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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1969

Page

20

Banks signs two year Cubs deal after Mantle retirement shock

In Scottsdale Ernie Banks, 38, signs a two year contract with the Chicago Cubs, declaring the move shows the organization's security for aging players. He acknowledges decline from peak years yet remains optimistic about 1970 and beyond, praising baseball as America's greatest game and his drive to compete.

Ron Rapoport Scottsdale Ariz Ernie Banks Cubs Banks Mickey Mantle Chicago Cubs Holland

Bowling Highlights McCallister Tops Lane Scores

McCallister rolled 246 the high game while Burns posted 242 with a 651 series in the Sunday Niters and C. R. Bowl. Wheeler added a 242 in the 4:30 Stars league. other bowlers posted 239 to 236 with 638, 619 and 565 and many small scores across numerous leagues.

Erry McCallister Leland Burns Gene Wheeler Don Boutson Marion Mark Stephenson Wimbmvsl Margaret Wells Shirlee Huggins Shirley Graham Marlene Bair His & Hers Schriner Irene Wisted Lois Gracey Ken Schriner Marve Mueller Jim Klein Bill Downs Lloyd Ludlow Sue Willey Dennis Frey John Cassidy John Staub Mike Staub

Patriots Sign Carl Garrett In AFL Draft Pick

The Boston Patriots announce the signing of Carl Garrett a three time Little All American running back from New Mexico Highlands He was their third round choice in the recent pro football draft Garrett rushed for 1 373 yards on 165 carries last season averaging 8 3 yards per carry

Boston Boston Patriots American Football League Carl Garrett New Mexico Highlands Garrett

Raiders Obtain DT Ray Jacobs From Dolphins

Miami report says the Oakland Raiders acquired defensive tackle Ray Jacobs from the Miami Dolphins for an undisclosed draft pick.

MIAMI Oakland Raiders American Football League Ray Jacobs Miami Dolphins

Shirley Pint Wins Women's Bow Title at Indoor Archery Championship

Shirley Pint of Marion won the women's freestyle open championship at the Iowa State Archery Assn. indoor tournament with 272 points, four more than Joyce Sizek of East Moline. Ed Rohde of Muscatine captured the men's freestyle open title after a three-man shootoff, with Hugh Shaw of Wellman and Stan Warner placing second and third. Allan Walkner of Cedar Rapids won the men's freestyle amateur title.

Fort Dodge Shirley Pint Marion Iowa State Archery Assn Joyce Sizek East Moline Ed Rohde Muscatine Hugh Shaw Wellmand Stan Warner North English Allan Walkner Cedar ‘Rapids

Baltimore Wins to Regain Target in NBA Drive

The Baltimore Bullets end an eight game road trip with an 140 to 121 win over the Phoenix Suns. Earl Monroe scores 33, sparking a 10 point third quarter surge to reclaim first place lead in the Eastern Division. Cliff Hagan leads Dallas with a 109 108 win over Miami. Rudy LaRusso topples Milwaukee with 33 as San Francisco wins. Van Arsdale nets 37 for Phoenix in a high scoring night.

Associated Press Baltimore Bullets Earl Monroe Bullets Phoenix Suns San Francisco Rudy LaRusso Milwaukee Cliff Hagan Dallas Chapparals Miami Floridians Dick van Arsdale Gail Goodrich Phoenix Monroe Baltimore van Arsdale

Frazier to Defend Houston Title in April Bout

Joe Frazier world heavyweight champion to defend his title April 5 in Houston against challenger Dave Zyglewicz. The bout marks a major defense with Frazier ranked highly across several states and the winner poised for further title challenges.

Houston Joel Frazier Dave Zyglewicz

Better Than Best Wilson Would Like To Be a 9 Fastballer

COCOA Florida AP Don Wilson of the Houston Astros already has a no hitter and an 18 strikeout game. He craves a 9 fastball though numbers run 1 to 8 in his team system. He calls himself a 7 with moments an 8. He praises Nolan Ryan as the only true 8 and believes he could strike out 20 if his breaking ball improved.

Cocoa Fla Don Wilson Houston Astros Wilson Houston Astros Cincinnati Bob Gibson Jim Maloney Juan Marichal Nolan Ryan Sandy Koufax Bob Feller

Women Hold Majority Voice in Marine Purchases

A report notes women influence over 51 percent of all marine purchases, reflecting growing female market power in boat buying. Data highlights include purchase decisions across boat types and brands, with women shaping trends in yachts, sailboats, and commercial vessels.

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