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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1978

Page

18

Major NFL Roundup From Week In 1978 Season

San Diego led rushing with Bever 16 carries for 60 yards and Fouts threw 18 completions. New England’s Grogan had 17 attempts. The report covers multiple games with team rushing, passing, receiving leaders and key plays across the league.

San Diego Bever Woods Mitchell New England Cunningham Calhoun Ivory Fouts Ere Grogan Jefferson Joiner Francis New York Atlanta Ve Ceenee Danelo Yg-Martin Deneio Atl Bartkowski Steinfort Pisorcik Atl-Stenback St. Louis Morris Jqnee Miami Williams Bulaichi St. Povie Fort Strock St. Ai Ferguson Enn Demk Funpsey Ees Scoticonn Dempsey Kc—Mcknight Stenerud Houston Wilson Coleman Carpenter Cleveland M. Pruitt C. Miller Hill Pastorini Sipe Burrough Caster Rucker Logan Newsome Los Angeles New Orleans Are Aile Haden Corral Rams Saints Cappelletti Bryant Strachan Galbreath Manning Miller Jessie Childs Harris Minnesota Tampa Bay Danmeier Young R. Miller Kellar DuBose Bel Tarkenton Rashad R. White Owens McKay Giles Mucker Den—Weese Turner Den—Keyworth Weese Sims Herrera Den—Canada Den—Preston Penrose

Playoffs Best-of-Five Series Details

American League playoff schedule outlines Boston or New York versus Kansas City. Games listed for Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday with locations and start times, including potential seven and decisive games.

Boston New York Kansas City Onsas City

Local Racing Heat by Heat Results

First heat Darrell Fells of Waverly leads, second heat Tom Hearst of Wilton, third heat Verlin Eaker from Mechanicsville. Semi finals list Terry Huizel and Jim Jeffrey of Freeport plus Ronnie Weedon of Pleasant Valley. Feature shows Darrell Fells of Waverly first ahead of John Moss of Iowa City and Gary Webb of Davenport.

Darrell Fells Waverly Tom Hearst Wilton Verlin Eaker Mechanicsville Terry Huizel Freeport Jim Jeffrey Ill Ronnie Weedon Pleasant Valley Fells John Moss Iowa City Gary Webb Davenport

Smart shop the Classified ads when they're ready to buy

Local shoppers are urged to scan the classified section for ready to purchase items. Deals across categories appear daily with listings for furniture electronics vehicles and services. Buyers are advised to compare prices and verify details before completing transactions.

College Football Scores From Saturday Highlights

Yale defeats Connecticut 21 to 7 while Maryland dominates Kentucky 20 to 3. Grambling blasts Prairie View 37 to 6. Wichita State edges West Texas 38 to 37. Arizona State shuts out Texas El Paso 27 to 0. Mankato beats Wisconsin River Falls 30 to 28. Montana beats Weber State 27 to 7. NeboMano 17 MI 14. Dayton over Miami 10 to 0.

Yale Connecticut California W.virginia Maryland Kentucky Dayton Miami Grambling Prairie View Mankato Wis River Falls Neb.Omano Wichita St Texas St Arizona St Texas-El Paso Montane Weber St

Twins owner Griffith in hot water over controversial remarks

Minnesota Twins faced fallout as owner Calvin Griffith faced criticism for remarks at a Waseca Lions Club meeting. Players including Dan Ford Rod Carew and Butch Wynegar condemned the comments accusing Griffith of bigotry and hypocrisy amid a disappointing 1978 season. Carew vowed not to return, calling Griffith a bigot and referencing threats to send comments to the NAACP.

Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Twin Cities Washington, D.C Calvin Griffith Griffith Senators Bloomington Minnesota Lion’s Club Waseca Minn Joe Coleman Minneapolis Tribune Butch Wynegar Rod Carew Twins Kansas City Dan Ford Carew NAACP Wynegar

Kennedy Names Onstott as Cedar Rapids Kennedy Swim Coach

Cedar Rapids Kennedy announces the appointment of Mark Onstott as the boys swimming coach with immediate effect. Onstott also serves as the school’s girls swimming coach.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy Mark Onstott Cougars Onstott

Falcons Clinch Playoff Spot With 17 0 Victory

Cedar Rapids Metro Falcons earn a playoff berth by defeating the Newton Nite Hawks 17 0 on Saturday night Ed Donovan rushed for 146 yards and a 43 yard touchdown John O Dell opened scoring with a 29 yard field goal Brian Boots connected on a 69 yard pass to Mike James for a 10 0 halftime lead George Corum led the defense with five solo tackles and 15 assists

Newton Cedar Rapids Metro Falcons Quad Cities

Cedar Rapids Racquet Club Sold to Dubuque Owners

The Cedar Rapids Racquet Club at 252 Blairs Ferry Road NE announces sale to owners of the Dubuque Racquet Club. Dr. and Mrs. John Brehm of Dubuque lead the new ownership. members gain full privileges at both clubs.

Cedar Rapids

Cross Country Meet Results Senior Masters and Youth

Eight kilometer senior men race led by Mark Clark of Des Moines in 34 23 with Bob Danielson and Bob Paxton close behind. Masters winner Alan Brown of Alburnett posted 39 15. Youth events include 13 and under Michael Wirth 13 27 and girls 10 11 Nancy Stoteier 15 43 and boys 10 11 Todd Nolan 15 47.

Mark Clark Des Moines Bob Danielson Fairfield Bob Paxton Marion William Pearson C.R Fred Schultz Iowa City Mike Mucahy Ronald Swanson Alan Brown Alburnett Michael Wirth Vinton Nancy Stoteier Todd Nolan Dan Costello A. C.R Steve Aldrich

Morgan Wins World Series of Golf in Playoff

Gil Morgan clinched the $100,000 first prize with a two-putt par on the final playoff hole after Hubert Green faltered on a three-putt bogey. Morgan finished 278 over 72 holes at Firestone South, while Tom Watson earned $19,000 for third and set season earnings records. Watson projects Player of the Year honors and the Vardon Trophy despite not playing Pensacola Open.

Akron Ohio Firestone Country Club Gil Morgan Hubert Green Tom Watson Ny Wadkins Tom Kite Hale Irwin Jack Nicklaus Gary Pleyer Severiano Ballesteros Bill Kratzert Cateaere Hae Morgan Green Wewoka Okla Hubert Watson Geys Johnny Miller Nicklaus

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