South Side Honor Goes To Cummins
Cedar Rapids honored local athletes at the South Side Civic club Sports night at CSPS hall. Tait Cummins was named Man of the Year in sports for his long contributions, while Johnny Majors praised Cedar Rapids football talent and noted Iowa State progress and recruiting. The event recognized Gazette all city teams across football basketball and baseball and named several standout players and coaches from area programs.
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South Side Civic Club
Jim Bell
Steve Mohr
Kyle Skogman
Craig Darling
Cliff Rice
Tom Mullin
Denny Gable
Dennis Bramwell
Sue Harman
Steve Lange
Bob Kauffman
Dave Carrithers
Billy Taylor
Tait Cummins
WMT
Lonnie Ripperton
Iowa State
Johnny Majors
Majors
Csps Hall
Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Tait
Washington
Hal Krizan
Iowa
the Gazette
Police Official Bernard Jackson Joins Rozelle Staff
Jackson a New York police officer was added to the staff of Pete Rozelle the pro football commissioner. The move expands Rozelle's administrative team as the league seeks program oversight and public relations coordination.
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NEW York
Bernard Jackson
Pete Rozelle
Ellis Says Frazier Jaw Would Be Wired Up in Bout
WBA heavyweight champion Jimmy Ellis dismissed Joe Frazier after Frazier's win over Oscar Bonavena. Ellis mocked Frazier's guard and claimed he would have ripped out his tonsils if they fought. He also noted his own knockout history with Bonavena and vowed to be more aggressive in future fights.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Jimmy Ellis
World Boxing Association
Joe Frazier
Frazier
Argentina
Oscar Bonavena
Ellis
Bonavena
Philadelphia
Padres Announce Working Pact With Elmira Pioneers
The San Diego Padres of the National League enter a working agreement with the Elmira Pioneers of the Class AA Eastern League for the 1969 baseball season.
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SAN Diego
San Diego Padres
Elmira Pioneers
Wartburg Morningside lead all-district NAIA football group
Waverly Wartburg and Morningside each place five players on the all-district 15 (Iowa) NAIA team with seven on the second unit. Upper Iowa’s Dave Sanger is the running back representative, while Jim Henderson of Simpson earns his third selection. Notable repeats include Ken Piazza, Jerry Lafferty, Ron Fredrick, Greg Dahl, John Danks, Murray McMurray, and Jack Blake.
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Forst Tin
Craig Darling
Kacey Fortz
Terry S$ Tomwilin
Tim Ca
Gary Louvar
Kyle Steve Havlik
Ie Hee Ie
Leo Benischek
Steve Hines
Gary Jensen
Fee Frans
Weve Dodge
Steve Marki
Ny Smith
Rupey
Tom Engler
Pall
Jim Yanecek
Jim Pares
Jack Ostberg
Ritme
Steve Mohr
Don Jacobson
Ricky. Com
Hurn
Gardenet Fenulak
Denny Smith
Mullin
Darling Ogman
Mohr
John G
Bob K
Cest Mayer
Sue Moen
Sandy Waller
Rick Freese
Ark 38
Jane
Wally Kann
Ny Gable
Steve Lange
C. R. Cometsauffman
Dennis Bramwell
Acsheohings
A Forbes
Feeder
Waverly
Wartburg
Morningside
Iowa
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Westmar
Central
Simpson
Buena Vista
Upper Iowa
William Penn
Dave Sanger
Ken Piazza
Jerry Lafferty
Ron Fredrick
Greg Dahl
John Danks
Murray McMurray
Jack Blake
Jim Henderson
Gary Pettit
Morning
Bob Olson
Gil Webby McMurray
Ken Pigg
Simpsonie Zeiernak
Joe Aon Westmary
Sey Whitebacks
Dave Lang
Teer Lown
E—Vern den Morden
Glen Eae
Westmrick
Larry Panets
Connie Hellerich
Phil Wells
Bob Larson
Dick Turner
Burke Seeks Mandate Not Seeking Yankee Boss Job
New York Yankees president Mike Burke said he is flattered to be a leading candidate for baseball commissioner but will not say if he would accept the post. He urged a strong owners mandate, recommended a visionary ruler, and noted the need to enliven baseball with strategic rule changes and broader league cohesion. Burke also praised Marvin Miller and downplayed his own TV role, stressing his identity as a baseball man.
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Jack Hand
NEW York
Mike Burke
New York Yankees
Chicago
Burke
Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Marvin Miller
Baseball Players’ Association
Luther College divers, swimmers top Stout State 65 39
Don Luettjohann formerly of Cedar Rapids Washington won the diving event as Luther College defeated Stout State Wisconsin 65 to 39 for their second dual win. Tim Kulik set pool and school marks in the 200 yard backstroke at 2 15.9. Kenworthy and Swanson led multiple wins for the Norse in freestyle and medley events.
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Gazette Decorah
Don Luettjohann
Cedar Rapids
Washington Prep
Luther College
Stout State
Wis
Luther
Tim Kulik
Jim Kenworthy
Ken Swanson
Norse
One Phone Call Boosts Low Cost Want Ad Reach
A simple phone call to 369-1234 connects readers with inexpensive want ads. The message highlights convenience and quick placement through a single dial.
Pro Basketball Pro Sports National League Overview
Pro Basketball headlines highlight National League action with top teams and players. The brief notes ongoing season developments, key matchups, and standings updates across the league.
Results Wednesday Tie Ups In National League Slate
Baseball results show New York 2 tied with another team 4 Chicago 6 and St Louis 3. Pittsburgh 4. Los Angeles 6 and Detroit 3 on a day with only scheduled games.
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Imore
Sen Bevo
Gincionen
Francisco
Milwaukee
Mimore
New York
San Diego
Philadelphia
Phoenix
San Beneces
Chicago
Harrah to Build Unlimited Hydroplane for 1969 Circuit
Reno casino magnate William Harrah willback a new unlimited hydroplane for the 1969 race circuit, according to club officials. The project aims to boost competition and draw wider spectator interest to the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
William Harrah
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Louisville
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Luther Co
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Harrisville
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Strand
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Swanson
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Hunter
Veer
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Acord
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PRO Hockey
New Hydro
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Black & Decker
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Stanley
Stanley & Lufkin
Globemaster
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Rubbermaid Instant Drawer Organizer
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Cedar Rapids Lumber
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