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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1970

Page

13

LaSalle Star Dan Ryan Earns Gazette Prep of the Week

LaSalle forward Dan Ryan 6 5 led the Lancers past Wahlert 54 52 in Dubuque to earn The Gazette Prep of the Week honors. He scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, delivering a late rally and boosting his team's comeback.

Ryan Wahlert Lancers LaSalle Dan Ryan Washington Rick Lagan Roland Bassett Jefferson Don King Terry Smittkamp Brad Trickey Wash Prairie C.R. Regis

Marion Freshmen Rally Past Linn-Mar In Gym

Marion freshmen edged Linn-Mar 49 to 42 as Tim Begley scored 14 for Marion while Rich Mullins and Terry Jensen added 11 each. Linn-Mar was led by Doug Gire with 14 and Greg Phulanus and Bob Melother with 10 apiece. Marion also won the B squad 54 to 36.

Marion Linn-Mar Tim Begley Rich Mullins Terry Jensen Doug Gire Greg Phulanus Bob Melother Tom Rice Gary Grostr Rich Mulfins Jerry Crowleyte Niles Victor Welch Jeff Linn-Mar Mike Johnson Dennis Kriegel Larry McKain

Marion Wrestlers Edge Anamosa 54 to 39 in Meet

Marion seventh and eighth graders defeated Anamosa 54 39 in a wrestling meet. Rocky Jones had Marion fastest fall in 44 seconds and several Marion wrestlers posted wins by various scores including 11 4 and 12 0 with one draw and another 7 6.

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Chiefs Dominate AFC Star Team With Ten Selections

The 40-man AFC Pro Bowl squad includes 10 Chiefs as the conference’s top vote-getters. Daryle Lamonica and Bob Griese lead the selections, with rookies Ray Chester and Lemar Parrish among the notable picks for the conference.

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Cubs Sign Kessinger and Popovich to 1971 Contracts

Chicago signed shortstop Don Kessinger and utility infielder Paul Popovich to 1971 baseball contracts.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Don Kessinger Paul Popovich

Wash Leads First State Swim Poll

Seven time state champion Washington of Cedar Rapids leads the first state swimming rankings released by Swim Incorporated on Tuesday. Hoover and Roosevelt of Des Moines follow, with Washington at 590 points, Hoover 414, and Roosevelt 369. Kennedy of Cedar Rapids is fourth at 354, Ames edges West Davenport 350 to 348 for fifth, with Valley eighteenth and Lincoln twentieth among Des Moines Metro conference members.

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Texas Will Not Revoke Ali Boxing License

Gov. Preston Smith stated he cannot cancel Muhammad Ali's boxing license, saying state labor statistics commissioner Tommy Smith had no alternative under law. The license would allow Ali to fight Joe Frazier at Houston's Astrodome, a bout not yet definite.

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Plunkett Upset as Rain Spoils Practice in Rose Bowl Prep

Long Beach Calif AP Heisman winner Jim Plunkett blamed rain for halting Stanford and Ohio State drills ahead of the Rose Bowl. Weather limited workouts and forced indoor sessions for Ohio State. Stanford and Ohio State evaluated both teams pass and run options as they prepare for three more days of practice.

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Zachar's Rolls In Ellis Loop

Zachar's rolled over Fowler Electric 95 29 in Ellis Branch YMCA basketball Monday. Jim Koering scored 24 for Zachar's while Joe Swanson led Welty Way with 28 points. Fat Albert's Five defeated Fat Albert's 84 46 with Bob Bergen adding 17.

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Vikings ride off Chiefs win to 12 2 season

The Minnesota Vikings opened the 1970 NFL season with a 27-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, building a 12-2 record behind a stingy defense and strong special teams. Gary Cuozzo led the passing, Fred Cox set a league scoring record, and Ed Sharockman scored three defensive TDs as the club prepared for the conference playoff against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Fire Thins Horses at Amsterdam Riding School

A blaze in the Amsterdam woods at a riding school killed thirty horses and allowed about fifty to escape or flee. Police report some horses remain missing as roads through the woods were closed for safety. One car struck a horse and the animal was killed due to severe injuries.

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Eagles Eyes Change After 1970 Season

Philadelphia owner Len Tose and general manager Pete Retzlaff discuss the future of head coach Jerry Williams after a 3-10-1 finish. Retzlaff defends Williams while Tose signals possible dismissal as Williams asserts progress and aims to control fate despite adversity.

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