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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1968

Page

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Flood Hits Two Homers But Giants Rally Past Cards

Curt Flood homered twice for St Louis and led 4-2 late but Willie McCovey and Willie Mays delivered late hits to lift San Francisco. San Francisco tied in the ninth on McCovey’s RBI single and won as Mays followed with a run producing knock. Other NL results: Dodgers Rally for 4-3 win over Reds. Astros beat Braves 5-3. Phillies top Pirates 3-2. Mets and Cubs rainout. Marichal improved to 4-1. Carlton fell to 2-1.

Cards Giants Flood Steve Carlton Jack Hiatt Brown Jesus Alou Orlando Cepeda Ron Hunt Willie McCovey Willie McCovey Cardinals San Franciscans Juan Marichal Carlton Mike Shannon St. Louis Luis Alcaraz Dodger Dodger Stadium Reds Alex Johnson Vada Pinson Dodgers

Giles Makes Reverse On Spitter Decision

Philadelphia manager Gene Mauch said Warren Giles advised tearing up a protest over a Shea Stadium game bunt warmups. Umpire Ed Vargo ruled on the spitball case during Boozer’s warmup, leading to an ejection and a protest that was later dropped.

Giles Philadelphia Gene Mauch Connie Mack Stadium Warren Giles National League Mauch League Philadelphia Phillies Phils New York Mets Boozer Vargo Phillies

Iowa State Sweeps Nebraska In Big Eight Baseball Doubleheader

Iowa State defeated Nebraska 5-1 and 4-0 to extend its league winning streak to five games. Both games featured unearned runs, errors, and key plays by Dan Bolte and others as Cyclones improve to 6-7 in the Big Eight while Nebraska falls to 5-8. The teams schedule a single game the following Saturday.

Ames Iowa State Nebraska Dave Hartman Jaus Huskers Cyclone Dan Bolte Hartman Bob Case Andy Moore Steve Gerlack Case Cyclones Keith Winter Adrian Fiala W—Hartman L—Winter Mike Logue Bill Adams Ron Johnette W—Moore L—Logue

Luther Golfers Beat Dubuque 1142 342

Luther improved to 6 1 1 on the season with an 1142 to 342 victory over the University of Dubuque at the Dubuque Country Club. Medalist Gary Negstrom shot 75, followed by Joniek 78 Homestead 60 Larsen 78 Quill 92.

Dubuque Luther University of Dubuque Gary Negstrom Dubuque Country Club Luther Negstrom Joniek Homstead Larsen Quill

Minor Leagues Scoreboard Roundup From Coast to Coast

Pacific Coast League results include Phoenix 2 over Indianapolis 1 and Portland 2 Seattle 1 with Denver 4 Oklahoma City 1, Hawai 2 Spokane 1 in 10 innings. International League games Buffalo 2 Toledo 0 and Syracuse at Rochester postponed. Southern League scores Sovenneh 5 Birmingham 4 and Charlotte 3 Evansville 1 Asheville 9 Montgomery 5. Eastern League Elmira 3 York postponed by rain. Texas League reports Dallas-Fort Worth postponements and El Paso 4.

Phoenix Indianapolis Portland Seattle Denver Oklahoma City Hawai Spokane Tulsa San Diego Tacoma Vancouver

Manfull resigns from Dubuque Senior post to coach Hollister

Larry Manfull, son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Manfull of Traer, resigns from the Dubuque Senior high school coaching staff to take the head football coach position at Hollister California high school for the 1968 69 term. He was a noted Traer high school athlete and later a regular on the Coe college football team with graduate work at Wayne State College Nebraska.

TRAER Larry Manfull Ivan Manfull Dubuque Hollister Calif Manfull Traer High School Coe Wayne State College Nebraska

Britain and Italy win Davis Cup playoffs

Britain and Italy clinched 3-0 leads in European Zone playoffs over France and Hungary respectively. The Sweden Rhodesia clash was halted by 2000 demonstrators and moved to a secret location after an hour long meeting.

Britain Italy France Hungary Sweden Rhodesia Baastad Swedish Lawn Tennis Association

Cedar Rapids Rams win J-Hawk Relays as Dubuque dominates relays

Cedar Rapids athletes win seven of nine individual titles at the 10th annual J-Hawk Relays. Dubuque runners sweep the relay events, with the Rams unseating Jefferson as varsity champions after dethroning the J-Hawks in the sophomore division. Dave Rieck, Larry Galliart, Mike Gillespie and John Pauley win the mile relay and the 880 and 440 relays. Jeff Lane claims the discus and is a double winner in the individual events, while East Waterloo and Washington set records in field events. Kennedy’s underclassmen show promise for the Cougars in a seventh-place finish.

Dubuque Rams Jefferson J-Hawks Marshalltown Dave Rieck Larry Galliart Mike Gillespie John Pauley Bobcats East Waterloo Marvin Monroe Washington Pete Kohl Lane Waterloo West Doug Lane Jeff Harold Rascett Wash Dary! Morgan Doug Stepanek Prair Gary i Bob Beltran Dennis Daniels W. Wat Staen Marsh Jim VePient Beatty Rex Nowasel Ay Fay Waennvale Jerry Moses West Waterloo Bob Brewster Geny Coer Seo Wat Mark Votrou- Piso Mark Votroubek Kenn Bop Brewster Wash Don Hedrick Sandy Waller Richard Har E. Wat Kennedy Bob Clapp Tom Rick Dubuave Dennis Hayes Mike McCready Tim Lock Mark Russo Waterloo Buque Larry Galliart Hedrick Gorteraca Prairie Vauit Igne E Wat Brian Avery Marsa al Mori Marsh du Ame Ho. Rieck Fe Galliart Mike Gilless John Sayier C.R. Washington Kingston Stadium Brewster Warriors Waterloo East

Waller Wins J Hawk Relays Long Jump Title

Sandy Waller of Washington soars 21% inches to win the J Hawk Relays long jump by a half inch amid a tough meet. Kennedy's medley relay triumphs plus notable finishes from Votroubek and Stepanek highlight a crowded Cedar Rapids event with multiple sprint and relay performances.

Washington Sandy Waller

Sikes Ties Nicklaus For 2nd Round Lead In Houston

Jacksonville lawyer golfer Dan Sikes shot a 33 35 68 to reach 134 after 36 holes at the Houston Champions International. Jack Nicklaus carded 69 65 for 134, part of an eight under par two round total. Sikes missed a birdie try on 18 after a bunker shot, while Roberto De Vicenzo and Miller Barber were one stroke back at 135.

Houston Dan Sikes Jacksonville, Fla Jack Nicklaus Sikes Nicklaus Champions Golf Club Roberto de Vicenzo Miller Barber Jack Spellous Dan K iMontsomery Jec Im Ferrier Tommy Aaron Garener Dickinson Cigeie Dale Boussass Layer Chuck Scurtney

Foxes Tonight C.R. Cards Win 3 Homers in 4th

Cedar Rapids Cardinals overpower Wisconsin Rapids 8-3 at Memorial Stadium behind three homers in the fourth and strong pitching to move into a share of the Midwest league lead. Maselbas, Barrett, Cooksey pace the offense as Grooms shines defensively and Rathie, a 1967 Iowa grad, adds an IA connection.

Bob Lana Gaarette Cedar Rapids Cardinals Wisconsin Rapids Memorial Stadium Appleton The Foxes Jesse James DuBose C.R Fred Grooms George Gove Todd Gallaher Twins John Tercheria Don Cooksey Larry Rathie U. of Iowa Auburn Ratnie Bone Sinan Barksey H Bealning House Sf—Freeman SO Tercheria Poe Eld Maselbas Yaai Nick Buncik Ge Gellaner

Eaker Triumphs In Hawkeye Downs Open Three Wins

Verlin Eaker of Cedar Rapids dominates Hawkeye Downs opening night driving a 1965 Dodge to win the 25-lap late model stock feature, a heat, and the trophy dash. Red Droste, Bill McDonough, and Darrel Duke follow in a tight race before Droste suffers a wheel loss on lap 21. The card includes a dramatic B division 20-lap feature won by Jerry Oberbroeckling with Norm Riedesal runner-up, amid two end over end incidents.

Verlin Eaker Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs Eaker Verlin Red Droste McDonough Darrel Duke C.R the Downs Curt Hansen Dike Harry O’deen Jerry Oberbroeckling Norm Riedesal Jerry Perry Beckler Frank Winkley Auto Racing, Inc ARI Verlin Baker Bill_ McDonough Darrel Dake C. IR L Curt ‘Hansen Harry O’dee Baker Red Droste Wico Bake Morey Wills Atkins Hansen Willis Keat Bill Barthelme Walker Piyt Beckler Ron Fisher Acada Jerry Hull Roger Lacoursion de Bertius Roeckling Oberbroeckling

Blues Win in OT to Reach Stanley Cup Final

Blues goalie Glenn Hall starred as St. Louis edged Minnesota 2-1 in double overtime to advance to the Stanley Cup finals against Montreal. Bill McKechnie tied the game late in regulation and Dickie Moore opened overtime with a key goal before Ron Schock sealed the win. The first final will be in St. Louis with Game 2 set for Tuesday.

ST. Louis St. Louis Blues Glenn Hall Blues Scott Bowman Minnesota North Stars Wren Blair North Stars Hall Montreal Canadiens Bowman Ron Schock

Whitcher Fires 14-0 No-Hitter for North High

Merle Whitcher pitched a no hit shutout as North High defeated Elkader 14-0 to extend its Upper Iowa Conference record to 6-0. Jim Graham delivered three hits including a third inning grand slam, pacing the winners while Elkader managed only scattered runs.

West Union Merle Whitcher Elkader North High

Friday Stars Pitching Leads Cleveland to 4-0 Win

Tiant of Cleveland pitched a shutout against Minnesota, allowing three hits as the Indians beat the Twins 4-0. Willie McCovey contributed a two RBI single, while a stolen base and a scoring play helped San Francisco edge St Louis 5-4 with Willie Mays delivering the winning run.

Associated Press Luis Tiant Indiana Minnesota Cleveland Twins Willie McCovey Gieats Aace Willie Move San Francisco St. Louis

Baseball Standings and Rivalry Showdown Sunday Schedule

The card lists Baseball standings and Sunday games including Oakland at Boston and Detroit at Cleveland with multiple team matchups such as St Louis at San Francisco Cincinnati at Los Angeles Chicago at New York. Names Krausse Eowert Boswell Hardin and references to cities New Philadelphia and St. Louis appear in fragmented form.

Los Angeles Cincinnati Houston Atlanta Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Mets Chicago Cubs Oakland Krausse Boston Eowert Dhe Alitornia McGlothtin Detroit Boswell Cleveland Minneve Hardin Washington Ohess Fla St. Louis San Franciisco Cicago New York Wa. L California Inesota Baltimore Speeneren Chicago San Francisco Angeles Almiranta Sedec Pitsbu Reed Dierker Incinnati Singer Prise

Boxing Night Results From New York to Rome

Fight results show Jimmy Dupree of Jersey City stopping Charley Green in New York. In Texas Jesus Pimentel defeated Rollie Ponareye in San Antonio. Carmelo Bossi outpointed Jean Josselin in Rome to retain the European Welterweight title.

Associated Press New York Jimmy Dupree Jersey City N.J Charley Green San Antonio Texas Jesus Pimentel Mexico Rollie Ponareye Oakland Rome Carmelo Bossi Italy Jean Josselin France Rees

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