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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1968

Page

3

Iowa State Earns Split With Minnesota In Doubleheader

In the second game an eight-inning sacrifice fly by Steve Gerlach scored Bob Case to lift Iowa State 5-4 after Minnesota won the opener 6-2. Andy Moore pitched a six hitter for the victory. Minnesota had hits from Mike Walseth and Chris Farni, with Farni homering. Jack Palmer and Al Hoffman held the Gophers to four.

AMES Steve Gerlach Iowa State Minnesota Gerlach Bob Case Andy Moore Gophers Mike Walseth Chris Farni Walseth Farni Jack Palmer al Hoffman

Boxing Results Mixed From US and Italy Cards

The Associated Press report lists bouts in New York and Richmond with Lauremann outpointing Ulysses 10 0 and McCoy stopping Miller Coffeey in California. In Oakland Kendall outpointed Lee 10 0, while in Pavia Biancardi stopped Sonny Moore at 169 pounds.

Associated Press New York Mario Lauremann Ulysses Land Ralph McCoy Richmond Calif Eduardo Miller-Coffeey Obregon Mexico Oakland Andy Kendall Portland Ore Terry Lee Concord Pavia Italy Giovanni Biancardi Sonny Moore New

Pitching Key To Jeff Hopes For Baseball Season

Jefferson high school baseball looks to pitching for early success as coach Vern Bredeson highlights Mark Tschopp and Steve Mayfield as top hurlers. Additional help from Dave Brusha and Don Jacobson, with veteran infielders and outfielders filling other spots. Season opens Tuesday vs West Union North at 4 p.m. on the Jeff field.

Bob Harris Garry Birkicht Vern Bredeson Jefferson Baseball Harris Jacobson Bredeson Lorenzen Birkicht Jefferson Mark Tschopp Chopper Walt Steggall Tom Godfrey Steve Watson Steve Schaffer J-Hawks West Union North Jeff Dennis Brant George Zulakis Duane Usher Steve Mayfield

Nine Indictments For Funds Fraud In Dallas Case

Dallas advertising woman Joyce Dodson Tate, 27, faces nine indictments charging theft and passing worthless checks in a $72,000 missing funds case tied to Olympic Games solicitations. Her firm was hired by the U S Olympic committee to solicit in the southwest, with some funds traced to a Law-Mears Co. bank account.

Dallas, Texas Dallas County Grand Jury Dallas Joyce Dodson Tate U.S. Olympic Committee New York Dist. Atty Henry Wade

College Sports Scores From Various Men’s and Women’s Teams

Iowa State defeated Minnesota 5-2 while Minnesota lost 4-6 to another opponent. Trinity Texas was 2-8 against Missouri 1-2. Mississippi won 8-3 vs Kansas State. Houston beat Oklahoma State 4-3. Centerville 6-4 over Oklahoma Mill. Iowa State beat Oklahoma Baptist 6-1 in college tennis. Southern Illinois 9, Northern Iowa 0. Tulsa defeated Mississippi 1. Western semifinals include San Francisco 108 St. Louis 107 and Los Angeles 93 Chicago 87. Philadelphia leads New York in the best-of-7 2-1. Sunday matches: San Francisco at St. Louis, Chicago at Los Angeles, New York at Philadelphia, Detroit at ? afternoon. Monday Philadelphia at New York if necessary.

Iowa State Minnesota Trinity Tex Missouri Mississippi Kansas San Francisco St. Louis Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia New York Aft Detroit West Bulls Lakers

Kentucky at Minnesota leads Eastern Semis stalemate

Eastern semifinals show Kentucky 94 Minnesota 86 to even the series at 2-2. New Orleans holds a 2-0 edge over Denver and would host game five if needed.

Kentucky Minnesota

Massachusetts tracks boost pari mutuel take to 15 percent

Governor John Volpe signed a bill raising the pari mutuel take at Massachusetts race tracks from 14 to 15 percent. Half of the extra one percent will fund larger purses for races.

Boston John Volpe Massachusetts

Bettendorf Aide Named Cherokee Washington Head Coach

Kenneth Beverlin 27 an assistant coach at Bettendorf high school was named head football coach at Cherokee Washington high. He earned a master’s degree at Adams State Colorado last year and succeeds Bruce Wiegmann who resigned to take the Fort Dodge high job.

Cherokee Kenneth Beverlin Bettendorf High School Cherokee Washington High Beverlin Adams State Colorado Bruce Wiegmann Fort Dodge High School

Hoosier Swimmers Near NCAA Crown

Indiana leads the 45th NCAA championships at Dartmouth as Charlie Hickcox and captain Bill Utley set records in the pool. Hickcox clocked 52.2 in the 100-yard backstroke finals after earlier 52.0s in prelims, while Utley swam the 400-yard individual medley in 4:10.9 to eclipse the old meet mark. Yale also shone with Olympian Don Schollander impressing.

Charlie Hickcox Bill Utley Indiana Dartmouth College Hickcox Utley Yale Don Schollander

Bruins suffer costly goal call error in Rangers loss

Boston Bruins fall 5-4 to the New York Rangers after goal judge Bernie Bailey admits a missed light call cost a counted goal. The blown decision helps Rangers claim second place and raises prize money, while Bruins face third in East standings. Esposito laments rule and light should have confirmed the goal. Coach Sinden criticizes referee John Ashley for not consulting the linesmen.

Boston National Hockey League Boston Bruins Bernie Bailey Reading Bruins Bailey John Ashley Rangers Esposito Harry Sinden Ashley Sinden

It Takes Only a Minute to Get the Buy of a Lifetime

A concise want ad claim promises a quick path to a lifetime bargain. The message emphasizes speed and value, urging readers to act now to secure a regional or local deal through advertising listings.

Mullins Big Problem for St Louis Hawks Playoff Lapse

The St Louis Hawks trail the San Francisco Warriors 3-1 in the division semifinal after a 108-107 Oakland win. Jeff Mullins led with 35 points as Los Angeles and Kentucky edged closer to series wins in their respective Western and American leagues.

St. Louis Hawks Hawks San Francisco Warriors San Francisco Los Angeles Elgin Baylor Chicago Baylor Darrell Imhoff Association Kentucky Minnesota Louisville Bloomington Minn Jeff Mullins

Stott Wins in Race at Dallas

Ramo Stott of Keokuk captured the 100 lap feature at Devils Bowl speedway Dallas as IMCA late model stock cars opened with a strong crowd. Dallas driver Bill Jack Casper upset the field in the trophy dash and finished second in the feature, ahead of Ernie Derr. Stocks race heads to Shreveport then Cedar Rapids for Hawkeye 200 on April 28.

Dallas Texas Ramo Stott Keokuk IMCA Devils Bowl Speedway Bill Jack Casper Ernie Derr Shreveport Cedar Rapids Buzz McCann St. Paul Paul Feidner Colgate Wis Ramo Stott Casper Olie Brun Albertinn Carl Stoufer Lea Independence White Bear Lake Minn

DiFabio Cut From Cardinals Roster Receives Minor Camp Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals cut three players at Florida camp including pitcher Joe DiFabio and pitcher Jerry Robertson and infielder Steve Huntz. They reported to minor league camp in St Petersburg for reassignment to farm clubs. Manager Red Schoendienst plans to trim further before leaving Florida.

ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Red Schoendienst Jerry Robertson Joe DiFabio Steve Huntz Cardinals Florida Schoendienst

Helling Seeks Second PBA Victory In New Orleans

Don Helling 24 of St. Louis is one win from his second PBA win after clocking 12-4 for the day to earn top seed in the New Orleans Open finals. He split a first place tie Friday and then won five of his last eight games to set the stage for the title run.

New Orleans Don Helling St. Louis Professional Bowlers Association

Saints Hire Schwenk As General Manager

Vic Schwenk named general manager of the New Orleans Saints replacing Bert Rose on leave. He will also remain director of player personnel in addition to his new duties as GM.

Saints Schwenk New Orleans Vic Schwenk New Orleans Saints National Football League Bert Rose

Killy Clinches World Cup Slalom Title in Red Mountain

Jean Claude Killy, the French Olympic triple gold medalist, won the Red Mountain slalom to seal the World Cup title with 102.85 total. He hinted this could be his last race though coaches suggest possible final World Cup stops in April. Nancy Greene, defending champion, greeted him at the finish as Killy plans to pursue car racing afterward.

France Red Mountain Killy Heavenly Valley Calif Detroit

Parade selects Bob Kivisto on first all America team

New York AP reports Bob Kivisto of Aurora East High, 6-2, named to Parade magazine’s first team in its 12th annual all America high school basketball selections. Led Mississippi Valley Conference in scoring last season at East Moline under his father Ernie Kivisto.

NEW York Bob Kivisto Aurora Ill East Side High Today Parade Magazine Kivisto East Moline Ernie Kivisto

Wright Leads Haynie Second in Palm Beach Open

Mickey Wright of Dallas shot one under par 71 to lead after 18 holes at Cypress Creek Country club in Boynton Beach. Debbie Austin of Miami tied for second as did Sandra Haynie of Fort Worth and Marilynn Smith of Tequesta among 45 pros and five amateurs competing.

Boynton Beach Fla Mickey Wright Dallas Debbie Austin Miami Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Texas Marilynn Smith Tequesta Cypress Creek Country Club

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