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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1968

Page

9

Dickson Wins Haig National Open With 69 Final Round

Former amateur champion Bob Dickson, now a pro under a year, clinched the Haig National Open at Mesa Verde with a two under 69 for 271 overall. He earned $22,000 while Chi Chi Rodriguez finished two strokes back at 273 after a late charge.

Costa Mesa Calif Bob Dickson Tulsa Okla Dickson Chi Chi Rodriguez Billy Casper Chi Chi Big Bob Mesa Verde Country Club Rodriguez Chi Chi Rodbauers Bill Collins Bob Roses Jack Montgomery Ken Bob Z Bob Murphy Don Finsterwald al Geiberser Teteeee Mac McLennon Deane Beman Bob Lunn Lee Eye Aleve Serage Ram Boynton Reene Monte Wonders Jay Herruce Crampton

Texas and Rice clash in high scoring football result

Texas defeated Rice 34 to 14 in a dramatic football clash. The card also notes varied scores across teams including Arkansas, New Mexico and several Western state programs with mixed outcomes.

Texas Rice Arkansas Texas State Ab’ Hel Arkansas St Macurray Texas Ari Trinity U Southern Si Auansan Jane Henderson Colorado Far West

Pat McGrath Wins All Saints Football Skills Contest

Pat McGrath captured the playground commission football skills title at All Saints Saturday with 1927 points. Runner up Pat Quinn earned 1884 points and Gary Loes 1859 in the standings.

Pat McGrath All- Saints Pat Quinn Gary Loes

Foreman Leads U S To 107 Medals In Mexico City

George Foreman dominates the heavyweight final to give the United States its 45th gold and help the U S surpass the Soviet Union in total medals at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Foreman vows to consider pro careers while continuing Job Corps work and emphasizes education.

Mexico City George Foreman Foreman U.S America Russia Tokyo United States

Notre Dame Upset by Michigan State in Sleeper Weekend

Notre Dame outgained Michigan State 455 yards to 247 yet lost 21-17 as Ara Parseghian raged that stats lie. Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty praised his team after a late goal-line stand and a surprising comeback.

Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Tommy Love State MSU Love Spartans Daugherty

Iowa Hawkeyes Face Minnesota Test After Purdue Drubbing

Iowa coach Ray Nagel avenues patchwork defense as Minnesota looms after Purdue loss. Iowa hopes Green returns to boost ground game with Podolak and Cilek sharing carries while Michigan’s offense tests Big Ten strength and Floyd of Roesdale looms.

Iowa Ray Nagel Purdue Bump Elliott Michigan Minnesota Towa Nagel Minneapolis Hawkeye Floyd Rosedale Gopherland Hawkeyes W. D. Paul Denny Green Green Indiana Hawks Gophers Eddie Podolak Podolak Lawrence Mike Cilek

Bridges fuels Hawks win with 19 rebounds and 11 assists

Bill Bridges had no field goals yet accumulated four points but dominated the boards in the second half as Atlanta beat Phoenix 123-100. He finished with 19 rebounds and a career high 11 assists, with Zelmo Beatty leading Atlanta scorers at 27. Gail Goodrich topped Phoenix with 23.

Bill Bridges Atlanta Hawks Phoenix Suns Bridges Hawks Zelmo Beatty Atlanta Gail Goodrich Phoenix

All Saints Earn Par ish League Title Share

All Saints clinched at least a share of the Parish league football title with a 33-7 victory over St Joseph's. Players Chris Aller Pat Shimon Bob Beals Barry Todd and Mark Keeton scored for All Saints. St Joseph's Dave Nebel scored once and Mike Hagen added the extra point on a Jeff Twaddle pass.

All Saints St. Joseph’s Chris Aller Pat Shimon Bob Beals Barry Todd Mark Keeton Dave Nebel Mike Hagen Jeff Twaddle

Von Ruden Smith Named to Africa Tour

Tom Von Ruden and Tracy Smith, U S Olympic runners, were selected Monday to join six week Africa tour arranged by the Amateur Athletic Union. They will visit Mali Somalai Kenya Uganda and Tanzania alongside Phil Shinnick Larry Kennedy Tom White and Jim Burnett. Von Ruden placed ninth in the 1500 meters and Smith was 11th in the 10000 meters at the Olympics.

New York Tom von Ruden Tracy Smith U.S Africa Amateur Athletic Union Mali Somalai Kenya Uganda Tanzania von Ruden Smith Phil Shinnick Inglewood Calif Larry Kennedy Menlo Park Tom White Los Angeles Jim Burnett Philadelphia

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