Utah cagers upset Trojans in West Coast stopover
Utah coach Jack Gardner and BYU mentor Stan Watts each engineered road wins on the West Coast as Utah beat USC 80-72 and BYU edged Stanford 95-89. Highlights include Mike Newlin scoring 32 for Utah, and Vann Williford leading NC State past Virginia 25 points. The weekend slate features UCLA Tulane North Carolina Duke Davidson St Johns Santa Clara San Francisco and more across leagues.
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Marty Lythgoe
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Cowboys and Vikings tune up for Playoff Bowl in Miami
Dallas coach Tom Landry says his team is enjoying Miami and fears how they will react to facing Minnesota in the Sunday Playoff Bowl. Bud Grant declares pride will drive the Vikings to a strong showing, noting post season play is new for many. Dallas holds strong edges in rushing passing and first downs. Perkins and Brown comment on preparation and job security.
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Don Perkins
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Ninth graders edge Trojans on late rebound
Washington ninth graders defeated Fairfield 47 45 as Steve Smith grabbed the rebound with eight seconds left and scored. Ward Anderson led Washington with 19 points while Brock added 10 rebounds and Smith contributed 6 points after entering in the third period. Simmon topped Fairfield with 15.
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Washington
Fairfield
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Simmon
Near NBA Mark Atlanta Wins 12th Straight
The relocated Atlanta Hawks moved to first place in the Western Division by routing the Detroit Pistons 128-106 for their 12th consecutive victory. Bill Bridges led with 24 points as seven Hawks hit double figures, while Los Angeles lost to Philadelphia narrowing the Lakers’ lead to three games.
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Monroe
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Elgin Baylor
Billy Cunningham
76Ers
Milwaukee
Phoenix
Suns
Washington ninth graders fall to Fairfield B team
Washington's ninth grade reserves lost 25 to 30 to Fairfield B on Thursday. Washington led 15 to 5 at halftime, but Fairfield rallied 18 to 20 at the start of the final period to take the lead. Geoff Hardy scored 13 and Randy Martin 7 for Washington. Winfrey 11 and Jenson 9 for Fairfield. Next play January 6 at 4 15 p m in Oskaloosa with both A and B teams.
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Oskaloosa
Senior and Soul Brothers win in YMCA cage action
Doc and the Senior beat the Oaks 78 to 59 while the Soul Brothers defeated the Boilermakers 69 to 52 in high school age basketball at the YMCA Thursday. Gravier 20 and Green 19 paced the Soul Brothers as Loveless 25 led the Oaks in a 34 to 22 halftime margin.
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Cage scores and girls results from multiple schools meet
The meet results list boys scores with pairings like Mount Vernon 68 Mid‑Prairie 64 and Solon 57 Fairfield 67, plus several other matchups such as Van Buren 47 Wilton Jct. 114 and Cedar Rapids Prairie 34 Centerville 70. In girls play Van Buren 76 Waco 72.
Plan Now for Next Year Add Books to Gift List
Iowa City preschool teacher Mrs Clarissa Parker urges making book gifts a tradition for holidays and birthdays. She says books foster pride in a growing library and reading habits through illustrations, active listening, and child involvement like retelling stories and creating endings. She suggests a home library corner to nurture independent reading.
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Clarissa Parker
U of I
Year-end visits fill Mullikin home in Brighton
Brighten news recounts holiday gatherings at the Mullikin household and relatives from Carthage Iowa City and Burlington. Guests shared dinners exchanges and photos while extended families gathered for Christmas Day events. Medical updates mention Herb Stouse in Mercy Hospital Iowa City and Harry Wentworth entering Washington County Hospital.
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Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Harry Wentworth
Washington County Hospital
Donard Hanze
Roger Hanze
Mt. Pleasant
Harold Rebling
Fairfield
Raymond
Bud) Miller
Earl Wright
Davenport
David Wentworth
Fred Edwards
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