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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1969

Page

12

No Progress In Pro Grid Realignment

Palm Springs Calif LAP The joint meeting of the National and American Football Leagues labored into its fifth day Friday with no sign of agreement over realigning for the 1970 season. Commissioner Pete Rozelle reported no resolution and suggested a spring New York meeting in May. AFL owners push for complete amalgamation and four new divisions, while the NFL sticks to preserving a 16 team structure with future expansions for the AFL.

Bob Myers Palm Springs Calif Pete Rozelle Rozelle Tong New York Pinferim Rovelle NPL AFL NFL

Hull Orr Set Marks In NHL Tie Night

Bobby Hull scored twice to reach 55 goals erasing his 54 goal record. Bobby Orr added his 57th, a defenseman mark, as the Black Hawks and Bruins lost 5 5 to tie. Detroit’s Hollett set a 20 goal pace in the 50 game 1944 45 season. Montreal beat Pittsburgh 6 3 while Los Angeles defeated Detroit 4 2 and Philadelphia beat Minnesota 2 2.

Bobby Hull Bobby Orr Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Hull Onr Detroit Flash Hollett Boston Montreal Toronto Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Minnesota

Bruins Escape Drake In Tight Clash Ahead Of Purdue

UCLA survives Drake as guard Rick Mount and Bill Keller of Purdue run the floor strong with outside shooting. Coach Wooden calls the game the toughest of the year and warns that improvement is needed before facing Purdue Saturday.

Boilermakers Rick Mount Bill Keller

Quickness Puts Drake Close Against UCLA in NCAA Semis

UCLA edged Drake 85-82 as the Bulldogs' quick pace troubled the Bruins in the semifinals. Drake coach Maury John praised his team’s speed and press, while UCLA's John Wooden acknowledged lapses and said Purdue awaits. Lew Alcindor scored 25 for UCLA, Vallely and Drake fought hard in a down-to-the-wire finish.

Louisville Lips UCLA Johnny Wooden Drake Bruins Purdue Wooden Maurice Jubo Bulldogs John Lew Alcindor Maury John Bie Totara John Vailey Vallely Bom Rocth Caroling Nore Total North Carolina

JC Champion Ousted In National Junior College Tourney

Carthage Utah upset San Jacinto Texas 75 78 Thursday night to end the defending champion’s run. Paducah Kentucky 204 record faces Burlington Iowa 23 6 at 7 30 CST and Carthage 305 faces Pittsburgh Pa 2H at 9 15. Pittsburgh survived overtime 97 76 over Vincennes Indiana as Jon Butler and Perry Johnson starred.

Hutchinson Kan Carthage San Jacinto Tex Paducah Burlington Pittsburgh

Dickson Second in Big Ten Gym Meet Opener

Ann Arbor Iowa's Bob Dickson placed second and Rich Scorza fourth as the Big Ten gymnastics meet opened at the University of Michigan with compulsory routines in all around competition. Rich McCurdy led compulsories with 48.4 as Dickson totaled 47.95 and Sid Jensen 45.85. A poor on the sidehorse hurt Dickson’s early lead. Optional routines and preliminaries set for tonight.

Ann Arbor Miche Iowa Bob Dickson Rich Scorza University of Michigan Rich McCurdy Michigan Dickson Sid Jensen Scorza McCurdy

Area Schools Lost to Out of State Farm Club Critique

Iowa lawmakers clash over area colleges serving as farm clubs for out of state athletes. Rep Mayberry cites eastern university cover of three athletes at Fort Dodge, while Rep Lippold supports the practice if full costs are paid. Committee defers action awaiting wording changes.

Dies Moiies Iowa House Schools Committee Vincent Mayberry Dort Dodge Eastern University Fort Dodge Donald Lippold Waterloo

Wooden Named No 1 Coach By A.B.C. Honors

Louis Wilim Kentucky AP John Wooden of UCLA was named Coach of the Year Thursday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Wooden, whose Bruins seek a third straight national title, has lost only two games in three years and had previously been named AP Coach of the Year. Bill Callahan of American International College earned the college division honor.

Louis Wilim John Wooden UCLA Thursaday National Assn Wooden Bruins Coaches Associated Press Bill Callahan American International College

Jeff Wins First Annual City Indoor Track Meet

Jeff and Kennedy each won six events in the first annual City Indoor meet at the Kohawks’ indoor oval sponsored by Coe College. Mark Votroubek led Kennedy with wins in the 50 yard dash and both hurdles, while Kent Schwitzer added a long jump for Kennedy and Wash contributed one winner, Phil Danowsky in high jump. Jeff’s roster included Scott Puryear in shot put Dan Martin in the mile Merk Lortz in the 140 Dan Meyer in the 880 and Andy Kessell in pole vault. Jeff also claimed the sight lap relay. The J-Hawks edged Kennedy 66 to 54 for top honors, Wash scoring 14. JV results mirrored the same teams with Jeff’s squad leading the field.

Defferson Amd Kennedy J-Hawks Coe College Kohawks Jeff Cougars Wash Mark Votroubek Soph Kent Schwitzer Hetman Matti Meer Jz ‘L Votroubek Barboy Why Dangwsky Keads

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