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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1968

Page

4

Iowa Sophomores Hit Northwestern In Big Ten Showdown

About 50 000 fans will skip the pheasant season opener to see if Iowa sophomores can deliver a second straight Big Ten win over Northwestern at Dads Day. The Hawkeyes aim to extend a two game win streak and improve a defense that rose in the second half against Minnesota. Northwestern plans to counter with injuries sidelining four regulars and hopes to exploit Iowa after a strong last week with Eddie Podolak and Larry Lawrence leading a versatile attack.

Iowa Big Ten Northwestern Dadsday Hawkeyes Idaho Washington Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Gophers Hawks Ray Nagel Agase Bob Olson Rich Field Frank Mullins Ray Forsthoffer Denny Green Nagel Eddie Podolak Tim Sullivan

Iowa Hawkeyes Meet Northwestern in 1968 Grid Clash

At Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, kickoff 1 30 p m Saturday. Iowa hosts Northwestern in a 1968 clash as official attendance nears 50 000 with knothole tickets $2. Radio coverage from KCRG and others. Iowa holds series edge 18 12 3. last big margin 78 6 in 1932.

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Prairie Hawks Rout Marion in season finale 42-7

Prairie defeats Marion 42-7 to cap the season at 7-2 while senior Al Morse exits with a 99 season points record and four TDs including a 90-yard kickoff return. Dennis Lytle adds 154 rushing yards and two TDs as Prairie dominates with 365 rushing yards and 103 passing. Marion managed 100 rushing yards and 85 receiving yards behind quarterback Jim Meggers.

Prairie al Morse John Marion All Sondra Prairie High Hawks Dennis Lytle Indians Tom Malarek Red Lehdigh Jim Meggers Meggers Dennis Schmuecker Gary Armstrong

Out-of-state pheasant licenses sold after deadline in Cedar Rapids

Hunting license sales extend beyond county courthouse closing time. Fans unable to buy by 5 p.m. Friday can obtain permits Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday at the R and R Conoco station, 3733 First Ave SE, for the season opening Saturday. County recorder Pat Kane notes high demand after Walt's Bait Shop ceased handling permits.

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Kansas DE John Zook and Tennessee guard Rosenfelder sign for American Bowl

Two college football players from Kansas and Tennessee signed to play in the January 4 American Bowl in Tampa. Defensive end John Zook will represent Kansas while offensive guard Charles Rosenfelder joins Tennessee.

Tampa Fla John Zook University of Kansas Tennessee Charles Rosenfelder

Northwestern Hawks Clash Looms Over Kurzawski Injury

Northwestern star Chico Kurzawski, UPI Back of the Week, missed action due to a knee issue and hamstring strain after a loss to Michigan. Coach Alex Agase weighs whether Kurzawski can play Saturday against Iowa in Iowa City.

Chico Kurzawski Kurzawski Iowa UPI Northwestern Alex Agase Hawks Iowa City Michigan

Purdue Keyes Leads Big Ten Rushing. Bill Long’s Clerical Calling

Purdue star Leroy Keyes has 381 yards on 75 carries in four Big Ten games, matching Eddie Podolak's carries and near-yardage. Northwestern publicist Walt Paulison retires after a long career. Iowa’s football and TV plans loom as NFL shifts to more rushing plays. Bill Long, former Jeff and Iowa star, preaches at Waubeek and Bertram churches while pursuing seminary studies.

Purdue Leroy Keyes Keyes Iowa Eddie Podolak Eddie Gazette Waubeek Bertram Bill Long C.R. Jefferson Dave Long Jeff St. Louis Cardinals Bill Cardinals Memorial Wildcats Walt Big Ten Eric Wilson Michigan Les Etter Northwestern Iowa City Nowa

Red Pepper Picks Big Ten Wins Amid 0-2 Streak Hopes

The chunk outlines a weekly football prognosticator with a .727 season mark 80-30-2, predicting two straight Big Ten victories for the first time since 1961. It notes last week’s 20 correct, 5 wrong, and a split with Major Hoople over Iowa upset and several scorelines across conferences.

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APG Signs Pact for 19 Tournaments

The rebel APG says it has nailed 19 tournaments with a total purse of 2,305,000 dollars for 1969 and has 13 more sponsors requesting contracts. The Open Masters and Bob Hope Classic appear unaffected by the APG split from the PGA, while the PGA tour status is still unsettled. Gardner Dickinson Jr. leads the APG and expects a representative tour schedule next year.

New York American Professional Golfers Inc APG Gardner Dickinson, Jr

Warriors Seek Unbeaten Run in Valley Showdown

Wash Faces Moline in a pivotal Mississippi Valley Conference clash at Kingston Stadium Friday night. Coach Wally Sheets' Warriors seek sole possession of the Valley lead to boost state poll prospects after already clinching a share. Harley Rollinger's Moline squad carries one loss and aims to derail the bid with a late-season win.

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