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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1968

Page

8

Unser Avoids Pileup Wins Phoenix 150

Bobby Unser of Albuquerque captured the Jimmy Bryan 150 at Phoenix International Raceway in a turbo Offenhauser. He led from a one lap record pace of 124.059 mph and survived a flaming pileup on lap 46 that injured Johnny Rutherford and others.

Phoenix Ariz Bobby Unser Albuquerque N.M Jimmy Bryan Phoenix International Raceway Unser Roger McCluskey Tucson Johnny Rutherford Fort Worth Texas

West Beats East 23-11 in All America Wrestling Classic

West toppled East 23-11 in Stillwater in the second annual All America Wrestling classic. Curly Culp of Arizona State defeated Michigan’s Dave Porter 5-3 at heavyweight. Masaru Yatabe of Portland State edged Dale Anderson 7-6 at 137 pounds. Wayne Wells of Oklahoma beat John Kent 6-0 after NCAA title victory.

Stillwater Okla UPI Arizona State Curly Culp Michigan Dave Porter Porter Culp Portland State Masaru Yatabe Michigan State Dale Anderson Anderson Yatabe Oklahoma Wayne Wells Navy John Kent Kent

Sabich wins World Cup slalom at Heavenly Valley

Vladimir Sabich of California won the men's two run slalom in 105.93 seconds at Heavenly Valley as World Cup season ends. Herbert Huber and Rick Chaffee followed. Kil ly and Nancy Greene retire after strong showings. Beattie confirms resignation as US head coach.

France Jean-Claude Killy Nancy Greene Canada Heavenly Valley South Lake Tahoe Calif University of Colorado Vladimir “Spider” Sabich Kyburz Herbert Huber Austria Gertrud Gabl Sabich Huber Rick Chaffee Rutland Killy Rudi Sailer Fust Rudi Toni

Parker Powers Dodgers Past Indians in Exhibition Finale

Wes Parker hit two homers as the Dodgers beat Cleveland 5 to 1 in the exhibition season windup. Don Drysdale pitched six innings for Los Angeles while Luis Tiant surrendered both Parker blasts. Duke Sims homered for Cleveland off Drysdale, who finished with the win.

San Diego Calif Wes Parker Los Angeles Dodgers Cleveland Parker Luis Tiant Ed Farmer Duke Sims Indians Don Drysdale Dodgers Fant Stebart Gramly Farmer Rysdale Sims

Burrell Tops Trinidad Track, Sets Games Record

Otis Burrell of Los Angeles won the Pan Am trophy for outstanding track at the Southern Games in Port of Spain. He set an All Comers Trinidad and Southern Games record with a 6 feet 10 1/2 inch high jump on March 30. Jim Kemp of the U S Army won the 200 meters in 21.5 seconds and the U S team took the 4x400 relay in 3 minutes 10.7 seconds.

Port OF Spain Trinidad Otis Burrell Los Angeles Burrell Jim Kemp U.S. Army United States

North South rosters set for third annual charity game

North squad coached by Ralph Miller adds Seyfert and Critchfield joining stars Don Smith Joe Allen Warren Armstrong and Rich Niemann among others. South roster gains Don Sidle Jim Tillman Willy Cager Billy Arnold joining Unseld Warren Lynn Bohnenstiehl Nelson Hollines and Bohnenstiehl for the Wichita showcase.

Wichita, Kan Ralph Miller Iowa Jack Hartman Southern Illinois Earl Seyfert Kansas State Russ Critchfield California Iowa State Don Smith Bradley Joe Allen Wichita Warren Armstrong Oklahoma Don Sidle New South Jim Tillman Chicago Loyola Willy Cager Texas el Paso Billy Arnold Westley Unseld Louisville UCLA Mike Warren Mike Lynn Rodger Bohnenstiehl Kansas Ron Nelson New Mexico Harry Hollines Denver

Comley Heads Three Bantam Divisions in City Junior Tour

Mike Comley led three bantam boys divisions after the first weekend at Marion Bowl. He topped singles with 580 and 516 scratch, led all events with 1415, and teamed with Mark Johnson to win doubles 1002 (834 scratch). He also helped Linn-Mar Construction post 1972. Other leaders include Steve Esslay and Susan Comley-Angle in various events.

Mike Comley Marion Bowl Comley Mark Johnson Linn-Mar Steve Esslay Fe Eels Oy Steve J Rae Weisel McNeal T & Supply Kore Susan Comiey-Angle Eddie Sellers Alte Avertesue Willey Bantam Nets Marion Gitts Scomt

Bid for Tourney in Dallas Open Tournaments

Dallas AP reports the USTA is ready to receive bids for four open tournaments including the National Open, as part of the association’s schedule planning. The item notes the bidding phase and the event list.

Dallas U.S. Lawn Tennis Association

Yaz Refuses 1968 Predictions As Sox Prep For Season

Boston APCarl Yastrzemski declines making any pennant predictions for 1968 saying too many ifs surround the Red Sox. He notes Tony Conigliaro's injury and Jim Lonborg’s possible early absence while affirming he is fit for the opener and praises Lonborg and infield depth as Boston targets another run at the title. Joe Lahoud and Ken Harrelson fill in as Conigliaro’s condition loom. Dick Ellsworth will start the opener in Detroit as Lonborg recovers from knee surgery.

Tony Conigliaro Jim Lonborg Tony Lonborg

One phone call promotes a low cost want ad

A brief note encourages readers to call 369 1234 to place a low cost want ad. The line emphasizes a simple, direct method to get classified advertising underway.

Pro basketball results from tonight and upcoming

National and American Association scores list Philadelphia at Boston and San Francisco at Los Angeles. Pittsburgh and Minnesota games noted as postponed with Dallas at New Orleans pending weather or scheduling adjustments.

Philadelphia Boston San Francisco Los Angeles American Assn Pittsburgh Dallas New Orleans

Pro Hockey National League Results Sunday Eastern Semifinals

Eastern Semifinal results list Chicago at New York and Montreal at Boston. Games set for Tuesday and Wednesday include Montreal at Boston and Chicago at New York with matches in Philadelphia St Louis and Los Angeles Minnesota pending.

Chicago New Ve York York Ofseve Gauss Philadelphia St. Louis Los Angeles Minnesota Montreal Boston New York

Eastern Conference Soccer Results and Schedule

The recap lists results and upcoming matches across conferences including Vancouver 4 Toronto 1, Baltimore against Los Angeles postponed, and Chicago versus Oakland plus Kansas City versus St Louis postponed. Upcoming games note Boston at Atlanta and other Monday through Wednesday conflicts.

Gulf Pacific Houston i Dallas Ranaaser St. Louis Kansas City Vancouver Toronto Balimore Los Ransells Chicago Oakland St. Luis Washington Boston Atlanta

Mayo Bucked Still Wins $370 at Pacific Indoor Rodeo

Paul Mayo of Grinnell Iowa led the all-around standings despite two buckoffs at the Pacific Indoor Rodeo. Mayo earned $370 over the three day event, which concluded Sunday night. Larry Mahan also bucked off twice but claimed the all-around title with $449 after two event placements.

Portland Ore Paul Mayo Grinnell Towa Mayo Larry Mahan

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