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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1969

Page

4

Campbell's 64 Tops in Citrus Golf

Joe Campbell a former touring pro and current club pro shot a record tying 64 at Rio Pinar to surge into contention in the Citrus Open. He equaled the course record and the year’s consecutive birdie mark with a six under, 138 total after 36 holes, two behind leaders Yancey Aaron and Pott.

Campbell Orlando, Fla Joe Campbell Bert Yancey Tommy Aaron Johnny Pott Mason Rudolph Bob Dickson Tucson Ariz Rio Pinar Country Club Whittle Springs Golf Club Knoxville

British Irked By Arnie Sale

The British PGA protested Arnold Palmer golf balls sold cheaply at British gas stations. The group planned no action, though the discount hit member pros who usually run on course shops selling gear. A gas firm offered pros the right to sell the balls.

London

Ted and Lemon to meet at camp for personnel talks

Ted Williams invites former Washington Senators manager Jim Lemon to join the training camp next week for consultation. Lemon, under contract, will likely not wear a uniform but will meet Williams to discuss personnel matters.

Pompano Beach Fla Jim Lemon Washington Senators Ted Williams Lemon Senators Williams

Upsets Trim Iowa Class A Tourney Field in Substate Round

In Friday night action Springville, BGM and Elkader led a slate of surprises as eight teams, including unbeaten Paullina Norway and Walsh of Ottumwa, advanced toward the state tourney at Des Moines March 19 22. Elkader upset Sumner 61 42 at Fayette, while Grundy Center Story City fell. Delwood edged Springville 54 48 in Clinton, and BGM Brooklyn beat Walsh 59 50. Norway meets Fort Madison Aquinas Monday, Elkader faces Delwood in Fayette. Eastern Iowa roundup follows.

Iowa Des Moines Paullina Norway Walsh Ottumwa Elkader Aces Fayette Sumner Grundy Center Story City Delwood Springville Clinton B-G-M Brooklyn Iowa Cedar Fort Madison Aquinas Washington Upper Iowa College

Walsh Falcons Win Big Over B G M to Reach Substate

Twelfth ranked Ottumwa Walsh moved into substate with a 59 to 50 win over B G M of Brooklyn. Walsh shot 63 percent and led most of the game. Tim Dellers dominated with 26 points and 17 rebounds, while Denny McCulla led B G M with steady scoring.

Ottumwa Walsh Brooklyn Gaels Bears Tim Dellers Denny McCulla Tn Isthinae

Tipton Falls as Norway Keeps Perfect Record at 49-44

Norway Tigers improve to 25-0 with a 49-44 victory over Tipton in the class A district final at Kennedy. Bruce Kimm leads Norway with 20 points, while Tipton’s Steve Volz scores 12 and Nielsen adds 10. Norway advances to substate final against Fort Madison Aquinas in Washington, Iowa.

Tipton Rich Morden Kennedy High School Norway Steve Volz Bernie Hutchison Ottumwa Walsh Kennedy John Netolicky Rick Nielsen Spoden Tigers Bruce Kimm Gade Nielsen Benhart Lonalty, Cooney Wenchie Lana Farnsworth

Tourney Roundup From Northeast Iowa Overtime Action

A roundup of high school tournament scores across Northeast Iowa with overtime noted. Notables include Norway at Cherkee Pavlina 91, Delwood 54 over Springville 48, Woodbine 61 Fremont Mills, Elkader ro 42, Adel 7 am Alltown Hamilton Center 51, Spencer Alta 55 Sibley 52, Washington Fort Madison Aquinas 66 Sun 58, and Sioux Center 50 etc.

Ane North Oe Story Me Kennedy Norway Cherkee Pavlina Clinton Delwood Springville Woodbine Fremont Mills Tabor Fayette Elkader Cedar Valle Pulver Trues Cagneu Adel Alltown Hamilton’s Center T City Ee Russell Bes Ottumwa Walsh B.G.M Sioux Center Reese En Reason Spencer Alta Sibley Washington Ft. Mad Aquinas Sun

Substate finals schedule features top teams and fixtures

The notice lists Substate Finals matchups with Paulina, Chel, and Adel high teams. Mon and Wed evening games in Polk and Fort Madison set with varying records, conveying district playoff pacing and venues for early week contests.

Polk Russell Adel

Titus Gains AAU Final

Titus of Waterloo won 106 to 102 in overtime against Gralek Motors of Marshalltown to reach the 1969 Iowa AAU final. Vincent Clay of Fort Dodge, which beat AMF Tool 118 to 99, will oppose Titus in Sunday’s championship after Ray Bob Carey scored 35 for Titus in the semifinal win.

Marshalltown UPI Titus Waterloo Gralek Motors Iowa Tot Peterson Gralnek Motors John Vermilyea Vincent Clay AMF Tool

College Basketball NCAA Regional Results A Mix of Upsets and Close Games

Eastern Regional Montclair State over LeMoyne 1 0 run. Old Dominion 60, Mary’s 95. Norfolk State beats Restonal Ethland 43. Missouri 77, North Park 81. Valparaiso 91, Concordia II 1. South and Great Lakes Regions feature UC Irvine 55, Nevada Las Vegas 84. Wake Forest edges Carolina 71 in a tense finish.

Great Lakes North Park Valparaiso Concordia Far West Fran St. $1 Uc-Irvine Evada Las Vegas Uc-David

Big Ten Approves Freshman Varsity Status for Indiana

The Big Ten approved freshman competition on most varsity teams excluding football and basketball starting next fall and in NCAA championships this spring. Indiana University benefits immediately by using Mark Spitz and other top freshmen in defense of its NCAA swimming title at Bloomington March 27 to 29. Final action followed a second NCAA rule vote after a divided Feb 2 meeting.

Chicago Big Ten Indiana University Mark Spitz Bloomington Ind Marcus Plant Michigan

Stark Named Rochester Head Coach After Harvard stint

Peter Pat Stark, former Harvard assistant coach for six years, is named head coach at the University of Rochester. Stark, a Syracuse quarterback in the early 1950s, steps into the leadership role at Rochester.

Rochester N.Y Peter Pat” Stark Harvard University of Rochester Stark Syracuse

Aquinas Clinches District Title With 66 58 Win

Aquinas (14-8) captured the district crown by defeating Morning Sun 66-58. Thomas led with 13 points while Morning Sun's Kerr scored 25 to earn game honors. Aquinas earns a sub-state showdown against undefeated Norway Monday in Minas.

Washington Ft. Madison Aquinas Morning Sun Thomas Kerr Norway Minas Sorvesie Bnav ENO Sui Sun Wis John

Delwood Surges Past Springville 54 48 In District Final

Delwood overcame a late Springville rally to win 54 48 in a class A district final. John Lainge scored 29 for Delwood, while Springville’s Steve Bowdish had 18 in the loss. Kent iced the victory with four free throws in the final minute as Delwood improved to 18 4.

Clinton Delwood Springville Orioles Dave Kent John Lainge Kent Lainge Steve Bowdish

Elkader Routs Sumner 61 42 In Class A Final

Elkader surged past Sumner 61 to 42 to claim the class A district finals, led by Jim Bashkofsky with 19 points and Rodger Newman with 14. Sumner held a 26-25 halftime edge before Elkader dominated the second half. Doyle Jobe topped the losers with 14 points.

Fayette Jim Bashkofsky Rodger Newman Elkader Sumner Doyle Jobe Jim Svehboteky Stance Ren Cory” Gundacker Jobe Tom Armes Rick ‘Lampe al Taylor

Montezuma Girls Dominate All-Ioshiek Conference Team

Montezuma placed four players on the first team in the All-Ioshiek conference girls basketball selections. Rose Schultz and Sandy Van Cleve were unanimous forwards along with Vickie Shaw of English Valley. Also named from Montezuma were Carolyn Little and Kathy Palmer, with Jean McMann and Paulette Maas from Benton Community and Elaine Debrower from H-L-V of Victor receiving mentions.

Montezuma

Iowa Whips Ohio State Gymnasts in season finale

Iowa City loaded with stars as Iowa’s gymnasts roll to a 183.95 to 163.975 victory over Ohio State to finish the season 10-1 overall and 6-1 in the Big Ten. Bob Dickson led with wins on floor exercise and parallel bars and shared first on horizontal bar, aiding Iowa to top three finishes in all events except vault and pommel horse.

Iowa Keith McCanless Iowa City Hawkeye Ohio State Bob Dickson Hawkeyes Dickson Rich Scorza

Pearson's Car Damaged in Practice at North Carolina Speedway

Buddy Baker led 16 more qualifiers for the Carolina 500 as a dramatic two car crash during practice nearly eliminated pole sitter David Pearson. Baker, in a Dodge Charger, posted 119.450 mph for ninth starting spot, just shy of Pearson's 119.916 mph speed record. Pearson clashed with Isaac, Allison and Yarbrough. Yarbrough crashed into the guard rail after hitting oil and Pearson's car, ending up on the infield apron.

Rockingham, N. C Buddy Baker Charlotte North Carolina Motor Speedway David Pearson Baker Pearson Bobby Isaac Bobby Allison Lee Roy Yarbrough Isaac Allison Yarbrough

Wayne Embry to retire after 1968 69 season

Veteran NBA center Wayne Embry, who has played 883 games, announced his retirement effective at season’s end. The 1 year veteran said he wishes he were two or three years younger and that Milwaukee Bucks have an outstanding future and he wishes he could be part of it.

Milwaukee, Wis Wayne Embry National Basketball Assn Embry Milwaukee Bucks

Manchester Pair Take Ring Titles

Two Manchester boxers Frank Staton at 125 and Doug Moyle at 178 captured Iowa Open Golden Gloves titles here Friday night while Cedar Rapids rivals faltered. Staton beat James Bond Marshalltown in the final and Moyle stopped Jesse Cortez Des Moines, with several Cedar Rapids contenders bowing out in semis and finals across novice and open classes.

Des Moines Manchester Frank Staton Doug Moyle Cedar Rapids Staton James Bond Marshalltown Moyle Jesse Cortez Joe McCaddon Lamont Lovelady Davenport

Barth Named Luther Basketball's Most Valuable Star

Luther College captain Frank Barth, from Lake Forest Illinois, earned Most Valuable and Most Inspirational honors as the Norse finished 7-7 in the Iowa conference and 13-9 overall. Barth led in scoring and rebounding, and will play in the March 25 All-Star Game in Cedar Rapids. coach Kent Finanger also to coach.

Decorah Luther College Frank Barth Lake Forest Ill Luther Frank Barthop Iowa Barth Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Sports Club Iowa University Kent Finanger Norse Tom Anderson Clear Lake Raleigh Galgan Zion, Ill Bill Scott Rock Island, Ill Rolf Wulfsberg Overland Park Kan

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