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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

17

Palmer Seeks Lead At Bahama Island Open In Freeport

Arnold Palmer fired a four under par 68 in the Bahama Island Open first round, two strokes behind leader Doug Sanders who shot a 66 after an oversleep. Jolt Jacobs 67 and a pack at 69 followed including Art Wall Gardner Dickinson Chris Blocker and others. Palmer noted his strong putting and hopes to chase the money list lead as the event winds to a close.

Freeport The Bahamas Arnold Palmer Palmer Doug Sanders Sanders Kings Inn and Golf Club Husky Jolt Jacobs Stout Tommy Jacobs Art Wall Gardner Dickinson Chris Blocker Rolf Deming Jerry McGee Lee Trevino Dave Stockton

Irish Capture d Cats, Big 10, Record 19-15

Purdue crushed North Texas State 93-63 while Michigan rallied to defeat Eastern Michigan 104-87. Notre Dame led Northwestern 50-45 at halftime as Collie Jones posted 30 points and 25 rebounds. Minnesota overwhelmed Loyola Chicago 70-50, and Northwestern outplayed Notre Dame to 48-88.

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Linn-Mar Dominates Beaten Community In 36 17 Wrestling Win

Linn-Mar scored a 36 to 17 victory over Beaten Community on Thursday night. The Lions won the first five matches and eight of the first nine, with eight falls in varsity action. Roy Jordan pinned at 95 pounds in 54 seconds, the fastest fall, while Linn-Mar also won the junior varsity 24 21.

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Saints Claim Back McCall from Steelers

New Orleans Saint running back Don McCall was claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team made roster moves to clear space, adding McCall while placing another player on injured list.

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Cornell Back Wins NCAA Rush Crown

Ed Marinaro of Cornell tops the major college rushing chart with 1,425 yards in nine games and a 153.8 yards per game average, edging Don McCauley of North Carolina who set a single season rushing mark. McCauley finished second with 1,720 yards in 11 games and 156.4 yards per game, breaking O J Simpson’s 1963 record of 1,709. McCauley also won the all purpose rushing title with 2,021 yards. Brian Bream of Air Force led in scoring with 120 points in 10 games.

New York Ed Marinaro Cornell Don McCauley North Carolina Marinaro McCawlkty O. J. Simpson Duke McCauley Brian Bream Air Force Bream

North Star Will Stay On North Star Will Stay On

Minnesota North Stars center Tommy Williams plans to finish the current season despite personal tragedy. He notes his children come first and emphasizes he will return to form, after posting two goals and seven assists in 17 games this year.

Minneapolis Tommy Williams Minnesota North Stars Williams Duluth, Minn

Ali Gets License To Fight in Texas

Ali Muhammad Ali receives a Texas boxing license from Commissioner Tommy Smith, clearing the way for a title bout at the Astrodome. The action follows the end of a long legal dispute after Ali defeated Oscar Bonavena and appeals his 1966 draft conviction.

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Duke taps Mike McGee to lead Blue Devils football

Duke University names Mike McGee head football coach to replace fired Tom Harp. McGee, a former Duke guard and 1959 Outland Trophy winner, returns from East Carolina where he went 3-4 in his first ECU season. He played at Duke and has coached at Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Durham N.C Mike McGee East Carolina University Duke Tom Harp Duke University Harp McGee Hativa Elizabeth City ECU Greenville Minnesota Wisconsin

Liberty Bowl Preview Matches Colorado Tulane Colors

Colorado and Tulane meet in the Liberty Bowl as Colorado quarterback Jim Bratten works toward a questionable status after knee surgery in practice. Tulane seeks its first bowl since 1941 as the matchup marks a rare post-season clash between the Green Wave and Buffaloes in Sacramento California. Montana readies for Camellia Bowl vs North Dakota State while Boardwalk Pecan Grantland Rice Orange Blossom bowls highlight Saturday’s lineup with several conference contenders.

Colorado Tulane Buffaloes Jim Bratten Alabama Memphis Tenn Bul Bratten Texas AM Green Wave Greenies Sacramento Calif Montana Grizzlies North Dakota State Jack Swarthout Bisons Hughes Stadium Arkansas State Eastern Michigan Central Missouri State Arlington Tex Indians Drake Central Missouri Tennessee State Saces Southwestern Louisiana Baton Rouge Miami Ala Jacksonville Florida Asm Walford Texas A&i Greenville D.C

Ram Matmen Open 1971-72 Season With 42 0 Shutout

The Gazette notes Cornell College Rams opened the 1971 72 wrestling campaign with a 42 0 shutout of Iowa Wesleyan. The Rams swept all ten events, five by falls. Fastest fall occurred at 158 when Mike Stoll pinned Pete Floisterd in 56 seconds. The Rams plan to bid in the Boardists tourney in Atlantic City and will face Morgan State and other opponents as they pursue an 8 4 or better season.

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Syracuse to Keep Its Coaches After Racism Inquiry

Syracuse University chancellor says committee findings on racism in the athletic department require no personnel changes. The report, describing racism as real and chronic, supported the existing coaching staff despite black players’ boycott and suspensions during spring training.

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Washington Dominates Linn-Mar Gymnastics Meet

Washington high school overwhelmed Linn-Mar 105.4 to 70.8 in a Thur sday gymnastic meet. The Warriors swept the top three places across five events and won all but one. Bruce Ceffy of Linn-Mar was the lone winner for Linn-Mar, placing high on bars and other apparatus.

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