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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1969

Page

17

Hands Halts Mets as Cubs Rally for 6-2 Win

Chicago defeats New York 6-2 behind Bill Hands who ends the Mets' seven game win streak. Tommie Agee homered off Hands and Ron Santo added a two run shot as the Cubs seize control in the fifth inning with a costly Mets error. Ernie Banks drives in another Cubs run while Manuel Santo and Leo Durocher comment on the bout.

Tommie Agee Wayne Garrett Ken Boswell Mets Bill Parsippany M.J New Jersey Cubs Ron Santo Ernie Banks Santo Gil Hodges

Jacklin's 70 Takes Open Lead by Two

Tony Jacklin of England shot 70 to reach five under par 208, moving into a two stroke lead over Bob Charles and Christy O Connor at the British Open after three rounds. Charles and O Connor each posted 210 totals while Jack Nicklaus stood five back after a 68.

Jacklin Lytham ST. Annes England Tony Jacklin New Zealand Bob Charles Charles Christy O'Connor Ireland O’conner Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Royal Lytham Irish Sea Nicklaus

Lively Leads Open Field At Minnesota Classic

John Lively and Mac McLendon shot five under par 66s to share the first round lead at the Minnesota golf classic at Braemar Golf Club in Edina. Defending champion Dan Sikes was present, but the field otherwise filled with rookies and lesser known players in a contrast to the British Open.

Edina Minn Dan Sikes England John Lively Mac McLendon Braemar Golf Club

Real Jekyll and Hyde Hawk Slams Hodges in Book Excerpt

Ken Harrelson accuses Gil Hodges of being unfair and ice cold when managing the Senators, calling him a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He says Hodges transformed his play and praises Hodges off the field while noting a harsh, wardenlike presence during games.

Washington Cleveland Ken Harrelson Gil Hodges Washington Senators Harrelson Hodges New York Mets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Hawk Sports Illustrated Kansas City Mets Senators Athletics al Hirshberg

Stocks Race Friday At Hawkeye Downs

Late model and novice stock car racing action is planned for Hawkeye Downs Friday night. Nine events fill the quarter mile dirt track with the first race at eight o clock.

Hawkeye Downs

BYU Leader Virgil Carter Tops 1966 College Offense

Virgil Carter of Brigham Young led the nation’s collegians in total offense in 1966 with 2 545 yards.

Virgil Carter Brigham Young Collegians

See Hear Abeam British Ones via Satellite

A garbled TV listing notes KCRG channel coverage of sports programs including Chicago Cubs baseball and golf highlights. It references Wide World of Sports and taped segments with Sunday afternoon times, but the exact scheduling details are unclear.

KCRG Chicago Cubs Wide World of Sports

National League Standings and Thursday Results

Standings and results show New York lost to Cincinnati five to two. Houston won 10 innings to 1. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati games noted. Montreal at New York, Philadelphia at Chicago. Saturday and Friday matchups listed including Atlanta at San Diego and San Francisco at Los Angeles.

New York Incinnati Houston Leutech Montreal York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St. E Houstonta San Diego San Francisco Angeles Atlanta San Franciso Los Angeles

Schedule Fragments Show Regional Baseball Lineup

Fragmented text lists baseball games with teams Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota California Seattle Oakland Chicago Kansas City Detroit and New York Washington. Mentions doubleheaders twi night and varying venues, but many team names and locations appear jumbled.

Efiense Snaity Ity Cleveland Seattle Tinnesota N. York Washington Boston Baltimore California Oakland Chicago Kansas City Minnesota Detroit New York

Former Cedar Rapids baseball men visit during Pepper season

Jim Meaghan former CR baseball GM and mayoral figure returns from Washington with his wife for a Chicago reunion. Bill Prince Cub scout in town. Kenny Blackman White Sox scout signs two locals Dan Rourke and Bruce Kimm. Bill Zuber hosts visitors at Dugout Amana. Ron Santo/Public remarks fire Mets Cubs rivalry. Ed Kranepool taunts Cubs at Wrigley.

Cedar Rapids Jim Meaghan C.R Washington, D.C Jim U.S. Commerce Department Bill Prince C. R Cubs Prince Kenny Blackman Waterloo Davenport White Sox Blackman North Scott Bill Zuber Amana Indians Senators Yankees Red Sox

Pass the Hash Paul Hahn to perform at Cedar Rapids course

Clown prince of golf Pass the Hash Paul Hahn will demonstrate his tricks at the new Northbrook course on Blairs Ferry road NE Cedar Rapids on Saturday July 19.

Paul Hahn Golf New Northbrook Blairs Ferry Road Cedar Rapids

Angels Collect 16 Hits in 11 6 Victory Over Cards

Quad Cities Angels pounded Cedar Rapids with 16 hits in an 11 6 Midwest League win at Memorial Stadium. Bill Parker led with four hits and two RBIs, while Jim Cesario added three, and Gary Marion hit a two run triple. Al Martin earned the win, improving to 8 10. Cards starter Jimmie Jackson lasted 3 1 3 innings and fell to 0 2 as Cedar Rapids committed five errors and stranded 13 runners.

Quad Cities Angels Cards Clinton Jesse DuBose Dick Estrella C.R Angels Red Birds Angel Bill Parker Jim Cesario Dave Biber Mike Nunn Mel Pettigrew Gary Collins Jorge Roque Jimmie Jackson Quad Cities Pony Cedar Rapids Cesario Ib Parker Belorbed TH Riggins Ib Cunnigan Hompson Ph Biber I Lan Jackson Nunn Aws S Claire Marion E— Martin, Son Millan Laws Cane Biber Parker Riggins Marion Arker Esario Pson Martin St. Clair Lanning Heilman Susce Grooms Kinney Holtzman Eines Roque Laws Marieusce Po—Sn ‘der Loewell Embry

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