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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1967
Page
14
Hoople analyst Hooseer system posts 19 correct, 18 wrong and two ties after an agonizing weekend. Highlights include predictions Indiana over Michigan 29 20 in Ann Arbor, Nebraska over Colorado, Tennessee over Alabama 23 15, with numerous other matchups listed in a quirky, period voice.
National wire writers unanimity favors Iowa over Wisconsin in Madison as the Hawkeyes seek a first Big Ten win. Iowa State is viewed as unlikely to beat Missouri in its Big Eight test. Poised at QB Ed Podolak cited as key, with varying score projections from AP writers Grimsley Chamberlain and Liska.
In a star laden NBA clash the San Francisco Warriors defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-106 as tempers flared with a late scuffle between Jim King and Guy Rodgers leading to ejections. Hetzel 29 LaRusso 24 King 20 paced San Francisco while Sloan Boozer 26 24 led Chicago. Other NBA and ABA results followed with St Louis, New Orleans, Denver, and Houston winning.
In Columbus Ohio two former Cedar Rapids Cardinals Roger Robinson and Ernest Sweet Pea Davis were named to Topps Chewing Gum Co s all Western class A baseball team. Davis played for CR in 1965 and the poll includes players from the Midwest California Northern land and Northwest leagues.
WOOSTER Ohio AP Dean Chance a top 1964 AL pitcher with the California Angels, winning 20 games and posting a league leading 1.65 ERA. The vote names him for the Comeback Award reflecting his performance after prior seasons.
Ed Schuyler Jr reports Tennessee, led by Bubba Wyche stepping in at quarterback due to injuries, faces Alabama as both teams ride strong defenses. Wyche steered a 24-13 win over Georgia Tech after injury woes to starting QB, while Alabama aims to extend an undefeated start. In baseball, Chance of the Twins earns Comeback Player of the Year honors with 20 wins and a no-hitter in 1967.
Boston's Fred Stanfield scored twice in 27 seconds of the second period as the Bruins defeated Detroit 6-3 to share first in the Eastern Division with Montreal. Montreal beat Toronto 1-0 and Philadelphia blanked Pittsburgh 1-0 in Western play. several top college teams also featured in Saturday action.
Marion's cross country team triumphed in a two mile triangular meet at Linn-Mar as four Midwest leagues contested. Linn-Mar scored 46 points, Decatur 47, and Wisconsin won with a time of 11:14 in a relay or event. Jean Whettstein and Marty Perez led Marion alongside teammates Ledvina and Skip Smith in a field featuring Wisconsin and other area players.
Kansas City AP says Doug Van Buren of the Flying Dutchmen still tops NAIA rushing and scoring after a 33-0 win over Wartburg. He has 136 carries for 914 yards, 68 per rush, and 182.8 per game, while central ranks third with 1,456 rushing yards.
The report catalogs several bowlers and team feats across multiple leagues. Joan McCord rolled a 612 with 200 and 229 games marking her third 600 of the campaign, Penny McDowell posted a 230 top game, Archway Cookies delivered an 862 single and 2387 series, while Bob Dew led Masters with 247 631 and Don McElhinney 835. Multiple lanes recorded high-team scores such as 3009 series by Times Photo Stores and 1020 game. The Marion Collins league saw Huskies at 1059 and 3018 series, with numerous 200s and 500s sprinkled throughout the meet.
Dysart Geneseo high school seeks a football game next Friday October 27 after Eldora Training School cancelled its remaining schedule. Interested teams should contact Ken Paulsen at Dysart Geneseo for arrangements.
Local KCRG broadcast lineup highlights Brooks on sports and Channel 9 weather segment airing Monday through Friday. The program preview notes sports updates and forecast details for the coming days.
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