Red Peppers WBL DES MOINES — The apparent Katie McEnroe, general manager of we have really been hurting under ern franchises on Dec. 1 because early season victories over both Phil­ folding of two Eastern Division the Cornets. "I would say there is the basket. they were in financial trouble. Phila­ adelphia and Washington. By members of the women's profes­ only a 5 or 10 percent chance that "If there is a draft of Washington delphia has been drawing only about Iowa defeated Washington, 97-88, sional basketball league could be a the two franchises can be rescued. and Philadelphia players, we hope to 700 fans and Washington's crowds on Dec. 2 in Cedar Rapids and Gus blessing in disguise for the Iowa Cor­ "The league has decided that it work out an agreement to bring one have averaged only 300 to 400. downed Philadelphia, 92-85, Dec. 12, nets. of their front line members to Iowa. Washington has drawn 800-1,000 in in Des Moines. Schrader would be better to continue with 12 home games at Baltimore. The WBL announced Wednesday strong franchises than try to keep We are looking at three front line Washington, nicknamed the that franchises at Washington, D.C., the two cities operating." Washington players." The Eastern teams were two of Gazette six expansion clubs added to the Metros, is third in the East Division sports and Philadelphia would be dissolved McEnroe said Iowa would draft with a 3-7 rcord, and the Philadel­ unless the two members of the ex­ If, as expected, the two Eastern ninth if there is a draft, but the Cor­ WBL in its second season of opera­ columnist Division teams fold Friday, St. Louis tion. phia Fox are last with a 2-8 record. panded 14-team league could come nets are hoping to trade a future Former NBA player Nat Frazer is of the Midwest Division and New Or­ draft choice or a player for a higher up with new owners and financial ar­ leans of the Western will be moved "We think the remaining 12 president and head coach of the rangements by noon Friday. selection. teams are on very solid ground," said Metros, while Dave Wohl, another to fill their places in the four-team "We know Milwaukee and Cali­ Eastern Division. McEnroe. former pro player, is general man­ The eyes have it The announcement canceled an fornia will pick first and second," If the two Eastern clubs survive, ager and head coach of the Fox. Eastern trip by the Iowa Cornets, "This could be a real help for the she explained. "But we are hoping to this week's postponed games against • One of the enjoyable things who were scheduled to play at Phila­ Eric Kraus is owner of the Phila­ Cornets," explained McEnroe. "We work out a deal with either Dallas or the Cornets will be rescheduled later delphia franchise. He chose not to about covering basketball in Iowa delphia tonight and at Washington, lost 6-2 Charlotte Lewis, our No. 1 Chicago for a third or fourth draft State's Hilton Coliseum is the D.C., on Saturday. in the season. continue his backing when two otl. draft choice, when she injured a pick." The Cornets, currently second in ers backed out of a partnership in press-radio-TV people are seated The WBL took over the two East- at courtside, only four or five feet "We are just waiting now," said knee in Dallas last week. As a result, the Midwest with a 7-2 record, hold the club. from the out-of-bounds stripe. In Iowa Fieldhouse — and at many other arenas — the press sits partway up in the stands SECTION away from the action. There are D good and bad things about both positions, but the thing we liked about last Saturday night's view LEGALS WANT ADS in particular was the chance to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1979 * Page 5D Pages 6-11D watch Ronnie Lester work on op­ ponents' eyes. Maybe some of you have done that at close range before. Proba­ bly you've seen other point guards do it. But we were intrigued by the way the Iowa captain reacts instantly to the eye movement of the man guarding him. Take it Iowa State elected to use a man-for-man mostly against the Hawks, and the Cyclones did a easy, John good job of it the last 30 minutes after a poor start. Most teams try to neutralize Lester's darting pen­ Seattle SuperSonics for­ etration with a zone, hoping to ward John Johnson, a for­ force the. Hawks into shooting mer Iowa star, directs an long — and having a cold night. Anyway, there was Lester intent stare at an official bringing the ball down against after he was knocked flat Iowa State's Charles Harris, Lefty in an NBA game with the Moore or Jon Ness. Lester comes downcourt dribbling the ball, and New Jersey Nets Wednes­ his guard confronts him, backing day night in Seattle. De­ slowly and carefully as Lester ad­ spite Johnson's stare, no vances menacingly. foul was called on the Mongoose vs. cobra play. It's the old cat-and-mouse game. Well, maybe mongoose-vs.- cobra would fit better. The defen­ sive man traditionaly knows he's the mouse — or cobra. Lester is the cat — or mongoose — who toys with his adversary until he UPI photo gets the opening he seeks. If you get the chance to sit close enough, watch Lester's eyes. He bounces the ball out of endless practice — almost instinct. He The All-Pro doesn't have to watch the ball, as Ohio State ambushed Cowboy matmen his hands tell him it is under con­ trol. He has the peripheral vision football team in Kentucky this time is selected: replace Hawks Story, pictures on page 4D OKLAHOMA CITY (UPI) — King Mueller (158) moved up to By Gazette leased wires secutive points. Griffith had 6 points, Oklahoma State's Cowboys unseated second from fifth; Ed Banach (177) The Big Ten had better watch it­ 2 assists and 2 steals during that Iowa as the premier Division I wrest­ advanced to third from sixth; Dan 2 y -minute span to give the Car­ self the next time it crosses the Ken­ z ling school in the nation in collegiate Glenn (118) dropped one position to tucky stateline. dinals their largest lead, 71-57, with rankings released Wednesday by fourth, and Lou Banach (190) ap­ In the space of four days, the Big 1:05 remaining. Amateur Wrestling News. peared in the ratings for the first Ten sent its two top guns — Indiana The Buckeyes had narrowed their Oklahoma State, behind Iowa in time this season at seventh. and Ohio State — into the state of deficit to 59-57 with 3:21 left. But Friday release the ratings since the pre-season list Iowa State's Perry Hummel held Kentucky. And the territory was in­ Louisville then reeled off its 14 was issued in November, defeated the No. 2 position at 167 pounds. deed treacherous. straight points to seal it. formerly second-ranked Oklahoma Northern Iowa's Kirk Myers, de­ On Saturday, unbeaten Indiana "Our kids hung in there and they from hospital 22-17 in a upset win last Saturday. feated 20-10 by Lou Banach after rolled into the University of Ken­ hit the ones they needed to and it is a The Cowboys had been ranked Amateur Wrestling News' press tucky as the No. 1 team in the coun­ great victory," said Louisville Coach fourth in the last poll. time, is No. 4 at 190, and Luther's try. The Hoosiers quickly rolled out Denny Crum, whose club raised its Iowa fell to the No. 2 spot in the Dan Boos remained fifth at 142. of Kentucky a 69-58 loser and tum­ record to 6-0. set for Bruce latest rankings, followed by Okla­ Top 20 Lester's eyeful bled from the top spot in the national Ohio State, 5-1, was led by senior homa in the third position. rankings. guard Kelvin Ransey with 21 points COLUMBUS (UPI) — Ohio State California Poly, which upset Iowa, DIVISION I to watch all the other players, too, 1. Oklahoma State. 2. Iowa. 3. Oklahoma. 4. Col- On Wednesday night, unbeaten and 10 assists. It was the 69th University football coach Earle 27-12, two weeks ago, jumped four Polv. 5. Arizona State. 6. Lehigh (Pa.). 7. Wisconsin. but you can tell he's focusing on Bruce will be released from River­ B. Iowa State. 9. Minnesoto. 10. Kentucky. 11. Oregon. Ohio State — the No. 2 team in the straight game in which he has scored spots to become the nation's fourth- 12. Bloomsburg (Pa.). 13. Clarion (Pa.). 14. LSU. IS. where his shadow's eyes are look­ country — visited the Bluegrass in double figures, dating back to his side Hospital Friday, team physician Colorado. 16. Oregon State. 17. N. Carolina. IB. Au­ ranked team, pushing Arizona State burn. 19. Wilkes (Pa.).20. Rhode Island. ing. State. But this time llth-ranked freshman season. Herb Williams Dr. Robert Murphy said today. to fifth. Wisconsin, formerly fifth- Lester seems to test his oppo­ added 20 points. DIVISION II Louisville set up the ambush. Bruce was admitted Tuesday ranked, was pushed into seventh l.Cal State-Bakersfield. 2. Eastern Illinois. 3. Au- nent's reactions with little mon­ The Cardinals came away with a place behind Lehigh. gustana (S.D.). 4. Northern Iowa. 5. N. Dakota State.