Tar Heels Fall To Wolfpack In Close ACC Rivalry
North Carolina, led by Phil Ford with 32 points, lost 75-73 to NC State after a second-half drought. Kenny Carr sparked the rally for the Wolfpack, overcoming a 40-36 halftime deficit as Walter Davis fouled out late. Louisville defeated Cincinnati 83-77 as Darrell Griffith and Rick Wilson fueled a late surge.
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Columbus Junction Community Events and Meetings
Columbus Junction residents engage in church ordination and elder installations at United Presbyterian Church. New robes for Junior and Teen Choirs. Bridge club at Anna Robertson's home. P.E.O. Sisterhood chapter met with programs on memory and tunes for America. Louisa County Republican Women and Etude Federated Club announce upcoming activities and meetings.
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Iowa City
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On This Day January 20 1977 Highlights
January 20 1977 marks the 20th day of the year with notable birthdays including Polish pianist Joseph Hoffman born 1876 and actress Patricia Neal turning 51. Historical notes recall 1892 Springfield YMCA basketball game by Dr James Naismith, 1936 death of King George V, Nixon’s 1969 inauguration and 1973 second term, and a 1972 hijacking resolved with Air Force aid after a $50,000 ransom.
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Banks elected to Hall of Fame in first-year bid
New York United Press International reports Ernie Banks, longtime Cubs star, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on his first year of eligibility with 321 votes, becoming the eighth player to do so. Banks, 46, famed for power hitting and a joyful approach, led Cubs from 1953 to 1971 with 512 career homers and a .274 average, while twice winning MVP honors in 1958 and 1959.
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Brighton wedding brings Davison Hocker union to town
Brighton residents attended the wedding of Susan Davison and Cary Hocker at Donnells on Saturday evening. Several relatives and friends gathered, with extended visits from Washington and Keota. The event followed other local social notes including a 40th anniversary dinner for Earl and Mrs. Dickinson in Washington and a Krony Krew bridge gathering.
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Cedar Rapids
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Danville
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New Hartford
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Kenneth Kauffman
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East End Bible Study Group
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Genevieve Smith
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Iowa City
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Robert Mineart
Walnut Creek
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Des Moines eyed for new women's basketball league
Des Moines is mentioned as a possible site for a new women's professional league set to begin play next October. The Women's Basketball Association plans call for 12 teams with a $50,000 franchise fee and about $500,000 season budgets. Des Moines was selected from 50 cities due to population arenas and fan interest, with Iowa girls high school basketball popularity noted.
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Northwest Iowa counties unite to enforce child support
Officials in Cherokee Lyon Osceola O'Brien Plymouth and Sioux counties plan a joint effort to strengthen enforcement of child support laws. They intend to hire an attorney on an area wide basis to prosecute fathers who have neglected ordered payments.
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Parents Night At Demon Girls Game
Mothers and fathers of Washington Demon girls varsity players will be honored Monday during Parents Night in the gym. Families will be introduced with their daughters before the varsity game after the junior varsity bout with Mid-Prairie. Mothers receive corsages and fathers name buttons. organizers ask parents to meet in the lower hall about 10 minutes before tipoff.
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Nicklaus eyes Pebble Beach comeback in Crosby tilt
Nicklaus recalls last year's collapse at Pebble Beach as he returns for the 1977 Crosby Pro-Am. He aims to rebound after an 82 final round that ruined his chances, while rising stars like Pate Lietzke Crenshaw Nelson and North challenge for the title on a sunny, warm day. Arnold Palmer also debuts, eyeing a stronger year after shedding outside work and joining Gerald Ford at events.
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Bing still key as Bullets hold off Braves
Washington Bullets notch a 91-87 win over the Buffalo Braves with Dave Bing coming off the bench to score five points in the fourth quarter. Bing, 31, seven-time All-Star, helped secure the victory while coach Dick Motta praised his steadiness. Phil Chenier led Washington with 20 points. Elvin Hayes added 17 points and 15 rebounds.
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Egypt riots escalate with army deployed after 43 dead
Antigovernment rioting in Egypt killed 43 people over two days as Cairo and Alexandria saw the spread of violence to five other cities. Police said about 600 injured and hundreds arrested, prompting the government to dispatch army troops for the first time in 25 years to restore order.
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