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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1968

Page

5

Tipton's Chilean kicker Ferdinan Espanosa stars for Tigers

Ferdinan Espanosa from Chile joins Tipton as placekicker as coaches coach his dual-footed game. He learns to kick over the bar and shows accuracy with both feet, boosting Tipton football prospects. In other notes, Iowa State and Iowa open 1977 football relations with potential Hawkeye meetings. long-time Iowa State sports publicist Harry Burrell nears retirement. tennis contender Sue Moen injures shoulder before Hawkeye Open final. Denny McLain rooms with Ray Oyler as spring training buzz grows.

Ferdinan Espanosa Chile Tipton Ferdman Lee Crawford Ferdinan Crawford Tigers Iowa Iowa State Harry Burrell Harry Sertoma C.R Iowa City U. of Iowa I-State Tennessee Hawkeyes Cyclones the Gazette Sue Moen Cedar Rapids Beth Stock Grundy Center Sue Katy Fletcher Miss Stock Kim Hudson Des Moines Katy Burlington

Cards Rally Past Bees 5-2 In 11 Innings

Cedar Rapids Cardinal pitchers Chiupsa and Melendez drove a late rally against Burlington. Chiupsa started the 11th with a single and scored on Melendez’s grounder, then Bonalewicz delivered a two run single for insurance. Chlupsa earned his 10th win. Melendez stole two bases to tie a club mark.

Burlington Cedar Rapids Cardinals Don Cooksey Bob Chiupsa Luis Melendez Quincy Cooksey Auferio Sanders George Hendrick Bees Chiupsa Buddy Smith Hendrick RBI Tom Heintzelman Chlupsa Melendez Bob Bonalewicz Cardinal Bobby Diaz Dominican Republic

Weekend Nba Schedule Across Major Cities

The schedule lists Thursday games in Houston and San Francisco, with matchups including Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, and other regional showdowns. The note highlights several city pairings and venue mentions for the night.

Francisco Atlanta Miladelphia N. Gneanei New York N . Louis Pittsburgh N. Ray San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati Seeageren Philadelia New Los Angeles Philadelhia N Francisco Atesta Eis Hose Gibson Houston

Orioles May Catch Tigers If They Win Remaining Games

The Orioles rebounded by beating the Oakland Athletics 5-3 and 7-2 to pull within a game and a half of the Detroit Tigers, who lost to the Chicago White Sox. Merv Rettenmund delivered a two run pinch homer and Wally Bunker pitched six hits in the nightcap as Baltimore improves while Detroit falters.

Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Tigers Orioles Oakland Athletics Chicago White Sox Merv Rettenmund Wally Bunker White Sox Rettenmund Warren Bogle Curt Blefary Eddie Watt Iowa City Blefary Don Buford Bunker

Bantam Champ Defends Crown in U S Debut

World bantamweight champion Lionel Rose makes his United States debut in Los Angeles at the Forum against Jose Medel. Rose, holder since Feb. 27 after upsetting Fighting Harada in Tokyo, is a 2-1 favorite to win in 10 rounds or less with the title not at stake. Medel has a 65-23 record and seeks a third title shot after losses to Jofre in 1962 and Harada in 1967.

Los Angeles Lionel Rose United States Harada Tokyo Jose Medel Medel Eder Jofre Brazil

Franklin Eighth Graders To Report For Football Thursday

Franklin football coach Lloyd Goettel announced that all eighth grade candidates should report to Franklin School at 3 30 p m Thursday to check out equipment.

Franklin Lloyd Goettel

Mathews Honored at Milwaukee Game by Family and Teammates

Eddie Mathews former Milwaukee Braves third baseman smiles as his sons Eddie Jr and John hold a portrait presented during a Milwaukee game. Former teammate Bob Buhl, his mother Eloise Mathews wife Verjean and daughter Stephanie appear with Mathews now with Detroit and a painting by Mel Kishner of the Journal Co.

Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Braves Eddie, Jr John Milwaukee Bob Buhl Mathews Eloise Mathews Verjean Stephanie Detroit Mel Kishner The Journal Co

Three more teams join ASA regional softball field

The nine team Mid Central ASA regional tourney at Ellis park adds Billy Boy Foods of Independence Missouri Scenic Shoppers of Springfield Missouri and Metzger s Salvage of Topeka Kansas. They join Welty Way Lange Ford Wichita Boosters L&L Lounge and the Omaha Metro entry as the four day event begins Friday evening with first games and ends next Monday. The winner advances to the ASA national tournament in Clearwater Florida with Aurora Sealmasters as defending champs.

Ellis Park Iowa Billy Boy Foods Independence Kansas City Scenic Shoppers Springfield Missouri Jim Little Metzger Salvage Topeka Kan Lange Ford Wichita Welty Way Omaha ASA Hinkley Ave Cedar Rapids Eby’s Armstrong’s Sporting Goods Clancy’s May City Lanes Gohmann and Associates Clearwater Fla Aurora Sealmasters

Shannon Named Washington Track Coach From UCLA Aid

Seattle AP reports 31 year old Ken Shannon was named head track coach at the University of Washington replacing Stan Hiserman who moves to a full time student counselor post. Shannon has been UW assistant for five years after three years at Occidental College and UCLA assistant prior to that.

Seattle Ken Shannon University of Washington Stan Hiserman Shannon UCLA Occidental College

Treatment For McLain

DETROIT AP Denny McLain ace pitcher for the leading Tigers received treatment on his right shoulder in Detroit. He was to start against the White Sox in Chicago but returned to Detroit after the Chicago game. John Hiller will start in his place. McLain is expected to resume his regular turn against California.

Denny McLain Detroit Ray Oyler Oyler Denny Ray Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Chicago Milwaukee John Hiller McLain Tigers California Angels Russell Wright

Dali Painted Athlete Insured for Olympics Display

The Cosmic Athlete painted by Salvador Dali, commissioned by the Spanish Olympic Committee, shows a discus thrower grasping the world. Insured for 28570 dollars, it will be displayed during the Olympic Games October 12 to 27 in Mexico City.

Barcelona Spain Mexico Salvador Dali Dali

Packers Star Henry Jordan Refuses to Quit Through Pain

Defensive tackle Henry Jordan of the Green Bay Packers, nursing a back injury, says he will not quit and will keep searching for a cure as he helps the team in an exhibition win over Dallas. He notes continued pain but stays determined to play and contribute.

Jordan Green Bay, Wis Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers Packers Dallas

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