Hope Haven Staff Plans Two Benefit Games
A local basketball team of former college players organized by Hope Haven staff schedules two benefit games at Rock Valley High School Gym. The first is March 23 at 7 30 pm against New York Life of Orange City, the second March 30 at 7 30 pm versus R and D Bootery of Spencer. Proceeds go to donations and defraying expenses.
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Unity Coach Vander Berg Accepts Dordt College Post
Unity Christian High School coach Rick Vander Berg will leave Orange City after seven successful seasons to take the head coaching job at Dordt College in Sioux Center. At Unity he posted a 112-36 record with a 76 percent win rate and a 1974 state championship. Vander Berg, 31, is a Boyden Hall and Northwestern graduate and is the son of Mrs. Francis Vander Berg of Hull.
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Pedersen Named MVP of South Dakota Basketball Team
Rock Valley Iowa forward Ron Pedersen was named the 1976 77 South Dakota MVP by teammate vote. Brian Powers of Seaford New York co captained with Pedersen while Pedersen led with 16.4 points and 6.3 rebounds, and Jeff Nannen won Most Improved.
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Finley mule mascot sparks row while Ali eyes fights
Sports column by Red Lakeland laments Charlie Finley as Oakland A's owner and his mascot jackass charade. It notes his legal battle with baseball’s commissioner and predicts a forthcoming bout strategy for Muhammad Ali including a Korea title defense and a Foreman rematch.
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