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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1969
Page
58
Ernie Banks, veteran star of 17 seasons, signs a two year contract with the Chicago Cubs days after Mickey Mantle's retirement announcement. Banks, while acknowledging age, says he loves the game and values Cubs security. He hit 246 last season with 32 homers for a career 474.
Bowling notes from Sunday Niters and 4:30 Stars leagues feature McCallister 246 and Burns 242-651. Other results list Wheeler 242, Boutson 239, Stephenson 236-638, plus standings for Dudes and Names, His & Hers, and Pepsi Cola junior boys. Highlights include Margaret Wells and Shirlee Huggins high scores, with multiple bowlers across many leagues noted for strong games and series.
Baltimore Bullets end a four game skid by beating the Phoenix Suns 140 to 121 on the final stop of an eight game road trip. Rudy LaRusso led San Francisco past Milwaukee 123 106 while Cliff Hagan propelled the Dallas Chapparals to a 109 108 win over the Miami Floridians in the ABA.
Shirley Pint won the women's freestyle open championship at the Iowa State Archery Assn indoor tournament, scoring 272 to beat Joye Snow Pinny Sizek of East Moline by four. Allan Walkner claimed the men's freestyle amateur title, while Joel Frazier announced a title defense set for April 5 in Houston.
Houston pitcher Don Wilson reflects on the never seen nine fastball rating in his team’s scale. He notes his past no hitter game and 18 strikeouts, cites Nolan Ryan as the only potential eight, and believes he could 20 strikeouts someday if his breaking balls improve.
Boston Patriots announce the signing of Carl Garrett a three time Little All American running back from New Mexico Highlands He was a third round pick in the recent pro football draft Garrett ran for 1373 yards on 165 carries last fall an 83 yard average per carry
A report shows women influence 51 percent of all purchases in the marine sector. It notes growing participation by female buyers and decision makers across boats gear and services, highlighting shifts in consumer power within maritime markets.
The Oakland Raiders obtain defensive tackle Ray Jacobs from the Miami Dolphins for an undisclosed draft pick.
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