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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1968

Page

2

Mohr and Mulherin Highlight Gazette Preps of the Week

Washington's Steve Mohr and Regis' Mike Mulherin are named Gazette Preps of the Week as their teams carry one loss each. Mohr hits .445 with four hits in nine at bats, three homers and five RBIs early in the season. Mulherin has struck out 14 in 14 innings, four hits allowed, including a no-hitter against West Union and a four-hit win over Columbus.

Ashington Steve Mohr Regis Mike Mulherin Mohr Mulherin Gazette Royals Washington Warriors Moline East Moline Wash Columbus West Union North Mike Rick Hendryx Steve Havlik Waterloo Columbus Kyle Skogman Rick Freese Kennedy Tim McAleer Doug Lane Jefferson MVC Jim Lattimer Cougars Mark Tschopp Rock Island Mark North Bob Brewster Bob Thaler Craig Kilmer Prairie Seph Anamosa

Benton Community Defeats Amana In 3-2 Game

Special to The Gazette Benton Community edged Amana 3-2 Monday afternoon behind Doug Boddicker on a three hit outing. John Boddicker led the seven hit attack with two singles as Benton improves to 1-1 and hosts C.R. Washington next.

van Horne Benton Community Amana Doug Boddicker John Boddicker Benton C.R. Washington Trumpold Doug Bod Ackerman Dicker Rinderknecht

One Phone Call Boosts Low Cost Want Ad

A brief classified note promotes a low cost want ad service inviting readers to call 369-1234 for placement assistance. The message emphasizes affordability and quick setup through a single phone interaction.

Rams Golf Team Sets Sights on Midwest Conference Title

MT VERNON coach Jerry Clark leads a seven man Ram squad with four lettermen aiming for the Midwest conference golf crown. Tim DeLong and Jim Brousard, who placed second and fourth in last year’s conference meet, headline the lineup along with Jim Brown and Marc Christiansen. First meet is Saturday at Lawrence.

MT. Vernon Jerry Clark Rams St. Olaf Tim DeLong Jim Brousard Jim Brown Marc Christiansen Lawrence

Iowa Hawks Top Luther in Two With Pitching and Power

Iowa defeats Luther 7-0 in the opener and 3-1 in the nightcap. Greg Parker hit a grand slam to spark the first game, and Earl Foster allowed five hits in five innings of the second. Iowa’s 14 innings without an earned run extends to 50 straight.

Iowa City Greg Parker Iowa Hawkeyes Luther Here Parker Cedar Rapids Denny Caldwell Hawks Earl Foster Brooklyn Foster RBI Andy Jackson John Blackman Mike Wymore Hawkeye Luther

Trinity Girls Claim Charity Tournament Crown

Trinity Lutheran Trojanettes won the Ellis Y Easter charity girls basketball tournament title with a 51 42 victory over Ellis YMCA Bomberettes. Consolation saw Central Park Presbyterian defeat St Judes 38 24. First round had Trinity over Central Park 44 35 and Ellis over St Judes 36 24.

Trinity Lutheran Trojanettes Ellis Ymca Bomberettes Central Park Presbyterian St. Judes Trinity Central Park Ellis Meth-Wick Manor Mobile Meals Lutheran Home Finding Society Red Cross Consolation Deborah Klopp Lana Stieger Virginia Eckard Nqnenne Wanless St. Jude’s Laurie Krubek Claugia Donohoe Salli Dirks Mary Hines Hampionship Trinity Lutheran Trelanettes Joan Butler Joan LeClaire Roxanne Johnson Tracy Smith Oe Sass Mary Walker Chris Mrleck de Randi Noller Jane Schneberger

North Dakota Names Olson as New Sioux Head Coach

Jarrell D. Olson, first assistant, named head coach of the University of North Dakota football team. The appointment follows Marv Helling's four day resignation after 11 seasons, making Olson the first North Dakota native to hold the position.

Grand Forks N.D Jarrell D. Olson University of North Dakota Marv Helling North Dakota Olson

Mooney Resigns After 17 Years As Tennessee Broadcaster

George Mooney, longtime broadcaster of Tennessee football games, resigns after 17 years in the booth.

Knoxville, Tenn George Mooney Tennessee

Bowling Highlights at Marion Bowl Fire Top Weekend Scores

Weekend bowling results spotlight Heath with 246 and 627, Caryl 661, and Hay 639. Peters en and Green lead Twilighters and Nite Hawks in multiple leagues. Fran Foley tops May City Happy Couples with 565 while several bowlers post 200s and 500s across divisions.

Heath Caryl Hay Marion Bowl Jerry Heath George Caryl Morki Hay Karen Petersen Twilighters Tootie Green Fran Foley May City Happy Couples Gene Finnell Fritz Couser Ray Foley Mildred Rhodes el Taylor Ed Dingle Wayne Miller Erry par—George Nckt Fritz Couser Foley Dick Jorgensen She Beer Caryl Morri Hay Jerry Dave Case Honot Toatie Green Terri N Wa Marge Reil Mayne DeWees Shirle’ Ieland Tootle Green Five O'Clock Shadows Sue Heath Pressery Holub the Caryl’s Raven Hoyt Bob Marge Reloye Betty Ven- Cru Fantastiks Iligob Bressler Karen Thumbholes Ray Swyers Alley Cats Bill Folkers Joe Burt Barony Ditch Alice Vrba Tippers Doris Keller Larry’s E&h Cy Ag Ivan Fey Pat Fry Jaine Neblung Cedey Niters

North West Central tops West Central in conference game

North West Central defeated West Central 13 to 2 in an Upper Iowa conference baseball clash. Jim Graham led with three hits and two RBIs, while Bob Reeder added a triple among two hits. Merle Witcher allowed one hit in three innings for North.

West Union West Union North West Central North Passabenenee Jerry Vernon Petratt Dennis Bob Ee

Aamco Wins Run Helps Ellis League Finish

Aamco defeated Stanfield's 79 to 69 on Monday night to finish second with a 12 2 season record. Rick Wickham 20 Dale Port 9 Terry Miller 21 Loras Steffen 23 Larry McVay 6 led Aamco while Lowell Stenfield 16 Nielte 20 Al Gremm 13 Dave Meyers 20 Don Overbaugh 8 led Stanfield's. Ramco also posted 12 wins and 2 losses in second place.

Aamco Stanfield Ellis Rick Wickham Dale Port Terry Miller Loras Steffen Larry McVay Stanfield‘s Lowell Stenfield Nielte al Gremm Dave Mey- Nelle Jr Gremm Dave Meyers Don Overbaugh Ramco

Lisbon Varsity Beats Wash JV 11 to 3

Lisbon's varsity baseball team overwhelmed Wash junior varsity 11 to 3 Monday afternoon. C.R. Washington junior varsity faced a strong lineup and struggled to keep pace as Lisbon built a solid early lead and held on for the win.

Wash Lisbon Gazette C.R. Washington

Raiders sign Utah halfback Charlie Smith in fourth round

Oakland California AP reports the Raiders drafted and signed Charlie Smith a 6 foot 210 pound halfback from the University of Utah as their fourth round choice.

Oakland Calif Oakland Raiders Charlie Smith University of Utah

Unanswered Questions Mark 1968 Baseball Outlook

The 1968 season opens with many teams facing uncertainties. Cardinals boast confidence yet doubt lingers on Briles Carlton and Hughes repeating 1967 form. Giants need Mays and Marichal to rebound while Detroit and Twins eye pennants amid key injuries and trades.

New York UPI St. Louis Cardinals Nelson Briles Steve Carlton Dick Hughes San Francisco Giants Giants Willie Mays Juan Marichal

Turkey Valley Names Heidelbauer Girls Basketball Coach

Harlan Heidelbauer named varsity girls coach for the 1968-69 Turkey Valley season. He replaces Jim Darnall, who stays as a teacher. Heidelbauer formerly led Shelby-Tennant Community schools, totaling 60 wins and 38 losses and twice winning the Tri-County conference.

Jackson Junction Harlan Heidelbauer Turkey Valley Jim Darnall Heidelbauer Shelby-Tennant

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