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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

12

Belinsky Drafted by St Louis Cardinals in Winter Meetings

Bo Belinsky the famed playboy pitcher received another major league shot when the St Louis Cardinals drafted him from Oklahoma City of the Pacific Coast league for 25000 dollars. Cardinals manager Red Schoendienst called him the best arm available and noted the club will see if he makes the roster. Belinsky was among 27 minor leaguers chosen in the opening day of winter meetings as clubs weighed potential aids amid a 573000 dollar total spend.

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O'Brien Joins Seattle Club As Coach Of Pilots

Eddie O'Brien athletic director at Seattle University is hired as coach for the American League expansion Seattle Pilots. O'Brien, an infielder pitcher formerly with the Pittsburgh Pirates, is on leave from Seattle University and partnered with his brother John in a noted basketball duo.

San Francisco Seattle Pilots Eddie O’brien Seattle University O’brien Pittsburgh Pirates John Seattle

Sets World Record Six-Game Bowling Series at Belvidere

Belvidere Illinois AP says Tom Rippentrop and the Northern Illinois Bowling Proprietors of America All-Star elimination tournament claimed a world record six-game bowling series of 1 580. Rippentrop a 30 year old automobile assembly line worker rolled games of 266 256 300 254 279 and 225 to win Sunday night noted in the report.

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Celtics Acquire Jim Barnes From Bulls in Block Trade

Boston adds 6 foot Jim Barnes to its NBA lineup after purchasing him from Chicago. Bud Olsen, listed at 6 9, is placed on waivers to clear room on the roster.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Barnes Chicago Bulls Celtics Bud Olsen

Buckeyes Clinch UPI Title After Calibrated TV Finish

Ohio State, 9-0, rises to the national championship as Southern California and Notre Dame tie 21-21 on TV. The Buckeyes earn 334 points and 28 first place votes on the 35-member board, finishing ahead of Southern Cal, Penn State, and Georgia.

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Campanelli Honored On Second Little All-America Team

Cornell end Campanelli, star of a three year run, earns a second Little All-America nod after setting school records this season. AP selections also note UNI players Schooley and Barbatti receiving honorable mention.

Specal Gazette New York Joe Campanelli Cornell Associated Press Campy Town College UNI Phil Schooley Campanelli Belle Plaine Tom Barbatti Towa City Dubuque U. Fresh Larry Bornemann Carl Garrett New Mexico Highlands

Trojans Hold No. Two Spot In AP Poll Chase

Ohio State finished the regular season with a 9 0 record and 34 of 39 first place votes, earning 770 points. Southern California dropped to No. 2 with 631 points, edging Penn State at No. 3 who stood 9 0 and Orange Bowl bound. The final AP poll will be released after the bowl games due to the close race.

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Iowa State Edges Har din-Simmons 84 83 in Opener

Iowa State survives a late surge by Hardin-Simmons to win 84 83 in Ames. Bill Cain led ISU with 26 points as Dave Collins added 17 and Jim Abrahamson 16. Hardin-Simmons guard Max Brownlee scored 16 in the second half and finished with 21. Iowa State next hosts Tennessee Wednesday.

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Comeback Award Won by McNally in 1968

New York UPI reports Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dave McNally won the major league comeback player of the year for 1968. He topped a field including Ray Cly, Juan Marichal, Willie Mays, Ed Charles, Denny McLain and others, with six voting points second and scattered votes for several peers.

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Jets face large fine for criticizing officials

The New York Jets were fined $2,000 by Commissioner Pete Rozelle for criticizing game officials after a 43-2 loss to Oakland on November 24. Coach Walt Michaels and safety Jim Hudson were fined $150 each, with Hudson and DT John Elliott also hit by $50 automatic fines for ejection.

NEW York New York Jets Pete Rozelle Oakland Walt Michaels Jim Hudson Hudson John Elliott

Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball Talk and Attendance Issues

In a Wisconsin scene, Punchy Fisteras scoffs at Sam Williams comparisons with Iowa junior John Johnson while Ralph Miller plans for Ben McGilmer. The column questions rebound tracking, notes Iowa's opener crowd estimates and explains season-ticket sales govern attendance.

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Mayo Places Second in National Finals Bareback Riding

Grinnell rider Mayo finished second in the national finals rodeo bareback bronc event with 72 points, four behind Gary Tucker of Carlsbad New Mexico in Sunday go round.

Pilots Add Two Scouts for Eastern Seaboard Area

Seattle Pilots general manager Marvin Milkes announced two new scouts. Tom Giordano will cover New York state and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, while Bennie Borgmann will scout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.

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