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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1968

Page

9

Unitas Struggles as Browns Upset Colts 30 20

Johnny Unitas, sub quarterback for Baltimore, failed to spark the offense as Cleveland defeated the Colts 30 to 20. Unitas went 1 of 12 passes with three interceptions, boos from fans, and a late-third-quarter benching.

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Jefferson Booster Club Meeting and Film Night

The Jefferson Booster Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM in room 227. After a brief meeting football game films will be shown in the cafeteria hosted by the Jefferson PTA. All interested parents are invited.

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Carrasse Keeps European Title in Spain Bout

In Valencia Carrasse outpointed Ally Mant inland to retain the European title. The card also featured Hightweianis defeating Henry Wickham at 129 and a Portland Maine result. Lawrence Haf ey reported the actions from the weekend fights.

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Eight More Gold Medals Highlight US Swimmers at Olympics

US swimmers dominated events in Mexico City, securing eight more golds and a total of 18 medals on Sunday. Debbie Meyer led a 1-2 U.S. finish in the women's 400-meter freestyle in Olympic record time, while Kipchoge Keino upset Jim Ryun in the 1500 meters amid Olympic-record pace.

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Medal Winners Sunday Results Across Track and Field Events

Kipchoge Keino leads 1500 meters with Kenya over Jim Ryan and Bodo Turnmier. US wins 400 meter relay with Greene Pender Ray Smith and Hines. Cuba and France take 2nd and 3rd. 1600 meter relay US wins with Matthews Free man James Evans. Kenya second. Fosbury and Caruthers place high in hurdles and decathlon. In women events US leads 400 relay with Ferrell Baltes Netter Tyus. Cuba and Russia follow. Modern pentathlon tops for Ferm Valero Seled nev. Swimming and diving see Hickcox and Bucking ham top medley and freestyle.

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Alamo visit and Olympic reflections in a travelogue fragment

The writer recalls a Mexico City to Texas road trip with two overnights, visiting the Alamo in San Antonio and reacting to Olympic controversy. They note Iowa’s 41 0 win over Wisconsin, listen to Des Moines radio, remark on nationalities in the Games, and describe Mongolia’s flag bearer scene.

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Mexico City Olympic Travel Tales From The Press Row

Gus Schrader recalls hotel crowding during the Olympics in Mexico City with US reporters sharing rooms after notices to double up. Jerry Liska of the AP jokes with hotel staff and describes police plate seizures, while noting defections of East bloc athletes and pole vaulter Wolfgang Nordwig finishing second at 17 8.

Mexico City Maria Isabel U.S Jerry Liska Midwest Associated Press Jerry Katherine Chicago Liskas Olympic Brass Wolfgang Nordwig

Chi Chi Rodriguez Wins Sahara Invitational in Sudden Death

Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez, 32, from Dorado Beach Puerto Rico, edged Dale Douglass in a sudden death playoff on the Paradise Valley course. Rodriguez tied for lead with a 270 total after a seven under par 64 and won $20,000 while Douglass received $12,000.

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Mann Captures Title by Two Strokes at Waco Classic

Carol Mann shot 69 to win the Quality Cheket golf classic in Waco Texas by two strokes over Judy Rankin. Mann finished 212 to Rankin 214 and posted an eagle on No 17 to secure the victory. The win paid 1875 dollars and boosted Manns total earnings to 40740 dollars.

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