Iowa Seeks End of Illini String in Champaign Clash
Iowa aims to end a 12 game losing streak to Illinois as 1960s era seniors make final road trip. Podolak eyes Big Ten rushing title while Iowa seeks school records in scoring and yardage with a full roster except for linebacker Larry Ely out with a fractured cheekbone.
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Iowa Basketball Schedule Sparks Fan Debate Over Nonconference Opponents
A sports column weighs Iowa's 1980s nonconference slate against tough road trips to Wichita State and Drake, fearing home games lack heft while suggesting the Sugar Bowl Journey trip endangers calendar clarity. The piece recalls Ralph Miller and Pops Harrison era scheduling as context.
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Iowa Football Schedule Guesses Stir Local Sports Writers
The piece recalls Pops Harrison and Ralph’s approach to scheduling foes like Regis College and jokes about identifying tough opponents. It lists weekly Big Ten picks with scores for Iowa and rivals and notes Iowa freshmen Clark Malmer and Terry Tad Harper joining numerals race. It also recounts Cliff Jordan tracking golfer Steve Spray who was late to a tee and disqualified in Hawaii Open but then posted a Cajun Classic score.
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Nicklaus cancels golf commitments due to broken foot
Jack Nicklaus canceled all golf commitments for the rest of the year after breaking a small bone in his right foot. The injury hopes to heal quickly as he steps back from tournament play.
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Cedar Rapids Marion area opens 1968-69 basketball season
Three area games spotlight the season opener in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Jefferson hosts Washington Iowa while Prairie welcomes Anamosa of the Wamac. Washington visits West High Waterloo on the road. Swimming and wrestling teams also begin weekend schedules with multiple dual meets across Davenport Iowa City Ottumwa Grinnell and LaSalle.
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Bench Tops NL Rookie of the Year in Close Vote
Johnny Bench of Cincinnati edged Jerry Koosman of New York 10% to 9% in the closest Baseball Writers Association of America rookie award vote. A 20 member panel decided the winner, with Jim Enright revealing his split ballot for Bench and Koosman.
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Penny Early Frustrated In Churchill Downs Jockey Bid
Penny Ann Early 25 vows not to quit after a ninth race at Churchill Downs was canceled due to a lack of riders. She blasts the male jockeys, plans to ride through Saturday, rest briefly, then seek a California license and ride at Santa Anita when its season starts in December.
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Ohio State Wolverines set for Big Ten clash at Ohio Stadium
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes avoids naming Michigan as his opponent while preparing for a 6-0 Buckeyes showdown with Michigan in Columbus. A record 85,000 plus crowd is expected as Ron Johnson of Michigan and Ohio State’s defense loom large.
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