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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1969

Page

15

West Beats East 10-7 In 19th NFL Pro Bowl

Roman Gabriel and Carroll Dale, once Rams backups, connected for a late 25 yard gain setting up the go ahead score as the West edged the East 10-7 in Los Angeles. Gabriel earned player of the game honors while Tarkenton and Warfield had notable moments for the East.

Dan Berger LOS Angeles Roman Gabriel Carroll Dale Los Angeles Rams Meredith Cleveland Paul Warfield San Francisco Kermit Alexander Gabriel Dale St. Louis Larry Wilson Tom Landry Dallas Gabe Allen

Dawson Leads West Past East in AFL All Star Game

Len Dawson, after being overlooked by coaches, replaces Hadl in the second half to spark the West to a 38-25 victory over the East in Jacksonville. Dawson threw for 158 yards, with Griese and Robinson trading touchdowns as the West overcomes a 19-3 deficit.

George Saimes Buffalo Bills Lance Alworth San Diego Jacksonville Fla Len Dawson Kansas City John Dawson Hadl New York Joe Namath Joe Bob Griese Miami Syracuse University Denver Hewritt Dixon Oakland Lynch Robinson Griese Jan Stenerud George Webster Houston Atlanta

Royals Edge Ottumwa to Stockton? (Title explanation)

The Royals snapped a four game skid with a 53-45 win over Ottumwa, setting up a high profile clash with Washington. Jim Heck leads Wash scoring with about 23 points per game, while Regis looks to upset the Warriors who boast the metro area’s best record.

Royals Ottumwa Regis Washington Smueck Warriors Wash Gym Wash Don King Jim Heck Rick Williams

Iowa Athletes Shine Amid Wrestling and Swimming Upheaval

Red Pepper Bergman remains undefeated in four duals for Iowa wrestling after a 200 yard breaststroke win over Michigan State and Minnesota rivals, though the paper credited the victory to George Marshall. Former Wash stars bolster the Hawkeyes with Rich Mihal still undefeated at 9 0 and John Newmeister wrestling at 177.

Bill Bergman C.R. Washington Iowa Michigan State Minnesota George Marshall Hawkeye Wash Robbie Cook Oo O C.R Jefferson Don Briggs Oklahoma Iowa Fieldhouse John Newmeister Hawks Tama Verlyn Streitner Rich Mihal Jeff Mihal Michigan Wolverines

Rain Again Barber Wins NAPA Event

Heavy rains for a third straight day forced cancellation and swept Miller Barber into the championship. Barber, veteran from Sherman Texas, posted a nine under par 135 for 36 holes at the conclusion of play Friday and no more rounds could be finished. The washout Sunday also cost Tommy Aaron a five under par 1 for nine holes before the rains hit.

Napa Calif Ol ‘Ment Miller Barber Barber Sherman Texas Tommy Aaron

Four C R Boxers Win at Iowa Amateur Boxing Meet

Davenport Cedar Rapids fighters Bob Rodriguez at 130 pounds Rick Rodriguez 75 Terry Dye 78 and John McMurray 150 won decisions Saturday night at St Ambrose College in an Iowa Amateur Boxing league meet Two from C R were defeated including John Long 126 by second round TKO and Robert Walker 95 by decision.

Davenport Cedar Rapids Bob Rodriguez Rick Rodriguez Terry Dye John McMurray St. Ambrose College C.R John Long Robert Walker

Lahr Dies of Heart Attack in Aurora Home

Warren Lahr longtime Cleveland Browns defensive halfback and later TV sports announcer died Sunday at his Aurora residence. Found on the living room couch by his wife, he had a recent physical and tennis match, with illness onset Saturday. a Western Reserve University graduate, he joined the Browns in 1948, retired in 1959, and held the club career record with 40 interceptions.

Cleveland, Ohio Warren Lahr Cleveland Browns Aurora Rowena Lahr Western Reserve University Cleveland Browns Allistar

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