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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1969

Page

10

Shula Plans To Shakeup The Colt

Baltimore Colt coach Don Shula promised a defensive line shakeup by Monday after watching film of Sundays 21 to 49ers upset. He said he was talking to other clubs for possible trades while noting the team is three games behind the Los Angeles Rams in the Coastal Division and may overhaul the lineup if needed. Spurrier started at quarterback and completed 10 of 21 passes for 205 yards as John Unitas threw for 200 yards with seven completions but had three interceptions.

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Chicago Bears Spooky Season Surprises This Year

Chicago Bears experience a string of odd plays and mishaps as they rise this season. Quarterback Jack Concannon leads drives against St Louis, New York, and Minnesota with surprising misfires and strange penalties. A listed play ends with a fumble or unusual reception as opponents capitalize. The piece notes quirky incidents and restless play amid a season of uneven performance.

Ex Twins Boss Martin Hears New Job Ode to Billy Strife

Fragmented AP report wires through a chaotic mix: ex Minnesota Twins boss Martin, tied to the Ode to Billy recording, faces career doubt after a noted firing by Calvin Grilicch. The piece mingles sport notes with unrelated game plays and chaotic quotes about gambling, Seattle managers, and barroom purchases as context drifts into NFL and college snippets.

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Cleon Jones Father Wounded in Mobile Parade Incident

John Jones, 49, father of New York Mets star Cleon Jones, was wounded by a stray shot in Mobile. He was hospitalized in satisfactory condition after being struck as he walked along a north Mobile street during a parade honoring several Mobile baseball players. An investigation continued.

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Evans wins at Neila dragstrip in Cedar Falls in record run

Leon Evans of Cedar Rapids took top honors at the street drag season opener at Neila dragstrip in Cedar Falls. He powered to a 7.24 second pass at 210 mph in a double A fuel drag car, winning the event.

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Booster Club Meeting Tuesday Night at Title Theatre

The Jefferson booster club will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Title Theater. Films of the Jeff Kermedy game will be shown.

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Patriot Sellers May Play Sunday

Boston AP reports the winless Patriots may have Ron Sellers available Sunday after a neck injury against Buffalo. Coach Clive Rush said Sellers, a 1971 No. 1 draft pick from Florida State, could join the lineup if cleared, with status still undecided.

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Jeff Etienne Dominates 1834 Erskine Skits Contest

Jeff Etienne scored 1831 points and won the foot-! skits contest at Erskine School on Monday. Rex Onder with 1771 and Greg Blood with 17h placed second.

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Cage Revolt By Players At Detroit

AP report says University of Detroit players held a grievance meeting Monday accusing coach Tim Harding of severe practice sessions. Harding warned players to follow his rules or leave, saying no concessions would be made. After the session, players drilled on the floor while assistant Howard Fagan logged grievances, none involving race.

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Coaches Split On New Two Point Rule In Iowa Prep Football

Coaches from various Iowa schools disagree on the new two point conversion rule used this season to end ties. Some praise the change for reducing draws and adding suspense, others dislike it for favoring power running or passing and needing better kickers.

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Tennessee and Georgia Set for Big Weekend Showdown

Ambitious college football scene centers on No. 3 Tennessee visiting No. 11 Georgia. Ohio State leads after a 6-0 start with 202 points and 10 first-place votes. Texas, Penn State, and others follow in the poll. Georgia owns a 5-0 record and ranked 11th in the season’s early rankings.

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Vince Pleased: Skins Win Despite Poor Play

Washington coach Vince Lombardi credited the Redskins for winning games when playing badly. He noted the team’s defense kept opponents from scoring, despite offensive struggles in recent wins over Pittsburgh and New York. Len Dawson became one of the few players eligible for a pension in both NFL and AFL.

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