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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1968

Page

2

Lane Leis Indoor Shot Mark Sets State Record

Cedar Rapids athletes shine at the Iowa City AA indoor championships as Jefferson’s Doug Lane wins the shot put with 66 feet 6 inches, breaking his previous 62-4 mark, and Washington’s Sandy Waller captures the long jump at 22 feet 9 3/4 inches amid a hopeful spring outlook.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Jefferson Doug Lane Washington Sandy Waller Landy Lane

Rico Carty Out for Season with Tuberculosis

Braves star Rico Carty will miss the 1969 season after doctors confirmed tuberculosis at a Lantana hospital. Officials say the illness is not the most serious type and expect him to be healthy for 1969. Red Schoendienst offered encouragement as Hank Aaron voiced concern over the setback.

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Central Central Captures AA Indoor Title at Iowa Meet

Roger Colglazier of Davenport Central starred with a 49.5 second 440 and anchored the winning mile relay as Central edged Ames 25 20 for the class AA indoor team title at the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Doug Lane led a Cedar Rapids Jeff shot put record 66 6. The meet featured five AA marks and Davis- West and Wash figures in multiple events.

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Here Comes Landy Landy Waller Wins Indoor Jump Title

Cedar Rapids Washington athlete Landy Waller heads to the long jump pit at the Iowa fieldhouse on Friday night and soars to a state indoor victory with a 22 feet 9% inches leap.

Landy Waller Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa Fieldhouse

Ryun Delays Return From Hamstring Injury

World record miler Jim Ryun will sit out at least three weeks to heal a pulled hamstring. Dr Bernard Joyce warned reinjury could end his season and Ryun hopes to be ready for the Kansas relays on April 20. He will miss the Kansas UCLA dual, the Texas relays, and a Kansas Florida dual meets.

Topeka Kan Jim Ryun Bernard Joyce Kansas

Bossi Fight Postponed By Liver Ailment

European welterweight champion Carmelo Bossi postpones title bout with Jean Josselin from April 5 to April 26 due to liver ailment. France’s challenger remains ready for the rescheduled fight in Rome.

Rome Carmelo Bossi France Jean Josselin

Palmer and Nicklaus share lead at Greater Jacksonville Open

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus push toward the $100000 Greater Jacksonville Open title as they post 36-hole totals of 135 and 142 respectively. Jacklin and Sanders lead midway, with a crowded field within 10 strokes of the leaders at the Deerwood course.

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Ben Hogan May Miss Masters

Palm Beach Florida AP reports a recurrence of an old knee injury may force Ben Hogan to miss the Masters golf tournament to be held April 11 through 14 at Augusta. Hogan twisted a knee once injured on a hunting trip and his doctor ordered complete rest. Hogan is a past Masters champion and runner up multiple times, with a notable 66 in last year’s third round and a 10th place finish.

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West Liberty hires Kiwala as head football and track coach

John Kiwala a defensive football coach at Eldora Community High School has been named head football and track coach at West Liberty High School He is a social studies teacher from New Jersey and 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

All-Out War erupts over Hayes pay claim

Elvin Hayes denied Houston Mavericks accusations that the Houston Rockets paid him while at the University of Houston. Hayes, who signed with San Diego for 440000 over four years, said no prior contact and dismissed Morrow's figures as publicity stunts.

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 Robert Breitbard Breitbard

Tex Winter Leaves Kansas State for Washington Coaching Job

Fred Tex Winter, Kansas State’s long time coach, is named head coach at the University of Washington. Assistant Lowell Cotton Fitzsimmons becomes Kansas State’s new coach. Winter is 15 years at Kansas State and not at the press conference due to Olympic tryouts in Indianapolis.

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Orioles Lose to Red Sox as Robinson Injures Back

Dick Couch reports that Frank Robinson collided with Chico Fernandez in Miami, leaving him with a back injury and forcing him from the game as the Orioles fell 5-3 to Boston. The clash ended a scoreless stretch and came during early exhibition play.

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Exhibition games highlight early season action

Orchard of notes on pre season games. The Yankees, Mets, Angels, Phillies, Giants, Cardinals and others posted wins in Florida and Arizona. Key moments included Aurelio Rodriguez driving in nine runs for the Angels and Cal Ripken Jr. not involved.

Erlenbaugh Quits Post At LaSalle

Dick A. Erlenbaugh head basketball and baseball coach at LaSalle high school resigns from coaching and teaching duties at term end. He joined LaSalle in 1965 after Notre Dame graduate year, led 19 win season, and the Lancers shared the East Central Iowa conference title before exit.

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

Nancy Richey Upsets Billie Jean King in MSG Final

In New York Nancy Richey defeated Billie Jean King 4-6 7-5 6-0 to reach the Madison Square Garden Challenge Trophy final against Judy Tegart. Richey trailed 1-5 in the second set and saved a match point to complete the upset.

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Buy of a Lifetime Through Want Ads

A brief classified notice touts quick access to a lifetime deal via want ads. It highlights simplicity and speed, promising a fast path to a valuable purchase through the newspaper’s classified section.

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