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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1972
Page
9
The readable portions reference Dawson, fans, a hospital, and figures like 495 and 290-2. The text is heavily garbled but suggests a local grid event or report involving individuals and a hospital payment amount. No clear names or events emerge to confirm a distinct story.
In Denver, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton engineered a late drive, 17 seconds remaining, to cap a 23 20 comeback over the Broncos. Floyd Little scored twice for Denver, but Tarkenton answered with a late two yard TD run after two key completions to Washington. Minnesota improved to 2-0 in a tense, high‑stakes finish.
Oskaloosa reports Don Smith of Cedar Rapids K of C lost a close amateur bout to Davenport’s 3inton Jackson, a former Southern conference champion at 150 pounds. Five K of fighters competed, with Jack Goll and Mike Christiansen securing the only other victories in 70 and 54 pounds respectively.
A confused collage of scores from various college football games across the Big Eight Midwest Conference Missouri Valley and other regions. Notable results include Missouri Valley teams and multiple scores for North Central Westmar and Western Missouri with mixed outcomes.
American Conference standings show teams like Detroit and San Francisco leading various divisions while New York and Chicago drivers push for playoff positions. The fragmented OCR lists teams and records with city and state associations, hinting at a late season snapshot and upcoming matchups.
Fragmented NBA results recap with Cleveland’s Chamberlain scoring six as Los Angeles overcomes issues. Atlanta routs New York 109 to 101. San Diego edges Dallas 106 104. Hawks and Bullets games noted with points by Hudson, Maravich, Unseld and DeBusschere amid a busy weekend schedule. Upset in Atlanta marks first defeat of the season. Utah football title bid referenced.
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