Appreciative Duke Returns for Darrell Dake Benefit Race
Darrell Dake headlines Hawkeye Downs benefit race held Sunday in cold winds with 500 fans and 18 drivers. Despite injuries ending his 1976 season, Dake praised fans and fellow racers as he pledged to return next year after a hopeful recovery and ongoing therapy. Local drivers and spectators lauded his comeback spirit and the event’s supportive energy.
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Hawkeye Downs
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the Downs
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Sanger
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Wes
Dale
Beck
Big John
Mose
Iowa City
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Jooks
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Moss
Aidnd Sheltsburg
Im Stodola
Trophkca
Fane
Playoff math in doubt for Cedar Rapids teams this football season
Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Washington face final byes with two wins needed to reach the eight team state class 4A playoffs. Jefferson hosts Iowa City and then Hempstead while Washington plays Kennedy and West before ending the schedule. Mississippi Valley standings hinge on remaining games with Hempstead and Clinton among potential tiebreakers.
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Lions, Regis clash as 3A race tightens in Iowa
Lina-Mar and Regis, both unbeaten and 6 1 after 10 0 losses to higher levels, square off at Kingston Stadium. Linn-Mar leads a crowded upper 3A chase with Marion Columbus Oelwein and Waukon in the mix as Section races heat up. Discovery of area scores and standings continues on page 13.
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Kingston Stadium
Lions
Royals
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DeWitt Central
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South Tama
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Linn-Mar
C.R. Prairie
Iowa
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Nori
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Bec
Marion
Oelwein
Waukon
Monticello
Columbus
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Cresco
Crestwood
Upchurch Stays Key as Broncos Top Chiefs in Rally
Rick Upchurch ignited the Denver Broncos with a 64 yard kickoff return and a 53 yard punt return for a touchdown, as Denver beat Kansas City 26 15 to improve to 4 3. Livingston and Lane led the Chiefs offense but the defense couldn’t stop Denver’s precision scoring.
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MacArthur Lane
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Upchurch
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Paul Wiggin
Minnesota
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Indian Hills Community College of
Centerville
Ater
Broncos
Jack Christenson
Detroit Lions
John Ralston
Livingston
Tommy Beamon
Dodgers Hire Gomez
Los Angeles reports that the Dodgers have hired Preston Gomez as manager and coach.
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Momentum in Iowa Minnesota clash prompts coach remarks
Iowa coach Bob Cummings and Minnesota’s Bud Grant clash over momentum as Iowa rallies from 12-0 to 22 points in 23 minutes. Tom McLaughlin, benched earlier, returns to direct Iowa offense with efficient dumps and a key 28 yard end zone strike to Billy Schultz.
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Dorrell Dake
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Tony
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