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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
12
A column lists dozens of sports figures and colleagues who sent Christmas greetings, including Woody Hayes and many coaches, reporters, and promoters from Iowa and beyond. The piece salutes the connections of sports writers and fans with a festive, name‑dropping tone.
The PGA championship is back on Dayton's calendar after a cancellation amid a dispute between the PGA and players. The Dayton area Chamber of Commerce says the sponsor feared the disagreement could deter big-name entrants and hurt the tourney's success.
Tom Jones tipped in with three seconds left to lift University of Pacific to a 77 75 win over Drake. Drake led 39 31 at half and tied the game 73 all with 40 seconds remaining. Willie McCarter led Drake with 28 points before the final play.
Jets and Colts favored in championship games as underdogs Cleveland and Oakland upset to reach Sunday’s showdowns. Lamonica and Michaels comment on coverage plans and key receivers Biletnikoff Wells. Hayes named Coach of the Year by Football Writers Association for 1968 season.
Fragmentary OCR note references a Gazette entry with unclear names and dates. Readable parts mention Pie Coder Maples and a place or event labeled Gazettte. Details are too fragmentary to determine a clear event, date, or location.
Coach John Rauch hypes Sundays AFL title game versus the Jets in a heated press moment. Joe Paterno touts Kansas as the year’s toughest foe before the Orange Bowl clash with Penn State. Muhamad Ali comments on jail food in Miami before his release and outlines plans for a restaurant chain.
University of Michigan spokesman says Chalmers Elliott has been offered a new associate athletic director post under Don Canham. The appointment awaits a football coach replacement. Elliott remains head coach until a successor is hired, with a target to name one by January 1.
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