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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1973

Page

53

Sugar Bowl showdown amid Bear Bryant and Ara Parseghian clash

In New Orleans the Sugar Bowl pits unbeaten Alabama against Notre Dame with a national title hanging on the outcome. Bear Bryant and Ara Parseghian meet for the first time as rivals, both seeking legacy moments as 81,000 attend in Tulane Stadium and millions more watch.

New Orleans Alabama Notre Dame Bear Bryant Tulane American Broadcasting Company Bryant Parseghian Knute Rockne Frank Leahy Texas Nebraska

Alabama Notre Dame Sugar Bowl clash stirs nationwide title talk

In New Orleans Alabama 11 0 and Notre Dame 10 0 loom as top contenders as Sugar and Orange bowls near kickoff. Penn State could join the chase with LSU in the Orange, while Ohio State eyes a Rose Bowl bid with USC. decisive overtime remains unresolved under NCAA rules.

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USC Impresses Gradishar in Rose Bowl Preview

Ohio State star Randy Gradishar sees USC as a versatile test for linebackers as the Trojans prepare for the Rose Bowl. He recalls last season’s Rose Bowl loss and discusses his knee recovery and pro prospects while Ohio State scouts watch his performance.

Gradishar Trojans Southern Cal George Hil Ohio State Randy Hill

Freshman Glynn Jones Leads North Iowa wrestling squad

Glynn Jones, former Cedar Rapids Washington standout, wrestles at 118 pounds for North Iowa Area Community College. The team, defending national junior college champion, features 158 pound sophomore Dave Zidlicky of Decorah among others.

Glynn Jones Cedar Rapids

Otis Taylor Publishes Kids Book From NFL Star Life

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Otis Taylor wrote The Otis Taylor Book to spark reading among intermediate students. The book, filled with large type and football themed scenes, traces his life from Houston slums to NFL success and aims to inspire kids to read and strive higher.

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Melton Keeps Auto Racing Prices For 1974 Fair

Promoter Homer Melton Milan Illinois agreed to keep the same ticket prices for Saturday night auto racing at the State fairgrounds and was awarded the 1974 contract by the fair board of directors.

Des Moines Homer Melton Milan

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