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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
6
Bob Hayes starred for both East and West in the Pro Bowl, catching six passes for 64 yards and returning punts for crucial East drives in a 38-20 West win. The game featured mixed plays and improvised coaching, with Ken Tarkenton and Don Meredith alternating quarterbacks and Hayes delivering standout moments.
UCLA loses 71 to 69 as Houston’s Elvin Hayes and Ken Spain shut down Lew Alcindor. Allen scores 25 but Bruin 47 game win streak ends and national title dream likely fades. Coach Wooden praises Houston and says rematch would be welcome if fate allows.
Notre Dame basketball stands 13-8 as Johnny Dee describes the squad as skinny but skilled with finesse over force. Hawaii coach LH Lod Red Rocha joked about declining a dog sled practice when facing Alaska noting the 43 below zero chill. Elvin Hayes and Lew Alcindor are teased about friendship, with Hayes affirming they are now friends.
Bobby Beamon produced a 27-1 indoor long jump, surpassing the two year old world best and setting a new indoor mark. Clyde Duncan of Texas Southern won the 60 yard dash in 6.1 seconds as Prairie View A&M took the team title amid a strong international open division. Beamon achieved the record with only hours of sleep over the preceding days.
The National Basketball Association awarded new franchises to Milwaukee Wisconsin and Phoenix Arizona. The teams will begin play in the next season.
Officials Stan Machock and John Payak praise Sam Williams for keeping calm under pressure and aiding calls during Iowa's clash with Minnesota. Williams defends against a four-man diamond zone, scores 14 in the second half for a 19-point night, grabs 12 rebounds, and emphasizes team success over personal stats.
Iowa aims to end a winless road streak at East Lansing as it visits Michigan State in a Big Ten clash. The Spartans seek to extend their home success while Iowa relies on rebounding edge and balanced scoring after a 82-70 win over Minnesota.
Twelve amateur boxing bouts are set for Friday at Eagles Hall 123 First Street NE with an 8 15 p m start. Main event features heavyweight Tony Nassif of C R and Dixie Taylor of Waterloo. C R boxers include Randy Harold Ed Furnish and Jerry Furness.
Joe Namath led the East to a late comeback scoring 25 24 with a one yard TD plunge and Don Maynard caught key passes to seal victory. George Blanda missed a late wind influenced 35 yard attempt costing the West a share of the prize despite his 18 year pro career and top scoring status.
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