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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1969
Page
21
UCLA star Lew Alcindor twisted his right ankle but his coach said the injury is not serious. The Bruins beat New Mexico State 53-38 in the West Regional, and face Santa Clara in the West Regional final.
Davidson edged St John s 79-69 as Mike Maloy scored 35 for fifth ranked Davidson. Purdue crushed Miami of Ohio 91-71 led by Rick Mount s 32. Drake beat Texas A M 81-63 with Willie McCarter 24. Quarters set for North Carolina vs Davidson in College Park, Purdue vs Marquette in Madison, Drake vs Colorado State in Manhattan, UCLA vs Santa Clara in Los Angeles. Minor tourneys saw Temple rout Florida 82-66 and St Peter s NJ upset Tulsa 75-71 in the NIT. Kentucky Wesleyan beat American International 83-82 in OT. Southwest Missouri beat Ashland 58-48 in the NCAA College Division semifinals. NAIA quarterfinals had Eastern New Mexico over High Point 77-73 and Central Washington over Henderson 68-64. Elizabeth City edged Washburn 90-88 and Maryland State beat Monmouth 99-94.
Lee Trevino Larry Hinson Tommy Aaron and Bruce Crampton each shot 67 at Pensacola Country Club to lead the $100000 Monsanto Open. Trevino praised his putting while Hinson hopes to make the cut and Aaron aims to win his first PGA event. Crampton celebrated with his young son Jay as he posted a low round in windy conditions.
Coe's Ron Barnes named to the first all-conference team joining six other players as Robert Townsend leads Lawrence with a 20.5 scoring average. Tom Driscoll of St Olaf and Bill Fuerst of Knox are repeat first-team selections with Don Campbell of Monmouth.
Mrs. Albina Cooper, born in Italy, expresses shame over a low blows controversy after Henry Cooper knocks out Piero Tomasoni in the fifth round. Ringside crowd pelts fruit as Tomasoni is warned by the referee. Cooper, 34, may pursue a bout with WBA champion Jimmy Ellis.
A record entry list prompts revised start times for the City gymnastics championships. Friday night competition begins at 6 30 for all junior and senior high levels, while Saturday at 9 a m hosts elementary school gymnasts. About 160 high and 200 elementary entrants are expected.
The Mets and Tigers used a ball with 10 percent more resiliency in Lakeland Florida and Cocoa Florida exhibitions. Detroit won 7 4 after a six run fourth inning as D McLain Cash and Brown hit homers. Commissioner Kuhn said testing will continue in Phoenix and potential rookie leagues.
Douglas Watts, Cedar Rapids senior freestyler, earned the Slowik outstanding swimmer award at a Hartford sports dinner hosted by Trinity College where Watts studies.
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