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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1969

Page

8

Jefferson High sends five to Iowa Hawkeyes football team

Jefferson High School has produced five Iowa Hawkeyes, Bill Bevill, Larry Lawrence, Clark Malmer, Jon Meskimen, and Layne McDowell, with four starting on offense and defense. Meskimen is an All-Big Ten lineman, Lawrence a top quarterback, and Bevill and McDowell anchor the line and defense. Lawrence replaced an injured Podolak midseason, threw for 1,307 yards and 7 TDs, rushed for 1,468 yards, and set a modern school record with four TDs in a game against Minnesota.

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ABA and NBA Break Off Talks Over Breach of Good Faith

New York AB A and NBA scrap cooperation talks as the two leagues loom toward a season with about a month remaining. ABA president James Gardner says players including Billy Cunningham have NBA contracts, while commissioner Waller Kennedy cites breaches such as failure to notify the NBA of Cunningham’s signing and Oakland’s move prospects. Kennedy notes no current NBA players are under ABA negotiation. The ABA later signs Spencer Staywood for Detroit with a $250 000 offer.

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WBA Threatens Title Withdrawal Over Betvenuli

The World Boxing Association warned world middleweight champion Nina Betvenuli to finalize arrangements by Wednesday or risk stripping her title. WBA officials stated they would discuss withdrawing Betvenuli’s line at the annual meeting in Salt Lake City.

Sal Lake City UNAIE World Boxing Association Nina Betvenuli WBA Benveauli Sult

Canadiens Sign Duff for 7W NHL Season

Montreal announces the signing of left wing Dick Duff for the 7W season. Duff, 83, is noted as a scorer with 1 goal and 21 assists last season.

Dull Montreal Dick Duff Daff

Midwest Conference Football Preview Crowns Ripon, Olaf Lead

Coe Cornell rated behind leaders as Scots edge in Midwest race. All conference selections include Corie Sapp and Sassatelli, Yaempsen Lang Powell Weichmann among veterans. Grinnell and Cornell chase. Beloit struggles. drills set Aug 29 with Aug 29 Oregon State opener.

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USAC Cars Won't Run New Track After Indy Wrecks

INDIANAPOLIS Ind AP drivers Mario Andretti and others were injured as cars wrecked during practice and the race at a new Indianapolis track. Brawner blamed the setup and officials for proceeding. A paved track race at Brainerd Minnesota in September was discussed as a possible replacement.

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Guerrero Pimentel Set for October Boxing Showdown

Mexico City’s Dane Guerrero ranked No 1 in wba super flyweight will clash with Mexicali’s Jesus Pimentel No 9 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles in early October promoter Aileen Eaton announced Monday.

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Quote Unquote Pro Golf and Pro Basketball Quotes

A stream of quotes features pro golfer Dave Till joking about crowds and ticket offers. Spencer Haywood discusses leaving college for professional basketball to support a large family. Marshall, a one year Vikings defensive end, describes the team plan to rush the quarterback.

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Dowler Walks Out as Packers Rally for Contract Talks

Green Bay wide receiver Boyd Dowler left rainy camp and missed a team meeting, amid reports he has not signed a 1968 contract. Dowler, 6 foot 5, 225 pounds, was a 1959 third round pick and a Lombardi era starter who led the Packers in catches and receiving yards for multiple seasons and sits second on the franchise all time list in receptions.

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Dickerson Wins At Belle Plaine Amateur Golf Meet

Mike Dickerson of Iowa City shot a course record 102 for 27 holes and won first in the Belle Plaine amateur tournament six under par. Jim Dawson of Wellman took second with 107.

Belle Plaine Mike Dickerson Iowa City Dickerson Jim Dawson Wellman

Lusteg Wade Cut By Steelers In Monday Roster Trim

The Pittsburgh Steelers cut four players on Monday including kicker Booth Lusteg and defensive back Bob Wade. Rookies Ear Price an offensive tackle from Kent State and Mike Barnes a defensive back from the University of Texas at Arlington were also waived Barnes had been acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this year.

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North Linn Gun Club Hosts Evening Shoot Event

North Linn Fish and Game club holds a shooting program Wednesday night August 27 at 7 p.m. Doors open for practice with trap range open all evening. Thirty eight participants compete at various yardages with cash prizes planned.

North Linn Fish and Game Club

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