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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1969

Page

11

Williams and King to Run Redskins in Marshall will

Washington owners face court motions as the 1958 will assigns control of the Redskins to attorneys Edward B. Williams and Milton W. King who have run the team under court guardianship since 1963. Marshall's relatives receive annual stipends but no control, while a foundation is created from football proceeds with a stance against racial integration and religious discrimination.

Washington George P. Marshall Washington Redskins Edward B. Williams Milton W. King Marshall George Sr Catherine M. Price Redskins Williams and King Mansfield, Whid

Rebels Cup Soccer Title The Rebels edge Hammers to win league crown

The Rebels defeated the Hammers 1 0 on Thursday to capture the Cedar Rapids Soccer League championship. John Rebak scored the only goal from a long pass with less than a minute and a half remaining, beating goalkeeper Mike Springer. Fall practices begin at Kingston extr week with senior workouts Monday and Wednesday at 640 and junior workouts Tuesday and Thursday at 6 30.

Rebels Hammers Cedar Rapids John Rebak Mike Springer Kingston

Kangaroo Court at Orioles Park Sees Fines in Lockerroom Row

Orioles scene features Earl Weaver ordering discipline as Franks Belanger incurs errors in a sham court held after games. Fines, initially 1 each, total over 500 for a postseason party fund with Lau as treasurer. Weaver, Robinson, and Belanger cited for assorted infractions amid All-Star and resumed schedule.

Baltimore Franks Earl Weaver Robinson Belanger Baltimore Orioles Weaver Preston Pateswane Charlie Lau

Athletics Return Sprague to Iowa Oaks Pitching Roster

Tighthander Sprague is set to report back to the Iowa Oaks pitching staff in the next couple of days officials said. He is with the Oaks parent Oakland Athletics in the American League. Sprague's return will fill the Oaks pitching roster as George Lauzerique recently returned to Oakland.

Athletics Sprague Iowa DES Moines UPI Iowa Oaks The Oaks Oakland Athletics George Lauzerique Oakland

Suffolk Downs Denied 24 Extra Racing Days

Massachusetts Racing Commission unanimously dismissed Suffolk Downs request for 24 extra thoroughbred racing days. Secretary Lawrence J. Lane said Atty. Gen Robert H. Quinn ruled it illegal to grant more days since the track's initial award expired July 4, ending the extension.

Boston Coe Massachusetts Racing Commission Suffolk Downs Lawrence J. Lane Lane Atty Robert HW. Quinn East Boston

Ward Retains Archery Lead

Hardy Ward, 15, premed student from Kilgore College Texas, holds the archery lead at mid tournament day two of the world championships in Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Polish rival Wanna Brezezinska edges Canadian Dorothy Libstone by three points for second, with John Williams of Cranesville in third at 1194.

Valley Forge Hardy Ward Kilgore College Texas Wanna Brezezinska Canada Dorothy Libstone Sale Waterloo Ward ASA John Williams Cranesville Seasions Ticket Pa Graeme Warders Telford Australia Waterloo Baseball Park Lange Ford Cedar Falls Inwa Midwest

Cedar Hills Softball Tourney Set For Weekend

The fourth annual Cedar Hills slo-pitch softball tournament will be played this weekend with 12 teams in a double elimination format. First round games begin Saturday at 4 pm in Fenave and Coerty Ahern arenas. Sunday features the second round and the championship game.

Cedar Hills Binet Renny Toners

Wembley sells World Cup turf to fund hospital

Wembley Stadium in England announces re-sodding and selling the old turf from the 1966 World Cup win to fans in inch squares at 60 vents each. Proceeds aim to raise 206,400 dollars for a children's hospital. new sod costs 24,010 dollars. Tom Ravensdale, project director, said the plan begins on Thursday.

Wembley England Wembley Stadium Tom Ravensdale

Dodgers Mota Becomes Father Fourth Time

Los Angeles Dodgers announce Manny Mota has fathered his fourth child. The report notes his wife Margarita gave birth to a 7 pound 4 ounce son in Durham North Carolina.

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Wilkinson Gabler Lead Toronto To 29 4 Victory

Toronto Argonauts quarterback battle between Tom Wilkinson and Wally Gabler helped the Argonauts beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29 to 4 in Canada Moodball league action. Ted Williams, manager of the Washington Senators, won the batting title with Karl major league season highlights.

Toronto Tom Wakinson Wally Gabler Argonauts Winpipes Blue Bormbers Canadia Ted Williams Sayea Washington Senators Jepsdy Gly Dee Meat Teton

McCluskey Wins 200-Miler in Milwaukee Road Runner Race

McCluskey captured the 200 mile USAC Plymouth Road Runner stock car race at Wisconsin state fair park, averaging 97.583 mph. White of Keokuk placed second after early lead, with Foyt third. Unser and Bowsher finished fourth and fifth as 6,132 spectators watched the two hour event with a total purse of $18,077.

Milwaukee Wis McCluskey Roger McCluskey Tucson Ariz Donson White A. J. Foyt Keokuk Iowa Foyt Houston Texas USAC Bobby Unser Albuquerque N.M Unser Jack Bowsher Springfield Ohio

Sain eyes busy life after baseball career

Walnut Ridge Arkansas report on Johnny Sain saying he will stay busy with a farm a car dealership and four teenagers after being released by the Detroit Tigers for comments criticizing the game. He notes he is not waiting for another offer and can keep busy anywhere.

Walnut Ridge Ark Johnny Sain

Edwards Wins Feature at Tipton Cedar County Fair Night

Randy Edwards of Maquoketa won the 20 lap feature at the Cedar County Race Way in Tipton held with the Cedar County Fair. Jim Fauser led early but had transmission trouble. Edwards overtook and led to the finish. Andy Anderson and Larry Fredrickson won their heats. Willie Dee won the B semi. Tom Wacker won the ten lap consolation.

Tipton Randy Edwards Maquoketa Cedar County Tom Wacker Avlion Ipilin Jim Fauser Clarence Atty Anderson Winates Fra Eni Tapas

Rice Retains Eclectic Title at Cedar Rapids Golf

Sam, 51, denies Mrs. Linda sought full control as Cedar Rapids Marion area golfers dominated the field. Rice shot 36-97-73 to defeat Linda Shelihort in a playoff with Harman, Nydle of Ottumwa posted 76 for fifth, and Nancy Bailey tied for third.

Sam Linda Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids- Marion Mrs. Rice Cer Vane Linda Shelihort Iseen Corky Nydle Ottumwa

McDougald Named Fordham Baseball Coach

TENAFLY New Jersey AP Gil McDougald former Yankees star outfielder was chosen as Fordham University baseball coach, succeeding Daniel Rinaldo who led the Rams for 11 seasons. McDougald earned American League All Star honors at three positions during an 11 year career.

Tenafly N. J Gil McDougald New York Yankees Fordham University McDougald Daniel Rinaldo Rinaldo Fordham

Jets Name Maynard Grantham and Mathis Captains for Giants Game

Don Maynard Larry Grantham and Bill Mathis three holdovers from the old New York Titans were named captains of the New York Jets for the exhibition game with the New York Giants at Yale Bowl. Coach Weeb Ewbank named the trio for one game only. Maynard also played with the Giants in 1958.

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