Sophomore Black Players Quit UW Football Team
Four sophomores at the University of Washington announced they would not return to the Huskies next season. Halfback Mark Wheeler read the press release detailing grievances about coaching racial practices. The move leaves the team with no black players on the squad and follows prior incidents, with unclear next steps for other black players.
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Sweden Cage Squad to Stop at Central Pella
The national Swedish basketball team will play Central College of Pella on December 12. Sweden’s tour includes midwestern campuses with Pella as its only Iowa stop.
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Brooks earns UPI Midwest Lineman of the Week honor
Iowa senior linebacker Dave Brooks, from Webster City, was named United Press International Midwest Lineman of the Week after his 13 solo tackles and 13 assists in the 22 16 victory over Illinois. He stopped Mike Wells on a fourth and two in the final minutes and helped Iowa finish fourth in the Big Ten.
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Stanford Boss: Youll Be Proud Rose Bowl Talk
In Oakland AP report Coach John Ralston of Stanford says he expects to beat Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Woody Hayes says Ohio State, unbeaten Big Ten champions, will face Stanford January 1 with boosted personnel.
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Yarborough Switches to USAC Championship Circuit
Cale Yarborough announced in Atlanta that he will join the U S Auto Club championship circuit for 1971. The 31 year old driver joins Lloyd Ruby in a Gene White owned team and plans to run the full Waco series including the three 500 mile races, aiming for the National driving title.
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Gene White
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Celtics seek bench spark as Nelson may start
Boston AP veteran Don Nelson may come off the bench to boost the Celtics led by Heinsohn as coach Tom Heinsohn weighs lineup reshuffle. Havlicek likely remains a starter. Nelson eyed as sixth man while rookies fill much of the roster. Celtics aim for .500 pace and playoff hopes with Red Auerbach remarking on improving from current 10-10 start.
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U. of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Amateur Boxing Card Set for Dec 13
The Cedar Rapids Boxing Club schedules a 46 bout amateur program at Knights of Columbus hall at 1 p.m. Sunday December 13. Cedar Rapids entrants Eden, Goot, and Rodriguez fought in Manchester last weekend with Eden winning by knockout in 26 seconds, Goot winning on a decision, and Rodriguez losing a close decision to Stanon.
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Vols Kell Gets Honor
Tennessee coach staff rate a player 65 percent or better as winning football and 80 percent as championship level, highlighting Kell's recognition by Herschel Nissenson of the Associated Press.
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Iowa players sweep IMCA stock car final standings
Des Moines AP: Iowa drivers place eight of the top eleven as Chip Kell tops stock car field completed 360 yards ground gain for a 1 450 victory plus IMCA berth. Kentucky and Tennessee also noted. Ernie Derr and Bill Battle cited for top honors.
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Tennessee State Chooses Grantland Rice Bowl Participant
Tennessee State University at 9-0 with one game left was picked for the Grantland Rice Bowl. Senior linebacker Steve Hornung of Drake was named most valuable player at the game in Des Moines. Louisiana’s Southwestern Conference champions were named, with key captains End Dave Herbert and back Bill McClintock chosen for next season.
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Penn State Turns Down Bowl Bid After 7 3 Season
Penn State Nittany Lions voted to decline any bowl invitation citing academic schedule conflicts after finishing 7-3. Coach Joe Paterno said the team would not accept a Liberty Bowl offer, noting classes end December 9 and finals run December 11 to 15.
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Top Man Prospects Bench Or Powell For Player Of The Year
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds and Boog Powell of the Baltimore Orioles head the Baseball Writers Association nominations for Player of the Year. Pitcher of the Year nominees are Bob Gibson and Jim Perry. Defensive Player of the Year and other awards will be announced at a Beverly Hills dinner.
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Cyclones Host Prep Mat Meet at Iowa State Armory
The 1971 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament will be staged at the Iowa State University Armory in Ames on Feb 26-27. Executive Secretary Bernie Saggan noted the event moved from Des Moines Veterans Auditorium due to a scheduling conflict after drawing 28 000 in four sessions last February. Ames marks the third site in three years, after Waterloo and Des Moines.
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Long Beach State Wins Pasadena Bowl Bid
Long Beach State earned a bid to face Louisville in the Pasadena Bowl on December 19 after upsetting previously undefeated San Diego State 27 to secure the Rage Bowl invitation from the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.
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Jet-Age Circuit Rider Brings Chapel To Pro Football
Dr Ira Eschelman 53 Boca Raton minister runs jet age circuit riding to pre game chapel services for 13 of 26 NFL teams. He spends autumn Sundays alternating chapel and press box while six weekdays in hotels lobbies and hospital rooms. His nonprofit Sports World Chaplain Inc funds expenses. he’s not NFL affiliated.
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Howe Out Two Weeks With Rib Injury For Wings
DETROIT AP Gordie Howe, 42, sidelined two weeks with torn rib cartilage and sprained rib cage after falling on Joe Watsons skate in a 4 2 victory over the Flyers. Howe scored his second goal of the game before he was helped from the ice.
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