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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1973
Page
50
预测 in New York by Ben Thomas argues Vikings may upset Cowboys while Dolphins seek revenge and a chance to win consecutive Super Bowls. Projections offer Vikings 24 Cowboys 21 and Dolphins 28 Raiders 18 with key players noted.
Iowa guard Candy LaPrince returned from Christmas vacation to lead a 74 67 overtime win over Wisconsin Green Bay. The 6 2 senior scored 28 points, sat out early, and credited the two extra days off for keeping him fresh and ready.
The Shrine Bowl events in Iowa posted a $20,000 loss but drew about 23 000 fans over two days at the University of Iowa. Shrine officials credited publicity with major postevent donations including two $100 000 bequests and pledged better ticket distribution for 1974 across four temples.
The Shrine Bowl project awaits NCAA approval but is expected to result in a Sept game with a basketball match moved to Hilton Coliseum Ames Aug 9 due to heat, while the football classic stays at Kinnick Stadium Iowa City Aug 10. George Clifford of C.R. named Shrine Bowl general manager to replace Dave Hogendorn. his prior leadership with the C.R. Baseball club cited.
Bobby Cummings, newly named Iowa football coach, faces a Linn County club question about his Ohio high school recruits. He says he recommended about a dozen players to Iowa, but recruitment was the staff’s job and not via telephone. A separate riff questions moving a major league club to Washington and a playful name change to the Washington Plumbers.
Missouri defeats Iowa State 80-78 to clinch its third consecutive Big Eight preseason title as Gary Link scores 26, Al Eberhard held to 13, and Iowa State’s Herble Ivy nets 23. The game features multiple lead changes and late free throws in Kansas City.
In Candlestick Park the East squad beat the West 35-7 as Norris Weese of Mississippi and Barry Smith of Richmond led a ground attack producing 358 yards. Smith scored twice and was named offensive player of the game while Bill Sandifer of UCLA earned defensive honors. Attendance was 32,017 for the fundraising Shrine Classic.
Money Lender held early pace behind Much then surged clear to win the California Breeders Champion Stakes at Santa Anita. Jo Moses placed second, Stardust Mel third, with Definistic close behind. The bay colt ran seven furlongs in 1 23 3-5 earning $4.00 for the winner.
Coach Don Shula said Manny Fernandez would start if he warms up well in pregame practice for the Dolphins’ showdown with Oakland for the AFC crown. Tight end Jim Mandich had his cast removed and would start if he does well in practice. Marv Fleming was activated and Henry Stuckey deactivated as Miami adjusts its roster.
California speed record holder Cal Rayborn was killed in a 120 mph crash at the Pukekohe Track near Auckland while riding a borrowed motorcycle. The bike went out of control, struck a trackside barrier, and rebounded onto the track. Rayborn planned to switch to car racing during his New Zealand visit.
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