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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

5

Larry First Since 1928 To Score Four Hawk TDs In 1891 Tilt

Larry Lawrence of Cedar Rapids Jefferson set a Iowa record with four touchdowns in a game against Minnesota, the first Hawkeye to do so since 1928. The piece notes eight Hawkeyes have surpassed four TDs in history, with Aubrey Devine’s 1921 performance highlighted as a classic memory from the Minnesota series.

Larry Larry Lawrence Cedar Rapids Jefferson Lowa Hawkeye Nanny Pape Iowa Ralph McGinnis Northwestern Gordon Locke Aubrey Devine Minnesota Devine Lester Belding

Devine’s scoring spree powers Hawkeyes to 41 0 win

Devine rushed 183 yards and passed for 102 as Iowa routed Indiana 41 0. He scored four touchdowns, added four extra points in three quarters, totaling 57 points over eight days. Coach Nagel warns Northwestern will pose a tough test.

Devine Hawks Indiana Fighting Hawkeyes Iowa Locke

Four Ailing Gophers Set For Purdue

Purdue aims for Minnesota showdown as QB Mike Phipps and DB Tim Foley return to uniform. Minnesota lines up four returnees from the Iowa game including Bob Stein John Darkenwald Steve Thompson and Mo Forte. Indiana and Michigan State notes follow with Pont urging fewer fumbles and Spartans injuries.

Purdue Mike Phipps Tim Foley Bob DeMoss Minnesota Iowa Bob Stein John Darkenwald Steve Thompson Mo Forte Indiana John Pont Rex Kern Wisconsin

Jefferson Booster Club Meeting and Film Showing

The Jefferson Booster Club will meet Tuesday in room 227 at 7 p.m. Films of the J Hawk town City football game will be shown.

Jefferson Booster Club

Cardinals Rally For 9-7 Victory In Japan

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Yakima Giants 9-7 in Toyama after five home runs. Orlando Cepeda hit his second homer of the game to cap a ninth inning rally. Bob Gibson pitched four strong innings as Lou Brock opened the final frame with a homer.

Toyama Japan St. Louis Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Yamaki Giants Bob Gibson Cardinals Giants Mel Nelson Lou Brock John Edwards Cepeda St. Louis Yomiuri

Vern Stephens Dies Of Heart Attack

Vern Stephens 48 former 15 year major league veteran and six time All-Star died Monday night of a heart attack in Long Beach California. The shortstop led the American League in RBIs with 159 in 1949 and 144 in 1950 while with the Boston Red Sox.

Long Beach Calif Vern Stephens Stephens Boston Red Sox

Northwestern riddled by injuries ahead of Iowa clash

Four Wildcats sidelined by injuries as Northwestern opens practice for the Iowa game. Leading ground gainer Bob Olson and defensive back Jack Field face potential delays return after knee sprains from the Michigan game. Others Chico Kurzawski and Ed Paquette hurt, while Frank Mullins nears return from a back injury.

Evanston Northwestern Wildcats Iowa Bob Olson Jack Field Michigan Dick Hoover Hawkeyes Olson Field Chico Kurzawski Ed Paquette Frank Mullins Wisconsin

Packers seek reliable kicker after loss to Bears

Green Bay, defending Super Bowl champions, fell to 3-4-1 after Chicago won 13-10 on a late Mac Percival field goal. Coach Phil Bengtson criticized the kicking unit led by Erroll Mann and noted Don Chandler’s retirement left the team with unstable kicking.

Chicago Mac Percival Lady Jane Bears Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers Packers Chicago Bears Gale Sayers Phil Bengtson Don Chandler Erroll Mann

Red Sox End Waterloo Farm Tie After 11 Seasons

The Boston Red Sox cut the working agreement with Waterloo in the Midwest Baseball league. Waterloo President Jim Schreffler announced the move on Tuesday. Waterloo had been in the Red Sox farm system for 11 seasons and expected renewal, but Red Sox Farm Director Neil Mahoney said a class A team would be placed in Winter Haven, Florida.

Waterloo Boston Red Sox Waterloo Baseball Club Jim Schreffler Boston Red Sox Neil Mahoney Winter Haven Fla

Jack Concannon Reactivated by Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears activated quarterback Jack Concannon after a five week absence with a collarbone injury. He returns as Virgil Carter, a 22 year old taxi squad fugitive, has helped the team win three straight games with Mac Percival’s field goals.

Chicago Chicago Bears Andy Livingston Jack Concannon Concannon Virgil Carter Bears Mac Percival

Cedar Rapids High School Teams Post 27 3 Outsider Record This Year

The Gazette notes six Cedar Rapids high schools have 27 victories and 3 defeats against nonconference opponents. Teams Washington Regis Jefferson Prairie LaSalle Kennedy each show strong outside records. Gary Herman leaves Iowa football squad. Punchy Fister seen in Minneapolis after a Town victory celebration.

Cedar Rapids Moline Rock Island Dubuque Wahlert C.R Washington Kennedy Regis Wash Jefferson Prairie LaSalle Dubuque Jeff the Gazette

Hawkeyes Rally Past Minnesota in Tight Big Ten Clash

Iowa defeats Minnesota 35-34 after a hair raising finish. Stars like Larry Lawrence and Chuck Bolden shine with key runs, interceptions, and special teams plays. Coach comments note the narrow win keeps Iowa’s hopes alive for a second straight Big Ten win since 1961.

Conigliaro Shines in Mound Debut with Red Sox

Tony Conigliaro pitched the first three innings in an Instructional League game against the Phillies, surrendering three runs on walks and a misplayed ball. He impressed manager Mace Brown despite a 3-0 loss, hinting he may return as a pitcher with more practice and noting he remains open to a comeback as a hitter.

Sarasota Fla Tony Conigliaro Boston Red Sox Conigliaro Red Sox Phillies Conieliaro Mace Brown Mace American Legion Tony Brown

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