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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

19

Foster Still Maintains Claim To Light Heavy Title

Washington AP reports Bob Foster says he remains the light heavyweight champion despite the WBA stripping him. He plans to fight No. 1 contender Jimmy Dupree on the sidelines to prove his claim, calling the WBA action a raw deal. WBA president Bill Brennan cites missed $5,000 forfeit bond after Foster’s knockout of Joe Frazier and breaches of a two-decade agreement to defend against the No. 1 contender.

Washington Bob Foster World Boxing Association Foster WBA Jimmy Dupree WEA Dupree Bill Brennan Richmond Lou Viscusi Tampa Fla Joe Frazier Detroit Dick Tiger Frank DePaula Andy Kendall Roger Rouse Mark Tessmah

Dodgers Trade Sims for Duke Sims and Pitchers

Los Angeles Dodgers exchange Duke Sims with catcher Ray Lamb and Alan Foster for Duke Sims. Dodgers VP Al Campaneris notes Sims adds needed power. Sims hit 23 homers last season. Foster went 10-13 with 4.26 ERA, Lamb was 6-4 with a 3.63 ERA.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Alan Foster Ray Lamb Cleveland Duke Sims Dodgers al Campauls Sims Richie Allen St. Louis Foster Lamb

Boswell Shot Before Bout with Chuvalo

Youngstown Ohio UPI Heavyweight Mike Dosell was hospitalized with a gunshot wound in the back after a tavern fight. Boswell, 24, was shot Wednesday night and is in satisfactory condition. Ireland Bowman, 23, Youngstown was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Youngstown, Ohio UPI Mike Dosell George Chuvalo Boswell Tiane Bowman Young Stown

WEN SAWYER 206 210 FOR FIRST 600 SERIES IN JUBILEE

Local bowling updates show WEN SAWYER recording a 206 and 210 in the Jubilee Jones league tallying the first 600 series. Multiple bowlers posted high scores across leagues including Roger Leslie 243 and top 674 in Iowa Electric Lite and Power circuit. Ed Halstrom 250-675 with Collins Industrial Nita Owls. Del Cline 236-672 in Cannon Hall Eight league.

Wen Sawyer Roger Leslie Iowa Electric Lite Ed Halstrom Collins Industrial Ayn — Clace Wietacher Seately Ell Jerry Semmes Barber Shop Ty "Senncakiony Kulhavy Joan Fields Bae Carlo i. Ee Soromeelal Kwibavy Marom Afl

Bruins Honour Bucyk On 1000th Game With Big Night

Bruins star Johnny Bucyk received a 1000th game salute from the NHL before a game against Buffalo. He proceeded to score twice and assist four times as Boston surged with six third period goals to beat Buffalo 8-2 and regain first in the East. Montreal beat Minnesota, Detroit defeated Philadelphia 3-1.

Johnny Bueyk Brand Sl Apk Boston Bruins National Hockey League Bucyk Buffalo Montreal Minnesota Detroit Philadelphia Joe Daley Gruins Fred Stanfield Bueyk Phil Esposito Ken Hodge John McKenzie Jacques Lemaire Buster Harvey North Stars John Ferguson Canadiens Tom Webster Red Wings

Ski reports Ironwood mid nineteen inches rear or a mountain

Ski reports from Ironwood note nineteen inches mid mountain. Home freezers sell quickly as readers respond to a low cost fast acting want ad.

Ninteen

Squires Nearing ABA East Division Lead

The Virginia Squires won their fifth straight, beating the New York Nets 127 to 100 to move within one game of first place Kentucky in the ABA East division. Memphis defeated the Floridians 107 to 102 and Denver routed Pittsburgh 181 to 109 in other ABA games.

Associated Press Virginia Squires American Basketball Association Squires New York Nets Kentucky Nets Memphis Floridians New York Rick Barry Hampton George Carter Neil Johnson Virginia Bill Melchionni Néts Jimmy Steve Wilbert Jones Mack Calvin Julie Hammond Denver Condors Rockets John Brisker Chicago Bulls Forgies Buffalos Syracuse Jerry Sloan Bulls Bob Kauffman Braves

VanEman Secures First Victory With Razorbacks

University of Arkansas beats Kansas State 107 to 82 to earn coach Danny VanEman his first win. Almer Lee leads with 20 points, Robby Vint 18, Joel Tabor 15, Searles 13, Mooney 10 as five players reach double figures in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville, Ark University of Arkansas Anny VanEman Kansas State College of Pittsburgh Kan VanEman Iowa Almer Lee Razorbacks Robby, Vint Joel Tabor John Searles Fred Mooney

Johnny Bench Gets Red Carpet Welcome

In Binger Oklahoma a parade and birthday of Johnny Bench Appreciation Day are planned with a banquet and autograph session. Politicians including U S Rep Tom Steed and Sen Henry Belton attend as Bench, 22, returns home after success with the Cincinnati Reds where he starred as MVP and league home run leader. Local Little League trophies will be presented by Bench himself. The town decorates in Reds colors for the event.

Binger Okla Oklahoma Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Henry Belton Bkla David Hall U.S Tom Steed Floyd Roberts

Orioles Open Season At Home With Senators Announcement

The Baltimore Orioles say they will start their 1987 MLB season on April 7 at Memorial Stadium against the Washington Senators. This marks only the seventh time in 18 years the Orioles begin at home.

Orioles Senators Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators Memorial Stadium

Former Sox Star Mostil Dies at 74 in Illinois Nursing Home

CHICAGO AP Former White Sox center fielder Johnny Mostil, 74, famed for 135 runs in 1925 and a .301 lifetime average in 972 games, died after a long illness. He played 1921–1929, last game in 1942 with Waterloo, Iowa, then served as instructor and scout until retirement two years ago.

Chicago Johnny Moaull White Sox Tris Speaker Mostil Midlothian, Jr Waterloo Iowa

Des Moines North Coach Suffers Heart Attack

DES MOINES AP report states Jimmy Lyle 55, long-time basketball coach at Des Moines North, was hospitalized under intensive care after a heart attack suffered at the school. He was listed in satisfactory condition and has served the high school for about 23 years.

Des Moines Des Moines North High School Jimmy Lyle

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