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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1969

Page

5

Fast Start for Carty Podres and Clendenon

Rico Carty opened the Braves second inning with a single as Atlanta built a lead in an exhibition win over Montreal. Johnny Podres tossed three perfect innings for the Padres in their first ever victory, with Bill Davis delivering a grand slam in the third. Clendenon’s retirement plan was rejected by NL president Warren Giles, leaving the trade to Houston intact. MLB spring results from Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and more featured debuts by Conigliaro and Martin, with Willie Mays and others contributing in varied exhibitions.

Rico Carty Johnny Podres National League Donn Clendenon Carty Atlanta Braves Montreal Podres Detroit San Diego Padres California Tony Conigliaro Boston Billy Martin Minnesota Willie Mays San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Baltimore Seattle Cleveland Chicago Cubs

Burlington and Clarinda reach Region 11 JC final night

Burlington shut down Fort Dodge and Clarinda withstood Creston to reach the Region 11 Junior College final at William Penn. Burlington surged from 18-18 to an 88-67 win over Fort Dodge, while Clarinda outshot Creston 81-70 to advance. Fred Brown led Burlington with 28 points, Dick Gibbs 23, and Bill Orr 21 for Fort Dodge. Clarinda’s balanced scoring trumped Randy Long and Larry Thomas 23 points for Creston, as Henry Smith 22 and Bill Lewis 17 paced Clarinda. Burlington improves to 26-6. Clarinda to 25-8. Fort Dodge ends 20-9.

Oskaloosa Burlington Fort Dodge Clarinda Creston Fred Brown Dick Gibbs Bill Orr

Wartburg Draws Maryland State In NAIA Opener

Wartburg college of Waverly Iowa earned a first round NAIA tournament matchup against Maryland State of Princess Anne Maryland after posting a 25 0 season mark. Wartburg remains the only undefeated team entering the event in Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Wartburg College of Waverly Iowa Maryland State of Wartburg

Lowe Triumphs With 105 Points In Grant School Shootout

Bobby Lowe topped the goal shooting contest at Grant School Friday with 105 points. Rusty Smith edged Steve Kent in a shootoff for second place, each scoring 9 points.

Sanger Reaches NAIA Final for Upper Iowa in Omaha

Upper Iowa wrestler Dave Sanger advanced to the 191-pound NAIA final in Omaha after defeating Wally Canham of Valley City 7 48. Sanger’s semifinal win highlighted a day where no other Iowa contender reached the final. six UIU wrestlers reached the quarterfinals and two were eliminated in semifinals.

Omaha Dave Sanger Upper Iowa Sanger Wally Canham Valley City S. C Otis Kenne Ti “Tockehiaven Nington Mick Gia Oregon Sj Oven Ueper Iowa Mike Carr Wh Wash Pi Teve

Wild Card Jokers Shine In Angels Padres Exhibition

In Yuma Arizona two zany sluggers Stuart and Ferrara staged a show for the Angels and Padres. Stuart 36 batted five times, doubled, singled, walked twice and struck out while Ferrara 29 delivered three singles in four trips. Padres won 11-5 as both players eye comebacks after recent injuries and stints in Japan and the Dodgers.

Yuma, Ariz Dick Stuart al Ferrara California Angels San Diego Padres Stuart Angels Ferrara Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Aces Japan San Diego Dodgers

Washington Girls Gym Win Second Triangular

The Washington girls gymnastics team earned its second triangular victory at Jefferson on Friday. Kennedy’s Julie Schupbach captured three firsts and won the all-around, but Washington led 60 percent to Kennedy’s 42 and Jefferson’s 1544. Washington’s Jill Jameson won floor exercise and Linnea Johnson added a rare finish as well.

Washington Kennedy Julie Schupbach Jefferson Julie Warriors Jill Jameson Linnea Johnson Paraliet Julie Becky Schupbech

Rose Retains World Bantam Title in Australia Fight

Australian boxer Lionel Rose outpointed England's Alan Rudkin in a 15 round title bout at Kooyong Stadium Melbourne to retain the world bantamweight crown. The bout was a gruelling, bell to bell war with Rudkin surviving several knockdown threats and exchanging heavy blows in one of Australia's best fights. Rose weighed 118 pounds to Rudkin's 117.5 and entered as a three to one favorite.

Melbourne Australia UPI Lionel Rose England Alan Rudkin Koyong Stadium Rudkin Rose

Carleton Dominates Midwest Track Meet At Chicago

Carleton captured its fourth straight Midwest conference track title at the University of Chicago fieldhouse. The group won all five relays and the 60-yard dash while totaling 74 points, dominating Chicago which scored 35. Ed Ryan of Monmouth set a meet record in the two mile at 9:37.4 and Dan Gaston of St Olaf tied a high jump mark at 6 feet 5 1/2 inches. Lon Cakerice led Coe to fifth place with one win and key relay finishes.

Chicago Carleton University of Chicago St. Olaf Monmouth Cee Lawrence Cornell Ripon Knox Grinnell Beloit Ed Ryan Dan Gaston Lon Cakerice Coe Cakerice Ae Ve Vy

Baseball AT W PALM 8 ACH AT TEAMS OUTFIELDER NOTES

Fragmented score notes from multiple games include players H R and lines for Minnesota Los Angeles Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Sarasota. Mentions of pitchers Hudson Coombe Wilson and Foster, and batters Edwards Ryan and Andrews appear with mixed team affiliations and locations.

Cocoa Beeen Darwin Coombe Edwards Foster L—Wilson Los Angeles Sudakis

Bruins Stun Trojans In Two Overtimes At UCLA

UCLA escapes two overtimes to win 61 55 at home as Southern Cal’s upset bid ends. Shackelford hits 25 foot buzzer beater to force OT and lead UCLA to an 8 point second extra period surge. Alcindor scores 14 with key baskets in the second OT.

Ucla Bruins Southern California UCLA Lew Alcindor Bruins Lynn Shackelford Trojans Southern Cal Alcindor Mack Calvin Steve Jennings Shackelford

Star Signed but Absent Skinner Tight Lipped

Phillies general manager John Quinn and manager Bob Skinner face an opening spring game without Rich Allen who signed February 27 but did not report to camp. Allen, turning 27 Saturday, reportedly left for Clearwater after March 1, with Skinner refusing to comment until he arrives.

Clearwater Fla John Quinn Bob Skinner Philadelphia Phillies Rich Allen Phillies Richi Allen Cincinnati Skinner Phillie Quinn Philadelphia New York Mets Cleveland Indians Gene Mauch

Major Exhibitions at a 4 Mont Teen Soest Fetus

Unclear readable items show scattered names and phrases including likely events and local notes. The legible parts reference exhibitions, a teen presence, and regional names, with minimal coherent actions or outcomes to anchor a concise summary. Further readable context is needed for a precise card.

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An unreadable clipping fragment includes scattered names and garbled text, offering no clear event, date, or source organization to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable bits show partial names and stray words, with no identifiable action or location.

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