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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1969

Page

19

Wash Splashes Dominate With 69 26 Victory

Dave Carrithers swept two events leading Washington to a 69 26 win over a rival in a Thur sday pool meet. Carruthers set a pool record 1 57 in the 200 yard freestyle and Chris Wilson clocked 2 08 4 in the 200 yard individual medley as Washington swept nine varsity events. The junior varsity also won 67 22.

Dave Carrithers Washington Warriors Kennedy Carruthers Wash Chris Wilson Hal Krizan

Mayo Says McLain Can Win 18 to 23 Games

Detroit manager Mayo Smith, in Grand Rapids during the Tigers Michigan tour, said Denny McLain could win 18 to 23 games this season after posting 31-6 in 1968. He warned a players strike could worsen injuries and hurt the Tigers, and suggested a commissioner might help settle the dispute quickly.

Grand Rapids Mich Mayo Smith Detroit Tigers Denny McLain Smith Tigers Michigan Denny

Benvenuti Seeks Path to Foster After Victory

Benvenuti aims for Foster's world light heavyweight title after Bob Foster's first round KO of Frank De Paula. The Italian plans to face Tiger in New York next May as the next step, while praising Foster's power and considering a future title bout.

Trieste Italy Bob Foster Frank de Paula Nino Benvenuti Foster Benvenuti Tiger Dick Tiger New York Bruno Amaduzzi de Paula Ted Williams Joe Cronin DePaula

Ski Report from Wisconsin and Michigan Areas

Ski reports from Waukesau Wisconsin and Rapids Michigan describe rib mountain as excellent with a two inch base and two more inches expected. Additional notes mention light snow and varying conditions across regions with brief observations of slope quality and activity.

Wauksau Wis

Bowling Highlights and Scores From Local Leagues

Betty Staub led women with a 244 high game and Velma Platt 593 series in the Woman's Major. Cline and Sundberg posted 257s in the men’s divisions with Sundberg 659 series and Cline 652. Ralph Briles and Rollie Jeffords posted 255 and 253 respectively in Masters. The Times Photo team rolled 1085 in a game and 2902 in a series amid scattered league results.

Etty Staub del Cline Dick Sundberg Sundberg Cline Ralph Briles Rollie Jeffords Ralph Reed Jerry Swenson Pete Gasper Judd Longerbeam Times Howdy Mohr Harold Hann Velma Platt Wynette Burger Vivian Trickey May City Belles Freda Miller Freida North Marge VanFleet C.R. Bowl Comets Pat Dirkil May City Comets Sheila Clark Dixie Fry Ardyth Seidel di Sundpory Pat Gries Ete Gasper Judd Hougrevan Motch Nik Reed Dear Jeffords Rry Swenson Nea Arlene Reeves Ynette Pyreer Ann Career Ary Sealey Jan McLaughlin Iri Teeny Jean Dunnette Burger Ipetty Cine Vivie iNer Marge

Crosby Rain Cancels Open Round at Bing Crosby Event

At Pebble Beach the opening round of the Bing Crosby golf tournament is canceled after heavy rain. Harry Toscano led with a 70 before weather halted play and wiped scores. Billy Casper and Mac McLendon shared the early lead as officials rescheduled play through Monday with ABC televising the final rounds.

Jack Nicklaus Pebble Beach Calif Billy Casper Mac McLendon Harry Toscano Toscano Casper ABC

Penn State Wins Orange Bowl Big Payday for Nittany Lions

Penn State defeated Kansas 15-14 in the Orange Bowl earning about 330,000 for the Nittany Lions as an independent. The article notes bowl payouts across conferences, with detailed shares for Big Ten Pacific-8 and others, including Rose Gator Sugar and Cotton bowls, plus charity and Shrine games payouts.

Associated Press Penn State Nittany Lions Kansas Big Ten Ohio State Southern California O.J. Simpson Missouri Alabama Lethers Oklahoma Texas Mississippi Arkansas Georgia Tennessee

Showboat Lead To Jimmy Mack Showboat Invitational Semis

Jimmy Mack of Dover New Jersey led 16 semifinalists at the Showboat Invitational in Las Vegas after a 24 game total of 5 448 and a 227 average. Vern Downing of San Francisco was second with 5 380 while Mike McGrath of El Cerrito Calif had 5 357. The 16 semifinalists play 16 games with top five advancing to Saturday finals and a 10 000 prize.

Las Vegas Nev Jimmy Mack Dover N.J Mack Vern Downing San Francisco Mike McGrath el Cerrito Calif Ronl

Two Sweep Matches In A Volleyball League

In Class A action Thursday First Christian and St. Pauls No 1 swept their matches. St Pauls No 1 defeated St Matthews 14 15 15 12 12 5 and Presb No 1 beat Westminster 15 10 15 8 13 86. In Class B St James 15 9 14 topped St Pauls No 2 8 15 12 and First Presbyterian 15 15 15 beat Baptist Brethren 11 2 8.

First Christian St. Paul's No. 1 St. Paul’s St. Matthew’s Presb Westminster One Christian Christ Church St. James St. Paul's No First Presbyterian Baptist Brethren Olivet Presbyterian Latter Day Salem United Park

Ewbank to Remain Jets Coach GM Despite Nondisclosure

New York Jets announce Weeb Ewbank will continue as coach and general manager for an unspecified term. President Phil Iselin and Ewbank confirmed the pact while not disclosing contract length or financial terms. Ewbank, 61, has led the AFL club for six years with a prior three year deal valued around 50 000 annually.

NEW York Weeb Ewbank New York Jets Phil Iselin American Football League Ewbank AFL Iselin

Lottery License System proposed in Iowa House

A bill in the Iowa House of Representatives, authored by Rep. John Camp, would change deer hunting license allocation to a lottery plus a first come first served fallback. If licenses are unfilled by lottery, additional requests could be granted on a first come basis, and hunters who miss a license one year would receive one the next year before the lottery.

Des Moines UPI Iowa House of Representatives John Camp R-Bryant Camp

Fight results from Tokyo Taunton Portland and Los Angeles

In Tokyo Katsuyoshi Takayama 119 outpointed Terry Go 118. In Taunton Juan Botta 140 knocked out Tony Smit. In Portland Leo Difiore 128 stopped Lloyd Wilson 123. In Los Angeles Oscar Shotgun Alborado 144 outpointed Miguel Hernandez 146.

Associated Press Tokyo Katsuyoshi Takayama Japan Terry Go Philippines Ie Taunton Mass Juan Botta Taunton Tony Smit Virgin Islands Portland Maine Leo Difiore Lloyd Wilson New Rk OS Angeles Oscar Shotgun Alborado Uvalde Texas Miguel Hernandez San Jose Calif

Joe Namath and Musial Highlight Old-Timers Careers

Joe Namath hints at retirement at 25 while Stan Musial keeps playing past 40 and hits .330 at 41. Campanella recalls Koufax’s early Dodgers days as the era's stars debate longevity and new salute trends.

New York UPI Joe Namath Sandy Koufax Mickey Mantle Stan Musial

Forrest Gregg Retires From Green Bay Packers

Forrest Gregg, 35, offensive tackle and 12 year Packer veteran, retired Thursday in Green Bay. He was an all-pro from 1960 to 1967 and played in the Pro Bowl five times in 1961 65 67 68 and 69. NFL players named him the best offensive lineman in 1967.

Green Bay Wis Forrest Gregg Green Bay Packers Gregg Packers NFL

Davidson Sparks Past Princeton as Moser Shines

Davidson, led by 6-1 MVP Dave Moser, routed Princeton 71-54 as Moser scored eight in the second half. Coach Lefty Driesell praised Moser’s backcourt smarts while Mike O’Neill added 22 points to offset an injured starter. Davidson improves to 13-1.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Dave Moser Davidson Fort Wayne Ind VMI Wildcats Princeton Tigers Moser Lefty Driesell Driesell Mike O'Neill Jerry Kroll O'Neill Princeton Jeff Petrie Doug Cook Gordon L. Wise Wright State University Dayton Ohio

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