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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1969

Page

7

Clemente says press overlooks injuries due to race

Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh outfielder, complains the press downplays his injuries because he is Puerto Rican and Black. He contrasts treatment with Mickey Mantle and notes four stitches in his feet while playing and being overlooked after returning from Puerto Rico.

MIAMI Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Hunt Mickey Mandle Mickey Clemente Puerto Rico Arturo Garcia Pirates Joseph Finegold Mejor Puerto Reo Joe Brown Juan Marischal Sandy Koufax Koufax Islack

Atlantic Man's 479 Ties for Third in Bowling Tourney

Wildfred Vernimont of Atlantic rolled a 679 series to tie for third in singles at the Town Men's Bowling tournament. The report lists leaders and contestants with scattered notes on Ernie Clemente’s injury and reflections on his status and fan reception.

Rd Bubuque Wildred Vernimont Atlantic Ed Alber Maity Bere Ae Bles Donnie Soph Rae Risks Tint Ed Albers Maso Elven Don Arverson Fort 107 Rench Mess City OPEN Shech Bain Mabe SPT Omid

Steffen Tauke win in Round Up mixed doubles bowling

Dyersville pair Al Steffen and Dorothy Tauke won the Round Up mixed doubles bowling championship at Erdl Lanes with 1304. Other finishers included Lenn Intersmiary, Hal Spent, Hare by Hare, Monticet by Martin Burkey. Wivarnina and tin2 are listed as further results.

Sanciol Gerette Dyersville al Steffen Dorothy Tauke Dyersville Lenn

Glenwood Bowler Finishes Third in ABC Tournament

Madison Wis AP reports Glenwood Iowa bowler Jim Stanley placed third in the classic singles with 654 as action unfolded in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Road Insurance of Bode Iowa tied for fourth in boosters team standings with 2095.

Glenwood Madison Wis Jim Stanley Iowa Road Insurance Bode I J

Doc Counsilman’s Hoosiers win NCAA swimming title

Indiana clinched its first NCAA swimming championship under coach Doc Counsilman with a record 427 points and nine event wins. Olympian Mark Spitz led a talented Hoosier corps, while U.S. records fell by Ilaas Sassnacht, Charlie Hickcox, and Southern California in relay and freestyle events.

Bloomington Ind Doc Counsilman Indiana Southern California U.S Stanford Michigan Counsilman Mark Spitz Jook Southern Cal

Three New Cage Foes For Iowa State Schedule 1969-70

Iowa State unveils a 26 game basketball slate for 1969 70 including games against Arizona Sacramento State and Washburn as non conference foes. The Cyclones will also host Drake of the Missouri Valley Conference in Ames and face other regional opponents in Des Moines and elsewhere.

AMES Arizona Sac- Tamiento State Washburn Iowa State Cyclones Missouri Valley Conference Cuipneeaan Drake

Comets Lose Opener in 3-1 Defeat

The Ames Comets opened the Upper Mississippi Soccer Alliance season with a 3-1 loss to Cedar Rapids. The match, played in Palo, featured two Ames goals including a late penalty by Alphonse Ruiz. The flooded pitch forced practice schedule changes and a pregame wait in Robbins lake parking.

Ames Cedar Bob Horner Rapids Comets Upper Mississippi Soccer Alliance Palo Comets Robbins Lake Mazmi Ayum Sun Mart Johnson

Cale Yarborough Wins Atlanta 600 Heads Home for Baby

Ex farms boy Cale Yarborough wins the Atlanta 600 in a 1963 Mercury, earning 21027 dollars and a chance to reach South Carolina for the birth of his second child. He finishes three seconds ahead of close friend David Pearson before about 85,000 fans.

Atlanta Cale Yarborough South Carolina Atlanta Raceways Yarborough David Pearson

Major Linescores From St Petersburg and Other Venues

Scattered linescores from St Petersburg and Phoenix venues include players like Siligani, Daviesey, Rickett, and Mikkelsen. Noted results reference West Palm Beach and Los Angeles contests with teams such as California and Hatters Panpas. The report lists multiple abbreviations and incomplete names, indicating a broad, multi-site sports schedule wrap.

West Palm Beach Fla Aulsytes Calif Los Angeles Ooloyo Alana California Naar Lamb Mikkelsen Anit Panpas Vashaw Dorks Nuahes Weghapens L-Sinsar Anim

Stamats Adds Playoff Crown Amid Turbulent Season

Stamats Publishing added a playoff crown to its regular season title after a 34 50 win over Jane Boyd where Greg Wingfield scored 33 points to pace AT Oakland California and Sarasota Florida entries. Rivalry and field events feature prominently as teams jockey for late season positioning.

Stamats Publishing Jane Boyd Greg Wingfield Oakland Calif Sarasota Fla Yes Keg Tavern Wickham D. Kaneene Htudelias Mals I Wien Porter Pane Abfodt Igi Miles Anne Yoahians Snes Iya & ‘Linene Marags

Lakers Seek To End Jinx In Key West Playoff Push

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Oakland to face the San Francisco Warriors in a crucial Western matchup as a loss would fuel the East’s Bullets and Knicks chase. Boston edged Philadelphia as Havlicek and Jones paced a Celtics rally, while Knicks star Reed and Frazier fueled a late comeback in New York.

Los Angeles Lakers Lakers San Francisco Warriors Oakland Eastern Kings Baltimore Bullets New York Knicks Knicks Baltimore Bullets John Haylicel Sam Jones Don Nelson Boston Celtics Philadelphia Celtics San Diego Rockets Atlanta Bawks Hawks Walt Hazzard Walt Frazier New York Wille Reed Bailey Howell 76Ers Havlick Havlicek Jones

Peacocks Bow On HR In 12th Inning Rally

Special to The Sarette reports a dramatic 12th inning comeback as Upper Iowa loses to Iowa State 6-5 despite Rob McConnell's homer. Ohio or others noted strong hitting by Ferrara and DeWilder, with Cedar Rapids standout Ehblen among the top performers.

Russellville Ark Kine Aly Marie Jowa eBaiee Taina Lartimore Trail Mons Arkansas State College Arkansas Tech Rob McConnell Iowans Tyle DeWilder Ken Sears L Ferrara Upper Iowa Fae Lee Omy Urs Jesse Asi Bee Gaal Io Ehblen Cedar Repids Tatas Rod Driers Nik Lige

Hartwick Ski Club Outlines Plans for 1969 Season

Hartwick Ski Club met Sunday at the Otta Kinderknecht home and mapped plans for the coming season. The club will operate a booth at the Monticello sports show April 11 to 13 and will be present at Lindale Plaza on April 23. Club member Tom Gallo was cited for delivering the longest jump among Century Jesub members in the United States last summer.

Hartwick Hartwick Huskies Otta Kinderknecht Monticello Lindale Plaga Tom Gallo U.S

McCready Wins at Arkansas Relays for Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa star Larry McCready edged the high hurdles in 14.0 seconds to win the Arkansas relays. Drake claimed the distance medley relay in 10:06.9, Rex Norvay of Iowa State and Steve Leonhardt led a Cyclones sweep in field events, while ISU also took first in the triple jump and posted strong showings in sprint medley and mile races.

Fayetteville Ark Iowa Cyclones

Stott Takes Second in Dayton ACA 100 Lap Race

Keokuk driver Stott finishes second in an Automobile Racing Club of America event in Dayton Ohio. He piloted a 1967 Dodge and led until lap four when Iggy Katona of Willis Michigan overtook to assume the lead.

Dayton Ohio Hame Stat Lot Keokuk Automobile Racing Club of America Stott Iggy Katona Katona of Willis, Mich Wit

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