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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1969

Page

11

Iowa State Clinches NCAA Mat Title With Finals Forthcoming

Iowa State leads the NCAA wrestling championship after semifinals with 84 points and four finalists. Oklahoma follows with 59 points and four finalists, while defending champion Oklahoma State eyes consolation rounds. Rich Michal of Iowa faces Gobel Kline (Maryland) in the 152 pound final. Gable and Smith vie for outstanding wrestler honors as five other finals are set.

Provo Utah Iowa State Oklahoma Stan Kelley David McGuire Mike Grant Cleo McGlory Oklahoma State Rich Michal Cedar Rapids Gobel Kline Maryland Oregon State Michigan State Cal Poly Iowa Dan Gable Jess Lewis Jeff Smith Lewis Smith Gable Marty Willigan Hofstra Sergio Gonzales UCLA John Miller Oregon Keeley Wayne Boyd Temple McGuire Len Groom Colorado State College Grant Ray Murphy Michal McGlory Dave Martin John Woods Cyclone Batman Ronald Russo Bloomsburg

Anamosa Cage Coach Resigns After Six Successful Seasons

Anamosa basketball coach Don Underwood announces resignation after six years. He will depart at term end but intends to continue coaching elsewhere. Underwood led teams to two Wamac conference titles either winning or sharing during his six seasons.

Anamosa Don Underwood Underwood Pen Underwood

Alcindor Signs Million-Plus Pact With Bucks

Lew Alcindor announced he would sign a multi year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks for more than 1 million dollars, ending a brief bidding war with the ABA and Nets. He noted Milwaukee presented the most solid offer and planned to complete the deal next week.

LOS Angeles Lew Alcindor Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Assn Alcindor UCLA Associated Press ABA Los Angeles Lakers Milwaukee NBA

Lew Alcindor Chooses Bucks Amid ABA Bidding War

Lew Alcindor indicated a verbal agreement with Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Erickson despite ABA offers reportedly higher by a large margin. Erickson denied any signed deal while ABA officials pursued antitrust action in San Francisco. Alcindor said he would join the NBA and claimed he knew little about Milwaukee’s team, which had a poor record last season.

American Basketball Assn Alcindor New York ‘Nets Lew ABA NBA Bucks New York Erickson Los Angeles Milwaukee U. S. District Court San Francisco

Unexpected Power for The Twins Upset Dodgers 6 5

The Minnesota Twins hit four homers led by Cesar Tovar Rod Carew and rookie Craig Nettles plus a ninth inning blast by Joe Grzenda to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5. Tovar started the comeback from a 5-0 deficit with a three run shot as Carew and Nettles evened the game. Grzenda’s homer sealed the win.

Twins Cesar Tovar Rod Carew Craig Nettles Joe Grzenda Los Angeles Dodgers Tovar Dodgers Carew Nettles Grezenda Atlanta Washington Houston New York Mets Montreal Detroit Kansas City Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Cubs San Francisco California San Diego Cleveland Oakland Seattle Baltimore New York Yankees Darrell Evans Braves Senators del Unser

Two 700s In Legion Major League Bowled Friday Night

A pair of 700 series were recorded in the Legion Major league at American Legion lanes. Bob Dew totaled 713 across 232 244 237 and Jack Brubaker shot 712 on 232 223 257. This marked Brubaker's second 700 this season.

American Legion Bob Dew Jack Brubaker Brubaker

Frued profile to feature on KCRG TV9 Saturday

A TV profile on the founder of psychoanalysis airs Saturday at 9 30 PM on KCRG TV9. The program highlights Sigmund Freud's life and ideas, exploring his impact on psychology and culture.

KCRG

Jackie Jensen Improves Slightly After Heart Attack

Former major league player Jackie Jensen, 42, showed slight improvement after a Wednesday heart attack. In Washoe Medical Center’s cardiac care unit he remains in serious condition, moved from a monitor room, with a three week hospital stay anticipated. His wife Kathy notes he can read mail.

Reno Nev Jackie Jensen Jensen Washoe Medical Center Kathy

Sam Bell Picked as Indiana Track Coach

Sam Bell of California was named head track coach at Indiana University in Bloomington on Friday, announcing the new coaching appointment.

Sam Bell Indiana Bloomington Ind California Indiana University

New Job for Tom England Coach Leaves Marion for Marshalltown

Tom England, who started a football rebuilding program at Marion high school two years ago, resigns to take a coaching post at Marshalltown high school. He becomes head baseball coach this summer and will assist in football and basketball. Eldon Ott from Tripoli joins Marshalltown football staff. England, a Red Oak native and Northwest Missouri State Teachers College graduate, succeeds Leon Vann at Marshalltown.

Tom England Marion High School Marshalltown High School England Marshalltown Eldon Ott Tripoli Red Oak Northwest Missouri State Teachers College Leon Vann

Portly Bob Murphy Fires 66 Seizes Open Lead

MIAMI AP Portly Bob Murphy shot a six under par 66 to tie the National Airlines Open course record and take a two round lead at nine under 135. The Bartow, Florida salesman fought a weight battle but surged with four birdies in a row as 73 players advanced to the final two rounds.

Bob Murphy Miami Murphy Bartow Fila NBC Bob Goalby Nicklaus

Maury John Named Coach of the Year by Writers

Drake coach Maury John, who led an unranked team to a 25-5 season, was chosen Coach of the Year by the Basketball Writers Association. UCLA star Lew Alcindor, 7-foot-1, was selected Player of the Year as his team claimed its third straight national title amid a top finish for Arnold Palmer in golf and notable rounds from Sam Snead and others.

New York Maury John Drake Wea Assn Lew Alcindor UCLA Louisville North Carolina Alcindor

Memorial tributes sweep sports world for Eisenhower

Sports activity paused nationwide as athletes and fans honor former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. MLB exhibitions in Florida Arizona and California postponed until after the funeral. NBA and ABA games affected, with one NBA playoff game proceeding as scheduled and a minutes silence planned at major events. Palmer recalls Ike loved golf and could shut out world cares on the course.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower West Point Golf Washington Soldier-Statesman Major League Baseball Bowie Kuhn Florida Arizona California J. Walter Kennedy National Basketball Assn American Basketball Assn NBA San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Miami Fla Greensboro N.C Arnold Palmer Augusta Ike Palmer

Pirates trade Sisk and Cannizzaro for Davis and Klaus

In Fort Myers, the Pittsburgh Pirates exchange pitcher Tommie Sisk and catcher Chris Cannizzaro to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Ron Davis and infielder Bobby Klaus. Pirates manager Larry Shepard says Davis, 28, will be the No. 4 outfielder after stints with Houston and St. Louis.

Fort Myers Fla Pittsburgh Pirates Tommie Sisk Chris Cannizzaro San Diego Padres Ron Davis Bobby Klaus Pittsburgh Larry Shepard Davis Houston St. Louis Pirates

Nashville JF Kennedy in AAU finals clash in Gallup

Nashville Business College seeks its ninth AAU women's national title by meeting John F. Kennedy College of Wahoo Neb in the final. Nashville advanced with a 55-42 win over Hutcherson Flying Queens of Plainview Tex while JFK defeated Midwestern College of Denison Iowa 63-55. Nora White scored 28 for Nashville including 12 in the fourth quarter to erase a halftime deficit.

Gallup N.M UPI Nashville Business College John F. Kennedy College of Wahoo Neb Nashville Hutcherson Flying Queens Plainview Tex John F. Kennedy College

Burlington's Brown Named All American

Forward Fred Brown of Burlington junior college was named to the first team on the 1969 All American junior college basketball squad. Brown, 6 3, helped Burlington reach the national tournament. Henry Smith of Iowa Western at Clarinda earned honorable mention.

Dodge City Kan UPI Fred Brown Burlington Junior College Brown Burlington Henry Smith Iowa Western Clarinda

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