Bears stun Rams in close NFL thriller for division lead
Chicago’s injury plagued Bears toppled Los Angeles 17-16 to seize the Coastal title bid and keep their championship hopes alive while the Rams see season-ending jeopardy with one game left. Colts, Vikings, Browns, Cardinals win as other NFC and AFC action unfolds.
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Tama Duo Captures Father Son Bowling Title at Tama Iowa
In Marshalltown Iowa AP report Tama duo Craig Wilcox and Bob Tindle won the senior father son title with 1222 pins in the Iowa AJBC family doubles test. Cedar Falls pair Christine and Glenn DeBower won the senior father daughter with 1245. Davenport’s Rickey and Bob Schroeder took junior father son with 1250.
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Record-breaking Big Ten scorer Dick Ives recalled
A Miami resident recalls Dick Ives losing the Iowa single-game scoring record to John Johnson who scored 46 against Wisconsin in Milwaukee. The 1944 game saw Ives score 43 as Iowa beat Chicago 103 31 while Danner led with 37 or 38 before fouling out. Johnson matched the record in a modern game and both players posted high shooting numbers. The piece also references O J Simpson and coach Joe Kuharich in a separate sports aside.
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Chicago Aide and Coach Phil Handler Dies at Home
Phil Handler, 60, longtime Chicago Bears assistant coach since 1952, collapsed and died at his Skokie home after watching a Bears game on TV. He had suffered a heart ailment and was barred from attending games. Handler played and coached in 39 straight NFL seasons, previously with the Chicago Cardinals as player and coach including head coach 1943-45 and cohead coach in 1949.
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Hawks' Johnson Sets Iowa Scoring Record in 116-80 Win
John Johnson scored 46 points to break the University of Iowa career mark as the Hawks crushed Wisconsin Milwaukee 116-80. He went 19 of 31 from the floor, 8 of 15 at the line and grabbed 12 rebounds in 33 minutes.
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Iowa Second To Purdue in Big 10 Picks Specal
Big Ten basketball writers and coaches forecast Purdue Iowa and Ohio State to finish 1 2 3 in the league. Ninety writers cast ballots on Nov 24 with Iowa 23 first place votes Purdue 18 Illinois 4 Ohio State 3 Northwestern 1. Coaches gave Purdue four first place and six second place votes while Iowa led with five first place votes. Illinois earned one coach first place ballot.
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ISU's Dimitri named to UPI All-Big Eight team
Iowa State’s George Dimitri, a 6 foot 223 pound senior from Chicago, earned first defensive team tackle honors on the 1968 UPI All-Big Eight football team. Cyclones Sam Campbell Jeff Allen John Warder and Steve Powers received honorable mentions for offense and defense.
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Big Ten Makes Strong Start In Seven Game Sweep
The Big Ten improves to 20-7 after a seven game non conference sweep. Iowa beat Wisconsin Milwaukee 116-80 led by John Johnson’s 46 points, breaking a 1944 school record. Michigan State edged Toledo 81-80, Michigan beat Western Michigan 109-99, Indiana topped Missouri 58-51, Purdue beat Miami Ohio 78-70, Wisconsin crushed North Dakota 94-48. Indiana and Michigan face Kansas State and Duke respectively Monday with Illinois at North Dakota and Northwestern vs Colorado.
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ISU's McGuire Finishes Second in Federation Six Miles
Em poria State's Dennis Delmont won the six mile Federation race with a course record of 30 30. Iowa State's Dennis McGuire was two seconds back in second place, followed by Emporia State's Dennis Nee and Drake's Gordon Hoffert.
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