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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1972

Page

16

Dallas Cowboys Aim for West Card in NFL Playoffs

A fragmented AP wire story describes the Dallas Cowboys pursuing a rare seventh straight playoff berth in the National Conference by winning their Saturday game against Washington. The Redskins, who have stumbled, would threaten Dallas’ wild card hopes if they fail to secure the needed victory.

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Luckman Sees Miami Could Beat the 1940 Bears

Chicago star Sid Luckman argues the modern Miami Dolphins might defeat the legendary 1940 Bears, citing speed and coaching advances. He notes the 1940 team’s dominance but concedes today’s players are larger, faster, and better conditioned. The discussion touches on Shula, McAfee, and Nagurski while contrasting eras and strategies.

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Groza Family Ties Highlight Ashland College Kickers

Jeff Groza follows his father Law Groza as Ashland College in Ohio packages a key kickoff surge. Jeff, the top kicker, boosts the program into a top 10 small college ranking with a 7 percent kicking rate while fans, including Jackie and Lou Groza, watch eagerly. The elder Groza remains in the background, with locals noting Jeff’s growing aim to surpass NIL milestones and honor a football legacy as family life centers on game days.

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Wash Girls Win 65 40 In League Play

Washington high girls basketball defeated Prairie 65 to 40 to improve to 21 to in the Molre league. Julie Janga led Prairie with 20 points while Cheryl Weigit scored 14 for Wash in junior varsity action Wash won 62 6.

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North Captures Swim Duel 51 26 at Jefferson High

North wins a swim duel at Jefferson High Pool 51 to 26. The meet featured DeMaria and Hunter among standout swimmers. Details are fragmentary but indicate North led in several events and defeated West.

North Hai Jefferson High Pool DeMaria Hunter, Deiter Warde

Unclear volleyball snippet from legacy league

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Quaker Oats Cryovac Win In Inelustorial League Play

Quaker Oats Cryovac and Town National claimed victories on Thursday in a local league basketball action. The event featured players such as Guaker Owl, Walln, Olen, Linkelt, and McBawell among others, with mixed scoring and team efforts noted in the jagged OCR text.

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Gladwin Lands Coaching Post in Wyoming High School

Dennis Gladwin, former Cedar Rapids Jefferson player, is named a coaching post in Casper Wyoming. He will work in the business administration office at Casper High and serve as offensive coordinator while helping with the football program.

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Mount Mercy Wins 81-76 to Extend Unbeaten Streak

Mount Mercy college of Cedar Rapids stretched its basketball unbeaten run with an 81-76 victory over Area T Community College at Salivary. Kelly Pile Patrick scored twice to push Mount Mercy ahead after Galajar tied the game with 61 seconds left. Maual Mercy led 40-28 at halftime as Wirapatriale, Calmira, and Hines contributed. My and Olal led the Guards with 27 and records remain strong.

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