McGilmer to miss three Iowa games amid eligibility decision
Iowa fans will see Ben McGilmer only once before December as a Big Ten panel weighs his eligibility after being drafted into service. Coach Ralph Miller plans to start a freshman-heavy lineup with veterans Vidnovic Johnson and Jensen, while McGilmer sits out the first three home games against Vallorina State Pomona Northern Michigan and Wisconsin Milwaukee.
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Colts Hold Slim Lead as Backup QBs Spark Week
Colts beat Vikings 21-9 with Earl Morrall stepping in for Unitas as Dallas Cowboys roll past the Bears 34-3 with Craig Morton stellar. Zeke Bratkowski leads Green Bay past Washington 27-7 as Green Bay and Dallas seek playoff position. Rams edge Giants 24-21 on late field goal. Minnesota and Dallas hold division leads.
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Rams kicker Bruce Gossett boots game winner against Giants
Bruce Gossett, 30, kicked a 36 yard field goal as time expired to lift the Rams 24-21 over the Giants with Ed Meador credited for the ball setup. The game featured late melees and a strong Dallas defense shutting down the Bears as Morton threw two TD passes. Bratkowski led the Packers past the Cardinals 18 of 24 for three touchdowns while Hart's 30 yard TD pass to Crenshaw helped St Louis hold Atlanta to a 17-3 lead and the Falcons suffered a rough time with the defense.
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Scores From National League and Games Ahead
Eastern Conference results show Cleveland, Philadelphia, Washington and New Orleans with mixed scores. The Coast division lists Baltimore, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Minnesota and Chicago among others with several games noted for Thursday and Sunday ahead.
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Bears fall to Cowboys as rabbit steals the show
The Bears 34 3 loss to Dallas drew more applause for a cottontail rabbit on the field than for the team. Virgil Carter, Gale Sayers, and the cast revived fan interest before injuries sidelined them. Fans jeered officials and debated officiating as the rabbit scampered to the end zone, marking the high point in an otherwise rough day.
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Iowa poised to win Big Ten as Miller gets nod from writers
Chicago observers predict Iowa to top the Big Ten despite no preseason top 20 ranking. Ralph Miller earns praise for coaching acumen as Hawkeyes add John Johnson and seek Ben McGilmer eligibility. Purdue noted at No. 10, Ohio State 12th, in a sentiment-filled preview.
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Hawks May Be Big Ten Title Contender in 1969
Iowa beats Illinois 37 13 signaling bigger things to come for coach Ray Nagel Hawkeyes. Sophomore William Powell rushed 101 yards and 88 completions for 156 yards. Many key players eligible to return including Powell and Larry Lawrence. Only senior safety Steve Wilson among 11 defenders won’t return. Senior starters leaving include Al Bream Ed Podolak Barry Crees and Greg McManus.
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