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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1969

Page

19

Cardinals Rally To Split With Appleton In Doubleheader

Cedar Rapids Cardinals erased a 3-0 deficit to beat Appleton 5-4 in the nightcap, salvaging a split. Ken Reitz tied the game with a three run double in the sixth, Bob Sadowski delivered the go ahead two out double, and Dan Rourke played well at second for the Foxes. The opener went to Appleton 5-1 as Jorge Millan homered and Don Eddy earned his 16th win.

Casey Memorial Stadium Mudville Cedar Rapids Cardinals Appleton Quad Cities Roy Martyka Redbird Ken Reitz Mark Marquess Foxes Bob Sadowski Frank Merriwell Fred Grooms Bill Caudell Barry Paris Don Eddy John Kitchen Cardinal

Archery Leaders Ray Rogers and Mrs. Victoria Cook Lead

Ray Rogers former world champion from Muskogee Oklahoma and Mrs. Victoria Cook defending national title holder from Minneapolis took early leads on the opening day of the U S Archery Championships at Valley Forge Pennsylvania.

Valley Forge Ray Rogers Muskogee Okla Victoria Cook Minneapolis U.S

Colts to play two pre-season games at Memorial Stadium

The Baltimore Colts announced they will host two preseason exhibition games at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore in 1970, a first since 1961.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Memorial Stadium

Kehrer Wins Iowa Seniors Tournament at Finkbine

Cedar Rapids golfer John Kehrer shot a 73 to win the Iowa Seniors' Golf Assn. event at Finkbine Golf Course with 166 entrants. J. C. Knight and Charles Meerdink tied for low gross at 78. next senior tourney set for Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown on Sept. 11.

Iowa City John Kehrer Cedar Rapids Iowa Finkbine Course J. C. Knight Marshalltown Charles Meerdink Muscatine Elmwood Country Club

Royals' Oliver Sent Back to Minors

Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Bob Oliver, the club’s leading home run hitter, is optioned to Omaha for a two week stint. Oliver, 26, has appeared in 98 of 122 games and hits .249 with 11 homers and 36 RBIs, after tying a major league record with six hits in a game earlier this season. Manager Joe Gordon cited roster squeeze and recent hitting concerns as reasons for the move.

Kansas City Kansas City Royals Bob Oliver Omaha Oliver California Angels Royals Joe Gordon

Trevino Withdraws From Avco Classic With Back Ailment

Lee Trevino quit the Avco golf classic on Thursday due to a back ailment after his tee shot on the 12th hole. He spoke about the issue in the clubhouse.

Lee Trevino

Prairie High Plans Aug 28 Football Game

Prairie high football intrasquad game scheduled for Thursday Aug 28 at 8 p.m. at Prairie field. Booster club meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Prairie Squad Prairie High Prairie Field The Prairie Booster Club High Schoo

Marion Goal Respectability and Returners Highlight Marion Football

Marion aims for respectability under first year head coach Les Dollinger as 13 lettermen return. Key players include QB Jim Meggers, RB Kevin Collins, center Bob Schueler, and linemen Dan Borst and Dallas Courtney, with Linn-Mar opener set for September 5.

Les Dollinger Marion Dan Borst Dan Larry Regis Dallas Courtney Dave Ward Linn-Mar Dollinger Mike Walker Dennis Schmuecker Chuck Cropp Chuck Reilly Carl Schuettpelt Bob Schueler

Boat Rally Change Delays Cookout to Cedar Boat Club

The Cedar Rapids Boat Racing Association moves its Sugar Bottom cookout to the Cedar Boat clubhouse at Mohawk along the Cedar River. Sugar Bottom at Coralville is underwater, prompting the relocation.

The Cedar Rapids Boat Racing Assn Sugar Bottom Cedar Boat Mohawk Cedar River Coralville

Oriole Fines To Aid Corrales Family After Loss

The Baltimore Orioles fines fund, led by chief judge Frank Robinson, will donate over 500 dollars to support Pat Corrales and his four children after his wife died giving birth to their youngest. The team had planned a victory party after the World Series run.

Anaheim Calif Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Pat Corrales Frank Robinson Orioles

Astros Meet Cubs Live on TV at 12 15 Sunday

The Houston Astros face the Chicago Cubs in a 12 15 PM Sunday game broadcast live on color TV. Fans can watch the nationally televised matchup as both teams vie for momentum in the standings.

Houston Astros Chicago Cubs

Bobby Isaac Wins South Boston 100 NASCAR Race

Bobby Isaac of Catawba North Carolina drove a 1969 Dodge Charger to victory in South Boston Speedway 100 mile NASCAR Grand National race. He started from the pole after a track record 84.961 mph and led 263 of 267 laps to set a South Boston 100 mile track mark of 77 mph. Isaac earned $1000 for the win, his 10th of the season.

Bobby Isaac Catawba, N South Boston Isaac

Wisconsin Rapids and Waterloo Second Game Report

Sparse OCR text shows Wisconsin Rapids and Waterloo in a second game with score fragments and player names Jempsey Hein Scofield and Dempsey Sen Mitch, indicating a high school or local league matchup with unclear final tally and line scores.

Wis Rapids Waterloo Homeson Dempsey Wisconsin Stennett Jempsey Hein Scofield Wisconsin Rapids Sen Mitch

Tree Adams Dies in Maryland

Washington Redskins tackle John W Tree Adams died Wednesday at his Bethesda home. A six foot two inch, 275 pound lineman, Adams was among the early mobile players in pro football and starred for Notre Dame before joining the Redskins in 1945.

Washington John W ‘Tree’ Adams Bethesda Adams Washington Redskins The Skins Notre Dame

Shaw Holds 1st Round Lead in Avco Classic

Tom Shaw fired a four under par 68 to lead the Avco Golf Classic after the first round. The Portland native is aiming to end a long slump and extend a season already yielding over $48,000. He holds a one-stroke edge over Monty Käser and George Knudson as blustery wind gusts affected many top players.

Palmer Shaw Portland Ore Til Florida Monty Kaser George Knudson

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