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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1968

Page

11

Charley Johnson Sparks Cardinals Past Steelers for Century Division Lead

Charley Johnson returned to direct St. Louis to a 20-10 win over Pittsburgh, completing seven of 12 passes for 9 yards and guiding a second half rally that included Jackie Smith’s tying score and Cid Edwards’ decisive TD. Johnson’s leadership and a disciplined defense keyed the victory as the Cardinals solidified their place in the Century division race.

Pittsburgh Charley Johnson St. Louis Cardinals Charley Johnson Cardinals Hart Penced Charley Johnson Hind St. Louis Jackie Smith Cid Edwards New York Washington Cleveland Browns

C R Soccer Club To Meet Tuesday

The Cedar Rapids Soccer Club will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ellis YMCA. All interested in soccer are invited.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Ymca

Garland, longtime IOC rep for LA, dies at 66

John J. Garland, a U S representative to the International Olympic Committee for 20 years, died Saturday after hospitalization for illness. He was 66 and had worked to bring the 1976 Olympic Games to Los Angeles when he fell ill.

Los Angeles John J. Garland U.S International Olympic Committee Garland

Top Knight Named 2 Year Old Champion of 1967

Top Knight the Florida bred Vertex colt owned by Steven B. Wilson and trained by Ralph Metcalf has been chosen the 2 year old champion of 1967 by the Thoroughbred Racing Assn. board. He posted five wins in nine starts with earnings of 357220 and will be honored at the TRA annual dinner next Thursday.

NEW York Top Knight King Emperor The Thoroughbred Racing Assn Board of Selection Vertex Steven B. Wilson Ralph Metcalf Reviewer Tom Knight TRA

Highlights from bowling leagues and top scores listed

The report details high games and series across leagues such as Brubaker 643 and Gasper 643, Haigh 244 in Terrace Room Ladies Classic, and Saeber 256 for Wilson & Co. plus numerous 200s. Names include Donna Haigh Bunny Warner Kathy playb JoAnn Hopker Earl Palmer Bud Himmel and others with league notes and sponsor references.

Ace Brubaker Pete Gasper Marlar Peterson Leo Ruta Glen Svoboda Vigortones Donna Haigh Bunny Warner Kathy Zid Ue Daad Joan McCord JoAnn Hopker Shirley Maxine Kaiser Richard Saeber Wilson & Co Earl Palmer Pink Elephants Bud Himmel Laan South Sidgebyg Tihawe Ig Ree Trofic Hitarnel Kennedy Jack Enda von Figortones Phillips Ope & i Pines Chel Gralund Fiax Mildred Beder “Paton Sharon Ford Arlene Fallouts Kerena Dey Hodges Ted

Mann Nipped By Birdie Putt In Hollywood Lakes Open

Peggy Wilson capped a final round 69 70 79 for a seven under par 209 total to win the Hollywood Lakes Open final event of the LPGA season. Carol Mann finished second while Kathy Whitegold climbed to third with 211. Wilson earned $1,875 with the win. Whitegold collected $1,225 and season winnings reached a record for the tour.

West Hollywood Fin Peggy Wie Meridian Miss Niss Wilson Carol Mann

Archer wins Buenos Aires Masters with 68 at Olivos

Californian George Archer captured the Buenos Aires Masters title at Olivos golf club posting a four under par 68 on Sunday. The victory marked a dominant finish as he edged rivals in the final round for the tour win in Argentina.

Buenos Aires George Archer Olivos Club

Maverick Post To Jim Weaver Head Coach Of Houston Mavericks

Jim Weaver aged 49 was named head coach of the Houston Mavericks of the American Basketball Association on Sunday. He replaces Slater and previously coached at St. Marys College in California.

Houston Jim Weaver St.Mary’s College California Sunday Houston Mavericks American Basketball Assn Weaver Slater

Lambert Named Top Midwest Loop Exec

Jerry Lambert of Iowa graduate and former Quad-Cities Angels business manager was chosen executive of the year in the Midwest league. The Mavericks sit in the Western division cellar as Carl Storey announced the award. Weaver previously coached at St Marys from 1955 to 1962, posting a 110 69 record.

Weaver St. Mary's St. Mary’s Columbus

Yale Quarterback Dowling Wins New England Player Award

Boston AP reports Yale quarterback Brian Dowling was chosen by the Grid Iron Club of Boston as the recipient of the 30th annual George Bulger Lowe award for outstanding New England college football player.

Boston Yale Brian Dowling George “Bulger” Lowe New England

Cedar Rapids Amateurs Sweep At St Ambrose Card

All four Cedar Rapids boxers won their bouts on the amateur card at St Ambrose college. John McMurray 143 pounds beat Vern Parvie Colfax, last year's Minnesota Golden Gloves champion. Dave Stone 220, Terry Dye 174 and Joe McCadon 157 also won.

Davenport Cedar Rapids St. Ambrose College John McMurray Vern Parvie Colfax Dave Stone Terry Dye Joe McCaddon

Cubs End Pennant Drought Longest Since 1908

The Chicago Cubs, who last won a pennant in 1908, now hold the longest gap since their last flag win, extending their drought in the pennant race.

Chicago Cubs

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