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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1968

Page

15

Cedar Rapids pair shine with indoor track titles

Cedar Rapids athletes sweep the state AA indoor championships. Jefferson’s Doug Lane sets an indoor shot put record with 66 feet 6 inches. Washington’s Sandy Waller wins the long jump with 22 feet 9.5 inches, improving on last year. Lane and Waller express confidence for the season ahead.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Jefferson Doug Lane Washington Sandy Waller Landy Lane Iowa Fieldhouse Phil Zickefeese M1. Pleasant Kent Magnussen Ft. Dage John Teter C.R. Wash Anderson Lincoln Bob Hathaway Muscatine Roger Coiplazier Day Central Mary Allen O.M. Teen Joan Pauley Dubuave Bruce Harding Marshalltown Terry Gillespie Landy Waller CR. Wash Don Moore Dav. Central Dan Nissen Wal. Columbus Pat Smith SE Fo Marty Mohler D.M. Lincola

Central Wins AA Indoor Title Highlighted by Colglazier

Davenport Central star Roger Colglazier anchored the winning mile relay and set a 49.5 second 440 yard dash, helping Central beat Ames 25-20 for the class AA indoor team title at the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Wash also produced top showings in sprints and relays.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy Washington Harold Wilkinson Cougar Rick Freese Wash Roger Colglazier Davenport Central Waller Gary Benson Jeff Colglazier Des Moines Chuck Taylor Tech Jim Kirby North Central Ames Sioux City Dav. Central Dave Colton D.M. East Landy Waller C.R. Wash Craig Johnson Denison Gary Henson Dave Powell John Gossard Tom Thompson Ouabe Royd C. Central J. Dav Cen Monroe Wat Larry Lasche Dean Pettit Mike Blanchard D.M. Lincoln Mike Wilson Iowa City Mark Votrobek C.R. Kennedy Dave AtcCurry Grinnell Steve Louppee Newton Doug Smith Greg Dengier Cynin Mason City Chuck Schneider Wat. Columbus Larry Phillips Centerville Smith Rickeeeese Mark Stefen Dav West Columbus Jim McCord Steve Kosson C_ Central Laws Mike Cedar Rapids Ames Jefferson John Tefer Davenport iWest

Rico Carty Out for Season With Tuberculosis

Atlanta Braves slugger Rico Carty is sidelined for the season after doctors confirm tuberculosis at a Lantana hospital. Braves officials stress the illness is not the severe form and expect his return for 1965. Henry Aaron and Red Schoendienst acknowledge the setback as players rally behind Carty.

West Palm Beach Fila Rico Carty Atlanta Braves Carty Braves Southeast Florida Lantana Dominican Republic Santana Hospital Red Schoendienst Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals St. Petersburg Schoendienst Rico Atlanta Carly Hank Aaron The Schoendienst’s Aaron

Ryun To Miss Texas Relays

World record miler Jim Ryun was advised by Dr Bernard Joyce to rest at least three weeks to allow a pulled hamstring to heal. A reinjury could sideline him for a year, delaying his return until after further exams. The Kansas relays set for April 20, and Ryun will miss key meets including Kansas UCLA and Kansas Florida.

Topeka Kan Jim Rvyun Bernard Joyce Kansas

Bossi Jossefin Title Bout Postponed To April Twenty-Six

European welterweight champion Carmelo Bossi falls ill delaying his defense against France's Jean Jossefin from April 5 to April 26 in Rome.

Rome Carmelo Bossi France Jean Jossefin

Palmer Nicklaus Lead Tie For Greater Jacksonville Open

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus share the lead at the Greater Jacksonville Open in Jacksonville Florida with a 36 hole total of 135. Tony Jacklin and Doug Sanders led at 133 with Palmer and Nicklaus two strokes behind.

Jacklin Sanders Jacksonville Fla Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Jack Palmer Tony Jacklin Doug Sanders Nicklaus Pallmer Hush Roger al Baldins Chichi Rodriguez Gardner Dickinson Dewjit Weaver Richard Martinez Don January Bobby Nichols Julius Boros al Geiberger Steve Reid Dan Sikes Gary Player Frank Beard Lionel Hebert Tom Weiskopf Randy Glover Johnny Stevens Ken Still Rex Baxter Miller_ Barber Billy Farrell Jon Charles Bert Yancey Bob McCallister Larry, Mowry Lee Elder Terry Dill Latron Harris Bob Dickson Osane Berman

Ben Hogan May Miss Masters Due to Knee Injury

Palm Beach AP reports a knee injury recurrence may force Ben Hogan to miss the Masters at Augusta. Hogan twisted a previously injured knee while practicing for the April 11 34 tournament, and his doctor ordered complete rest. Hogan won the Masters in 1951 and 1953 and was runner up four times, with a third round 66 last year and a 77 final for 10th place.

Palm Beach Fila Ben Hogan Augusta Hogan

West Liberty Hires Kiwa la as Coach for Football and Track

John Kiwala, defensive football coach at Eldora Community High School, is named head football and track coach at West Liberty High School. A social studies teacher from New Jersey, he previously coached at Bladen, Nebraska, before moving to Iowa.

West Liberty John Kiwala Eldora Community High School West Liberty High School Kiwala New Jersey Bladen, Neb Iowa

Hayes denies early payment from Rockets over Hayes signing

Elvin Hayes rejected Mavericks charges that the Houston Rockets paid him while at the University of Houston. He said San Diego offered 440000 over four years after he signed, and NBA commissioner Kennedy denied any payment. Mavericks president Morrow claimed 750000 was offered. Rockets officials dismissed the accusation as a publicity ploy.

Schenectady N.Y Elvin Hayes Houston Mavericks San Diego ‘Rockets University of Houston Hayes San Diego National Basketball Association N.B.A T. C. Morrow Mavericks American Basketball Association Houston Morrow Rockets Stars of Texas Max Shapiro Walter Kennedy Rockett Robert Breitbard Breitbard

Tex Winter Accepts UW Coaching Post

Fred Tex Winter, Kansas State basketball coach for 15 years, was named coach at the University of Washington. Lowell Cotton Fitzsimmons was named Kansas State's new coach. Winter was in Indianapolis for Olympic tryouts and did not attend the press conference.

Manhattan Kan Fred Tex) Winter Kansas State University of Washington Lowell Cotton” Fitzsimmons Winter Indianapolis Washington Mac Duckworth Wildcats

Robinson Collides With Fernandez Shocks Orioles

Frank Robinson crashed into Chico Fernandez on a third inning pop fly in Miami and left the game with a back injury as Baltimore fell 5 3 to Boston in a fourth straight exhibition setback. Manager Hank Bauer faced uncertain hours as Robinson’s return remained in doubt.

Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Hank Bauer Robinson Chico Fernandez Orioles Boston Miami Fla Baltimore Fernandez

Exh ibition notes mix with early innings summaries

Orlando Cepeda Jr. seen at Yankees batting practice as Robinson appears uninjured after a back strain. Jose Santiago dominates for the Red Sox. California Angels, New York Mets rally to big innings. Aurelio Rodriguez keys a nine run ninth to beat Minnesota 7 0 in Orlando. Johnny Callison lifts Philadelphia over Cincinnati 9 4 in Clearwater. Cesar Gutierrez scores on a misplay, Giants edge Indians 6 5 in Phoenix. Yankees beat White Sox 3 1 in Sarasota after a late run spree. Cleveland, Oakland, Atlanta, and other spring results noted with several home runs and standout pitching performances.

Cubs blank Scop Scottsdale? Cubs rout in Arizona

In spring training action the Chicago Cubs routed Scottsdale 11-0 in Arizona. Mets topped Detroit 9-1 in Lakeland with a six-run fifth powered by Ron Swoboda and Jerry Buchek. Ed Spiezio hit a two-run homer as St. Louis rallied to 10-3 over Atlanta in St. Petersburg. Frank Coggins added a three-run shot for Washington’s 5-3 win over Pittsburgh in Pompano Beach. Cards and Senators emerge as Grapefruit league hot teams. Oakland’s Ramon Webster hit two homers driving in five as the A’s finished strong.

Ron Swoboda Jerry Buchek Mets Detroit Lakeland Fila Ed Spiezio St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta St. Petersburg Fla Frank Coggins Washington Pittsburgh Pompano Beach Cards Senators

Erlenbaugh Quits Post At LaSalle

Dick A. Erlenbaugh head basketball and baseball coach at LaSalle high school resigns from coaching and teaching duties effective at end of the current school year. He joined the LaSalle faculty in 1963 and cap tained Notre Dame as senior captain, earning an MA in 1965. His LaSalle teams posted 19 3 this past year and shared the East Central Iowa conference title.

Dick A. Erlenbaugh LaSalle High School LaSalle Notre Dame Lancers Murray Wier East Waterloo Cagers

King Upset by Nancy Richey in Madison Square Garden

Nancy Richey defeated Billie Jean King in three sets 4-6 7-5 6-0 at Madison Square Garden to reach tonight's final against Judy Tegart in the Challenge Trophy event. The victory came after Richey fought off a match point and rallied from 1-5 in the second set.

New York Nancy Richey Australia Judy Tegart Madison Square Garden Nancy Billie Jean King Miss Richey Mrs. King

Want Ads Sell The Buy Of A Lifetime In Minutes

A brief classified pitch highlights how readers claim a lifetime purchase quickly through simple want ads. The blurb emphasizes speed and ease, urging action now.

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