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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
15
The fragment lists multiple line scores from spring exhibition games at venues in Florida and Arizona. Teams include New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St Louis, Detroit, Washington, Baltimore, and California with players such as Waslewski, Niekro, Upshaw, Torre, Reniff, Crenshaw, McCarver, Whitaker, and Kessinger.
Former White Sox pitcher Jim O'Toole signs a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. The left-hander joined the Columbus Jets of the International League, announced Pittsburgh general manager Joe Brown.
Cleveland plans to host a $100000 open tennis tournament this summer. A formal bid will be presented to the United States Lawn Tennis Association in Dallas on Saturday.
West Palm Beach Florida AP Veteran relief pitcher Stu Miller has been purchased by Atlanta's class AAA Richmond farm team from the Baltimore Orioles.
The New York Giants announce signing of two 1968 draft picks John Gallagher of Boston University and McKinley Boston of Minnesota. Both athletes had been drafted last month and signed their contracts to join the team.
Monday through Friday the 10 O'clock News on Channel 9 covers sports weather and updates. Anchors report scores daily and provide weather outlook for the region.
Kennedy gains Rick Freese, Washington transfer and standout junior distance runner, who won the class AA indoor 880 title in 1 59. Bradshaw envisions using Freese in the 880 and medley relay as Kennedy races toward national honors.
In prep action C R Regis beat W A North 1 to 0. Dysart Geneseo defeated LaPorte 2 0. Norway edged Benton 5 to 0. In college play Werburg went 4 12 as Town Wesleyan won 5 0 against Rhiusbury Minn. Luther defeated Knox 6 to 0.
A compact want advertisement urges readers to place notices by calling the listed phone line 369-1234. The brief item emphasizes reaching audiences seeking classifieds, real estate, jobs, or services through a simple dial.
Billie Jean King and Roy Emerson sign with the new National Tennis League joining Ann Haydon Jones Françoise Durr Rosemary Casals and others. The United States debut tournament is at the Forum April 7 9 and 10 with plans to play in Bournemouth and Wimbledon opening up pro tennis to broader participation.
Veteran utility infielder Dick Schofield, released by the Dodgers, signed Tuesday to join the St. Louis Cardinals in Florida. A Cardinals spokesman said the addition brings the roster to 30 players. five will be cut before spring training ends. Schofield previously played for the Cardinals in the 1950s and has also played for Pittsburgh, the Yankees, and the Dodgers.
Hank Aguirre veteran Detroit Tigers left hander packed his bags after news of a sale to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Aguirre played for Detroit since 1958 and owns a 70-70 career record.
Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg remains on schedule to debut May 15 after a serious knee injury from a skiing accident. He trains in golf, swimming, weights and plans to throw from the mound this week in Florida before the Red Sox finish exhibition play against Oakland. Lonborg, on the restricted list since signing a 50 000 dollar contract, will continue therapy in Deland, then Boston in mid April. Tom Yawkey praised as generous club owner.
Cyrol Burleson, Albany official and 27 year old former Oregon star, predicts the US will lose to the Russians at the Olympics while still scoring well in track. He cites Russian focus on Olympic sports and advocates year round training while expressing sympathy for a boycott stance but supporting individual choice.
A. J. Starint of St. Louis beat Gene Rom of New Orleans by points. Willie Warren of Corpus Christi stopped by outpacing opponent in Corpus Christi. Jose Torres of New York stopped Bobby Dunlop in Australia. George Foster of Cincinnati stopped Jose Vallejo in Caracas. Morocho Hernandez of Venezuela outpointed Johnny Brooks of Wichita.
Jim Kaat, recovering from arm treatment in Minneapolis, says ex teammate Jim Grant’s dissension remarks could unite the Twins and deny last year’s problems. He notes improved Cleveland Roseboro reception and anticipates rejoining in Houston for a four game series as he manages a torn muscle with X ray therapy.
Minnesota Muskies appoint Vern Mikkelsen as general manager joining former Laker teammate Jim Pollard, who is the team coach. The ABA club based in Minneapolis announced the hire on Monday.
Hank Bauer says Mark Belanger may not hit well but will not carry the team, while Robin and Powell and Blefary must hit or they are doomed. Bill Sharman complains pro basketball relies on muscle and alienates fans. Detroit coach Dennis Butcher laments Boston's toughness with Havlicek Sanders and Nelson hurting their playoff hopes.
Jessie Eblen of Cedar Rapids won the Iowa Amateur Athletic Union 25 kilometer run in a meet record 1 hour 29 minutes 7 seconds. He defeated runner up Bob Kaldenberg of Indianola by over seven minutes as Jim McFadden of Mount Pleasant set the prior mark and finished fourth.
Wally Brown was elected president of the Ellis Park Golf Assn for the 1968 season at a board meeting this week. Other officers include Dick Norton as vice-president Ralph Shipler as secretary treasurer Larry Snodgrass events chairman Cy Carpenter membership chairman Al Cline handicap chairman Wayne Lewis liaison officer and new board members Jim Brousard Earl Garrett Snodgrass and Lewis.
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