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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1969

Page

19

Baker Earns Pole in Daytona 500 Qualifying

Buddy Baker of Charlotte NC won the pole for the Daytona 500 with a speed of 188.901 mph despite gusty winds. Bobby Isaac qualified second in a Dodge Charger 500 as Cale Yarborough’s record pace from last year remained in reach. Ford teams waited for engine approval while Yarborough and teammates watched from the infield. Cedar Hills Boosters meet Monday night to organize the 1969 boys baseball program at 7 30 PM at the Holiday Inn.

Daytona Beach Fila Buddy Baker Charlotte N.C Walt Sunday Baker Cale Yarborough Bobby Isaac Catawba Ford Yarborough Cedar Hills Holiday Inn

Russell Returns to Form Leads Celtics Despite Snow

Bill Russell after a week’s rest for knee treatment returned to lead Boston in a 122-117 overtime win over Philadelphia. He came off the bench to spark a comeback, blocking shots and scoring late, amid a league-wide set of Sunday results highlighted by Wilt Chamberlain’s 66 points and Elgin Baylor’s 23 points and 16 assists.

Boston Bill Russell Boston Celtics National Basketball Assu Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Phoenix Baltimore Atlanta San Francisco Seattle Milwaukee San Diego Miami New Orleans Indiana Minnesota Houston Oakland New York Kentucky Russell Philadelphia Red Auerbach Havlicek Larry Siegfried 76Ers Darell Imhoff Russ Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Dick van Arsdale

Wartburg Runs To Nineteenth Straight Conference Win

Wartburg College beat Luther 84-73 for its 19th straight victory and 10-0 Iowa conference mark. G. E. Buenning led with 24 points and 9 rebounds as Wartburg extended its season record to 19 straight wins. Other conference results included Central 96-84 over William Penn and Dubuque 79-71 over Simpson.

Wartburg Luther Waverly College Knights Iowa G. E. Buenning Central William Penn Pella Penn Dutchmen Paul Kritz Dubuque Simpson Coe Monmouth Terry Holloway Kentucky Dan Issel Mike Pratt Mississippi Lexington

Iowa Conference Week Tennis Preview

The fragment lists teams and campuses including Luther, William Penn, Upper Iowa, Dordt, Buena Vista, Simpson, and North Dakota schools. It references upcoming Vista and Dordt games, with multiple abbreviations and unclear scores.

W.t. Warthure William Penn Central Upper Iowa Dubuque Mmpeen Luther One Vista Ru ‘Uesday Beene Vista Dordt Vegames walBay Buena Vice A 'Simpson Luther Aie Bikoay Ay Fenn CT

Missouri Valley Scores and Upcoming Games

Fragmented college basketball scores show Tulsa at Wichita State and Drake at Bradley with various mismatched numbers. Upcoming schedule lists Memphis at St Louis and Louisville at Wichita State as well as Cincinnati at Tulsa and Texas Arlington at Bradley.

W.l Tulsa Wichita State Louisville St. Louis Drake Bradley Cincinnati Memphis State North Texas Tess State Memphis Wichita Louis St. L Texas Arlington

White Sox Sign Jowan Billmeier Puts Omaha Alum in Fold

The Chicago White Sox announced the signing of right handed pitcher Louis Billmeier, a former University of Nebraska at Omaha player from Templeton Iowa. Billmeier is a product of Kuemper High at Carroll.

Chicago, Ill Chicago White Sox Louis Billmeier University of Nebraska At Omaha Templeton Iowa Billmeier Kuemper High Carroll

Gola Returns as Coach as LaSalle Tops Villanova

Gola, in his first year as LaSalle coach, guides the 18th win of the season by the Explorers 74-67 over archrival Villanova. Ed Szczesny key late baskets and Ken Durrett’s 20 points push LaSalle past the Wildcats, while other top teams post wins in AP Top Ten action.

Ed Szczesny Explorers Villanova Szresny Stan Wlodarczyk LaSalle Ken Durrett

Sigourney Beats Williamsburg 24-16 In Dual Wrestling

Sigourney defeated Williamsburg 24-16 on a Saturday dual, improving to 9-2. The two losses this season came against AAA programs Ottumwa and Iowa City.

Sigourney Sigourney High Williamsburg Ottumwa Iowa City

Top 10 College Teams Record From AP Poll

The AP Top 10 results show Purdue defeating Iowa 99-87 and Northwestern 97-84, Illinois beating Iowa 98-69, LaSalle edging Villanova 74-60, Davidson topping West Virginia 94-79, St Johns losing in overtime to Villanova 83-78, and other noted games with Auburn, Dayton, and Notre Dame competing in close matchups.

Villanova Associated Press UCLA Washington State North Carolina Florida State Kentucky Mississippi Davidson George Washington Santa Clara Pepperdine St. John’s New York Army Purdue Uc Ib Careline Ginie Keateeey Auburn Were Issi T. Omy N.Y Island West Virginia Dayton Ben Wa Mor LaSalle Lafayette West Villanova Villanov A. Ser N.Y Iowa Northwestern Llinois

Big Five clash as UCLA tops Penn in Philadelphia

Lew Alcindor exited after 28 minutes with a headache after scoring 10 points. UCLA relied on John Vallely for 23 points while Lynn led the supporting effort in the Philadelphia showdown against one of the city’s famed Big Five programs.

St. John’s Army Joe DePre Redmen DePre Lew Alcindor UCLA John Vallely Lynn

Holovak Weighs Raiders Assistant Role

Holovak, fired last month as Boston Patriots head coach and general manager, says he is considering an assistant coaching job with the Oakland Raiders. He told Cape Cod Standard Times editor he must decide by Tuesday after Oakland granted extra time to review Cape Cod business opportunities.

Hyannis, Mass Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Oakland Raiders Holovak Joe Sherman Cape Cod Standard Times Oakland Cape

Wilson Clips Roosevelt In Close Eighth Grade Hoops

The eighth grade basketball game ended 47 44 with Wilson defeating Roosevelt. The Gazette flagged Roosevelt as the winner in its Sunday report.

Wilson Roosevelt the Gazette

Ellie Carrithers Wins 200 Yard Medley at YMCA Triangular

Ellie Carrithers captured the 200 yard individual medley in the Open division for Cedar Rapids' only first place. The C R Y girls finished third in the team race behind Iowa City and Ottumwa in the YMCA triangular meet.

Ottumwa Ellie Carrithers Cedar Rapids C.R. Y Iowa City

Iowa State Wrestlers Set To Face Brigham Young After Oklahoma Loss

Iowa State will wrestle Brigham Young Monday night after a 22 to 10 defeat at Oklahoma. Dan Gable earned the Cyclones' only win by pinning Pat Bolger at 6:03 of the 137 pound bout for his 125th straight victory. Jason Smith defeated Dennis Brand 8 to 2 at 167 pounds and Chuck Jean tied Oklahoma’s Charlie Shivers 1 to 1 at 177.

Ames Iowa State Brigham Young Oklahoma Armory Dan Gable Pat Bolger Jason Smith Dennis Brand Chuck Jean Charlie Shivers

Orr Will Miss Ten More Days

The Boston Bruins say Bobby Orr will be sidelined another ten days with a left knee irritative condition. General Manager Milt Schmidt reported Orr spoke with him after a Sunday exam by Dr. John Palmer in Toronto, the surgeon who operated last June.

Boston Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Milt Schmidt Orr John Palmer Toronto Palmer

Burlington Closes In On JC Crown After Key Win

Burlington strengthens its bid for the Iowa junior college basketball title with a 102 78 victory over Grand View. The Blackhawks head to Fort Dodge and host Ellsworth this week whileRichards Long leads all games scoring with 124 points in four games.

Grand View Burlington Iowa Blackhawks Fort Dodge Ellsworth Robert Morris Carthage Clarinda Randy Long Creston Fred Brown Henry Westerfield Marshalltown

Ashe Withdraws From U.S. Indoors With Elbow Injury

America's top ranked tennis player Arthur Ashe pulls out of the U S National Indoors tournament opening Saturday in Salisbury Maryland due to an inflamed right elbow. The withdrawal comes at the last minute leaving his pairings unsettled.

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