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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1969

Page

2

Reggies Still Hot Slugs 2 More Homers By Mike Recht

Reggie Jackson belts two home runs and a single driving in three as Oakland routs Seattle 14 to 2. He remains hot with a pitch confrontation over earlier slump avoided this time, while Boston, Washington, New York win other MLB games and Jim Lonborg earns first victory since Opening Day.

Jackson Oakland Athletics Seattle Minnesota Twins Reggie Dick Woodson Alley Woodson Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland New York Yankees Baltimore Mel Stottlemyer Chicago White Sox Minnesota California Kansas City Jim Fregosi Billy Conigliare Mike Andrews Rico Petrocelli Red Sox Andrews Jim Lonborg Kim Northrup Mickey Stanley Tigers Vicente Romo Dan Schneider Wille Mays Willie McCovey Bobby Bond Los Angeles Atlanta Bill Singer Jim Maloney Cincinnati San Diego Chicago Cubs New York Mets Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis

Boxscores and Track Highlights From Diverse Games

A mixed sports roundup covers baseball box scores with teams and pitchers noted, and details from the West Union track meet where Becky Rademaker led with two titles and West Union led by margins over rival teams. The Cleveland Indians and NBA storyline touch on roster moves and playoff context.

Linn-Mar Third in Relays as Aquin Wins Wildcat Meet

Aquin led a field of 16 at the Wildcat Relays then edged Starmont by one point. Linn-Mar finished third as team totals showed Aquin 28 Geno 25 Mag Valley 25 Linn Center 21. Repeated garbled names hint at event results, with scattered scores and placements for area schools and athletes.

Linn-Mar Asc. Aquin Starmont Spingvil Buchanan Geno i . Mag Valley Linn Center Bechinatt Egc DELUS Cascade Aquin Linn- Mar Sayleas Sumtt Kotring Gam Minish Quistey Wendel Bishop Linn Ingnernetary Vente Boamile Rele Linttaary Cascades East Suehakere Vals Ayn Lincolny

Hiatt Hits Grand Slam For Giants in 13th Inning Victory

Giants outlast Astros 12-8 after Hiatt belts a bases loaded homer in the 13th. Alou snagged Hiatt's potential single at the plate earlier, ensuring Houston's stumble. Dodgers take sole West lead as Maloney and Schieder split wins in other NL action.

Dick Couch Jess Sports Weiler Jack Hiatt Hiatt Houston Jesus Alou San Francisco Giants Astros

Indiana Stalled Oaks Reach ABA Finals

The Miami Floridians forced a deciding fifth game in the ABA Eastern finals by edging the Pacers 114 110. Miami’s Doc Freeman and Maurice McHartley closed the game with clutch plays as Indiana’s Roger Brown scored 44 but fell short. Oakland’s win over New Orleans clinched the Western division title.

Miami Floridians Quil Qaly Indiana Pacers American Basketball Assn Floridians Pacers Oaks New Orleans Miami Doc Freeman Maurice McHartley Indians Indiana Roger Brown Dom Sidle Freeman McHartley Mel Daniels Daniels

Minor facts drift through coast leagues and towns

Fragmented standings and scores across Pacific Coast and International Leagues. Mentions include Vancouver, Hawaii, Tidewater, Syracuse, Denver, Omaha, San Antonio, Amarillo, Fort Worth, Savannah, Charlotte, Waterbury, Hartford, Birmingham, and York, with varied inning counts and scattered results.

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Washington girls tennis advance over Kennedy 5 2

Washington Gals led by Glenda Paulsen and Pat White defeated Kennedy 5 2 on home courts. Paulsen won the No 1 singles and White the No 2, with an 8 doubles win for the team.

Glenda Paulsen Pat White Washington Kennedy Washington Courts Miss Paulsen Miss White Sian Ayes Las Maines Lyon Ead OH Line Salibs Rat Hannon Ingson

Williamsburg Varsity Tops Warrior JV 7 3 in Narrow Win

Williamsburg varsity defeated Warrior JV 7 3 as fans noted three hits for the winners. Jim Seyfer led with two hits and Stam Castner contributed for the losers.

Williamsburg Washington Jim Seyfer Quleamsure Oram Oatt Waaninale

NBA Finals and Division Finals Narrow Wins Reported

Summary of postseason results across leagues with scattered scores and teams. Notable showdowns include Los Angeles edging Goslon 118 to 122, Indiana leading in Eastern Division finals, Oakland 126 defeating New Orleans, and college results across baseball, golf, tennis, and track with multiple small-margin outcomes and standings.

Los Angeles Goslon Los Tados Ana Bertots Miah Ueihe Wotan Indiana Ads Smh Estern Oakland New Srnganhad Oaklend Baberall Tulse Wes Rite Ows Kansas Nts Iowa State Kahajoutate Meatoeka State Kansas Star Jenn F South Dakota Northern Iowa Morstingside Kutnar & Wartbica Town

Washington Golfers Defeat LaSalle In Dual Meet

Washington high beat La Salle 169 to 180 at Ellis Park in a dual golf match. Gary Rainbow of Washington and Dan Miller of La Salle were co medalists with 40s.

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Siffert and Redman Win Monza 1000 Kilometer Race

Jo Siffert of Switzerland and Brian Redman of Britain won the Monza 1000 Kilometer race in a Porsche 408 prototype, finishing a lap ahead in 4 hours 54 minutes 41.2 seconds. Mario Andretti and Chris Amon retired the Ferrari 312-P prototype after engine trouble on lap 38 amid strong competition from Ferrari and Porsche.

Monza Italy Jo Siffert Switzerland Brian Redman Britain Mario Andretti Nazareth Chris Amon New Zealand Porsche Ferrari Siffert Redman

Buckeyes sweep two from Iowa in Big Ten opener

Ohio State built a 4 0 win and then rallied for a 7 3 victory aided by Phil Morgan who drove in three runs with two doubles. Iowa jumped ahead early on a two run double by Bob Catalda and a run scoring single by Bob Parkins before OSU stormed back in the second game before darkness ended play after six innings. Morgan had four hits and four RBIs in the doubleheader, while Jim Koering took the loss in the late innings for Iowa.

Ferguson Jenkins Don Kessinger Ron Santo Cubs Tom Seaver Ron Swoboda Jenkins Pittsburgh Steve Blass Pirates Blass Chuck Hartenstein Dona Clendenon Tf Ue Expos Grant Jackson St. Louis Bob Gibson Phillies Montreal Fred Sire Phil Morgan Ohio State Lowe Big Tech Buckeyes Iowa Jim Koering Morgans Bob Catalda Bob Parkins Perkina Morgan Ate Agers Foster

MeIntire Is Champ Again At North and South Amateur

Barbara MeIntire won the North and South Amateur at Pinehurst after a shaky start, defeating Jane Blalock 4 and 3. Blalock, 23, from Portsmouth New Hampshire, announced she will retire from amateur golf and join the women’s professional tour next month in Louisville. MeIntire, 34, a two-time US Amateur winner from Colorado Springs, finished 3 over par through 18 holes on Pinehurst No. 2 after three early bogeys.

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