Hope Haven Staff Plans Two Benefit Games
A local team of former college players organized by Hope Haven staff schedules two charity basketball games at Rock Valley High School Gym. The first game vs New York Life Orange City on March 23 at 7 30 p m and the second vs R D Bootery Spencer on March 30 at 7 30 p m. Proceeds support donations and expenses.
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Unity Coach Vander Berg Accepts Dordt College Move
Rick Vander Berg will leave Unity Christian High School Orange City after seven winning years to become head coach at Dordt College Sioux Center. The 31 year old Northwestern College graduate led Unity to a 112 36 record and a 76 percent win rate, including the 1974 state championship. He is the son of Mrs Francis Vander Berg of Hull.
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Pedersen Named Most Valuable at South Dakota Basketball
Rock Valley Iowa forward Ron Pedersen was named Most Valuable Player for the 1976 77 South Dakota team by teammate vote. Pedersen averaged 16.4 points and 6.3 rebounds, sharing captaincy with Brian Powers who led the team with 17.7 points per game.
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Finley mule taunts and Ali bout plans headline sports notes
The column critiques Oakland owner Charlie Finley and his mascot jackass while tipping two planned Muhammad Ali title bouts. Ali says negotiations proceed for a Korea defense in June and a rematch with George Foreman within six months.
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