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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1969

Page

20

Iowa Hawkeyes Aim to Handicap Michigan State at Home

Iowa hosts Michigan State at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Carver Hawkeye Arena as Coach Ralph Miller seeks to disrupt coach John Benington's road hex. Michigan State has lost five straight before a 1 1 Big Ten start and relies on a fast break and rebounding while Iowa aims to improve board play after a 52 40 rebounding edge against Indiana.

Iowa City UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Michigan State John Benington Spartan Benington Hawkeyeland Iowa State Northwestern Wisconsin Michigan Ann Arbor Indiana Hawkeye Ralph Miller Spartans Hoosiers

Karras to Speak in Cedar Rapids January 22

Alex Karras the actor and former Lions star will address the Cedar Rapids Sports Club at a dinner meeting on Wednesday January 22 after a 7 15 p m start. Tickets cost 275 for members 350 for nonmembers and are sold at Eby's Armstrong's CR Sporting Goods and Clancy's Ltd.

Alex Karras Lion Cedar NFL Karras

Predicted Delay in Spring Training Amid Pension Fight

Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers and Joe Torre of the Atlanta Braves warn spring training will start late due to the major league pension dispute over TV money. McLain, who signed for 85000, says the timeline could push opening day past April 7 as players await a pension deal and ballots from members.

Joseph Durso New York Times News Service New York Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Joe Torre Atlanta Braves Tigers Florida New Yorker Hotel Torre Atlanta

Rival Coaches Ex Stars Battle In All Star Showdown

In Baltimore, Gene Shue guides the East and Richie Guerin the West for the 19th NBA All Star Game. Both coaches have prior All Star playing careers, as does most of the rival field. The East previously won 111 94 and holds a 12 6 edge in series history.

Baltimore Gene Shue Baltimore Bullets Richie Guerin Atlanta

All-Stars to Clash on ABC TV From Baltimore Civic Center

The NBA All-Star game airs Tuesday on ABC via KCRG TV Channel 9 at 7 30 p.m. EDT with coaches Shue and Guerin. West led by Elvin Hayes and Bill Russell clash with East stars including Havlicek Robertson and Monroe in a national telecast blacked out in Baltimore. A 12 500 sellout is anticipated at the Civic Center.

Baltimore ABC Kcrg-Tv Elvin Hayes San Diego Wilt Chamberlain Wilkens Seattle Jerry Sloan Chicago Sloan Lakers Jerry West West Gail Goodrich Phoenix Suns Jerry Lucas Cincinnati John Havlicek Boston Oscar Robertson Earl Monroe Lou Hudson Joe Caldwell Atlanta Rudy Larusso Jeff Mullins San Francisco Dick van Arsdale Phoenix Goodrich Chamberlain Billy Cunningham Philadelphia Willis Reed New York Gus Johnson Wes Unseld Jon McGlocklin Milwaukee Dave Bing Detroit Greer Russell Cunningham Unseld Monroe McGlocklin Hayes Hudson Caldwell Mullins van Arsdale Civic Center

Rice named UNC athletic director in Chapel Hill

Homer Rice, who coached football at Cincinnati for the past two seasons, has been appointed athletic director at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Pick Rice Chapel Hill N.C Homer Rice University of Cincinnati University of North Carolina

Lawrence Vikings Reserve Bob Black on Varsity Basketball

Bob Black 6-4 sophomore reserve center for Lawrence Vikings is listed with coaches John Poulson. The Cedar Rapids player is from Washington High School and previously played on the freshman team. Lawrence hosts Coe on Friday night at home.

Bob Black W. C. Black Country Club Parkway Cedar Rapids Lawrence University Black John Poulson Vikings Washington High School Lawrence Coe

Schnell's 26 Spark USC In Cage Win

Schnell's 26 points sparked Upper Iowa to a 96-89 non conference win over Midwestern College. Four former Cedar Rapids prep stars totaled 55 points to lift the Peacocks to a 4-7 season. Joe McGillicuddy led USC with 17, followed by Driscoll 15 and Roby 14. Lafiura had 25 for Midwestern.

Gazette Denison Fred Schnell Upper Iowa Cedar Rapids Peacocks Stan Jack Iowa Luther Schnell Joe McGillicuddy Pat Driscoll Pat Rob Gablenzschnell Ains Flick Re Mee L'Edy Lafiura ” Christ’sn Schnell, Roby

Boxing Results From Keesport and Secaucus Tags

Doyle Baird of Akron stopped Walter Kelly in Keesport while Marcel Bizien of Jersey City outpointed Raphael Coria in Secaucus. The matches featured light and junior welterweights with local and regional opponents.

The Associated Press Keesport Doyle Baird Akron Walter Kelly Uffa Seacaucus N. J Marcel Bizien Jersey City Raphael Coria Puerto Ricgo S

Coaches, players, and championship chatter in the sports world

A column blends coaching moves and Super Bowl chatter. It cites Burnie Miller's hiring and quick reversal, George Allen’s Rams turmoil, and Frank Kush’s stay at Arizona State. It highlights Indiana guard Joe Cooke and Iowa’s Ben McGilmer, plus NFL Jets versus Colts optimism and a joking Namath fan club line.

Jimmy Hines Indiana Joe Cooke Toledo Ohio Iowa Cooke Larry Gipson Ralph Miller Lou Watson

Cyclones Upset Kansas In Double Overtime Showdown

Iowa State erased a 15 point first half deficit to edge 10th ranked Kansas 78 72 in two overtimes. Aaron Jenkins led all scorers with 27 points aided by Bill Cain 26 as Cyc clashed with Jayhawks in a tense Big Eight duel.

AMES Iowa State Kansas Cyclones Jim Abrahamson Bill Cain Jayhawks Dave Robisch Aaron Jenkins Robisch Jenkins Abrahamson Missouri Colorado Cain Iowa Sta J Collins Goodman Ae State Harmon Sloan Sofal Kano 'i Lowe State

Jets star Namath seeks fourth knee operation

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath reportedly requests a fourth operation on his left knee to fix an inflamed tendon. Jets physician Dr. James A. Nichols cautions the procedure may be risky and prefers rest first. Nichols will reassess before any final decision.

NEW York New York Times New York Jets Joe Namath Jets James A. Nichols Nichols Joe

Burker wins Midnight Sun Snowmobile Race in Alaska

Tony Burker of Roseau Minnesota took first place in the $20,000 Midnight Sun Snowmobile Race in Fairbanks Alaska finishing the 600 mile event as the overall winner.

Fairbanks Alaska Tony Burker Roseau Minn

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