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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1966
Page
2
Jeff High, ranked No. 1, edged Waterloo West 22 7 at Kingston Stadium as heavy rain and a muddy field neutralized a stronger Jeff defense. Star RB Bob Rudd rushed 11 times for 169 yards, scoring twice, while West could not sustain offense.
Central of Davenport capitalized on a weather plagued night to defeat Davenport Washington 9-0. Pat Wyatt led Central with 113 rushing yards on 21 carries while Buck Twyner Tony Clay and Jim Fox provided key outside runs. Washington squandered early chances as a 4:29 left first half touchdown and a late fourth quarter safety sealed Davenport’s defeat amid a driving rainstorm.
The International Olympic Committee will convene in Mexico City in October 2021. The session will hear progress reports on the 1968 Games and related preparations.
Sen. Everett Dirksen attaches an amendment to legalize the merger of the NFL and AFL to a tax bill, bypassing Rep. Celler’s antitrust hold. A conference comb may follow with Ways and Means aiding passage as Rozelle and AFL push for congressional approval and a super game.
The Boston Celtics requested waivers for Art Heyman reducing their roster to the NBA limit of 12 players. Heyman, a former Duke standout, was part of the club's late roster decisions.
Independence dumped Manchester 27 to 6 in WaMac play at Manchester. Bob Roloff, Independence quarterback, ran for two scores and threw a 36 yard touchdown pass to Mike Ghere. Jerry Senters scored Manchester’s lone TD on a three yard run.
Dysart Geneseo blanked Eldora 14 0 Friday night behind a two touchdown performance by Dave Fry. Fry scored on a 28 yard run and a 24 yard pass from Bill Heckroth, both in the second quarter. A third quarter safety added to the lead.
William H. Spaulding former UCLA football coach and athletic director dies after a prolonged illness at age 86 in Los Angeles.
Linn-Mar Lions defeat Lincoln Panthers 20 to 0 as junior fullback Ron Rudish rushes 107 yards and scores one TD. Bob Marinoff adds a 52 yard TD run, while Dave Kane contributes a six yard score. Denny Price kicks two extra points to seal the win.
LeGrand-LDF nipped Herbert Hoover of Toledo 19 to 18 as Duane Cooling converted a late extra point. Key plays included Curt Lawson's 45 yard rush to a touchdown, Cartano's 70 yard pass connection, and a 40 yard kickoff sequence that set up Tobin's score.
The Atlanta Braves announced that veteran second baseman Frank Bolling was given an unconditional release. Bolling spent six seasons with the Braves and batted .222 in the 1966 season.
Tripoli defeated Wapsie Valley 14 to 7 in a Cedar Wapsie conference game. Dave Buchholtz scored two Tripoli touchdowns while Wapsie Valley’s lone TD came on a 10 yard run. The Warriors stopped on the 1 yard line late in the game.
Chicago analysts outline the Bears strategy to stop Bart Starr and the Green Bay offense. They emphasize stopping Hornung and Taylor and the power sweep while highlight defensive duties for Ed O Bradovich and Doug Atkins as pivotal factors in a high stakes Wrigley Field clash.
A wide slate of prep football results with numerous upsets and close games. Notable outcomes include Missionogt Valley 22 Waterloo Davenport Central 0, Independence 27 Manchester 6, Monticello 32 Anamosa 24, West Liberty 32 Wilson Junction 0, Oskaloosa 26 Davis County 2, Morning Sun 43 Highland 0, and multiple postponements including Bettendorf at Pune and Central City at Sprinsville.
AP reported mixed results from bouts in Melbourne Italy and California. Lionel Rose stopped Burke in Melbourne while Teramo and Mazzinchi disputed decisions in Italy and California.
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