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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

7

Prep of the Week honors go to Markt and Dusil

Steve Markt earned a starting spot at defensive back before shifting to quarterback and delivering 12 of 19 passes for 255 yards with two TDs plus 66 rushing yards. Rick Dusil anchored the defense with 13 tackles and key plays in Regina’s loss to LaSalle.

Steve Markt Kennedy Dale Tryon Markt Arthur Ill Cougars Tryon Davenport West Marks Mark Votroubek Steve Smith Rick Dusil Hawks LaSalle Dusil Bill Hynek Regina ECSC Red Lehdigh Hynek Gary Martin Rick Fulton Jeff Martin Fulton Skip Schmulbach Wash Rock Island Curt Aller Regis Dick Burns Linn-Mar al Morse Ron Romick Morse Romick Tom Mraz Marion Larry Borst Gary Stenerson Roger Bir John Herman Dick Dunbar Bir Herman Dunbar Gary Charipar LaSalle Soph

Devaney Criticizes Six Pass Interference Calls After Iowa State Win

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney cited "very weird" officiating in the 24-13 victory over Iowa State at Ames. He questioned several pass interference calls, noting two calls against Iowa State and urging fair enforcement amid disputes with ISU coach Johnny Majors.

Lincoln Neb UPI Nebraska Bob Devaney Iowa State Ames Devaney

Dodgers' GM Fresco Thompson in serious condition

Fresco Thompson, 66, general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is in serious condition at St. Jude's hospital in Fullerton California following a relapse of a pancreas ailment. He recently had surgery and had been home in Orange County before the setback.

Bucks Close On Trojans Lead In Poll

Southern California remained No. 1 but saw first place votes drop from 24 to 19 and its lead over Ohio State narrow to 13 points after a 20-13 win over Oregon. Ohio State moved to 803 points with 14 first place votes after beating Michigan State 25-20. Kansas stayed third with 10 first place votes and 758 points.

Southern California Ohio State Trojans Associated Press Weekly Buckeyes Michigan State Kansas Penn State Tennessee Purdue Hue Michigan Missouri Georgia Il Texas California Atre Dame Houston Arkansas Oregon State Ohio Auburn Wyoming Dasha Louisiana State Alamo Arizona State Florida State Florida Harvard Indiana Miami Fla Mississippi Nebraska Richmond Southern Methist Syracuse Texas Tech Virginia Tech Wake Forest Ale Purdue Texas Southern

Belle Plaine eyes share of Cedar League title in defense

Belle Plaine enters Friday with one of the state’s top defenses as Sigourney visits in a clash that could yield a Cedar League co title. The Plainers boast a 7 1 0 overall mark, 6 1 0 in league play, eight games in the season with opponents rushing for an average 67 yards and passing for 78 yards per game. The unit shut down Montezuma last week for minus 35 yards offense and recorded five shutouts.

Belle Plaine Montezuma Sigourney Plainers South Iowa Doug Winslow Pat McMahon Bob Storm Dan Zimmerman Dan Miller

Plainers Raise Funds for Injured Central Player at Halftime

Plainer fans collected 150 dollars at halftime of last Friday’s game for injured Central College football player Brian O'Donnell. Central’s starting quarterback is ex-Plainer Dick Fisher. The Plainers show strong offense led by Joel Junge and Don Drakos while Pat McMahon directs the attack. Junge nears 1 000 rushing yards with 912 thus far, and Drakos has 917 yards rushing. McMahon has 772 passing yards and 10 TDs through seven games. The line features multiple all state hopefuls and solid defense with several players contributing notable tackles and interceptions.

Belle Plaine Central College Brian O'Donnell Central Dick Fisher Junge Drakos Keota Pat McMahon McMahon Winslow Carlson Rick Koehn Zimmerman Don Swailes Mahlon Kaloupek Dan Bevins

Trojans Hold UPI Lead After Close Win

Southern California narrowly defeated an .500 Oregon team 20-13 on a final drive by Steve Sogge and Bob Klein. USC remained No. 1 with 316 points and 20 first place votes as Ohio State and Kansas moved within striking distance in the week’s UPI poll.

New York UPI California Trojans Steve Sogge Bob Klein Oregon

Swami Sees Iowa Victory In Upset Over Minnesota

AP reports Ol Swami's pick of Iowa over Minnesota as his lone correct guess last week. Other college games include Ohio State 30 Wisconsin 0, Michigan 24 Illinois 20, Purdue 28 Minnesota 20, Iowa 34 Northwestern 23, Michigan State 27 Indiana 24, Notre Dame 40 Pittsburgh 4 plus notes on fumbles and return drives.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Iowa Minnesota Ol’ Swami Ohio State Wisconsin Indiana Buckeyes Michigan Illinois Iilini Bob Naponic Purdue Mike Phipps Boilermakers Northwestern Wildcats Lawrence Michigan State Hoosiers Spartans Notre Dame Pitt Irish

Hawk Booster Club Reschedules Meeting Details

Prairie booster club meeting moved to Monday November 18 from November 11 per Athletic Director Bob Jennings. An open house at the school is planned for November 11. Further meeting details will be announced later.

Prairie Booster Club Bob Jennings Prairie

Whitworth Leads LPGA Money Race After Palm Springs Win

In the 1968 LPGA tour, Kathy Whitworth tops official and total money lists after a $3,300 Palm Springs victory. She now has $42,829 official winnings from eight tournaments, while Carol Mann falls to $42,271 from ten events.

Cincinnati Kathy Whitworth LPGA Miss Whitworth Palm Springs Calif Carol Mann Sandra Haynie Marilynn’ Smith Mickey Wright Clifford Ann Creed Sandra Spuzich Shirley Engiehorn Sandra Palmer Betsy Rawls

Cono Christian Blanks Tama 2-0 for Third Win

Cono Christian of Walker defeated Tama 2-0 in a soccer match. Forward Nat Belz and Peter Denning scored the goals as Cono moved to 3-1 on the season with solid defense securing the win.

Cono TAMA Cono Christian School Walker Nat Belz Peter Denning

Minnesota Buyers Agree to Pay 10.5 Million for Senators

Two Minnesota buyers including DNC treasurer Robert E. Short and Jeno F. Paulucci agreed after three weeks of talks to pay 10.5 million dollars for the Washington Senators. Completion faces minor points and fundraising delays, with Short set to become club president December 1.

Washington Minnesota Democratic National Committee Washington Senators Washington Post Fost Robert E. Short Jeno F. Paulucci James H. Lemon James M. Johnson Short George Selkirk Lemon Paulucci Lakers National Basketball Association Minneapolis Los Angeles Duluth Minn Chun King Corp R. J. Reynolds Co

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