Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1969

Page

3

City bowling marks high scores across leagues

Readable scores show Loftsgard 621 and 289 215 games in the Women's City Major. Bunny Warner 612 with 243 214 in the Jubilee Janes. Jerry Swenson 652 in Master League with a 273 game. Kris Kinkead 258 and many 232s note the day. Multiple teams and players set high marks in a crowded club scene.

Dee Wahton UF Sen Bunny Warner Jubilee Janes Jerry Swenson Kris Kinkead Bob Evel Bob Skvor Times Photo Stores Raym Amusement Roger Cope Darrell Lampe Bill Smiley Hoffman Insurance Nadine Zimmermaa Leta John Kea Te Ee Thers Ry Rety Wall Wamen Resheits Tech Creter Jim Bea Binney Hi, Fat al Cle Zie Leta Smith Arlene Riley Sian Eae Resale Reseda Jo Towe Rellin Stones Penny McDewell Airee Aten Bley Pio Kickersport Rollin Homes Sa Warner Pine Imn Donna Hill Faves ‘Teay' Beulah Ravarn Ciria Industrite _ midneu Jarry Swenson Zum Riesz Jim Mermeen Tere Darrel Lampe V/ Cervany Lena Reed Rick In R Lawagr Aerry Bon Meben Aay Geech Bhedman Tii Frank Stanek Bab Etzel Itatenry Swanton Johi Ota A Wer Nw Sih Smiley Es Tear Tonal Xreeser Merte Pratt Kris Penkendy Feolin Hermsen Dick Areeny Doug Winders Bobbes Pda Ery Becker Aioe Reed Bab Jertman Bil Cpoanamon Edie Zimgion j—Lete Bea Griney Lata Filson Aritee Lets Loftsaarte Bunn Penk McDowel Man Mate A Ae Bernie "Bratman Santee Eleanor” ‘Ktinsamane

Williams Debut Off to Rough Start in 8-5 Exhibition Loss

Ted Williams led the Washington Senators in a shaky managerial debut as the club lost 8-5 to the New York Yankees. A lone Dick Billings single off Thad Tillotson produced the only Washington run with two outs in the ninth. Rookies Bill Burbach John Cumberland and veteran Don Nottebart held the Yankees without a hit.

Mike Recht Associated Press Ted Williams Washington Senators Barel Williams New York Yankees Yankees Bob Cox Dick Billings Thad Tillotson New York Bill Burbach Dubuque John Cumberland Don Nottebart Tom Shopay Montreal Bob Bailey Kansas City Joe Lahoud Tony Muser Rico Petrocelli Gerry Moses Boston

Golf Heads Meet in C R March Conference

The Cedar Rapids Roosevelt hotel hosts the Town Golf Course Superintendents Assn conference from Sunday to Wednesday March 9 12. Ames turfgrass consultant Charles Calhoun will present on new course development at Story City and greens drainage systems. Calhoun edits the Golf Course Reporter official IGCSA publication.

Charles Calcathoun Horn Ames Calhoun Story City Golf Course IGCSA

Big Eight Swim Meet Opens With Conference Records

The Big Eight championships at Oklahoma State saw records fall as Kansas swimmer Robert Wright won the 20 yard individual medley in 2 00 6 and Oklahoma’s James Cook set 2 01 95. Oklahoma 400 medley relay won in 3 36 2 with pre meet favorite Kansas leading team scores at 155.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State Robert Wright Kansas Iowa State James Cotsworth Oklahoma James Cook Wright Sooners James Kent John Westensee Steve Harrison Missouri

Jones Boy Nets 30 Points in 17th Straight ABA Game

Larry Jones scored 30 to set an ABA record for consecutive games with 30 or more as the Denver Rockets beat Kentucky 123 114. Oakland rallied from 22 down to top Miami 117 113 for their fifth win in five meetings. New Orleans beat Houston 126 119. The article notes Jones’ streak, bills budget talk, and various ABA game details.

Associated Press Larry Jones Denver Oakland Oaks Miami Jones Rockets Kentucky Dmey Larue Oakland New Orleans Houston Mavericks Larry Brown Jim Eakins Bills Oaks Wilson Warrens Detroit Will Armstrong Simpson Stew Johnson Louie Dampier Louisville O. J. Simpson

Coe Kobawks End Season With Solid 16 8 Record

Coe College finishes fourth in the Midwest Conference with a 16 8 mark and 12 10 overall. Coach Etienne lauds effort and notes seven losses by a total 23 points, while Ron Barnes stars with 19.1 ppg and 401 season points. Several seniors and sophomores return next season.

Coe Dave Alienne Kobawks Ehase Cedar Rapids Washington High Don King Etienne Kohawks Ron Barnes Jed Kohawk Barnes Marty Wolfson Wolfson Dick McDermott Steve Gray

Rams Eye 25th Wrestling Title at Midwest Meet

Cornell's Rams favored to win a 25th Midlands Conference wrestling title at Northfield Minnesota. They post an 8-1 dual mark in the league and face strong challengers Carleton and Monmouth with three defending champions in the lineup.

MT. Vernon Cornell Northfield Minn Rams Corwin Stuart Carl Stallings Pat Luther Carleton Monmouth St. Olaf Willie Horton Detroit Rick Stuart Tim Thomson Reggie Jackson Oakland John Briggs Richardo Joseph Philadelphia Chis Luther Stuart Cage Thomson Ron Santo Billy Williams Ernie Banks Ferguson Jenkins Pompano Beach Bla Buroachy Cumberland Neftebert Tilketson Ingen Hownald Boleman Senne As Wear W—Cumberland L—Jenkins Eas

Uni Star Among 1969 Little All-American Selections

The Associated Press named John Rinka of Kenyon Ohio and four other players to the first team of the Little All-American basketball squad for 1969. Also honored were Larry Jeffries Trinity Texas George Tinsley Kentucky Wesleyan Ken Hall Westminster Utah and Sammy Little Delta State. An honorable mention list includes Ken Huelman Northern Iowa and several other players from smaller colleges.

NEW York John Rinka Kenyon Ohio Associated Press Rinka Larry Jeffries Trinity Texas George Tinsley Kentucky Wesleyan Ken Hall Westminister Utah Sammy Little Delta Miss State Ken Huelman University of Northern Owa

Eidsness Tops North Central league in shooting and Jenkins leads scorers

South Dakota State guard John Eidsness posted a .577 field goal percentage and .864 free throw percentage to lead NC conference shooting. Al Jenkins of North Dakota led scorers at 25.7 points per game over 12 games. Ken Huelman of Northern Iowa topped rebounds at 12 per game. South Dakota State and Northern Iowa shared the league title at 9-3. SDSU led in offense and UNI in defense.

Cedar Falls UPI John Eidsness South Dakota Eidsness C. R. Jefferson al Jenkins North Dakota Ken Huelman Northern Iowa South Dakota State UNI

There’s a Catch In O J Deal

Detroit AP reports Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson offers O J Simpson a million dollars with a catch. Details of the condition remain undisclosed and could affect the proposed agreement.

O.J. Deal Detroit Ralph Wilson Buffalo Bills American Football League O. J. Simpson

Rain Delays 500 Qualifying at Rockingham Speedway

NASCAR qualifying for Sunday's Carolina 500s mile race was rained out on Thursday in Rockingham North Carolina. Track officials planned a makeup session on Friday weather permitting with sixteen drivers competing for berths. David Pearson set a new one mile track record of 119 916 in a Ford while Bobby Isaac posted 119 673 in a Dodge Charger for the front row. Yarborough, holder of the old record, was not present for Wednesday practice.

Rockingham N.C David Pearson Bobby Isaac Nascar Yarborough

Also Mentioned on This Page

Highlig Loftsgard Swenson Kelee Cromer Sepaia EGION Weenan Jody Arm Itt Laurina Themape Thames Fermen Ethel Loftssard Jo Tree Betty's Ruth Farris MAY City Comets Carolyn Carsom Davis Elaine Nawleteg i Ene Inés Martinek Randy Gray MAK Mert Te Schambersers Acventurérs Bill Clime Unkness Wi Minisen Avenaees Buttar Ethel Loftsgard Ted Frank Howard Ken McMullen Charley “Boots” Day St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Julian Javier Caribbean San Francisco Juan Marichal Dominican Republic Marichal Minnesota Leo Cardenas Twins Dean Chance Jim Kaat John Roseboro Willie McCovey Don Drysdale Claude Osteen Los Angeles Joe Torre Atlanta Sonny Stebert Cleveland Jack Fisher Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose C.R UPI Fhote Danny Heise New York Mets Gil Hedges Mets St. Petersburg Fla Casey Stengel Jones Boy Connie Hawkins Lonnie Wright Porsell Pening Rain Seidil Dave Gale Rob Clark Steve Helfrich Chris Robinson Rick Floyd Lee Erect Jay Griffin Enue Ernst Ene Bie Griffin Gray Gale Clark Ron Griffin Bernie Smith Shetter Fanal Stavist Ree Barnes Ron Grittin Steve Reirien Rv Aris Rompaon Pancond Nist Cernaig Snetoarla al Aln Rane Stnie Ine Raster Dale Cushineery Emporia Kan Tate Ar Dew Lamer Tech Bree Robert Thompson Gres Hyder Gannen Fort Myers, Fla L—Pane Weber Bailey Iai Jenkins Spahn & Rose Bruce Laguna Bacarra Bruce Hardwood Masonite Royalcote Masonite Royalcote Fireside Salem Birch Ranch Seventh Avenue Marion, Iowa Dennis Trachta Dennis Cedar Rapids Area Washington High School University of Iowa Ist Ave
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication