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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1969

Page

19

Robbies Fine Start as Santurce Manager in Winter League

San Juan Puerto Rico Frank Robinson leads Santurce Crabbers as a debuting manager with a five to six game cushion atop the six team league. Key players include Ruben Gomez Jim Palmer and Wally Bunker with strong pitching plus Orioles exiles like Ellie Hendricks Paul Blair and Dave May.

San Juan P. R Frank Robinson Santurce Crabbers Baltimore Slugger Robinson F&f Jobinson Santurce Leo Cardenas Cincinnati Minnesota Julio Goray Houston George Scott Boston Joe Foy Kansas City Juan Pizarro Boston Red Sox Wally Bunker Oriole Orioles Royals Palmer Bunker

Montezuma, Monti Lead Iowa Girls High School Rankings

Three new teams enter the third ratings of Iowa girls basketball as Montezuma reaches No. 4 and Monti No. 9 after strong showings in the Pella and Holiday events. Mediapolis falls to No. 5 while Allison-Bristow climbs to No. 3 and Rockwell City holds No. 2 with several teams shifting positions across the top 20.

Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Terris Midland Wyoming Mediapolis Tripoli Lohrville Audubon Bode Carlisle Montezuma Pella Ogden Allison-Bristow Southeast Warren Rockwell City Stratford

Bobby Unser Narrowly Trails A. J. Foyt In 1968 USAC Money

A. J. Foyt Jr leads USAC career earnings at $1,123,278 with $114,450 won in 1968. Bobby Unser closes the gap, earning $261,124 to top the 1968 USAC money list, with five wins and strong placements across championship and stock car circuits. Mario Andretti finishes second in 1968 earnings with $109,102.

Indianapolis Ind A. J. Foyt, Jr United States Auto Club Bobbynser A.J. Foyt Foyt Unser Mario Andretti

Various College Basketball Scores From Weekend Meetups

A collage of college games shows Missouri Valley margins with Bradley 109 over North Central 57 and many other results. Notable outcomes include New Mexico State beating an unidentified opponent 68 86, Texas El Paso 109 over an opponent 63, and Arkansas State 62 over an unnamed team 72. The report mixes several scattered scores and team names across multiple conferences with unclear pairings.

New Mexico U. of Denver Arizona State Part Paso Tahoe Paradise New Mexico State Aiepagereve Asco Bier Cres Atlas Pacffc Witworth

Bowling Highlights Halfway Pace Briles McCord Lead Scores

Bowling season reaches midpoint with top scores listed. Ralph Briles has three 700 series, Pete Cassidy two, Jim Kofron’s 289 remains high game, and Joan McCord leads women with 708 and five 600 series. Also noted are Donna Haigh eight 600s and numerous 263 games.

Ralph Briles Pete Cassidy Jim Kofron Joan McCord Joan Donna Haigh Karen Rude Sally Schmitz

Max Baer Enshrined In Hall Of Fame Class

Max Baer was named a modern era inductee in a class chosen by 302 voters. Also honored were late Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Jacob Hyer in the pioneer group. Baer received 229 votes, Basilio finished with 224, meeting the 7 percent threshold for election.

Baer Max Acre Philadelphia Jack O’brien Jacob Hyer Pioneer Group Carmen Basilio Canastota N.Y

Musial among five new Hall of Fame eligibles in 1969

Stan Musial leads five new Hall of Fame eligibles for 1969 as Baseball Writers Association voters prepare ballots due January 20. Other first timers include Early Wynn Gil Hodges Red Schoendienst and Vic Wertz with veteran committee oversight for older players. Ballots go to over 450 writers for a 75 percent vote to elect.

Jack Hand NEW York Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Writers’ Assn. of American Musial Ass'n Hall of Fame Ty Cobb Early Wynn Gil Hodges Dodger New York Mets Red Schoendienst Cardinal Cards Vic Wertz

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