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Show WRESTLING TEAM - Front: Balvino Irizarry, Bob Bills, Richard Castillo, Glen Kawa. Row 2: Ron Lemmon, Jim Frost, Dave Hosack, Gary Jensen, David Shep- herd, Ted Bradshaw. Back: Coach Marv Hess, Steve Roshek, Frank Holtry, Scott Tennis, Mark Nelsen, Jim Rogers, Assistant Coach. Absent: Bob Kawa. GRAPPLERS barely miss WAC crown, place second Wrestling came into its own this year as the University of Utah wrestling team had its best season since its inception as an intercollegiate sport. Coach Marv Hess had a well-rounded team with depth and experience in each weight division. Utah placed second in the Western Athletic Conference, losing to BYU by one point, 59-58, as Utah scored one first place win and five second place wins. Utah's top grappler was Gary Jensen as he finessed his way to the 166 pound crown. Balvino Irizarry, 123 lbs.; Glen Kawa, 130 lbs.; Bob Kawa, 137 lbs.; Jim Frost, 167 lbs.; and Steve Roshek, 177 lbs, all placed second. 95 |