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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

9

Hawks edge Duke in Sugar Bowl thriller clash

In New Orleans, Duke edged Western Kentucky 73-72 while Houston outlasted Iowa 87-85. Rick Ratherman and Rich Hendrick sparked the Duke finish, Hendrick leading Houston scorer Niemer Hamood off the bench. Calabria scored 24 for Iowa as Norman added key shots in a humid, hard fought night.

New Orleans Iowa Duke Hawkeyes Houston oaLaska Western Kentucky Loyola University Cougars Hawks Rick Ratherman Blue Devils C. B. Claiborne Western Rich Hendrick Hendrick Jim McDaniels Randy Denton Alto We Niemer Hamood Johnson Glenn Vidnovic

Rose Bowl showdown for top national honors unfolds

Ohio State and Southern California, both undefeated, meet in the Rose Bowl to decide the No. 1 ranking. A capacity 100,000 crowd is expected, with kickoff at 4 p.m. NBC will televise. Both teams feature dynamic offenses and upgraded passing games under coaches Woody Hayes and John McKay.

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Sugar Bowl tourney first round rebound scramble scene

Houston players Theodis Lee and Tom Gibbon are shown near Iowa defenders John Johnson and Ollie Taylor as Ollie Taylor pulls in a rebound under the Iowa basket while Chad Calabria stands to the right during the Sugar Bowl tournament first round.

Houston Ollie Taylor Iowa Taylor John Johnson Chad Calabria Theodis Lee Tom Gibbon

Red Peppers By Gus Schrader

Ray Nagel discusses Rose Bowl prospects and the North Blues loss in Montgomery. He praises Greg Cook and Tennessee defense standout Jim Marsalis, notes Big Ten and Notre Dame presence, and mentions Iowa staff changes including Ron Stark departure and Calvin Stoll at Wake Forest.

Nagel Ron Stark Hawkeyes Wake Forest Calvin Stoll Michigan State

Recruiting Update at Iowa Reflects Growing Organization

Nagel notes partial East West game view and praise for Eddie Podolak as Blue Gray buzzes. He says Iowa’s recruiting is ahead of past years due to better organization and territory knowledge. A target list has 60 prospects, with 30 to 35 scholarships possible and some commitments already secured. The plan hinges on final scholarship offers after further evaluation.

Greg Cook Cincinnati Nagel Eddie Podolak Chris Schenkel Iowa

Will Trojans Have Too Much Vitamin C

Pasadena report notes experts question if Southern California can outpace Ohio State’s defense, with Buckeye stops against top Big Ten runners cited as evidence of a capable unit, though questions remain about USC’s offensive edge and overall balance.

Pasadena Calif California Ohio State Ednesden Buckeye

Court Test of Derby Decision in Kentucky Case

Frankfort AP report says Franklin circuit court to review ruling denying Dancer's Image first place money from the 1968 Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky racing commission upheld the Churchill Downs stewards who said the $122,000 prize not awarded due to phenobutazone in the horse at race time. The suit targets the state chemist's report and seeks overturn of the decision.

Frankfort Peter Fuller Franklin Circuit Court Kentucky Racing Commission Churchill Downs Franklin Fuller Boston

Lane College edges Loras 75 72 in Chicagoland tourney final

In Chicago Lane College of Jackson Tennessee defeated Loras 75 72 to win the Chicagoland Christmas basketball tournament. Lane led 87 33 at the half and Samn Davis sealed victory with two free throws in the final second. Lewis College finished third after a 93 82 win over Illinois Chicago.

Chicago Lane Colege Jackson Tenn Loras Lane Samn Davis Lewis College Illinois-Chicago Mike Slovick

Synthetic infield to cover Al Lang Field in spring

The infield at Al Lang Field in St Petersburg Florida will receive a synthetic surface this spring. The stadium serves as spring training home for the St Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets.

ST. Louis al Lang St. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets

Keyes Faces O J In Hula Bowl Test

Honolulu AP reports Keyes to meet O J Simpson in the 23rd Hula Bowl. Simpson, Heisman winner, headlines South team with coach John McKay handling 45 players and Dan Devine guiding the North. Many stars arrive from Notre Dame, Purdue, Michigan and more as 21 of 22 All Americans are split across squads. tickets sold out for Honolulu stadium.

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