Jets Win in Fracas End Jets All-Star Game at Soldier Field
Otto Graham and Johnny Sample clashed in the waning seconds of the New York Jets College All-Star game as Graham’s squad fell to the champions 26-24. The altercation drew taunts and punches, with Graham calling Sample a disgrace and Sample denying nothing, while Washington and Otto claimed blows and a cut nose.
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Namath draws spotlight at College All Star game sidelines
At Ringside Joe Namath is the center of attention on the sidelines as he talks to coaches upstairs by phone and takes a breather from the All Star field Friday night.
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Broadway Joe lifts Jets past College All Stars in Soldier Field thriller
Joe Namath faced boos but passed for 292 yards on 17 of 32 as the New York Jets beat the College All-Stars 26 to 24 at Soldier Field. Namath, back from the bistrosphere, directed field goals by Jim Turner and runs by Matt Snell, while Greg Cook led the All-Stars in a late surge.
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Jet rally leads to 78 yard kickoff and scoring spree
Quarterback Cook connected on multiple passes for 241 yards as Stanford and USC stars fueled an All-Star game. Key plays included a 78 yard kickoff return, 17 yard TD to Gene Washington, 44 yard strike to Taylor, 12 yard to Bob Klein, 59 yard to Levins, and 19 yard score. Roy Gerela added a field goal and extra points.
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Benton Girls Win in State
In the first round of the Iowa girls state softball tournament Benton Community defeated Battle Creek 13 to 6. Rembrandt, favored pre tournament, beat Interstate 35 19 to 11 with Marlin Cavanaugh hitting a homer and Pat Canney Carol Kozlik Donna Selk and Julie Wilson adding two hits for Benton.
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Minor Facts From Pacific Coast and League Scores
Quick tally of regional baseball results across multiple leagues. Scores include Vancouver 3, Eugene 3, Spokane 2. Toledo 5, Columbus 7. Syracuse 7, Buffalo 6. Louisville 5, Richmond 0. San Antonio 3, El Paso 10. Shreveport 2, Fort Worth 4. Birmingham 3, Aspevite 4. Reading 12, Waterbury 2. Listings mix several minor items from American and Southern leagues.
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Kennedy Fans Charter Bus to Semifinal Game
A charter bus is arranged for Cedar Rapids Kennedy high school fans to attend the Kennedy versus Harlan semifinal Monday night. Tickets cost 1.50 and must be picked up 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the high school with a written parental permission slip required. The bus leaves Kennedy’s south parking lot at 3:00 p.m. Monday. if Kennedy wins, a second trip will depart Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Admission at Ames is 1.00.
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Cedar Rapids Youth Qualifies Seven in Classic
Columbus Ind. Cedar Rapids golfers dominated qualifying for the American pro youth classic with Konsdorf leading at 78 and Taylor 79, Sheperd 80, Better 82. Seven Cedar Rapids youths qualified for Monday play though four scores were not released. Practice rounds are Sunday. finals begin Tuesday with youths paired with professionals.
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Ed Sauter Aces Hole At New Sharon Club
Ed Sauter made a hole-in-one on the 117 yard par 3 at Prairie Knolls Golf Club in New Sharon on July 27. He finished the round with a 77 for 18 holes.
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Astros Surge In Crowded NL West Race
Houston wins a sixth straight by beating Montreal 5-3 with two Curtis Blefary two run homers and a Jimmy Wynn solo shot as Atlanta loses to New York. Reds and Giants win to stay close, Dodgers lose to St Louis, Padres fall to Chicago. Blefary drives in two big runs while Lemaster allows two unearned runs amid four Astros errors.
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Wayland and Depot Triumph In ASA Softball Tourney
Wayland and Depot Lunch advanced in the ASA district softball tournament at Coralville by winning 42 and 2 0 over State Farm and Sportsman's Lounge Friday. Henderson and Depot will meet in the final qualifying round Saturday afternoon. The championship is set for 8 00 p m Saturday with the winner and runner up to face Welty Way and Concrete Monday.
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Sisti's Last Game Leads Clinton 3-0 Over Cedar Rapids
Libbi Sisti capped his Midwest league finale steering Clinton to a 3-0 win over Cedar Rapids as Bill Parsons shut down Mike Brandt and rookie arrivals Ken Reitz Barry Paris and Rick Schmidt logged first Midwest league at bats. Brandt struggled in relief and Clinton heads to Quad Cities before Wisconsin Rapids visit Monday.
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National League Standings and Friday Results
National League standings show Atlanta, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and others with varying win percentages. Friday results include New York 5 Atlanta 5, Chicago 5 San Diego 5, Houston 5 Montreal 5, with several interleague matchups listed. Sunday schedule features Atlanta at New York and other key matchups across the circuit.
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Midwest League tilt ends 4 2 as Quincy falls short
A Midwest League game saw Quincy lose 4 to 2 to Burt Masten and teammates. The matchup featured driving plays and scoring runs, with key moments shaping the final score and hometown crowd reaction.
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