Cubs Seek Road Wins With New Bullpen and Power
Chicago Cubs add Ted Abernathy and Hank Aguirre to bolster relief as they plan to play half their gates away from Wrigley Field. Leo Durocher touts a strong bullpen while aiming to improve road record. 1968 figures show Ambitional ERA and Carlos K. pace. The lineup remains near intact with Banks Santo Beckett Williams Phillips and two contenders for right field.
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Scotisdale
Ariz
Ted Abernathy
Hank Aguirre
Cubs
Phil
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Billands
Irnie Banks
Don Kessinger
Glen Beckett
Ron Santo
Banks
Santo
Beckett
Billy Williams
Stan Musial
Adolfo Phillips
Durocher
Dim Hickman
Willis Smith
al Spangler
Jim Donegan
Drake Seeks MVC Crown In Final Playoff Showdown
Drake and Louisville meet in a one game playoff in Wichita Kansas to settle the MVC co-champion duel for the NCAA berth. The loser still has a possible NIT bid while Tulsa already earns a spot in the NIT field.
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Associated Press
Drake
Louisville
MVC
Wichita
Kan
Tulsa
St. Peter's, Nu
Jeff Swimmers Surprise Voss Birthday Plaque Event
Jeff Swimmers staged a surprise party for Voss at Jefferson high. The squad gathered Sunday evening to honor the coach with a plaque naming every team member.
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Voss
Jefferson High
Dima Voss
Kunzman Wins Astro 00-Lapper at Astrodome
Kunzman of Guttenberg Iowa rallied from behind to win the 11 lap Astro Grand Prix midget race in the Astrodome. Bettenhausen led early as Kunzman seized the lead on lap 35 to take the victory. Walkup finished second and Sessions third. Bigelow earned $3,500 from a $50,000 purse and won the four lap trophy dash, with Unser and Branson also in top positions. Attendance totals reached 18,478 for Sundays show and 31,337 for Saturday’s races, the largest indoor crowd ever.
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Dee
Stab" Kurzman
Guttenberg
Iowa
Robert Willey
Molina
Stub
Houston
Tex
Hee Kunzman
Astrodome
Kunzman
Gary Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Bruce Walkup
Downey Calif
Sarre Sessions
Nashville
Mich
Tom Bigelow
Whitewater
Wisi
A. J. Foyt
Bettenhausen
Gote
Jack Calabrase
Lansing
Mick
Robert
Branson
Champaign
Secind Foyt
Chuck Arnold
Panorama City
Calif
Mel Kenyan
Lebanon
Ind
United States Auto Club
Bil Vokovich
Fresno
Unser
Albuquerque
Bigelow
Pens
Joliet
Bob Wente
St. Louis
Bruins Lose To USC Ending Streak In Upset Shock
UCLA suffered a 46-44 defeat to crosstown rival USC in the final regular season game, snapping a 41 game win streak and 35 game home stretch. Lew Alcindor was limited to 10 points by Lew Taylor’s defense as the Trojans slowed pace and capitalized on a late jumper by Ernie Powell. The upset offers fresh doubts about UCLA’s dominance and may alter pressure going into the NCAA tournament.
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Mike Reht
Proesssorte Virtner
Southern California Trojans
UCLA
Trojans
USC
Bruins
John Wooden
Ernie Powell
Whio
Giant
Lew Alcindor
Ror Taylor
White
Hemsley Returns as Waterloo Leader in Major Lines
Former big league manager Hemsley, 61, will lead Waterloo’s major lines team, with ties to the Cedari club and recent Rapids connection. The piece mentions other figures including Gickerts and Burs Maenen in Bradenton Florida.
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Bradenton
Fla
the Gazette
T. Petershorg
Waterloo
Ollie Ioston
Ini Ral Wenn
Hemsley
Lly Talkies Ia
Sea Aa Sty
Cedari Spre
Ean
Giekerts
Conkguera
Pitis Burs
Hemsley to Direct Waterloo Team in 1968 Midwest League
Lew Gorman of the Kansas City Royals announced Hemsley named manager of the Waterloo team in the 1968 Midwest Baseball league. Hemsley, famed catcher for Cleveland Indians and longtime minor league manager, led Cedar Rapids 1964 to eighth in the league and Indy to a Little World Series title in 1963.
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Waterloo
Ilemsley
Hemsley
Lew Gorman
Kansas City Royals
Paal
Sev
Inwa
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Cedar
Rapids
Indianapolis
Cedar Rapids
Cincinnati Reds
baseSail
Osboe Wins North Central Wrestling Title in Tempe
Kent Osboe of the University of Northern Iowa pinned Marv Mortenson of Dakota State in 4:47 to claim the heavyweight title and lead UNI to the North Central Conference wrestling championship for the third straight year. Osboe improved to 22 0 and was named the meet's most valuable wrestler.
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Tempe
Ariz
Fargo
N.D
Kent Osboe
Bine
Lek Lami
University of Northern Iowa
Marv Mortenson
North
Reiland
UNI
Forde
Nds
Dave Abouen
Don Ask
Mon
Jim
Guyer
Skip Belpek
Don ‘Trapp
SDS
Blaine Schenck
Morn
Sete Youle Ieeell
Gloster Hea
Bust till Lionel Rose courts bantam title
A fragment reports Lionel Rose challenging for a bantam title with results or aims described in broken text. The note hints at a boxing context and a possible bout outcome or contender status. Further readable details are limited.
Buffs Grab Kansas Second Victory Amid Tight Race
Colorado earns a hard fought win against Kansas, securing a second victory in a close conference contest. Key performances by standout players help maintain the team’s momentum.
Colorado claims Big Eight crown in 92-73 win over Missouri
Colorado stormed past Missouri 92-73 to win the Big Eight Conference title and earn an NCAA regional berth. Kansas State edged Kansas 64-57 to miss a playoff for the conference crown, while Kansas accepted an invitation to the NIT in New York City. Kansas State and Colorado each beat Kansas, sealing their places behind the top team. Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 49-41 to finish fourth, with Missouri 7-7.
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TNS Ie
Ise
Colorado
Kansas
Kansas State
Buffaloes
Missouri
Manhattan
Kan
Jayhawks
New York City
K-Blase
Towa State
Oklahoma State
Cedar Rapids Soccer Club to Hold General Meeting and Tryouts
The Cedar Rapids Soccer Club will meet at 7 30 p m on Wednesday March 12 at the Ellis YMCA. The club will conduct tryouts for the 1969 season with juniors and seniors coached by John Seuffham and Rob Kauffman respectively. Interested players may join for league competition or recreation.
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Cedar Rapids
Pia
Ellis Ymca
Rob Kauffman
John Seuffham
Soucer For
Trade-in share of new boat sales reaches forty three percent
A market snapshot shows forty three percent of all new boat purchases involve a trade-in. The figure underscores the role of existing-watercraft value in buyer decisions.
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