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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1971
Page
9
Ray Nitschke praised the crowd as 66 2593 fans gathered for Ray Nitschke Day before the Packers Bears game in Green Bay. The 14 year veteran and two time All Pro linebacker expressed gratitude, saying this day will be cherished and humbling.
Las Vegas Nevada comes to town as Coach Town Spencer faces Iowa in a 7 30 p m tipoff at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Nevada brings a 24 record after a 20 day protest pause and a three game skid Iowa aims to snap a three game slide with same starting lineup as Duquesne contest and Muscatine JC set for 3 15 pm prelim Tickets are $3 at the gate for the varsity game and the Nevada squad features Bush and Anderson at forward with Spencer coaching the Wolf Pack
New York AP reports Pat Sullivan, Heisman Trophy winner, headlines Time magazine All America football team chosen by NFL scouts. Craig Clemons of Iowa named cornerback on defense, plus multiple players listed at quarterback running back end and other positions across teams. A large crowd gave Ray Nitschke Day ovations as Packers defense shines in victory.
Len Dawson engineered an 93 yard drive ending with Jan Stenerud's 10 yard field goal as Kansas City beat Oakland 18 14 to claim the AFC West title bid. Duane Thomas and Calvin Hill starred for Dallas in a 42 14 rout of the Giants. Other NFL results included San Francisco over Atlanta 24 3 and Green Bay defeating Chicago 31 10.
Sports column notes Midwest pride as Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs eye playoff host games December 26. Predicts Minnesota over Dallas and Kansas City over Miami or Baltimore with other NFC and AFC details. Also covers Iowa State versus Iowa in Hilton Ames and UCLA vs Texas A&M, plus quotes on Raquel Welch comparison and NBA ABA insights.
MINNEAPOLIS AP Patience and policy shifts ease the Gophers into a leadership moment as Giel and Malcolm Mons navigate athletic director duties pending regent approval. An advisory panel will assist in selecting a new football coach amid lingering questions of authority and process. Bud Wilkinson is among names discussed as a potential candidate.
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