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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

12

Bears Face Total Disaster After Back-To-Back Lapses

Chicago, AP report, after a 38-28 loss to Washington and a 42-0 defeat by Detroit, the Bears’ total offense and defense are labeled a disaster. Quotes from Leahy, Dooley, Concannon, Halas, Musburger, and players reflect shock, coaching fixes, and questions about quarterback stability.

Chicago Chicago Bears Washington Detroit Frank Leahy Notre Dame Bears Jim Dooley Jack Concannon Concannon George Halas Brent Musburger Dooley Larry Rakestraw Bob Billings Chicago Daily News Richie Petibon

Purdue Star Will Miss Notre Dame Game

Purdue linebacker Dick Marvel of Mishawaka will not start against Notre Dame due to a knee injury suffered in the 44-6 win over Virginia.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Dick Marvel Mishawaka Notre Dame Boilermakers Virginia

Eight Seniors Highlight Ed-Co Football Rebuilding Year

Edgewood Colesburg coach Bill Kennedy, in his first year, says Ed-Co faces a rebuilding season after losing seven starters from 1967. The Vikings stand 0-2, with eight seniors on a 33-man squad, as they edged closer to better years ahead. Neil Klosterman scored the latest Ed-Co TD on a John Lawrence pass.

DuWane Phelps John Bond Edgewood- Colesburg Neil Klosterman Curt Stone Loras Juran Rano Athos Edgewood Bill Kennedy Colesburg Eid-Co Vikings Springville Maquoketa Valley Kennedy New Hartford Ed Co John Lawrence

Ed-Co backs drill as Kirby leads wingback prospects

Ed-Co's backfield shows promise with wingback Doug Kirby and quarterback John Lawrence guiding drills. Veterans Meyer Perrin jaquet and others provide depth as coach Kennedy calls for line improvements before faces Center Point on Oct. 4.

Doug Kirby John Lawrence Edgewood- Colesburg Kirby Kevin Perrinaquet Bob Meyer Meyer Lawrence Kennedy Kevin Perrinjaquet Schroeder Ed Co Center Point

Dream game bills Grambling Morgan State clash in Yankee Stadium

Grambling Louisiana and Morgan State Baltimore will stage a landmark college football game at Yankee Stadium with more than 60 000 tickets sold. Proceeds benefit Harlem Street Academies run by the New York Urban League, aiding underprivileged students.

New York Grambling College of Louisiana Morgan State of Grambling Notre Dame Bill Curtis Jake Gaither Florida A&m Football Coaches Foundation New York Football Writers Association Curtis New York City Street Academies Harlem New York Urban League

Jets Sign Fullback Matt Snell To New Contract

The New York Jets announced a multi year deal for fullback Matt Snell, securing his services beyond the current season and signaling continued reinforcement to the backfield.

NEW York New York Jets Matt Snell

McLain Seeks 32nd Win Despite Thumb Cut

Denny McLain pitched with a cut on his right thumb and lost 2-1 to the Orioles, denying him his 32nd win this season. He will start again Saturday against the Washington Senators, while other AL and NL games featuring Mark Belanger, Don Buford, Pete Richert, and Dean Chance highlighted a day of shifts in the pennant race.

Denny McLain Detroit Tiger Baltimore Orioles McLain Grover Cleveland Alexander Philadelphia Phillies Mayo Smith Washington Senators Detroit Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins California Angels Oakland Athletics Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Pirates Orioles Mark Belanger Roger Nelson Don Buford Pete Richert Tigers Nelson Hal Newhouser

Pick Three for Coe's Grid Captains

Coe College unveils three senior captains Paul Beilfuss John Gerstner and George Farrell. Beilfuss 6-2 220 from Glenview ill joins both ways in early games while Gerstner a veteran linebacker shifts to offensive fullback and Farrell 6-1 195 from Chicago headlines the backfield as monster tailback. The trio anchors the Kohawks as they host Beloit at Kingston Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Coe Paul Beilfuss John Gerstner George Farrell Beilfuss Glenview Glenn Drahn Farrell Chicago Kohawks Drahn Monster Alt Knox Davey Wright Beloit Kingston Stadium Gerstner Villa Park Ill

Benton and Dysart-Geneseo Reach Softball Finals

Benton Community defeated Amana 11 0 in five innings as Reta Tecklenburg tossed a one hitter. Dysart-Geneseo topped Garrison 13 1 in three innings with Arlis Carr driving two of the nine hits and 11 walks by Garrison aiding the win. Marilyn Hupfeld added two Benton doubles as Benton improves to 13 0. George Burns hosts THATS LIFE color comedy set to music on Channel 9 at 9:00 PM Tuesday.

Blairstown Benton Dysart- Geneseo Amana Reta Tecklenburg Dysart-Geneseo Garrison jArlis Carr Marilyn Hupfeld Paula Fels George Burns Channel 9

Gale Sayers Sets 1965 TD Record with 22 Scores

ISPORTS fans note Gale Sayers scored 22 touchdowns in the 1965 season, a major league pro football record. The Illinois native achieved the single season mark while starring for the Chicago Bears, securing his place in history.

Gale Sayers

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