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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1969

Page

17

Hawgs Fight Spartans in rematch in East Lansing

Iowa and Michigan State, tied for fourth with Illinois at 4-4, meet in a 7 p.m. Tuesday game in East Lansing. Iowa won 77-76 at Iowa City on Jan 14 as Lloyd Ward’s late shot sparked controversy. Coach Ralph Miller plans a frequent lineup mix while Chris Philips starts at guard and McGilmer shifts to the bench early.

East Lansing Mich Iowa Michigan State Illinois Iowa City John Benington Lloyd Ward Benington Ward Purdue Michigan Ralph Miller Ben McGilmer Chris Philips McGilmer Glenn Vidnovic Philips Chad Calabria

Esposito Suspended Two Bruins Games Over Referee Shove

Boston center Phil Esposito will miss two NHL games after a suspension by Commissioner Clarence Campbell. The suspension stems from shoving and punching referee Bob Sloan during the February 8 Bruins Flyers game.

Montreal Phil Esposito National Hockey League Boston Slick Center Esposito Pittsburgh New York NHL Clarence Campbell Campbell Bob Sloan Bruins Philadelphia Flyers

Cedar Terrace Leads in YMCA Slo Break Action

Cedar Terrace regains the lead with a 56 to 51 win while Cedar Terrace Mobile Home Sales moves a game ahead after a 92 to 54 victory over Optimists No 3 in YMCA Slo-Break action. Notable scorers include Norm Barnes 19 and Jeff Chri Py 1.

Armstrong’s Sporting Goods Dempsey Cleaners Cedar Terrace Mobile Home Sales Optimists No

Guelker to Speak at Soccer Dinner in Cedar Rapids

The Upper Mississippi Soccer alliance hosts a dinner at the Cedar Rapids Elks club on Saturday night March 1. Bob Guelker president of the U S Soccer Football Assn and SIU coach will be the main speaker. The UMSA championship trophy for 1968 will be presented to the Des Moines club.

Upper Mississippi Soccer Alliance Cedar Rapids Elks Club Bob Guelker U.S. Soccer Football Assn Southern Illinois University Ray Scuffham Cedar Rapids UMSA Des Moines

Yankees official Lee MacPhail reported in fair condition

UPI reports Lee MacPhail executive vice president and general manager of the New York Yankees is in fair condition after a mild heart attack. The 51 year old is expected to stay in the hospital for two to three weeks as he recovers.

Lee MacPhail New York Yankees MacPhail

District Wrestling at Jefferson 95-Pound Roundups

First round results from Jefferson district wrestling list many weight classes. Names include Ed Rector CRW dec Jim Smidt DW 32 Mike Dunphy Kw, Russell Ft M 32, Randy Feverhelm CRJ 8-0, and more with various pins and decisions across 103 to heavyweights.

Ed Rector CRW Jim Smidt Mike Dunphy Steve Tovavelle Bett Ned Mike Pickford Ft. M Starr CRJ Stan Weeber Icw Ray DeAnda Dav. C Jimering Keo Karl Waller Tom Evashevski Steve St. Clair CRE Ae Middey R Glisan Ft. J Iew Willeash de Um Millien Mike’ Bostwick Jim Iiger Bur Jon Robben Steve Carter Rev Bob Ulechty Mark Britton Jeff Roggensack Mike Rich Wash Iowa

Japan to host 1969 Uber Cup badminton championship

Tokyo reports the 1969 women’s world badminton Uber Cup will be held in Japan from June 8 to 14 under the sponsorship of the Japan Badminton Association.

Tokyo Japan Japan Badminton Assn

Why Would a Self Reliant Guy Join AAA

A compact pitch extols AAA’s value for self reliance, noting 24 000 garages coast to coast, priority service for tow, up to date maps, exclusive Triptik routings, personal travel assistance, tour books, reservations, bail bonds, and travel accident insurance from the world’s largest travel organization that works for you even when the car runs smoothly.

AAA

Local AAA Rep Offers More Membership Information

A local AAA representative invites residents to learn about membership options with no obligation. They provide details on benefits, pricing, and how to sign up, seeking to address questions about coverage, services, and locations.

AAA

Kathy Staub Hits City High With 268 In Bowling

Kathy Staub bowled a city high 268 in a Women’s City Major league makeup session. Tillie Staub led with a 592 series. other notable scores included Joan McCord 584 and Dorothy Durkin 237. Team totals featured Overhead Door with 927 in a game and 2644 in total.

Athy Staub Tillie Staub Joan McCord Dorothy Durkin Dee Chapman Joyce Schroeder Dean Yueterewd Rye Case Marvin Krehbiel Tony King Bob Pee DeNio Tom Hobson Ray Eeomecter Martone Bair Donne Heieerhage Chapman

Golf Won't Tamper with The Rules

NEW YORK AP Hord Hardin president of the USGA says golf will not relax amateur rules to imitate tennis. He argues for a clear pro amateur distinction and notes spectators and fairness as priorities. Joseph C. Dey Jr agrees, insisting amateurs stay amateurs and professionals stay pros.

New York Hord Hardin U.S. Golf Association USGA Hardin Joseph C. Dey, Jr Dey

Shooters Improve In Pro Basketball Over 20 Years

By L. P. Schwinger notes a clear rise in shooting accuracy from about 29 of 100 attempts 20 years ago to nearly 45 of 100 today, citing compiled figures as evidence of progress in professional basketball shooting.

L. P. Schwinger

Sonics Reinstate Thorn Murray and Dorrie from Injuries

Seattle guard Rod Thorn and reserve center Dorrie Murray have rejoined the Seattle Sonics after more than a month on the shelf with injuries.

Seattle Rod, Thorn Dorrie, Murray Seattle Sonics

Rodriguez New Leader in Collins Radio Bowling Tourney

Three new leaders emerge after the second weekend of the Collins Radio Co bowling tourney. Joe Rodriguez tops class B all-events with 1,726 while Bob Bowen leads class A all-events at 1,884. Tool & Die takes class B team with 2,675 and Fantastics move to No. 2 in class A with 2,942.

Collins Radio Co Joe Rodriguez Bob Bowen Tool & Die The Fantastics

ABA Girds to Money War

The New York Nets by a coin flip won the rights to UCLA all American Lew Alcindor and selected him in a secret ABA draft. Commissioner George Mikan was not expected back in Minneapolis until later Tuesday and could not comment.

Minneapolis New York Nets Lew Alcindor ABA George Mikan

Nets Own Alcindor Rights Spark ABA NBA Bid War

The ABA rounds draft Kareem Alcindor while the Nets gain potential rights. sources say Phoenix or Milwaukee could hold NBA rights. UCLA star aims for New York, with Mikan forecasting a fierce cross league battle over top college talent and a pool fund to attract him.

Mikan NBA ABA

Williams Named Des Moines Manager For Revival League

Veteran minor league skipper Jim Williams 41 of Toronto was chosen as manager of the Des Moines entry in the revived American Association baseball league. Williams played from 1949 to 1962 for Pueblo Montreal Mobile Victoria Texas Atlanta Spokane and Omaha and has managed clubs in Santa Barbara Shelby Grand Forks Newport News and Leesburg. He is married with three children and resides in Pueblo Colorado.

DES Moines UPI Jim Williams Williams Toronto Canada Pueblo Colo Montreal Mobile Victoria Texas Atlanta Spokane Omaha Santa Barbara Shelby Grand Forks Newport News Leesburg Cleveland Barons

Connolly Entered in Stock World Series

John Connolly a popular late model stock car driver from Delhi is entered in the 1969 World Series of Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Florida. The event runs Wednesday through Saturday with Connolly driving a 1964 Ford owned by Chuck Thompson of Geneseo Illinois.

John Connolly Delhi New Smyrna Fla Connolly Chuck Thompson Geneseo, Ill

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