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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1969
Page
17
Boston celebrated as the Celtics captured the NBA championship for the 11th time in 17 years, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in a gripping seven-game series before heading for summer break.
Bob Cousy was appointed to coach the Cincinnati Royals on a three year contract replacing Ed Jucker. The 40 year old former Celtics star praised returning to professional basketball and said he would leverage the Royals talent. Max Jacobs owner outlined a possible another role for Jucker with the club.
Kennedy varsity golfers led by Al Fish Gary Louvar and Gene Schmidt with 40s to top Washington 163 167 at Ellis Park. Warriors low scorers were John Young and Dave Carpenter with 41s. Jayvee match at Squaw Creek was rained out.
LaSalle East Central Town Conference golf team defeated Linn-Mar 170 to 176 at Squaw Creek. Dan Miller and John Carson posted 40s, while medalist was Bob Konsdorf with a 69.
Regis High golf team defeated Prairie with a final score of 169 to 1 at Jones Park on Thursday. Barry Hyduk of Regis was medalist with a 98. The readable text includes scattered names such as Barry Myduk and Dan, with unclear remaining details about scores and participants.
Little Hawks led by medalist Steve Vorheis with a 41 at Ellis Park defeated Jefferson 178 to something. The Iowa City junior varsity won 189 to 187 as BPM Sitr and Etat 3 gate Rena: Sates appear garbled but the varsity victory stands out.
Washington's junior center, noted as a top inside standout, earns selection to the all-West Central district high school roster for the season.
New York AP Pete Rozelle nears a decision on realigning the NFL by moving three teams to the AFL in a bid to create two 15 team conferences. He refused to name candidates but confirmed a decision by Saturday and left open the possibility he could force the move if owners do not agree.
Fragmentary report lists Cincinnati and Montreal channel Wide Word at snortk. Mentions KCRG Sunday broadcast and a barbell Fromstace versus Chic cn06. Mentions Detroit and wnitz maxibus ines in unclear context.
Kansas City Chiefs executive Jack Steadman says signing bonuses for college draftees remain costly, noting the 1966 peak bidding era. He cites 23 of 26 first round picks unsigned including No. 1 James Marsalis of Tennessee State, as clubs balance player value and team needs.
Stead-Toroush 11 games discussion centers on why unsigned top batting choices. A source cites players waiting to see what OJ Simpson signings or other moves bring, while Bills consider salary demands and team impact. Officials say no single player dictates franchise value. winning games remains the priority.
Houston overcame a 7-4 deficit as Jesus Alou and Gary Geiger ignited late rallies. John Edwards delivered the decisive RBI single in the ninth after Norm Miller sparked the inning with a leadoff single, stretching Houston’s winning streak to six of seven.
Kennedy high school girls golf defeated Anamosa 213 to 221 in a Thursday match. Individual scores listed include Liz Dorsey 49 and Rovek 42 among others. details are partially garbled.
A garbled score list shows Houston and Philadelphia players with points listed as 64 and 71 respectively. Names include Grittin Womack Guinn Joaham Edwards and Morgan amid unclear text. The fragment lacks coherent event details or context.
Philadelphia rookie outfielder Larry Hisle left the game against Houston with acute anxiety. Manager Bob Skinner said the doctor would evaluate further. Hisle, slow to start, had lifted to .202 with one home run and four RBIs after snapping seven straight strikeouts with a single in the third.
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