The Optimist Club sponsors ten wrestling practices for elementary boys ahead of the Area Tournament on March 18 at Glenwood Junior High School gym. Rev John Akers and Gary Williams lead sessions with parent signed permission. First practice times vary by age groups 8-9 1 2 pm 10-11 2-3 pm 12-13 3-4 pm.
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Optimist Club
Glenwood
John Akers
Gary Williams
Optimist
Glenwood JV Holds Off Clarinda 54 51
Glenwood High School junior varsity basketball beat Clarinda JV 54 to 51 last Monday night. Kevin Mayberry led with 16 points, Mark Buckingham 14, Don Ginavan 12, and Ginavan grabbed 20 rebounds as three Rams fouled out in the fourth period. JV record moves to 4 4.
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Glenwood High School
Clarinda JV
Rams
Mark Buckingham
Don Ginavan
Ginavan
Kohn
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