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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1966

Page

10

Notre Dame Sees Rise As Top Teams Face Off Soon

Notre Dame climbs to second in the AP poll behind Michigan State after a 35-0 win over Army. The Irish hold 3-0 record and 353 points with 15 first place votes while Michigan State leads with 369 points and 18 first place votes. The top two may meet November 19, a rare clash for the national lead.

Mike Recht Associated Press Notre Dame Michigan State Irish Spartans Army North Carolina Oklahoma Navy

Georgia Tech Rises to 7th in UPI Coaches Poll

Georgia Tech jumps to No 7 in the United Press International coaches poll after winning four straight, including a win over Tennessee, as the Yellowjackets seek to recapture past glory. Michigan, Southern California, Nebraska, and Tennessee lead the rankings with undefeated 4-0 records.

Michigan State Otreame Alabama Battle Jas Southern California Nebraska Georgia Tech Florida Purdue Baylor Air Force Arkansas Georgia Houston Missouri Oklahoma Methodist Syracuse Tennessee Wyormins NEW York UPI United Press International Board of Coaches Yellowjackets Michigan Miscaniel Arkanaska Southern Miami Sonics Washington

McPartland Places Second at Iowa Pros Meet

Jim McPartland of Marion trails leader Bob Fry of Davenport by one stroke in the Iowa Professional Golfers Association tournament at Rock Island. Fry shot 73 to lead after the first round, with Ted Lockie of Bettendorf tied at 74 alongside McPartland.

Rock Island Jim McPartland Marion Bob Fry Davenport Iowa Professional Golfers Assn Fry McPartland Ted Lockie Bettendorf

Hope for Good Finish At Maquoketa Valley

Delhi Maquoketa Valley football coach Chuck Lundquist aims for a strong finish in the Upper Mississippi Conference after a loss to Cedar Rapids LaSalle. Returning lettermen include quarterback Scott Ortberg and backs Dave Nason Dennis Sweaney, with linemen Stramer Brown and Rennebaum leading a veteran group as they prepare for a clash with Stormont on Oct. 21.

Maquoketa Valley Greg Brown del Rennebaum Larry Fielstul Terry Tumey Bill Kenney Bill Johnson Tom Stramer Dennis Sweaney Danny Burbridge Scott Ortberg Dave Nason Bob Lana Gazelle Delhi Cedar Rapids LaSalle Chuck Lundquist LaSalle Lundquist Upper Mississippi Ortberg Danny Bur‘bridge Sweaney Nason Brown Stramer Gary Grimm Dubuque University Sweaney and Roger Rohwedder Stormont

Football lineup shifts amid injury list at Town game

Saturday afternoon against Town saw backfield changes with Curt Wilson returning as No 1 quarterback while Larry Carlson nursed a sore ankle. John Winter mute moved to left halfback as Dick Peterson sat with a sprained ankle and Joe Holmberg took over fullback duties though Dennis Cornell battled a hip bruise. Ezell Jones and Bill Laakse joined the line, with John Walsh at right guard and Bob Stein at right end replacing several regulars.

Curt Wilson Larry Carlson John Wintermute LaGrange Dick Peterson Letterman Joe Holmberg Dennis Cornell Ezell Jones McKinley Boslton Bill Laakse Andy Brown John Walsh Dick Enderle Bob Stein Charley Sanders

Texan Rex Baxter Jr Captures Brazilian Open Title

Rex Baxter Jr shot a final round four under par 68 to win the Brazilian Open championship at 277 over 72 holes. Raeton Sola of Spain finished second with 282, as the event concluded in Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo Brazil Rex Baxter, Jr Ratoon Sola Spain

Deny Warriors To Move to Cedar Rapids

Des Moines Warriors president Frank Anderson denied reports the semipro football team will relocate to Cedar Rapids. He acknowledged the team is deeply in debt and currently draws about 3,500 fans per game while leading the Professional Football of America with a 4-1 record. He warned the club must average 5,800 or 3,900 fans to stay afloat.

DES Moines Frank Anderson Des Moines Warriors Cedar Rapids Anderson Tteam Professional Football of America

Washington Jayvees blank Iowa City 32-0 in Monday clash

Washington's junior varsity squad shut out Iowa City High 32-0. Fullback Bob Brewster scored twice, Joe Hatchett, Sandy Waller and Wes Schultz added one each, Don Robb credited with a safety. Final score by quarters showed Washington 16 0 33 0.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa City High Bob Brewster Joe Hatchett Sandy Waller Wes Schultz Don Robb Wes, Schultz Bellz Bon Robb

LaSalle Sophs Edge Pleasant Valley in Freshman-Sophomore Bout

LaSalle defeated Pleasant Valley 12 to 6 in a freshman sophomore game. Dean Schulte scored on a 40 yard run and Bruce Frana added a 5 yard TD run for the winners. Pleasant Valley answered with a 70 yard TD run.

LaSalle Pleasant Valley Dean Schulte Bruce Frana Plasent Valley Chasalle Td—Schulte

Marion Freshmen Tie Manchester In Second Quarter

Greg Morris scored on a 13 yard run in the second quarter to tie the Marion freshmen with Manchester at 6 to 6. The Indians improved to 3,041 for the season as the game ended in a draw.

Greg Morris Marion Manchester iThe Young Indians Tdo

Meylan Named Big 8 Lineman of the Week

Nebraska's Wayne Meylan, a 239 pound middle guard, earned the Big Eight Lineman of the Week after three recent games in which he blocked two punts and forced short returns. At Wisconsin he blocked a punt, recovered it for a touchdown as Nebraska defeated Wisconsin 31-3.

Associated Press Wayne Meylan Nebraska Meylan Wisconsin

Celtics face tough title defense amid personnel changes

Celtics coach turned general manager Red Auerbach says Philadelphia 76ers and Wilt Chamberlain loom as the biggest threat this season. He notes Boston is stronger on paper after adding Bailey Howell Wayne Embry and Art Heyman while acknowledging juniors must hold up for a repeat.

Auerbach Celtics Russell Philadelphia 76Ers Wilt Chamberlain

Freshmen Tie Between Prairie and Regis at Prairie Field

Prairie and Regis freshmen battled to a 6-6 draw at Prairie Field after Rick Krause scored from a one yard run in the fourth quarter. Earlier Curt Wiley connected with Ernie Moomey on a 40 yard pass to put Prairie ahead 6-0 in the third period.

Rick Krause Regis Prairie Prairie Field Curt Wiley Ernie Moomey

Court notes and sports figures in 1960s legal and baseball cases

The page recounts court actions involving wire services and libel judgments, including Curtis Publishing Co. versus Wally Butts, plus baseball moves and contracts. It mentions Dick Stain, Eddie Stanky, and Neely with signings and bonus disputes, detailing contract enforcement claims and false date representations.

Curtis Publishing Co Wally Butts University of Georgia

Etchebarren Rescues Robinson At Baltimore Pool Incident

Orioles catcher Andy Etchebarren rescued teammate Frank Robinson from drowning during a late season pool party. Robinson leaped into a shallow pool to stop possible dunking, then sank several times before Etchebarren pulled him out and checked his breathing.

Baltimore Frank Orioles Robinson Andy Etchebarren Baltimore Orioles Associated Press Etchebarren iIason

Temple Beats Bucknell 92-14 in Huge Victory

Temple coach George Makris cited a high emotional level as the key factor after a 92-14 win over Bucknell. The victory followed a 12-game losing streak to Bucknell and came Saturday, described by Makris to the New York Football Writers Association.

NEW York Temple George Makris Bucknell

Miska Wins Polk School Football Skills Contest

Joe Miska scored 2060 points to win the football skills contest at Polk School sponsored by the playground and recreation commission. Jerry Herndon finished second with 1714 points and Harry Fetter placed third with 1628.

Joe Miska Polk School The Playground and Recreation Commission Jerry Herndon Harry Fetter

Upper Iowa's Johnston Out for Year in Homecoming Showdown

Upper Iowa learns junior quarterback and punter Francis Johnston from North English is lost for the season after a broken tendon in his left hand. He played with a taped hand in the Buena Vista win but re injured it in Saturday's game. Coach Everett Ed Eischeid lauded the squad for the Luther clash, with praise for Bob Bergstrom and Ted Rogers.

Francis Johnston North English Johnston Buena Vista Iowa Everett Ed” Eischeid Fischeid Bob Bergstrom Ted Rogers

Lincoln JVs Roll Past Midland 40-0 in Junior Varsity Showdown

STANWOOD Lincoln high school junior varsity defeated Midland 40-0. Alvin Wagner scored two touchdowns on 24 and 14 yard runs. Other Lincoln scorers included a 1 yard run by Tom Techau, a 7 yard pass from Peterman to Pat Kech, and a Terry Pruess 3 point-after kicks.

Stanwood Lincoln High School Midland Alvin Wagner Lincoln Terry Pruess Tom Techau Andy Meyer Terry Peterman Pat Kech Peterman Pruess

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