Iowa Seeks End of Illini String In Big Ten Showdown
Iowa aims to halt Illinois 12 game series drought and earn a 5 5 season mark in Champaign as Eddie Podolak eyeing Big Ten rushing title while nine seniors including Podolak and Larry Ely prepare for final road trip. Rod Barnhart steps in for Ely who is out with a fractured cheekbone and surgery.
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Big Ten bowl limits questioned and Iowa football schedule debated
A sports column argues Big Ten should allow more than one team in bowls, noting Big Eight has three teams in post season. It reviews Iowa’s non conference slate at home and road tests including Wichita State Drake and Sugar Bowl Journey, with reflections on past schedules and early picks for week games and freshmen football numerals.
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Nicklaus ends year with broken foot in right foot
Jack Nicklaus canceled his fall golf commitments for the rest of the year due to a small fracture in the right foot. The injury sidelines him while he recovers, affecting his schedule and competitive plans.
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Cedar Rapids area opens 1968 69 basketball season with three games
Three Friday night basketball games kick off the 1968 69 slate in the Cedar Rapids Marion area. Jefferson hosts Washington Iowa while Prairie welcomes Anamosa. Washington starts Mississippi Valley play on the road against West High Waterloo. Swimming and wrestling events follow with multiple meets across Friday and Saturday.
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Bench Tops NL Rookie of the Year in Close Vote
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench edged Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman 10 percent to 9 percent in the closest rookie award result in Baseball Writers Association history. Jim Enright publicly split his ballot, praising both players for their standout seasons.
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Penny Early Thwarted In bid To Ride At Churchill Downs
Penny Ann Early, 25, vows not to quit after a ninth race at Churchill Downs was canceled for lack of riders. She plans to stay available through Saturday, rest briefly, then pursue a jockey license in California and hopes to ride at Santa Anita.
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Buckeyes, Wolverines Set for Big Ten Showdown in Columbus
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes refrains from naming Michigan as the opponent while the 6 0 teams collide in Ohio Stadium for the conference race and Rose Bowl bid. Michigan’s Ron Johnson headlines with a 347 rushing yards surge, backed by Dennis Brown, Jim Mandich, Tom Curtis and George Hoey in a key clash.
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