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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1976

Page

9

Simpson Returns as Bills Fall to Dolphins 30 21

O J Simpson, 32, returned to action for Buffalo in a Monday night game. He ran seven yards in the third quarter as the Bills were defeated by Miami 30 to 21. Quarterback for Buffalo was Joe Ferguson, No 12.

Buffalo O.J. Simpson Miami Bills O.J Joe Ferguson Lou Saban Simpson Braxton Nat Moore Griese Ferguson Bob Chandler John Leypoldt Saban Merv Krakau

Heelan Heads Prep Polls in Cedar Rapids Dispatch

Cedar Rapids Gazette wires report US prep football polls place defending state champion Heelan No 1 in both AP and UPI lists. Dowling remains sixth after their 27 7 win. Jefferson and Regis appear in top ten with multiple 3A 4A and 1A 2A cities shown.

Cedar Rapids.Jefferson United Press International C.R. Regis Associated Press Sioux City CR Jeff Davenport West Regis Weehington UPL Royals Emmets Sigourney Belle Plaine Avo-Ha Davenport Central John Strain Mid-Prairie Washington Mississippi Valley Dubuque Hempstead UPI Heelan Dowling Waterloo West Iowa City UPE Prep United Press Interractional TSC Heelan Devenport Centre CR Jefferson Cedar Falls CR. Regis WDM. Dowling Burlington D.M Lincoln Ames Counc! Bluffs Jefferson Davenport Assumption Dubuque Senior Emmetsburg Fort Dodge Horton West Mason City Newton Armanade Waterloo Central

Dolphins Spoil O J S Return 30 21

Miami topped Buffalo 30 21 in the season opener as Norm Bulaich Griese and the Dolphins offense led the way. O J Simpson rejoined the Bills and showed brief flashes before Braxton was lost for the year to a knee injury.

Buffalo Miami Norm Bulaich Bob Griese 0.J. Simpson Bulaich Griese Dolphins Buffalo Bills Simpson Bills Jim Braxton Shmpeer Braxton Don Shula Sabext

Eligibility Rules Stir CR Schools Athletes From Illinois

An Iowa CR school athletic official discussed transfer rules with an interested citizen. An Illinois Rockford family seeking guardianship aimed to trigger immediate eligibility for CR athletes, but the 18 week rule would delay participation in football and early basketball. If families move, eligibility is immediate. The CR board noted 1,479 athletic contests for 7th–12th graders in 1975–76 with girls comprising 43 percent, while funds from non-tax sources reached $166,096.

Iowa Ilinois Tom Ecker C.R Rockford, DL Gazette C-R

USAC lifts manifold valve rule for 1977 Indy races

The USAC board voted to remove mandatory manifold pressure relief valves for championship races in 1977. The pop-off valve caused speed reductions and will be kept only for qualifying, not practice or races, under new chairman Reynold MacDonald. Dick King is named president and competition director.

Indianapolis U.S. Auto Club Board of Directors Reynold MacDonald USAC MacDonald Dick King

Buonamici Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Ohio State’s Nick Buonamici earns AP defense player of the week honors amid reports of his tense relationship with Woody Hayes. The item notes his defense prowess as the Big Ten award highlights.

Chicago Nick Buonamici Woody Hayes Ohio State Associated Press

Schmidt 2 Homers Lead Phillies Past Expos 7-2

Mike Schmidt hit two solo homers as the Phillies beat the Montreal Expos 7-2 boosting their lead in the NL East. Tom Seaver struck out 12 over five innings to pace the Mets 5-0 win over the Pirates as the pennant race tightens with 20 games left. Schmidt leads the majors with 35 homers, while the Phillies and Pirates eye late-season moves amid a tight standings tableau.

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