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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1968

Page

6

Happitime Cops Win Twi Light Softball Title

Happitime Tavern captured the Twi Light softball championship with two wins over Trinity Lutheran No. 2 Tuesday. Results show Happitime 2-1 and 6-3 over Trinity Lutheran as Anderson Calkin and Repoitime led the victors while Mat and Elson, Becker and Anderson starred for Trinity Lutheran.

Happitime Tavern Church Loop Trinity Lutheran No Trini Luth Happitime Anderson Calkin Repoitime Trinity Luth Mat Elson Becker

San Diego Will Name NL Club the Padres

San Diego will keep the Padres name for its new National League baseball team. Club President F. E. J. Bavasi said the choice followed fan polling at local games, with 4 940 in favor and 177 opposed. Bavasi also announced radio announcers Jerry Gross Frank Sims and former major leaguer Duke Snider for next season.

San Diego Calif Padres FE. J. Bavasi Bavasi Jerry Gross Frank Sims Duke Snider

Alcindor Aids New York Youths With Operation Sports Rescue

Lew Alcindor works with underprivileged youths in New York as part of Operation Sports Rescue. The program, run with athletes including Emmette Bryant and Oscar Robertson, aims to build self esteem, emphasize schooling, independence, and community involvement.

New York Lew Alcindor U.S Lewacoinpor Operation Sports Rescue LeRoy Wilkins Alcindor Emmette Bryant Boston Celtics Ron Blye New York Giants Tom Hoover Houston Mavericks Bobby Hunter Harlem Globetrotters Carlos Ortiz Jose Torres Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Walt Bellamy New York Knicks Mayor’s Urban Action Task Force Bristol-Myers Co

Iowa State Trainer Resigns for Imperial Valley Job

Iowa State head athletic trainer C. Robert Billings resigned effective Aug. 31 to join Imperial Valley junior college in Imperial California as head track coach and director of health services. Interim duties will be handled by C. R. Brick Bickerstaff starting Sept. 1. ISU intends to hire a permanent replacement before the basketball season opening on Nov. 30.

Stapleton Bickerstaff Iowa State ISU Billings Cyclones

Browns Trade Larry Conjar to Eagles for Draft Pick

The Cleveland Browns sent running back Larry Conjar, 22, in his second year with the club, to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a high undisclosed draft choice. Conjar was the Browns' second draft choice in 1967.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Larry Conjar Philadelphia Eagles Conjar Browns

Triple by Newhouse Nips North High 6-5

Faith Newhouse delivered a two run triple in the seventh inning that sealed a 6-5 win for North Winneshiek over West Union North. Pam Stanbrough took the loss after giving up five hits and seven walks while Marlon Hovey allowed one walk. Jill Darnell went 2 for 3 with three RBI and Doris Schultz added 1 for 3 as North improves to 1-1.

Gazette West Union Faith Newhouse North Winneshiek West Union North North Pam Stanbrough Marlon Hovey Jill Darnell RBI Doris Schultz N. Winnishiek W. A. North Hovey and McCabe Stanbroush Schultz

Bills Name Darragh to Quarterback Duty in Exhibition

Dan Darragh, famed for William and Mary memories, was named by Joe Collier of the Buffalo Bills to start Friday night’s exhibition against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns acquired Whitlow and Kemp injury news while roster cuts continued across the league.

Dan Darragh William & Mary Darragh Navy Tom Flores Joe Collier Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns Cleveland Bobof Whitlow Jack Kemp Pittsburgh Steelers

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