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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1969

Page

7

Mets cling to .500 as wind helps win over Dodgers

New York gains a 2-1 victory aided by Mother Nature’s breeze and Jerry Korgman’s push. Al Weld adds a run with a double and Beent scores, while Wes Parker is left stranded at third. The win lifts the Mets back to a .500 mark as they clinch the final out.

NEW York Mother Nature Jerry Korgman New York Mets al Weld Ryent Los Angeles Dodger Jim ‘Lefebora Bell Park Wes' Parker

Murphy Michigan Net Coach Resigns After Record Tenure

Murphy Michigan announces resignation of Bill Murphy the most successful Big Ten net coach in 15 years. He will become tennis pro at Bath Tennis Club Lake Bluff, marking a major shift after a storied coaching run.

On Arbor Mich Bill Murphy University of Michigan Charly Bath! Tenis Club Lake Bluff

Letts Triumph in Manchester Rifle Test

Manchester event highlights Letts from Manchester winning the rifle test amid a Sunday competition. Cedar Falls entries perform well with Johnson taking sporter rifle benchrest aggregate at 448 and Cobor topping hunting rifle standings with 32. Gerald Wilkingco of Cedar Falls leads heavy varmint benchrest with 204.

Manchester Delaware County Ate Bob Johnson Cedar Falls Ed Cobor Moling, Tr Gerald Wilkingco Yelth Ann

Kautz Fires 103 To Win Cedarcrest Invitational

Dave Kautz shot a 103 for 27 holes to win the Cedarcrest Invitational golf tournament held Sunday in Columbus Junction. Frank Sanders finished second with 105 and Roger Nu tied for third with 106. Brooke of Wayland holed out on the 150 yard sixth hole with an eight iron, contributing to the round.

Garate Columbus Junction Dave Kautz Frank Sanders Rogér Nu Jim Brooke Wayland Sia

Local Minor Leagues Noted Incomplete League Mentions

Fragmentary text mentions several baseball leagues including International League American Association Texas League Southern League and Eastern League with unclear context and missing details about teams dates or events. The snippet provides no verifiable actions or outcomes.

International League Eee iSee American Association Texas League Southern League Eustérn

Clay Prefers Hamburgers Over Boxing Talk in Court

AP reports Cassius Clay, weighing about 230 pounds, dodges boxing questions during a Monday court appearance with Judge Joe Ingraham. He discusses hamburgers and future boxing plans, while facing possible prison and fine penalties for draft evasion and an upcoming hearing on a motion to postpone.

Houston Cassius Clay Joe Ingraham Ingraham Clay Guestiona

Timber Wolf Killed With Canoe Paddle Near Ely

An Anishinaabe man and three Ely companions claimed they killed a timber wolf with a canoe paddle during Memorial Day weekend near Hagswood Lake. They towed the wolf in their boat across two portages, photographed the event, and said the wolf weighed about 70 pounds with pelts considered worthless.

Ely Minn Towa Jack Hu Hill

Howe committee proposes two day realignment for minor leagues

The growth and minors realignment committee opens a two day New York meeting to study adding teams to class AAA and class AA, aiming for 24 teams in each level and an affiliate structure with major league clubs. Members include Howsam, Richardson, Quinn, Robinson, Kenney, Piton, Sisler Jr., and McDonald as they consider travel, markets, and overlapping territories.

Howe Comaraiitee Jeorer New York Toentay Howsam Mexico Hawaii Indianapali Middlewest Arvericen Uteeene Pacific Coast Cosat Tommy Richardson John Quinn Philadelphia Phils Sherry Robinson Minnesota’ Twins Ed Kenney Boston Red Sox Phil Piton George Sisler George McDonald

Breshears Named To Big Ten Baseball Star Team

Minneapolis report notes Gary Breshears as the lone Iowa player on the Big Ten all conference baseball first team. Minnesota selections include first baseman Mike Walseth, right fielder Noel Levke, and pitcher Dave Cosie. Michigan State catcher Harry Kendrick also listed among honorees.

Minneapolis Mint Hawkeye Gary Breshears Towa Minhe Michigan Indiana Minnesota Firat Mike Walseth Noel Levke Dave ' Cosie Richigan Harry Kendrick Walseth

Iowa State Signs Six Cage Stars

Iowa State announces signing six high school basketball stars led by Obie Duffy and William Taft standout Reinebach. The class includes Greg Barcan, Jett Howard, Robin Hobinson, Gibson and Duffy, with strong rebounding and scoring records and top academic standing.

Ames Iowa State Glenn Anderson Obie Duffy Bronx N.Y William Taft High School New York Dint Reinebach Galesburg Steler Larry Gison Rock Falls Fred Rippel Gibson Greg. Barcan Coakeston Schone Jett Howard Me High Bridgeport Conn New England Robin Hobinson Des Moings Lincoln Towa Sam Longs Fdee

Ames State Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent In Several Sports

The article lists multiple signings and enrollments including Jim Stephenson from Cajon California and Stu Buck from Ames Iowa, joining Iowa State. It notes helpers like Gary Adking and Glenn Reynolds in baseball and gymnastics coach Gagnier announcing top athletes. Jerry Symons named to the NCAA diving committee.

Town’ State Cap. Timm Cyclone Aseball Gary Adking Clinton Glenn' Reynolds Glenberré West Glen Elfyn Reynollits Otrikeotty Gagnier Town State Biight Gymnastics Proton Vantarmere Jim Stephenson ET Cajon Calif Stu’ Buck Amés Iowa’ State Buck Hee Ames Jerry Symon Iowa State

Center Point Pounds Out 10-3 Victory Over North Linn

Center Point edge North Linn 10 to 3 in a baseball game. The center point offense struck early and maintained lead with key hits from local players. North Linn struggled with defense as Center Point pitcher kept the lineup off balance throughout.

North Linn

Charles Garrett Named Job Coach at Muscatine Community College

Charles Garrett becomes job coach at Muscatine Community College to replace Dan McCleary who resigned. Garrett previously serves as an assistant cop at Southern Iindy University in Carbondale TI.

Pick Charles Garrett Muscatine Community College Garrett Southern Iindy University Carbondale Dan McCleary Muscatine

Big Ten Coaches Pick Walseth Morgan and Jénke to Team

Gopher Coach Dick Siebert announced unanimous selections Walseth Morgan and Jénke to the squad after votes by Big Ten coaches. The trio earns high honors for standout performance and leadership on the field.

Walseth Morgan Jénke Gopher Dick Siebert —O

Still and Hinson In Fleck Out of Open

Golf sectional qualifying pared small field with many stars failing to reach the Open by week’s end. Arnold Palmer, Jack Fleck, Doug Sanders and Gardner Dickinson missed, while Ken Still and Larry Hinson secured spots at the Champions Golf Club in Houston for the June 12 to 15 championship.

Sheila Moran Anspcvered Press Jesse Snead Ken Still Larry Hinson Gardner’ Dickinson Jack Fleck Doug Sanders Arnold Palmer U. S Lionel ‘Hebert Bob Duden Snead Still Hinson Portland Ore Champions Golf Club Houston Fleck Ben Hogan Sid Los Angeles Sanders Dallas Palmer

Wet Grounds Delay Winthrop Tourney

Rain soaked fields forced the opening games of Winthrop’s baseball tournament to be postponed from Monday to Tuesday. Monday’s pairings between Gilbertville and Barlville and between Winthrop and Delhi were rescheduled due to wet grounds.

Winthrop Gilbertville Barlville Delhi

Benton JV Edges Prairie 7-6 in Sixth Inning Thriller

Benton junior varsity rallied with two runs in the sixth to beat Prairie 7-6 on Monday. Keith Rinderknecht delivered the tying and go ahead runs on a wild pitch after Brase led Prairie with two hits.

Benton JV Prairie van Horne

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