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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

11

Griffith praises Billy Martin and debunks Mauch to Twins

Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith dismissed a report that Gene Mauch would manage the Twins and strongly praised Billy Martin for his work as Denver manager. He left open whether Cal Ermer will stay as manager, planning to decide by late September or after the World Series. He called Martin fantastic and said temper concerns have been addressed while noting Martin’s popularity in Minnesota.

Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Calvin Griffith Philadelphia Gene Mauch Twins Billy Martin Minnesota Denver Martin Mauch Cal Elmer Triple A

Jim Johnson Dominates For Decatur In 7 3 Win Over Quad Cities

Pitcher Jim Johnson delivered a near complete effort striking out nine and walking one while driving in three runs on two singles. He earned his sixth win of the season as Decatur beat Quad Cities 7-3 in Midwest League action.

United Press International Jim Johnson Decatur Commodores Johnson Decatur Quad Cities Robert Morris Quincy Dubuque Ed Assof Carl Fisk Waterloo Appleton Jim Townsend Wisconsin Rapids Clinton

Casper Holds Money Lead in Golf Standings

Billy Casper led golf money winners with 148 645 after the Philadelphia Classic. Jack Nicklaus rose to second from fourth with 145 374, passing Julius Boros who dropped to third with 145 210. Tom Weiskopf stood fourth with 143 721, George Archer 107 131, and Lee Trevino 101 218.

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Larson Captures Oelwein Amateur Crown

Iowa City's Chris Larson won the Oelwein Amateur with a 27 hole total of 104 at Elks Country Club. He finished five strokes ahead of Dave DeHaven of Sumner and Dr. Bob Mitchell of Iowa City. Larson, 18, will be a freshman at the University of Iowa.

Oelwein Iowa City Chris Larson Dave DeHaven Sumner Bob Mitchell Larson University of Iowa Elks Country Club

Time Out Martin in Health Bar Incident

A heated exchange erupts as a bar patron named Martin faces a sharp rebuke from a staff member about excessive drinking. The incident reflects tensions over conduct at the health bar and prompts questions about safety and policy.

M F L Faces Upper Iowa Challenge Amid 14 Lettermen

Upper Iowa Conference debut looms for Monona F L with 14 lettermen, but coach Ray Wangen says seven starters departed. He cites a lean line and reliance on speed, teamwork, and quickness as the Bulldogs navigate tough league favorites Sumner and Valley while evaluating quarterbacks Schultz and Erickson.

ONONA M-F-L Monona Upper Iowa Ray Wangen Ray Wangen Bulldogs Vaukon

Freshman and eighth grade squads boost M F L in new league

Future prospects for M F L look bright in Upper Iowa conference territory with two strong classes returning. Vangen notes a fresh soph schedule due to the new league and an unbeaten eighth grade group from last year. Heald returns home after head coaching at Edgewood Colesburg, joining a squad led by seniors Len Swestka and Dave Schultz plus multiple juniors and sophomores named in the roster.

Ray Terry Heald Larry Babcock Jim Dohse Iowa Vangen Upper Iowa M-F-L Edgewood-Colesburg

Greeley Meet Opens on Sunday

The 12th annual Greeley softball tournament starts Sunday with Delhi facing Borley at noon. First round pairs include Girard vs Tegler's at 1 30, Colesburg vs Greeley All Stars at 3, Wegmann's vs Don's Meats at 4 30, Hawkeye vs Garnaville at 6, Frederika vs Bob's Bar at 7 30. Donaldson's has a bye. Quarterfinals Sunday night at 9, and Monday at 12, 1 30, and 3. Consolation Monday at 7 30 and the final at 9.

GREELEY — _ Borley Delhi Greeley Hales Girard Tegler Colesburg Donaldson’s

Cokes Will Put Title on Line

Argentine boxing matchmaker Juan Lectoure said Curtis Cokes will defend his welterweight title against Ramon LaCruz in New Orleans this October. Lectoure also reported talks for a bout between Paul Fuji of Japan and Nicolino Locche of Argentina.

Buenos Aires Juan Lectoure Pittsburgh Curtis Cokes Dallas Ramon LaCruz New Orleans Lectoure World Boxing Association Japan Paul Fuji Argentina Nicolino Loche

Robinson Named Editor of Yachting Magazine

William W. Robinson of Rumson New Jersey has been appointed editor of Yachting magazine a monthly boating publication since 1907. He joined in 1957 and became executive editor in 1965. He is known as author editor photographer and yachtsman.

William W. Robinson Rumson, N.J Robinson

Saggau To Lecture On Football Rules

A high school football rules lecture will be led by Bernie Saggau executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Assn at Cedar Rapids Washington High School Wednesday at 7 30 p m Officials and coaches from Iowa City are invited to meet at the Iowa City post office at 6 30 p m to walk in together.

Cedar Rapids

Lonborg Dominates Indians in three hit Boston win

Jim Lonborg allowed three hits in a 3-0 Boston victory over Cleveland. He attributed his success to arm strength, saying it felt the best all year. The piece notes Yankee pitching usage and a quip from Gene Houk to Mickey Mantle about the bullpen.

Jim Lonborg Boston Cleveland

Cassius Clay Denied Philadelphia Boxing License

Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay, also Muhammad Ali, sought a Philadelphia license for a youth outreach plan and one shot exhibition, but the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission denied the bid 2 to 1 citing a 1967 draft evasion conviction. Franklin Wildman Jr. supported the plan, noting backing from white business leaders and potential match with a top foe, while others cited the legal record. The case hinges on the final conviction and federal status as the appeal continues.

Cassius Clay Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Clay Commission Stanley Branche Black Coalition Joe Frazier Jimmy Ellis Wildman U.S

St Paul Driver Takes Fair Feature at Minnesota State Fair

Jerry Lepinski of St. Paul driving a 1932 Ford with a 1967 Chevy engine won the 25-lap feature at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday. He had placed third in the seven-lap dash. Marv DeWall of Jackson won the dash, Jim Edgington of Estherville took a 10-lap heat, and Zuki Wrobel won the other 10-lap heat.

ST. Paul Minn Jerry Lepinski Lepinski Marv DeWall Jackson Jim Edgington Estherville Towa Zuki Wrobel

Jim Brown Divorce Filing By Sue Brown In Cleveland

Sue Brown files for divorce from former Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. She seeks custody of three children Kim Kevin and James Jr alimony child support and the family home in Cleveland. Brown is said to be filming in Granada Spain.

Cleveland (Ap Sue Brown Cleveland Brown Jim Brown Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Brown Kim Kevin James Jr Cleveland Granada Spain

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