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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1972
Page
12
Greg Witwer and Brad Kiburz headlined the All-Metro selections as Marion and Wash fielded star players. Witwer scored multiple touchdowns and returned kicks, while Kiburz earned praise as a top college prospect at defensive end and tight end.
Chadwick Dyal scored 1881 points and Dan Boddicker had 1693 for the test results with Rob Barnet 1878 and Mark Lowry 1541 showing strong scores at Wright School. Dan Kidsnips with 1400 plus and Scott Chridwick with 1746 are noted as top performers in the football skills test.
Regis High School hosts a Wednesday night game at 7 30 featuring Regis Pratrly foothill in a booster club event with stories of the game and participants.
DETROIT AP Tigers could shift baseball and football dates if Detroit teams reach major games. If the Tigers reach the World Series, opening day at Tiger Stadium would be delayed, affecting the Lions October 16 game and possibly moving it to Milwaukee or Green Bay with a Packers meeting in Detroit or December 3.
Freshman Archie Griffin of Ohio State is named Big Ten Player of the Week by the Associated Press after rushing 239 yards on 27 carries in a 29-14 win over North Carolina. The Columbus native set a Buckeye rushing record, surpassing Ollie Cline's 228-yard mark from 1945. Michigan’s Ed Shuttlesworth was runner-up after scoring three TDs and 161 rushing yards in a 41-7 victory over Tulane.
Logan and Burks of Michigan shared a standout defensive effort in a 43-7 win over Tulane East. Logan, a 22 year old Detroit senior, returned a 32 yard interception for a touchdown and helped key a crucial play. Burks, a 17 year old Midland sophomore, intercepted a pass and returned 18 yards. The Wolverines have allowed just 16 points in three games with one shutout this season.
Boe Beman surged from 28th to 18th in the PGA money standings after his second straight Quad Cities Open win. His one stroke victory was worth 20000 dollars, boosting 1972 earnings to 87638. Top earners remained led by Jack Nicklaus, Trevino, Archer, Heard, and Sones with figures listed.
The Philadelphia 76ers trade guard Dave Wohl to Portland to bolster their front court by adding 10th year center Dale Schlueter a Colorado State graduate with four NBA seasons. Coach Roy Rubin gains flexibility to deploy Manny Leaks and Donna Awtrey at forward and center.
Des Moines Dowling and Lake Mills lead the large and small school polls with 98 points each as several upsets reshape the top 10. Cedar Rapids Jefferson moves to second in the large schools while Sioux City Rust leads Cedar Falls. other changes include Ames tied for fourth with Cedar Rapids Washington and Cedar Rapids Regis eighth. Lake Mills tops in 3A and Maurice-Orange City narrowly trails in smaller schools with two first place votes.
Iowa players Skogman Cedar Rapids quarterback Kyle Skogman earned offensive player of the week while Windauer from Chicago was named defensive player of the week by Iowa Coach Frank Lauterbur. Windauer had nine tackles two for loss in the Penn State game. Iowa prepares for Purdue after a near upset of Penn State and Notre Dame losses.
Houston led by Gladys Heldman announces a new women’s tennis federation with Millie Jean King among members. The Women’s International Tennis Federation aims to cooperate but not subordinate other bodies like the USLTA. A 19-tournament winter spring schedule starts mid January ending early May with total purse about 410000.
Dowling leads the Class AAAAAA ranking with nine first place votes and a 12 point edge over Sioux City East. Cedar Rapids Jefferson climbs after a 21 0 win over Bettendorf, while Cedar Rapids Washington rises to sixth and Cedar Rapids Regis remains seventh. Decorah debuts in the Top Ten at 10 as Kennedy and Kennedy drop from the top tier.
Cedar Rapids Officials start basketball meetings on Wednesday October 25 at 7 p m at the extended national Service center 34 Second avenue SE. Local association convenes to discuss league rules and scheduling.
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