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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1968

Page

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UI Hosts Simpson in Key Conference Test

Central eyeing fifth straight league title collapse as Wartburg upsets and Simpson clash with Upper Iowa. Wartburg at Buena Vista tests frontrunners while Central beats Dubuque and William Penn meets Luther. Gary Nelson leads rush while Dave Sanger staggers against Luther.

Waverly Central Dutchmen Wartburg Knights Simpson Upper Iowa USC Buena Vista Beavers Peacocks Dubuque William Penn Luther Gary Nelson Dave Sanger Nelson Weeeeens MS Avs Sanger I White Carper Ger van Parker Wells Ry Giesler Ruce Joslyn N Lawler Erry Tervsire Erry Isner Ob Allen Vener Lowe Central A Avs Warthurs Iowa

Unitas Aborts Drill as Arm Hinders Rams Start

John Unitas tested his ailing right arm in an Baltimore Colts practice but quit after three or four throws. He said the arm could not zing the ball and hinted he would not start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Baltimore John Unitas Baltimore Colts Unitas Los Angeles Rams

Open Olympics a realistic future says Harold Connolly

Harold Connolly former Olympic hammer champion predicts the Games may adopt an Open Olympics model with no amateur professional distinction. He cites long standing illicit financial incentives to athletes for equipment and expects IOC to define athlete status at the Warsaw meeting in 1969. He notes widespread hypocrisy in amateur labels and suggests erasing maker markings on gear to curb abuses.

Mexico City Harold Connolly Culver City Calif Melbourne International Olympic Committee Warsaw Connolly Olga Fikotova

Firestone to pull out of racing operations

AKRON OHIO AP The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co one of the oldest names in motor racing confirmed Wednesday it is temporarily pulling out of championship and stock car racing. Until contract fees are more realistic Firestone will sign no contracts with drivers mechanics or racing teams.

Akron, Ohio Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Firestone

Saskatchewan Routs Winnipeg in Canadian Pro Football

Saskatchewan defeats Winnipeg 24 to 7 in a Canadian Football League game. The Saskatchewan Huskies-built team capitalized on early drives and held the Winnipeg squad to a single touchdown as the fourth quarter closed.

Saskatchewan Winnipeg

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