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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1968

Page

10

Lane and Tschopp Named Jefferson Senior Athletes of the Year

Doug Lane and Mark Tschopp were honored as co athletes of the year at Jefferson High School during the senior class day assembly. Lane and Tschopp are noted for top track and football exploits and multi sport contributions, with academic awards given to senior athletes meeting a B average.

Jefferson Tom Knutson Mark Tschepp 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 Cougars 5 4 In Seventh Inning Rally

Iowa City rallied for two runs in the seventh to edge Cedar Rapids Kennedy 5 4. Star pitcher Dave Woldick struck out 11, allowed four hits, and homered. Kennedy’s Jim Lattimer and Jack Ostberg shared pitching duties with Ostberg taking the loss. Kennedy drops to 0 1. Iowa City improves to 2 0 on the summer schedule.

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

Jewell Beats Buena Vista In NAIA Tourney Opener

William Jewell of Liberty Missouri edged Buena Vista of Iowa 4-3 to begin the 12th annual NATA baseball tournament. The Cardinals led 4-1 after four innings before Buena Vista cut the lead on Dean Boettcher's sixth inning homer.

ST. Joseph Dean Boettcher Buena Vista

Conigliaro Denies Night Club Hoax After Telegr am

Boston slugger Tony Conigliaro, sidelined by eye injury, denies a nightclub hoax claiming he canceled dates for headaches. His agent calls the telegram prank and says Conigliaro, aging hopeful pitcher, remains optimistic about a Red Sox return once medical advice allows.

Boston API Tony Conigliaro New Bedford Mass Ed Penney The 1790 Penney Red Sox

Pitchers React to Milestones and Wins in Baseball Buildup

Minnesota reliever Ron Perranoski says hitters don t know him and he knows where he s throwing the ball. Guy White woefully wishes Don Drysdale luck in matching a five straight shutouts major league mark. Philadelphia s Chris Short celebrates first win since April 19 over the Giants saying he finally ended a string of tough losses.

Minnesota Ron Perranoski Satso Guy White Don Drysdale Philadelphia Chris Short Pon Giants

Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image disqualification appeal set for June

Kentucky Racing Commission will not delay the June 12 hearing on Peter Fuller’s appeal challenging Churchill Downs stewards’ finding that Dancer's Image contained Phenylbutazone. Fuller's bid seeks to overturn the finding and the redistributed purse of 122000 dollars, with Forward Pass still credited as winner.

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

Riders claim city ninth grade baseball title

Roosevelt defeated Taft 7-1 to finish the season 6-1 and win the city ninth grade baseball championship. Pitcher Mike Curran tossed a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts while aiding his own cause with three hits in four trips. Glen Opfer added a double and triple, and Hardy Ulment hit a double in the three run first inning.

Roosevelt Taft Mike Curran Glen Opfer Hardy Ulment Braumann Piltee Holland Curran Ana Fin

Hayden Paces Wilson in ninth grade baseball thriller

Hayden led the Ramblers to a 5-4 victory over Wilson as Roosevelt claimed the league title with a 5-2 season mark. Al Hayden pitched a two hitter and Danny Fletcher surrendered three hits in the loss.

Wilson McKinley Champ Roosevelt al Hayden Ramblers Danny Fletcher Ekinley Fletcher Bassett Havaen

Harding Triumphs 5-2 In City Ninth-Grade Baseball Standings

Harding defeated Franklin 2-1 to finish 5-2 and tie for second place in the city ninth-grade standings. Each side had four hits. Harding’s lone extra-base hit was a triple by Kelzenberg. Nelson, Kelzenberg and teammates Ellis Gunderson contributed for Harding.

Harding Franklin Bulls Kel- EN Aas Gyweredie Fort Harding Nelson Kelzenberg Stefaniay Racena Ellis Gunderson

Dodgers Boost From Boyer Colavito Pair In 2-0 Win

Dodgers veteran additions Boyer and Colavito provided run support with first inning RBI hits in a 2-0 victory over the Pirates. Claude Osteen scattered seven hits with four double plays backing him as Los Angeles climbs back to .500 and three games off the pace. Cardinals beat Astros 7-2 for sixth straight win while Braves top Phillies. Reds and Giants also victorious.

Dick Couch Associated Press Ken Boyer Rocky Colavito Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers Boyer Colavito Dodgers Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Pittsburgh Atlanta RBI Tle Cincinnati Philadelphia Colavito San Francisco Pirates Mike Shannon Orlando Cepeda Cardinals Rusty Staub Astros Nelson Briles

B G M Girls Defeat Semco in Softball 8 to 3

In a soft ball game, B G M girls defeated Semco 8 to 3. Diane Gillette pitched a one hitter and contributed a key homer breaking a tie as Brooklyn rallied. Francona's run in Cincinnati highlighted related baseball action.

Semco Hank Aaron Tito Francona Cincinnati Reds Ken Johnson Joe Torre Braves Brooklyn Francona Girls Claude Raymond Jane Mineart Diane Gillette Diane Gillette Dyer Moa Ho Aed Eee Moyer Howard

Richmond Flowers sidelined with hamstring injury before Olympic trials

The Tennessee track star Richmond Flowers lay in a Knoxville hospital after a strained hamstring halted his Olympic preparations. He had run 120 yard high hurdles in 13.3 seconds and faced USTFF Houston and NCAA Berkeley meets before the Los Angeles trials. Trainers listed the injury as out indefinitely and Flowers said he would be day to day in rehab and training.

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

Soap Box Queen To Be Selected At Cedar Rapids Derby

Cedar Rapids Jaycees will choose a Soap Box derby queen on June 12 at Town and County Shopping Center. Four ninth grade nominees include Debbie Elgas Cristy Huber Julie Worcester and Candy Petersen. Judges are Elinor Ahern and Max Hahn with Joyce Anderson in charge. Armstrongs will present a dress and shoes while Killians awards gift certificates to three runners up.

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

Watkins Loop Opens Wednesday Night in Watkin Wednesday League

Six teams compete in the Watkins Wednesday baseball league with opening games. Norway meets Newhall at 7 p.m. and Amana faces Fairfax at 9 p.m. Keystone and Watkins have byes on the first night as the league shifts from Thursdays to Wednesdays.

Watkins Norway Newhall Amana Fairfax Watkins Wednesday Keystone

Mudville and Losers Remain Unbeaten in Collins Softball

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

Mudville Collins Radio Noelridge Park Mob Army & Duds Clyde’s Cleds & Studs

Short Stops Giants as Phillies Rally in Seventh

Chris Short limited the Giants to five hits while Philadelphia scored an unearned run off Ray Sadecki in the seventh on Bill White single a passed ball by Dick Dietz and Roberto Pena s hit. San Francisco runners were thrown out at home three times matching Sadecki s run support in three recent starts.

Chris Short Giants Philadelphia Ray Sadecki Bill White Dick Dietz Roberto Pena Sadecki

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