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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1969

Page

9

Europeans Top U S in Track Test at Stuttgart Meet

Europe dominated the two day international track meet finishing with 194 points to the Western Hemisphere's 151. European women won 81-54 and European men 114-97, with American coaches acknowledging a strong European pool of talent and planning future showdowns in Augsburg and Bob Jones. Gerry Lindgren of Washington State won the 5,000 meters in 13:38.4, a surprising victory praised by Fort Hayes State coach Alex Francis.

Statscart Germany U.S Europe Stuttgart Neckar Stadium Fred Jones Pomona Calif East Germany Augsburg Bob Jones Alex Francis Francis Fort Hayes State College Kansas Gerry Lindgren Washington State University

Cubs Ride Experience To Six-Game NL Lead

The Cubs, aided by Ernie Banks and Randy Dundley two run homers and Billy Williams solo shot, beat the Giants 6 2 as Ferguson Jenkins won his 4th. Chicago moved six games ahead after taking two from San Francisco while Mets lost to Houston 2 0. The night featured Braves, Phillies, Pirates, Reds and Expos all in action with notable hits and late game drama.

United Press Chicago Cubs New York Mets Cubs Sunnerups Olave San Francisco Giants Mets Houston Astros Atlanta Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Derk Salzbrenner Los Angeles Lyle Texaco Cincinnati Peoples Bank Cedar Hills Steve Jones Merchants’ Delivery Robinson Jearl Danan Scott Ewert Boston Sanitary Dairy Altorfer Co Dundley Billy Williams Ferguson Jenkins Giants Jenkins Banks Bob Bolin Dank

Corny Belt Baseball Highlights and Scores

Wheatland defeated Dixon 8 to 2 while Lowden beat Calamus 10 to 7 in Corny Belt action. Dave Buchanan recorded 15 strikeouts, Marnell Sheeper hit two homers for Lowden, Jim Shanahan homered for Dixon, Craig Henning and Dennis Henning contributed for Calamus, and Dick Morro threw a three hitter with seven strikeouts for Clarence in an 0 victory over Grand Mound.

Wheatland Dave Buchanan Marnell Sheeper Lowden Corny Belt Dixon Calamus Jim Shanahan Craig Henning Dennis Henning Dick Morro Bob Mingst Clarence Grand Mound

Waterloo golfer Heinz eliminated in USGA junior amateur

Spokane AP report: Joe Heinz of Waterloo Iowa was eliminated from the USGA junior amateur golf tour in Spokane. He lost to Tim Myers of Portland Oregon 5 and 3 after topping Jerry Rollins of Tulsa Oklahoma 4 and 4 earlier in the day.

Spokane Wash Joe Heinz Waterloo Towa Heinz Tim Myers Pooiland Ore Jerry Rollins Tulsa Okla

All Star Stock Car Racing Draws Big Crowds at Hawkeye Downs

Hawkeye Downs hosts IMCA stock car races with Friday programs averaging about 4,000 fans. Red Droste and Ed Sanger duel for lead at Waterloo, while mid season champ draw exceeds 5,000 last week. Sunday’s half mile track event starts at 2:30 with drivers from Friday’s program on temporary permits.

Hawkeye Downs Red Droste Waterloo Ed Sanger IMCA

Rick Mount To Wed Friday in Indiana

LEBANON Ind All Tuck Mount Purdue basketball star will marry Donna Sue Cadger of Lebanon at the First Baptist Church here Friday Cadger is a Purdue junior Mount is a senior in college The wedding plans were announced in Lebanon Indiana with both families noting the couple’s engagement and upcoming ceremony.

Rick Mount Indiana Lebanon Ind Tuck Mount Purdue Donna Sue Cadger Lebano First Baptists Church Miss Cadger Mount

Brunet Sold by Angels to Seattle Pilots

Anaheim AP report states veteran left handed pitcher George Brunet was sold to the Seattle Pilots on Thursday by the California Angels. The Angels recalled right hander Steve Keally from Hawaii of the Pacific Coast League.

Anaheim George Brunet Seattle Pilots California Angels Steve Keally Hawaii

A's Beat Yankees Link to 50s Glory with Haney Heroics

Oakland catcher Larry Haney delivered a ninth inning single after a pinch hit, lifting the A’s to a 3-2 win over New York. Bauer, former Yankee mentor, made the move with Phil Roof out, Monday and Green singled ahead of the decisive sequence as Haney’s hit chased home the tying and winning runs amid a tense nine inning finish. Other AL results included Minnesota 5 Detroit 3, Baltimore 3 Kansas City 1, Cleveland 4 Chicago 2 in 10, Seattle 7 Washington 6, and Boston 9 California 1.

Hal Bock Associated Press Jrank Bauer New York Yankees Bauer Yankee Yromeht Magic Wong Oakland A's Larry Haney Lincup Phil Roof Haney Rick Monday Mel Stoutemyre Greta Teague Dick Green Ainey Roy White Jointy Manday Minnesota Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Washington Seattle Boston California Juan Rios Orioles Dick Hall F Fom Phoebus

City Amateur Gull Tournament Finale at Ellis Park

The Gazette reports the City Amateur Gull tournament entering its final weekend at Ellis Park led by Limeres Sheva Kellrer with a five stroke lead. Third round is complete and final round starts Saturday at 11:52 AM with competition continuing through the day.

City Am Ellis Park Gazette City Limeres Sheva Kellrer Fourney Fillis Park

Vince Lombardi to Lead Redskins in Saturday Exhibition

A thinned AP report outlines Saturday night exhibition plans with Vince Lombardi set to coach the Washington Redskins against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. It notes Namath headlining the Friday night showcase and lists other NFL exhibitions across cities including Baltimore, San Diego, and Green Bay.

Ted Meier Associated Press Snorts Joe Namath Y Spollight Vince Lombardi Namath New York Dels Ailstars Chicago Lambird Delat Washington Redskins Chicago Bears Baltimore San Diego Bullala

Football Saturday Exhibits In Chicano at Washington

Unclear OCR fragment lists several games including Baltimore at Sandbo and Mauston matchups. Mentions Mintosma and Minrat with uncertain teams. Garbled names suggest a regional schedule page with multiple high school or college football pairings.

Baltimore Butlata Mauston Mintosma Vy Minrat Tanna

Unclear quotes mix up sports figures and events

The passage fragments quotes from Jon Namath and golfer Tammy Aaros about comebacks and wins, plus Baltimore Orioles manager Karl Weaver commenting on a hot divisional race. It reads as a garbled sports bulletin with incomplete phrases and attribution issues.

Baltimore Karl Weaver Aaron Baltimore Orioles

Spords SOPTHALL Girls Districts Final at Creek

In the district finals at Creek 9, Gearae 7. Swerllard 2 and Clamaicn compete. Remichandt leads Remistrona with nal. At Stanhope SavMi Hamilton and Cent Western face Bolang Reland 9. Uehantie and other contenders vye for top honors.

Sopthall Atile Crack Geneae Y Tinalatife Creek Gearae Ln Tlingers Swerllard Hemmwand Remhcandt Remistrona T Nal

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