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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1968

Page

2

Tempers Flare as Last Witness Appears in Dancer's Image Case

In Louisville Kentucky the hearing on Dancer's Image grows tense as the state calls its last witness Dr Francis Ozog a racing chemist from Colorado He faces objections from Peter Fuller counsel Arthur Grafton over evidence procedures and witness participation Ozog testifies comparing slides and performs urine tests to detect phenylbutazone amid ongoing dispute over the purse denial and admissibility of evidence

Louisville Dancer Francis Ozog Kentucky Racing Commission Peter Fuller Fuller Arthur Grafton Ozog Colorado Kenneth W. Smith Churchill Downs Commission George Eggner Grafton Smith Egger

Prairie wrestlers dominate Mount Vernon in 35-9 win

Prairie's undefeated squad used four falls to beat Mount Vernon 35-9 in a dual meet at the Hawks' gym. Denny Scofield pinned Glen Wolfe at 1:39 for the fastest fall, with Rick Schropp Al Zach and Wes Cerveny also winning by fall. Mount Vernon winners were Keith Rosendahl Jim Baker and Brian Rosendahl by decision. The Prairie JV won 38-16.

Prairie Mount Vernon Hawks Denny Scofield Glen Wolfe Rick Schropp al Zach Wes Cerveny Keith Rosendahl Jim Baker Brian Rosendahl Prairie Junior Varsity

Pepsi and Post Office Lead Openers in Industrial League

In Roosevelt arena the industrial league opened with Post Office defeating Gazette Co. 41 to 38 and Pepsi Cola edging Quaker Oats 54 to 51. Wilson & Co. beat Cherry Burrell 57 to 47 as players such as Beckman and Walton posted scoring totals and team rosters included Bryngelson, Schafbuck, and Ripperton among others.

King Will Conduct Cage Clinic at Y

Don King, Washington basketball coach, will conduct a basketball clinic at the YMCA in Cedar Rapids on Saturday from 9 30 to 11 a.m. He will use some of his squad to demonstrate fundamentals. All Y boys in fourth through sixth grades are invited. Call 362 1138 for information.

Don King Cedar Rapids Washington YMCA King All Y

Marion Dominates Benton In 36 8 Dual Wrestling Victory

Marion claimed a 36 8 dual meet wrestling win over Benton Community in the Indian gym to move to 2 0 on the season. Randy Moyer Al Moorhead and Harold Roberts posted falls for Marion with Moyer fastest at 2 10. Benton’s Larry Stein and Tom Struve were its only winners. The Indians also swept the junior varsity 42 8.

Marion Benton Indians Randy Moyer al Moorhead Harold Roberts Moyer Tom Struve Bobcats Larry Stein Oliphant Dale Mo Aia Jm Struve Bob Mo Renter Aang Mike Bar- M Quentin — Piatt Danial Moorhead Steve A Te Hoke Dan Dave Rincile Doug

Winston to Undergo Brain Surgery for Rams

Kelston Winston, Rams defensive back, is scheduled for Thursday surgery to remove a brain blood clot. Team physician Dr. Jules Rasinski called the subdural hematoma serious but not critical after the injury sustained in the game with the New York Giants two weeks earlier.

LOS Angeles Kelston Winston Los Angeles Rams Jules Rasinski Winston New York Giants

Tony Esposito Star Debut as Canadiens Tie Bruins

Tony Esposito, NHL rookie goalie for Montreal, guards the crease in a 2-2 tie with his brother Phil Esposito scoring twice for Boston. Highlights include Phil's long-range equalizer and Montreal’s early lead traded before a late period tie. Detroit edged New York 4-2 in the night’s other action.

Pat Shetler Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League Boston Tony Esposito Phil Tony Bruins Canadiens New York Detroit Bob Rousseau Yvan Cournoyer Montreal Tony Rose Oakland Kent Douglas Red Wing Rangers Jim Neilson

Iowa Hosts Wisconsin Milwaukee Tuneup Before Big Nonconference Stretch

Iowa plays Wisconsin Milwaukee on Saturday at 7 30 p m in Iowa City after beating Cal Poly 91 73 and Northern Michigan 99 69 at home. Glenn Vidnovic and Chris Philips lead the Hawkeyes as Krzoska brings back four starters from last season. Vidnovic averages 21 5 points on 78 percent shooting while Philips scores about 20 with 60 percent from the field. Wisconsin Milwaukee counter is Cecil Morries averaging 21 5 as the Panthers stand 2 2.

Iowa City Iowa Wisconsin Milwaukee Branch Hawkeyes Cal Poly Northern Michigan Wichita State Drake Ralph Miller Miller Glenn Vidnovic Chris Philips Vidnovic Philips John Johnson Dick Jensen Chad Calabria Ray Krzoska Wisconsin- Milwaukee Cecil Morries Powell Wyo Morries Wisconsin-Milwaukee North Park Chicago

Prairie 7th 8th Cagers Win a Pair

Prairie eighth grade basketball team won its second straight 47 29 over Anamosa in the Hawks gym Kevin Ferguson led Prairie with 14 points Rusty Richardson 10 for Anamosa The seventh grade game followed 44 22 with Gary Pegump 15 and Bob Brown six for the Raiders

Prairie Anamosa Hawks Kevin Ferguson Rusty Richardson Gary Pegump Bob Brown Raiders

Laurel Race Group Donates to Miners Families

Laurel race course employees contributed at least 2500 dollars to the families of 78 miners killed in a Mannington West Virginia mine disaster. A spokesman said the total may rise as more money arrives.

Laurel Race Group

Washington swimmers dominate Clinton meet in 79 16 victory

Jeff Durham reports Washington high swimmers led by seniors Carrithers and Wilson as the Warriors crushed Clinton 79 to 16. Carrithers set a new Washington pool and team record with a 4 02.2 in the 400 yard freestyle while Wilson clocked 1 02.7 in the 100 yard breaststroke. Wilson earned all American consideration and both swept two events.

Dave Carrithers Chris Wilson Washington High Warrior Clinton Carrithers Wilson Washington Carruthers Nick Gearhart Bill Taylor Jim Bell Jeff Mykleby

Flamboyant and Carlisle Named Best of the Old Trotters

In New York harness writers named Flamboyant the 4 year old Trotter of the Year and Carlisle the Aged Trotter of the Year. The voters numbered over 200 and voted on the nation’s older trotters.

Carlisle New York Flamboyant

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