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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1971

Page

24

Two Picked for Offensive Honors Brodie Plunkett Share

John Brodie and Jim Plunkett were named NFL Offensive Players of the Week by the Associated Press. Brodie, 36, led the 49ers to the NFC West title with three touchdown passes and a 10 yard rushing score in a 31 27 win over Detroit. Plunkett, 22, a rookie for the Patriots, threw 10 of 17 for 170 yards and a 48 yard TD to Randy Vataha to beat the Colts 24 17.

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Kennedy downs Muscatine in varsity wrestling dual meet

Kennedy pins six in a 40 to 30 victory over Muscatine at the Cougary. Hines earned his tenth straight win. Ker mit Lingard Ryder Murdock Fay posted season marks 9 1. Pinters by Dietz Moser Ryder and Hines highlighted a strong Kennedy effort.

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Revised Format Set for U S Professional Match Play Golf Championship

A new two event setup for the 1972 U S Pro Match Play Golf Championship centers on six man match play and stroke play. Aug 24 27 at Country Club of North Carolina Pinehurst NC offers 260000 total prize money with 150000 for match play and 100000 for stroke play. Dewitt Weaver won last year in a field including Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player.

New York U.S Country Club of Pinehurst PGA Dewitt Weaver Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Jost Jin

Selk Bags 42 Points In Shakey's 105 46 Romp

Donna Selk scored 42 to lead Shakey's to a 105 46 win over Peoples Bank in a women's basketball league game. Other results include Lora Mason 38 and Cherry Burrell loss to Trinity Lutheran 48 46.

Donna Selk Shakey's Peoples Bank Lora Mason Cherry Burrell Trinity Lutheran Peg Need Recipe Newmire Sandy Lewis Paulson Electric Dewitt Weaver L&m

Bowl Slate Monday December 27 Sports and schedules preview

A garbled notice lists bowl game dates and times across regions including Miami Houston and Tampa. It mentions Peach Bowl and various conference matchups with coaches and players, plus schedules for Eastern and Western conferences and results from recent games.

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Benton to Host Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament

Benton Community will host a girls basketball holiday tournament in Newhall starting next Monday. The opener features Dysart Geneseo vs Center Point at 1 30 p m followed by a North Tama vs Benton Community game. Consolation Tuesday at 6 30 and finals at time not listed.

Cowboys aim to upset Vikings as Hill seeks big return

Calvin Hill speaks of frustration over injuries and rising stakes as the Cowboys travel to Minnesota for a key playoff clash. He notes the dual threat with Thomas at fullback and Roger Staubach on offense while aiming to prove his form before potential Super Bowl dreams.

Tallas Calvin Hill Minnesota Vikings Cowboys Hill Yale Duave ‘Thomas Thomas Vikings Roger Staubach Minnesota Ural

Marinaro, Wichard, Aleksieweiz Named ECAC Players of the Year

Ed Marinaro of Cornell, Gary Wichard of C. W. Post, and Don Aleksiewieiz of Hobart were honored as ECAC players of the year. Marinaro set the NCAA Division I rushing record with 1,881 yards and 24 touchdowns in nine games. Wichard led College Division in passing with 2,287 yards. Aleksiewieiz led College Division in rushing with 1,616 yards.

NEW York Ed Marinaro Cornell Pat. Sullivan Auburn Eastern College Athletic Conference Marinaro Gary Wichard C. W. Post Don Alekslewels Hobart Wichard Aleksieweiz

Witherspoon Would Have Disputed Call In Liberty Bowl

Tennessee rallied after a controversial fumble recovery by Carl Witherspoon set up a late touchdown in a 14-13 victory over Arkansas. Arkansas protested the ruling and a 48-yard McClard field goal was wiped out by a late holding penalty.

Memphis Tenn ITE Tennessee Carl Witherspoon Vols Arkansas Razorback Curt Watson George Hunt Razorbacks Bill McClard John Richardson Parker Tom Reed Orange Reidlding

Americans Claim Wellington Title in Tennis Finals

Americans Bill Brown and Dick Knight won the men's doubles title at the Wellington championships defeating New Zealanders Paul Thompson and Ross McGhie 9-7 7-5 6-4. In the women's doubles final Mary Struthers and Ching Ling Chang defeated Jeanette Amer and Robyn Legge 5 2 4 8 4.

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