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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1968

Page

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Honor Lane And Tschopp Named Jefferson Athletes Of The Year

Doug Lane and Mark Tschopp were named co athletes of the year at Jefferson high during senior class day. Lane is a top state record holder in the shot and a state champion in shot and discus this year. Tschopp starred in three sports for the J-Hawks earning letters and starting on football basketball and baseball teams. Academic awards were also announced for senior athletes across sports with a B average required.

Doug Lane Mark Tschopp Jefferson High Lane Doug Tschopp J-Hawks Bill Harris Bob Shaffer George Zulakis Doug Jordan Rick Nanktgeboren Gary Benson

Iowa City Nips Kennedy 5 4 as Woo Dick dazzles

Iowa City rallys for two runs in the seventh to defeat Kennedy 5 4. Dave Woo Dick pitched expertly allowing four hits with 11 strikeouts and a solo homer. Jim Lattimer and Jack Ostberg split Kennedy pitching duties. Iowa City improves to 2-0 this summer.

Iowa City High Cedar Rapids Kennedy Little Hawks Dave Woodick Cougars Jim Lattimer Jack Ostberg Ostberg Iowa City

Buena Vista Bowed In NAIA Tournament Opener

William Jewell College of Liberty Missouri edged Buena Vista of Iowa 4-3 to close the first round of the 12th annual NAIA baseball tournament in St Joseph Missouri. Eastern Michigan routed Georgia Southern 14-7 Pfeiffer beat Glassboro State and Central Washington ousted Sul Ross State 7-3 in a day of upsets.

ST. Joseph William Jewell Liberty Buena Vista Iowa Eastern Michigan Georgia Southern Pfeiffer N.C Glassboro N.J State Central Washington Sul Ross State Texas Dean Boettcher

Conigliaro Denies Night Club Hoax Amid Health Talk

Tony Conigliaro, once a Red Sox outfielder, denies reports that headaches forced him to become a nightclub singer. The 24-year-old says he feels fine after a hoax telegram from a club in New Bedford caused surprise for him and agent Ed Penney.

Boston Tony New Bedford Mass Conigliaro Ed Penney The 1790 Penney

Pitchers Talk Confidence and World Baseball Moments

Ron Perranoski of Minnesota says hitters don’t know him and he knows where he’s throwing the ball. Guy White congratulates Don Drysdale on tying the 1904 season mark with five straight shutouts and wishes him to break it. Chris Short of Philadelphia celebrating his first win since April 19, a 1-0 victory over the Giants, saying he finally got a deserved win after tough losses.

Minnesota Ron Perranoski Guy White Don Drysdale Philadelphia Chris Short Don Pryspa Giants Ray Sadecki Bill White Dick Dietz Roberto Pena Sadecki

Kentucky Derby Disqualification Appeal Drives Hearing Date

Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image remains disqualified after stewards found illegal Phenylbutazone. Fuller seeks overturn of findings and purse redistribution. Hearing set for June 12. trainers' related appeal withdrawn. If Fuller wins, $122,000 purse goes to Fuller from Calumet Farm.

Louisville, Ky Kentucky State Racing Commission Churchill Downs Peter Fuller Cost Fuller Arthur W. Grafton Edward Bonnie Racing Commission George E. Eggers Lou Cavalaris Robert Barnard Dancer Grafton Calumet Farm Calumet

Roosevelt Wins City Title in Ninth Grade Baseball

Roosevelt defeated Taft 7-1 to clinch the city ninth grade baseball championship with a 6-1 season record. Mike Curran pitched a three hitter with 11 strikeouts and went 3-for-4 at the plate. Glen Opfer doubled and tripled, Hardy Ulment added a double, and Taft finished 4-3 despite solid hits.

Roosevelt Taft Mike Curran Glen Opfer Hardy Ulment Braumann Miller Holland Curran Finn

Hayden Paces Wilson Win in Ninth Grade Baseball

Hayden led the Ramblers to a 5 4 victory over Wilson while McKinley suffered. Al Hayden pitched a two hitter and Danny Fletcher gave up three hits in a losing effort. Roosevelt claimed the league title with a 5 2 season record.

Wilson McKinley Champ Roosevelt al Hayden Ramblers Danny Fletcher Skinley Une Bassett Hayden

Harding Wins in City Ninth-Grade Baseball Standings

Harding defeated Franklin 2-1 to claim a share of second place with a 5-2 record. Both teams had four hits. Kelzenberg hit the lone extra-base triple for Harding. Nelson, Kelzenberg, Stefani, Kacena, Ellis, and Gunderson were the players listed in the box.

Harding Franklin Bolts Kelzenberg Nelson Stefani Kacena Ellis Gunderson

Dodgers Acquire Boyer Colavito Spark Offense

Dodgers top Pirates 2-0 as Boyer and Colavito drive in the early run support. Osteen allows seven hits and four double plays to preserve the shutout. Cardinals beat Astros 7-2 to extend win streak. Braves tie Reds 2-2. Phillies edge Giants 1-0.

Dodgers Colavito Boyer White Sox

Flowers hampered by strained hamstring ahead of Olympic trials

Richmond Flowers, Tennessee track star and football player, lay in a Knoxville hospital after a strained hamstring sidelined him during dash sprints. Doctors said he is out indefinitely and will be day to day in training as he weighs missing the USTFF meet in Houston and the NCAA championships in Berkeley.

Conigliaro Red Sox Knoxville, Tenn Richmond Flowers Flowers Tennessee Mickey O’brien O’brien Richmond Los Angeles Houston Berkeley Calif Kansas

Soap Box Queen To Be Selected In Cedar Rapids Derby

The Cedar Rapids Jaycees announce a queen will be chosen June 12 at the Town and Country Shopping Center. Four ninth grade girls, Debbie Elgas Cristy Huber Julie Worcester and Candy Petersen, are nominated. Judges include Elinor Ahern and Max Hahn. Armstrong's will provide a dress and shoes, Killian's gift certificates to the runners up.

Cedar Rapids Marion Linn-Mar Candy Petersen Ravenwood Terrace LaSalle Armstrong's Killian

Watkins Loop Opens Wednesday Night Baseball League

Watkins Loop begins Wednesday with WATKINS-NORWAY versus NEW HALL at 7 PM and AMANA against FAIRFAX at 9 PM. Six teams compete this season after moving from Thursday to Wednesday nights. Keystone and Watkins have first-night byes.

Watkins Norway Newhall Amana Fairfax Watkins Wednesday Keystone

B G M Girls Defeat Semco in Softball 8-3

The Brooklyn girls rallied for five runs in the sixth inning on a bases loaded triple by Jane Mineart and a two run homer by Diane Gillette to beat Semco 8-3. Gillette pitched a one hitter for B G M with Dyer Moyer Howard and Walke in the lineup.

Brooklyn Jane Mineart Diane Gillette Semco Diane Gillette Dyer Moyer Howard Walke

Mudville and Losers Remain Unbeaten in Collins Softball

Mudville and Losers kept their perfect records in the Collins Radio Softball League after Monday games at Noelridge Park. Results: Mudville 10 Engineering No. 10. Losers 5 Has-Beens 4. Mob 10 Tankers 4. Outcasts 10 Army 8. Duds 18 Clyde's Cleds . Studs 20 Home Brews 18.

Mudville Collins Radio Noelridge Park Engineering Mob Army Clyde’s

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