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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

10

Iowa Leads Big Ten After Home Win Over Wisconsin

Ohio State faltered on the road losing 83-79 to Minnesota as Iowa seized the conference lead by whipping Wisconsin 69-61 on its home floor. Northwestern tied Ohio State for second with a 69-61 home victory over Michigan State while Purdue, the only road winner last Saturday, moved into strong position with a 75-68 win.

Chicago Ohio State Iowa Purdue Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Michigan State

How Many Fouls on Huston Breathes Big Ten Title Talk

Referee Don Wedge and coaches discuss Huston Breedlove’s foul count as Iowa lurks in a tight Big Ten race. Purdue eyes a run with home wins and road tests ahead, while Illinois fades from contention after recent losses.

Don Wedge John Erickson Wisconsin Ralph Millar Iowa Huston Breedlove Huston

Gongwer captures third at Tribune Silver Skates

Gregg Gongwer of Cedar Rapids placed third in the junior boys final of the Chicago Tribune Silver Skates championships in Chicago. Debbie Klak of Rock Island won the pony girls event for the Another R. Skating club.

Gazette Chicago Gregg Gongwer Cedar Rapids Chicago Tribune Debbie Klak Rock Island

Randy Herold Wins Second Round TKO in Cedar Falls Card

Randy Herold secured a victory in Cedar Falls topping the 18 bout boxing card with a second round knockout. Bob Laythrop lost a disputed decision and John Lentener fell by unanimous decision before about 1,290 spectators.

Cedar Falls Randy Herold Joné Cedar Rapids C.R Bob Laythrop John Lentener

Krizan family paces Cedar Rapids Washington swimming legacy

Hal Krizan coached his sons through a record Cedar Rapids Washington era with Tim Krizan setting a state 50 yard freestyle record at 22.3 and a string of state titles. The piece notes Dennis and Ken also earned state honors, Tim’s success affected by coaching dynamics, and Kim as the hopeful next link. It also mentions Bob Watson joining the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a colorful NBA birthday reference.

Harold Krizan Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors Dennis Winona Minn C.R Krizan Ken Hat Krizan Tim U. of Town Robbie Cook Danny Kim Hal

Burns Leaves Pack For Job with Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings prepared to announce Jerry Burns as their No 1 offensive coach after two seasons as Green Bay Packers defensive secondary coach. Burns, former Town head coach 1960 1965, debated two weeks before accepting Bud Grant’s offer and has long been friends with Grant and Vikings officials Jim Finks Bus Mertes and Bob Hollway.

Minneapolis Minnesota Vikings Jerry Burns Burns Green Bay Packers Town Bud Grant Vikings Green Bay Packers Phil Bengtson Vince Lombardi Ee Burns Grant Winnipeg Blue Bombers Jim Finks Bus Mertes Bob Hollway

Sam Williams Ready After Injuries For Big Ten Road Tests

Iowa City Sam Williams who scored 25 points Saturday night to stay in second place in the Big Ten scoring race has recovered from minor knee and ankle injuries from practice last week and should be in top shape for games at Purdue Tuesday night and at Indiana Saturday night. Coach Ralph Miller says the Hawkeyes still face a tough road but will have their best chance if they win both games this week.

Purdue Ohio State Iowa Northwestern Big Ten Iowa City Sam Williams Indiana Ralph Miller Hawkeyes

Knudson Wins Phoenix Open for $20,000 Prize

George Knudson, a Toronto native, triumphed at the Phoenix Open with a final round 71 to finish 12 under par at 272, earning $20,000 and a three-stroke victory over Sam Carmichael Julius Boros and Jack Montgomery tied for second after a tense final round at Phoenix Country Club.

Phoenix Ariz George Knudson Knudson Toronto Canada Carmichael Phoenix County Club Julius Boros Jack Montgomery Fort Worth Tex George Koydson Jd. Montgomery Frank Beard Bert Yancey Frank Boynton Dave Marr George Archer Bob Murphy Itf H. Jonnon John Randy Glober Harold Henning Doug Sanders Idack Fleck Tom Werskoph M. Rudolph Dick _Latz Lee Trevino B Maxwell Lee Elder Bob Verney

Sam Carmichael Grips Second in Phoenix Open Playoff Race

Sam Carmichael of Martinsville Indiana gave his all on the 8th hole birdie try in the Phoenix Open. The putt failed to drop and he finished tied for second with two others.

Knudson Sam Carmichael Carmichael Martinsville Ind Sam

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