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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1969

Page

76

City bowling leads show Loftsgard 621 and Swenson 652

Readout highlights Loftsgard with a 621 series and Swenson at 652 in the Women’s City Major league. Bunny Warner posts 612 with a 243 214 pair for Jubilee Janes, while Jerry Swenson fires a 273 game and 652 series for Master league. Multiple players across teams like Hawes, Kinkead, Evel, Skvor, and Smiley post high counts.

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 Ciria Industrite _ midneu i el Revom

Williams Debut Yields Close Loss In Exhibition Game

Ted Williams faces a rough managerial start as the Senators lose 8-5 to the Yankees in his debut. Frank Howard and Ken McMullen were absent, rookie pitchers shined for New York, and Williams praised the single by Dick Billings while lamenting the team’s light offense.

Mike Recht Associated Press Ted Williams Washington Senators Barel Williams New York Yankees Yankees Bob Cox Dick Billings Thad Tillotson

Golf Heads Meet in C R March Conference

The Cedar Rapids Roosevelt hotel hosts the Town Golf Course Superintendents Assn annual conference from Sunday to Wednesday March 9 12. Ames turfgrass consultant Charles Calhoun will present. Calhoun recently researched a new Story City course and drainage system for greens. He edits the Golf Course Reporter, IGCSA publication.

Charles Calcathoun Horn Ames Calhoun Story City Golf Course IGCSA

Big Eight Swim Marks Fall At Stillwater Meet

Two conference records fell as the Big Eight Championships opened at Oklahoma State. Kansas star Robert Wright won the 200 yard individual medley in 2:00.6, breaking the conference mark. Oklahoma’s James Cook also set a Big Eight record with 2:01.95. The Sooners won the 400 medley relay in 3:36.2 as Kansas led with 155 points, Oklahoma 129, and Iowa State 68. the three day meet continues Friday with prelims and finals.

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 Extends 30-Point Run In ABA Record

Larry Jones led Denver with 30 points as the Oakland Oaks won 117-113 against Miami in a tight ABA contest. Jones extended his streak to 17 straight 30-point games, surpassing Connie Hawkins while Lonnie Wright added 18. Jim Eakins scored 22 as Oakland rallied in the fourth quarter.

Associated Press Larry Jones Denver Oakland Oaks Miami Jones Rockets Kentucky Dmey Larue Oakland New Orleans Houston Mavericks Connie Hawkins 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 16-8 Mark In Midwest Play

Coe College Kobawks finish 16-8 in the Midwest conference with a 12-10 overall. Ron Barnes leads scoring with 19.1 average and 401 points this season as Etienne pencils in a hopeful bench and returning players for next year.

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 Gray Gale Clark Ron Griffin Bernie Smith Shetter

Rams Eye 25th Title in Midwest Conference Meet

Cornell's wrestling team favored to win its 25th Midwest Conference title in 28 years as the meet at Northfield Minnesota looms. The Rams boast an 8-1 conference dual mark and feature defending champs Corwin Stuart 137 Carl Stallings 180 and Pat Luther 177. Carleton Monmouth seen as main challengers. Cornell’s lone setback this season was a three point loss to St Olaf.

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 Leads 1969 Little All-American Roster

John Rinka of Kenyon Ohio stands 5 9 among the smallest stars named to the AP 1969 Little All-American first team. Also on the first team are Larry Jeffries Trinity Texas George Tinsley Kentucky Wesleyan Ken Hall Westminster Utah and Sammy Little Delta State. Honorable mention includes Ken Huelman Northern Iowa.

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 NC Central Shooting In Varsity League

South Dakota State guard John Eidsness led the North Central Conference in field goal and free throw accuracy this season with a .577 FG percentage and .864 FT percentage. Al Jenkins of North Dakota was the scoring leader at 25.7 points per game across 12 games. Ken Huelman of Northern Iowa topped rebounding at 12 per game. The co-champions posted 9-3 records with South Dakota State posting the best offense and UNI the best defense, while South Dakota led in rebounds.

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 Detailing a Million Offer

Ralph Wilson owner of the Buffalo Bills in the AFL says he would pay O J Simpson one million dollars but adds a condition. The report notes the terms add a catch to the offer.

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

Rain Delays 500 Qualifying at Rockingham Speedway

The second day of qualifying for Sunday’s Carolina 500 stock car race on the one-mile Rockingham track was washed out by rain. Friday will see sixteen drivers vying for berths in the $85,400 event as officials plan a makeup session weather permitting. David Pearson set a new closed-track record of 119,916 for the pole in a Ford, with Bobby Isaac’s 119,673 earning the other front row spot. Yarborough, holder of the previous record and late to practice, did not run Wednesday.

Rockingham N.C David Pearson Bobby Isaac Nascar Yarborough

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