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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1969

Page

4

Red Drops Droste Resumes Dirt Track Grip at Downs

Red Droste opened defense of his dirt track title at The Downs in front of 3 478 fans. Glenn Martin led early before Droste retook first in the 25 lap feature with Dan Hansen applying late pressure. McDonough and Barthelmes won heat races as novice racer Dick Braig shined.

al Miller Ganete Red Droste Droste Reookoste the Downs Waterloo Redhead Glenn Martin Waterloo Chevelle Dan Hansen Dike Torino Tn Faet Martin Glenn Yead Hansen W. Carney West Branch Bill Barthelmes Troy Mills Hiawatha Dick Bragg Evansdale Ret Draste Curt Hansen Walt Carrey W. Sragh Tray Mills Bill McDonough G. R McDonough Willist Carney Roger Krust McOtnoushy Kruse Willis Hea Bartheimes Sarc Bell Central City Slenstes Hansthe Willie Klinatuss Claus Stricker Dick Braig Hia Atha Ed Gomert Rover Lacoursiera Rai Max Overtart C. As Shue Willett Bintien Neat Rad Denne Evansale Lacoursiera Bob Ballard Wale Bragas Over Wirta Pat Barrells

Harden grabs lead in Greater New Orleans Open

Jack Harden Jr. shoots 67 to grab a share of the lead at five under par after two rounds, tying Frank Beard who sits at 134. Harden, 27, from a club-professional family, faces questions about his sudden success as the $100,000 event unfolds at Lakewood and River Oaks connections loom.

New Orleans Mark Frank Beard Harden Wavey Hill Jack Nicklaus Houston River Oak Country Club George Archer Denver Don Finsterwald Texas-El Paso

Rams Near South Title In Midwest Conference Fight

Cornell College aims to clinch the Southern division in the Midwest Conference after a ten inning 8 7 win over Monmouth Friday. Greg Kane drove in the winning runs with a two run bases loaded single and led with three hits alongside Chuck Solberg and Dick Szilasi. Gil Machacek homered for Cornell as Mark Steger earned the win with three Ram pitchers also sharing in the victory.

Galesburg Cornell College Greg Kane Mark Steger Ram Kane Chuck Solberg Dick Szilasi Salberg Cornell Gil Machacek Rams Monmouth Joe Som Mins Steger Ant Et Aaralers Wella Wentelly Ai Dyson Baver

Wolverines Top Iowa Netters in Big Ten Tennis

Michigan remains undefeated in the Big Ten at 5-0 as Dick Dell wins at No 1 singles 6-3 6-3 and teammates Houghton Sokstad win doubles 6-7 6-4 6-4 over Hainline DeHare. Iowa makes first league scoring splash but falls to Michigan at Iowa City.

Iowa City Iowa Michigan The Wolverines Steve Houghton Rich Sokstad John Hainline Bruce DeHare Dick Dell Jim Hsser Michinigan Jim Exner Pete Fisthace Iy Bealaharady Naurphy Brian Maree UAL Crete Sandvig Mane Conti Ate Chaphtineka Pse Arucs Oebore

Wesleyan and USC split two nonconference baseball games

Wesleyan beat Iowa Wesleyan 54 in the first game on four errors, then Wesleyan won the nightcap by the same margin. The second game went two extra innings with Dom Whet ing tapping in the winning run in the ninth for Wesleyan.

Upper Town Iowa Wesleyan Wesleyan Domi Wheting Tapling Upper Iowa Wesleyan Aig Dwever Schroeder Kenn Ant Nites WeDweyer

Iowa Hawkeyes Spring Practice Sidelined QBs

Iowa City UPI report says quarterback Larry Lawrence and No 2 Mike Cilek sat out spring practice with injuries. Lawrence, sidelined a week by an ankle sprain, and Cilek who hurt a knee in Tuesday’s workout, were withheld from contact but expected to return soon. Through 188 season they combined for 197 completions, 1615 yards, and 13 touchdowns.

Iowa City UPI Iowa Hawkeye Larry Lawrence Mike Cilek Lawrence Cilek Conract

Five Way Tie for Lead in LPGA Opener in Benton

In Benton Louisiana five players share the first round lead at the Shreveport Kiwaits Invitational, finishing two under par 70. Donna Capori Gloria Ehret Kathy Whitworth Sandra Palmer and Sandra Haynie top the field amid LPGA sponsorship notes.

Benton, la Ladies Professional Golf Association Donna Capori Burbank Calif Gloria Ehret Danbury

Frayotis Leads ADA In Pro Basketball Victory

ADA player Frayotis scores key basket as Oakland suffers a 192 loss in a thinly reported pro basketball result.

Ada Frayotis Saltdlaga Oakland

McLain Faces Choice Between Baseball and Nightclub Act

Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers weighs choosing his baseball career over his nightclub engagements at DeWayne Mevainuel in Windsor. He has signed deals to perform May 12 and March dates, while Detroit prepares for an exhibition in Philadelphia. Manager Rick Sias notes McLain plans to fly his own plane to make both commitments.

Windsor Denny Mclain Det Tigers McLain Killarney Castle Rick Sias Tigers Philadelphia Phillies Jim Campbell Mayo Smith Sias Boston Stasi Windsor Airport

Michigan Tackle Dan Dierdorf Out With Knee Injury

Ann Arbor UPI reports Michigan offensive tackle Dan Dierdorf, 225 pounds, injured his knee during spring practice. He will wear a cast and be sidelined four weeks.

Ann Arbor Mich Dan Dierdorf Michigan

Pacers tie ABA playoff series with win over Oakland

Indiana Pacers rolled past Oakland 150 to 122 in Indianapolis to even the ABA semifinal at one game apiece. Bob Netolicky starred, with Alex Hannum praising his performance as Indiana snapped a seven game skid and eyed another victory at home.

Bob Netolicky Cedar Rapids Oakland Indiana Neto Indianapolis Indiana Pacers Hannum Tigers Oaidendoaks Alex Hannum Pacers Wannum Qaklang Bob Leonard Lewis Brown jaWlened Jean Nan Brades Arsieny Peele Sooner Pirsan Tolle Taro Balat Goats Hooper Peterson R. Brawny Land Cowan Clawson Indiena

Richie Allen Missing Again as Phillies Fall Behind NL Results

Richie Allen did not fly in after missing two planes and remained in Philadelphia as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 7-4 aided by Rico Carty's return and a sacrifice fly. In other NL games San Diego topped Cincinnati 8-5 Houston beat San Francisco 3-1 Pittsburgh 7-3 over Montreal Chicago 6-4 over New York. The Braves led by Cepeda and others past the Dodgers with key hits while Al Ferrara hit a grand slam for San Diego and Jim Wynn struck twice for Houston. The Cubs rallied for four in the fourth with Santo and Spangler homers against the Mets.

Murray Chass Rico Carty Richie Allen Carly Atlanta Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Allen San Diego Cincinnati Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Montreal Chicago New York Tke al Ferrara Dodger Tony Perez Jim Wynn Gaylord Perry Expos Cubs Mets Ron Santo Jhomer A! Spangler Houston Allenta Allanta Atlante

Friday Boxscore Notes Mix Baseball With Basketball Mix

Friday boxscores feature Carty's pinch hit to tie the game for the Braves after a dislocated shoulder kept him out. Allen missed a team plane causing his absence. Richie Bannero Cina is noted. Indiana, Oakland, and other teams post midgame totals with several players, including Brown's 39 points and Oaks' opening win.

Norse Lead in Viking Invitational as Moklehurst Sets Record

At Rock Island Luther field leads Viking Invitational after four events with 21 points. Joe Moklehurst wins high jump with 6 feet 4 inches, giving Luther a three point edge over Valparaiso. Augustana sits third with four points.

Avis Luther Ban Fai Forty Eft Johnston Augustaway Tawar Rock Island Joe Moklehurst Valparaiso

Jeff Girls Top Kennedy in Tennis 6 1

Jefferson girls tennis team earned a 6 1 victory over Kennedy on Thursday. Singles results include Garal Steagall defeating Rey Haines 103 Sharon Wade defeating Jat Pam Vandercock defeating Trina Heath Glenda Filer defeating Cindy Mackery Becky Jannen defeating fiene Read Johnson 105.

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Jeff Sophs Avenge Loss Whip Wash 14-3

Jefferson's sophomore baseball team avenged its only defeat by routing Washington 14-3 on the J-Hawk diamond. Jim Ferguson scattered five Warrior hits and homered, part of a 16 hit attack aided by Dan Dalziel and others.

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