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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1969

Page

16

Jackson, Woodson clash sparks Oakland victory over Twins

Reggie Jackson homered twice and fought Boswell on the mound as Oakland beat Minnesota 6-4. Woodson’s fast pitches left a gash and bench-clearing melee followed. teammates Bauer and several others defended Jackson while Woodson denied intentional hearings. Murcer homered twice for the Yankees in a big win. Baltimore and other AL actions noted.

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C R Cards Arrive at New Home in Cedar Rapids

The 1969 Cedar Rapids Cardinals arrived to be welcomed as their new home team with players weighing options beyond baseball. Manager Roy Martyk a convened a meeting after fieldwork as rookies like Andy Ondesko discuss weights and prospects while veteran players anticipate a strong hitting season and fans expect a solid lineup.

Roy Martyka C.R. Skipper

McCarter Signs With Los Angeles Lakers

DES MOINES UPI reports rake guard Willie McCarter signed a three year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He said he has been on the ball real and is happy to stay in Cedar Rapids. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the American Basketball Association before the merger.

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Pro baseball Minnesota to Chico and Midwest opener

TV guide items list channel 7 and 9 sports coverage for a weekend and week ahead. Pro baseball features Minnesota versus Chico, Midwest League opener at Decatur with games at Quincy, home opener against Waterloo. Pro golf Byron Nelson and Burnetison classic rounds noted. Pro basketball Los Angeles at Boston, pro hockey playoffs, and other sports on KCRG and KERG channels.

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Iowa Hawkeye spring football under Nagel amid player boycott

The Hawkeyes practice at a new end of the field amid ongoing construction. Sixteen black players boycott opening day, claiming a lockout while coach Ray Nagel enforces strict terms and a tight squad depth. The athletic board backs his stance as debate over return conditions continues.

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Kansas Rice and Kansas State Chase Drake Relays Crowns

Des Moines AP report on the 60th Drake Relays, with Kansas, Rice, and Kansas State aiming for triple crowns. Kansas leads in sprint medley and relays, Rice dominates mile relay, and top sprinters target records as Jim Ryan anchors Kansas sprint medley in prelims.

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