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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1969
Page
14
Morgan Waits starred with four hits as Houston rallied from a 4 2 deficit to defeat Atlanta 7 4. Denis Menke drove in three runs, Wynn and Alou added two base hits apiece, backing a bullpen effort that used six pitchers to hold off late Pittsburgh and Minnesota threats.
Jeff Burroughs, an 18 year old slugger from Long Beach California, drew strong praise from Ted Williams as the top draftee among a youthful field. Houston picked James Richard a 19 year old pitcher from Ruston Louisiana, while Cincinnati and Chicago teams selected Ted Nicholson and Randy Sterling respectively. Burroughs may sign in two weeks at a price potentially near 100000 dollars.
VAN HORNE Norway high school pummeled Benton Community 14 to 2 Thursday. Don Stump and Max Blott each collected three hits for the victors as Norway built a five inning win.
Majestic Prince aims for the Belmont Stakes and a ninth U.S. Triple Crown, facing challengers Arts and Letters Rooney's Shield Dike and Prime Fool. The race at 1 1/2 miles Saturday features top jockeys Bill Hartack Jorge Velasquez and CBS telecast from 4 p.m. Local odds list Majestic Prince as the favorite at 65, with competitors viewed as strong threats to spoil the quest.
The postponement of the first five weeks of racing by Indee Track Tries' upset the schedule, but Greater Iowa Racing Assoc hopes for better luck this Saturday night at the fairgrounds. Memorial Day program had Waterloo's Ed Sanger as point leader with 360, followed by Paul Fitzpatrick 290, Bill Barthelmes 285, Glen Martin 240, and Red Droste 230. Late model stock car show slated for 8 p.m. weather permitting.
Amana girls softball improved to 3-0 on the season with a 7-0 win over Clear Creek in Oxford. Renate Otte homered driving in runs as part of a strong Amana offense. Ama JV also won and service A SI.
Hank Aaron named greatest Brave by fans in a ballot compiling an all time Braves team. About 700 ballots counted. Aaron edges Bruton at left field and joins 1957 Milwaukee Braves heroes with Warren Spahn Lou Burdett as pitchers. Del Crandall catcher Joe Adcock first base Eddie Mathews third base Walter Maranville shortstop Hugh Duty left field with Cepeda and Rogers as reserves.
Yi New Hawk Fred Brown, a two time junior college all American at Burlington Community College, signed the inter conference Matter of Intent and will play for the University of Iowa the next two seasons. The 6 3 guard, an all state selection from Milwaukee Lincoln, averaged 23.7 points per game at Burlington, breaking Sam Williams scoring marks.
Nancy Richey of Dallas reached the French championships semifinals at Roland Garros facing Margaret Court with the final on Sunday worth 2000 dollars. The other semifinal featured Ann Jones and Lesley Bowrey. Richey and Court had just partnered in a long doubles match, while Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall remained the top contenders in men's tennis.
Welty Way built an early four run lead and held on for a 4 2 victory over the Red Sox in Major Open softball at Ellis Park. Cay Tana Hon Fini and Jim Caviness drove in runs as Welty Way used timely hits and defensive plays to secure the win.
An odd fourth inning produced the losers first run when Frank Barvinel singled and scored after a rundown on a hit by Larry Brown. Ed White's two hits sparked a Sox rally, while Jack Larson pitched five innings of shutout ball as the Red Sox were outhit.
Merle Whitcher pitched for West Union North in a 11 0 summer league win over M F L. Whitcher faced 16 batters, struck out 10, walked one, and allowed a double by Ken Erickson before catching him stealing. Beerman homered and Graham added two hits as North rolled.
Fragmentary roster text lists names such as Corey, Favre, Willisan, Rice, Barret, and Knish along with managers and roles. The readable portions resemble a youth league lineup or team sheet with notes on positions and affiliations.
A 16 year old youth admits starting a stable fire that killed 21 horses at Exhibition Park. Police say no charges yet. youth in custody on probation and receiving psychiatric treatment. Lionel Taylor retires as NFL leading pass catcher with 567 receptions.
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