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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1969

Page

9

Ted Abernathy Keys Cubs Win In Long Phillies Thriller

The Cubs beat Philadelphia 4 2 in 20 innings as Ted Abernathy saved a tense game with two force plays at the plate and a grounder to Santo. Santo drove in the go ahead run earlier with a single, while Parker and Bayer delivered key infield hits.

Chicago Abernathy Cubs Philadelphia Ron Santo Santo Allen Boyer Holzman Carlton Rojas Cards Pirates Dodgers Joe Bill Russetl Torre Parker Curt Flood Don Money Randy Hundley Siline Veda Pinson Paul Pryor Bobby Bonds Conkie Russell

Rain and Cold Postpone Midwest League Games

All four Midwest League games scheduled for Monday night were postponed due to cold temperatures and wet grounds. Burlington at Quincy and Cedar Rapids at Decatur, Appleton at Quad City, and Wisconsin Rapids at Clinton were affected. Waterloo had the night off. Officials expect makeups later in the season.

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Ken Harrelson to donate charity proceeds in Cleveland

Cleveland Indians outfielder Ken Harrelson said money from personal appearances in the area will go to charitable organizations in Greater Cleveland. President Gabe Paul approved the plan after a meeting. Harrelson estimated up to 25000 could be raised this year and stressed the donations start from the heart, not a gimmick.

Cleveland Ken Harrelgan Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Gabe Paul The Indians Greater Hawk Harrelson

Wash Tennis Team Dominates Grinnell 7-0

Washington's tennis team defeated Grinnell 7-0 on the Warrior courts to move its dual meet record to 8-2. Bill Carruthers won the No. 1 singles 120 and partnered with Bob Beckers to take the No. 1 doubles 12-0.

Washington Grinnell Bill Carruthers Bob Beckers

Iowa University football players boycott spring drills

Des Moines UPI reports the University of Iowa athletic board chair Sam Fahr announced changes to the athletic department counseling system after a closed meeting. Athletic Director Forest Evashevski said allowing 18 black players to return was not discussed. The 416 players reportedly boycotted the spring drills starting April 18, and Coach Ray Nagel said they were dismissed from the squad.

DES Moines UPI University of Iowa Iit Sam Fahr Athletic Directr Forest Evashevski Ray Nagel Anusd

Stocks Face Drastic 71 Power Cut

The ACCUS announced a drastic reduction in stock car engine sizes for the 1971 season to boost competition and slow speeds on major tracks. A 866 cubic inch limit will apply to engines for USAC and NASCAR stock cars, with higher factory production requirements to encourage manufacturer involvement.

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Black athletes at Iowa threaten sanctions amid boycott

The football players say their boycott supports demands by the Black Athletes Union. A Sept 1 deadline and calls for improved counseling focus on academic support and a unified response across Iowa. University officials, including Philip Hubbard, discuss a new counseling system while sanctions threaten three schools, including Texas at El Paso and Brigham Young.

Iowa Natu Philip Hubbard Hubbard Town U. of ‘Texas el Paso Brigham Young

Amana VIP golf tournament to feature top pros at Finkbine

George Foerssner promotes an Amana Refrigeration benefaction golf event at Iowa City’s Finkbine course June 23. Pro Am format will pair 30 PGA pros including Trevino Boros and Archer with Amana dealers, with tickets $5 and proceeds benefitting the university athletic scholarship fund.

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Small Heads Sailing Club elects commodore and officers

Arnold Small of Iowa City is elected commodore of the Hawkeye Sailing Club. Bob Jones of Cedar Rapids is vice commodore and Forrest Gorton is secretary. Marton McDonald is treasurer and Jeff Moses is on the board. Memorial Day and Labor Day regattas planned with public invited to watch races.

Arnold Small Iowa City Hawkeye Sailing Club Bob Jones Cedar Rapids Pace Lake Solon John Knott Iowa

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