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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

9

Petrocelli Shines With 10th Homer as Red Sox Rally

Rico Petrocelli delivered a sharp performance for Boston, blasting his 10th American League homer and helping the Red Sox beat Kansas City 8-2. The slick-fielding shortstop, once doubted for power, has surged to a strong pace after early-season slumps, drawing praise from manager Dick Williams and coach Bob Dwyer.

Boston Merco Petrocelli Kansas City Francisco Willie McCovey

Berning Wins After Tight Final on Pine Ridge Course

In Baltimore Susi Maxwell Berning shot a three under par 70 to win the Lady Carling Open, topping Donna Caponi by a stroke in a final round that saw several contenders falter. Carding a 70, Berning finished at 281 for the tournament, with a trio of players close behind.

Baltimore Maxwell Berning New York Associa- Elena Ee Sard Pine Ridge Safle Wrest Agagaga Donna Caponi Caral Mann Ion Ore Any Sandra Haynie Sandra Spuzich Brest Herrmann Bealttoe Kenney Burbach Bourbach Tai Jones Rooker Ore Janet Ieee Barker Segulia Ned Eerie Ian Tomer

Miss Bud Wins Hydroplane Race at Potomac Regatta

Miss Budweiser driven by Frank Byers Jr of Columbus Ohio held his lead through all five laps to win the 38th President's Cup Regatta on the Potomac. Wa Wa Too piloted by Ron Larsen of Long Beach California finished second and Miss New Jersey with Perry Walter of Rumson New Jersey finished third.

Washington Frank Byers Byers Columbus Ohio Potomac River Ron “Larsen Long Beach Calif Perry Walter Rum

Sprecker and Swope Win Ellis Tourney

Williams argued that his shortstop could hit at least 300, praising his hands. Petracelli hit his 19th homer to lead the major league pace, topping last year’s 18 as the season nears its one third mark. He looms as a serious threat to the crown.

Williams Petracelli

Tonsils Out Haywood Drops 30 Lbs After Surgery

Detroit AP reports Spencer Haywood the University of Detroit sophomore basketball star had his tonsils removed last Tuesday and returned home Saturday. He says they were swollen and caused yearly infections, leaving him at 104 pounds, 30 under his normal playing weight, as he rests before a July 28 U S state department basketball tour.

Detroit Spencer Haywood University of Detroit Haywood U. S U. S. State Department

Bucknum Wins Trans-Am Race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Bucknum of Northridge and Swope tied for top honors as the Trans-American Sedan Championship visited Mid-Ohio. John Heefner and Tom Merryman led a field of drivers. Bucknum claimed his first sole victory this year, with Glenn Kerres, Roger Penske’s Sunoco Camaro, and Marv Martin among strong finishers in a 23,000-strong crowd.

Mansfield Ohio F.D. Sprecker Chuck Ronnie Bucknum Northridge Swope Sun-Calif Ellis Golf Assn Ellis John Heefner Tom Sang Merryman Mid-Ohio Surveyor Glenn Kerres John Garrett Ed Horn Cline Roger Penske Warren Bob James Marv Martin Kate Dick Norton

Record speeds and players noted in scattered sports recap

A jumbled sports roundup mentions Midwest Backnom’s 100 lap pace at 2.4 miles per hour and various players across baseball tennis and racing. It references Philathelphia 400 4po Yeagie-21 and Bud Shany’s Mustang team, plus Dome names like Johnsen Boozer and Vern Stephens. A baseball note has Rico discussing consecutive games and arm pain managed with cortisone shots. The piece also quotes Rico’s shift to a more relaxed attitude and focus on enjoying play rather than personal stats.

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Don Amidei Named Northwestern Track Coach

CHICAGO UP I Don Amidei 43 a veteran track coach at Chicago area parochial schools was named Saturday as track and cross country coach at Northwestern University Amidei will move from DePaul University to Northwestern July 1

Chicago UPI Don Amidei Northwestern University Amidei DePaul University Northwestern

Minor League Scores Highlight Regional Matches

Patchy report shows Pacific Coast League and International League results with Richmond 2 Bullote 1, Fort Worth 2 linked to Josset Americas Association, Southern League noting WB Saveneah 1, and Eastern League Reading at $4 with Pittsfield listed.

Free Soest Hemes Richmond Bullote Josset Fort Wert Saveneah Reading Pittsfield Mira A

Lolas Sparkle Wins Early laps in Colorado Grand Prix

The Lolas led by Dick Simon of Salt Lake City dominated the early grid in the abbreviated Formula A Colorado Grand Prix at Continental Divide. The 40 lap race was halted after 97 laps due to a fatal crash when Jim Mulhall of Littleton collided after a spinout, followed by injuries from water barrels released during the crash.

Castle Rock Colo Dick Simon Salt Lake City Utah Continental Divide Raceway Jim Mulhall Littleton Coto Mulhall

Nicklaus Laments Slipping Focus Ahead of Open at Houston

Jack Nicklaus admits struggles tracking his form after a poor Western Open showing. He says his shots and putting are not coming together and hints his interest may be waning as Gary Player and Arnold Palmer face similar distractions from business and family life. Richard Rhyan offers insight into a possible loss of motivation among golf’s big three.

Midlothian, II Jack Nicklaus Houston Big Bear Associated Press Dick Rhyan Sylvania Polt Gary Player Arnie Palmer Rhyan

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