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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1969

Page

14

Kennedy's Title Hopes Ended With 5-0 Loss

Davenport Central toppled Kennedy 5-0 in a district final at Norway. Wayne Rettig allowed five first inning runs, followed by solid defense to seal Central’s spot in the Mason City state final on May 26-27. Kennedy threatened in later innings but Rettig quashed the rallies.

Jack Ogden Norway Kennedy High School Cougars Davenport Central Kennedy Rive Devils Southpsty Wayne Rettig Central Dow Mason City Jack Ostberg Ostberg Eadoff Randy Barlemeyer Kevin Houghat Meir Bob Radech

Franklin Ninth Grade Tennis Team Remains Undefeated in Dual Meet

Franklin ninth graders beat Harding 5-0 to post their fifth straight dual meet victory. Bill Barron and Charlie Vasey won the No. 1 doubles, while Barron took the No. 1 singles 8-2. Seventh and eighth graders also triumphed 4-1 as Steve O'Donnell won the No. 1 singles. Earlier, the Bolts blanked Wilson 0 in ninth grade action and won the seventh-eighth grade meet 4-1.

Franklin Harding Bill Barron Charlie Vasey Steve O'Donnell Wilson Apron Tel Del Koais File Kite Vasey Cfaly Batrawaney Fianersedacek Parelos Saareig Ve Orig Eden If Ban Nemmers TF Don Nemmars-Jonti Morgan

Hawks Gain In Loop Tennis Standings

EAST LANSING Michigan Iowa players Craig Sandvng Steve Ehlers and Steve Houghton won quarterfinals in singles at the Big Ten tennis tournament as Iowa sits in the team standings. Loughton and Rich Stokstad also won titles while others contested preliminaries with several matches noted across the loop.

Michigan State Purdue East Lansing Mich Iowa Craig Sandvng Steve Ehlers Steve Houghton Hawkeyes Loughton Rich Stokstad Tom Rice North Yrantorn Eickmainen Mic Dick Dell Jim Esser Craig Town Baalraadston Piers Rk Indiana Gay Steve Hunan Tows Tom Nelson Bill Drake Minnésgta Esser Sand- Weiner Lars Milnois

Andretti and Foyt Lead Indy Pole Clash for 60-Mile Race

Mario Andretti and A J Foyt, former champions, race for the pole in the 53rd 60 mile Indianapolis race with top speeds in time trials. Andretti posted unofficial 171 plus in a four wheel drive Lotus while Foyt opened at 170 1 in a Coyote turbo Ford. Polls forecast pole speed near 172 2 to 172 5 as about 150 000 fans attend the opening day of qualifications.

Indianapolis Ind Mario Andretti A. J. Foyt Indianapolis Motor Speedway Joe Leonard San Jose Calif Lotus Pratt &Whitney Andrei Talian Nazareth Foyt Houston Roger McCluskey Tucson Ariz Andretti Speedway

Shula Glad Colts Switching to AFC

Baltimore Colts coach Don Shula announced he is glad the team will join the American Football Conference in 1970. He spoke at a Houston luncheon with Johnny Unitas and Jerry Logan about the AFC move while discussing preseason plans and past Super Bowl losses to the Jets.

Houston Shula Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas Jerry Logan Houston Oilers Colts Pittsburgh Cleveland Shala New York Jets Jets Joe Namath

Kennedy girls top Anamosa in close golf dual meet

Kennedy high school girls golf beat Anamosa 208 to 223 at Twin Pines led by Liz Dorsey Pam Walser and Jan Shupel with top scores. Anamosa’s Rose Aller was medalist with 46 as Kennedy improves to 6-3 in dual meets.

Cougar Anamosa Kennedy Twin Pines Liz Dorsey Pam Walser Jan Shupel Hi, i Rose Marshalltown Lic Dorsey Jan Shupg Sue Bouck Rose Aller Cinny Bregnaman Alice Poulter Nancy Slicher

Big Ten votes down 15 pay for athletes move

Big Ten faculty representatives rejected a proposal to add a $13 monthly allowance for athletes receiving aid. The vote, split and noted by Michigan's Marcus Plant, argued student athletes should contribute to college upkeep. Four players gained extended eligibility amid hardship cases.

Lafayette Ind Big Ten Marcus Plant Michigan Iowa Phil Henning Dan Franklin Fort Worth Texas API Karl Paazek Ihinvis Tom Simost John Walsh Chuck Courtney Minnesota

Shaughnessy Shag Dies Former Baseball League President

Montreal obituary notes Frank Shaughnessy former president of the International Baseball League dies Thursday. Notre Dame graduate and revered figure in Canadian sports, Shag left a lasting impact on baseball leadership.

Frank Shag Shaughnessy International Baseball League Montreal Notre Dame

Wisconsin seven footer Henrickson out with back injury

An extra season added by the conference notes a seven foot basketball player from Wisconsin, Eric Henrickson, who missed six weeks of school due to a back injury. The main item at Friday's joint meeting of the faculty group and the athletic directors concerns use of athletic facilities by pro teams.

Wisconsin Eric Henrickson

iLions Host State Track Meet

Prairie Gowrie and Goldfield seek Class B state titles at Linn Mar and Pocahontas respectively, with Lima-Mar hosting field finals at 9 am and running finals at 1 pm Saturday. Both classes see records challenged in 100 yard, mile relay, discus, shot, and related events as the season nears its end.

Prairie of Gowrie Goldfield l Iowa High School Athletic Assn Gowrie Linn Mar Goldfield Pocahontas Lima-Mar

Late Models Race Opens Hawkeye Downs Night

Latemodel stock car racing begins at B o'clock Friday night at Hawkeye Downs on the quarter mile dirt track. Eight events are slated on the card, showcasing local drivers and the speedway's competitive schedule.

iLate Models Hawkeye Downs

Majestic Prince Ready For Preakness Stakes

Majestic Prince, Derby winner, worked a half mile in 45 seconds at Pimlico, near world-record pace, as trainer Joby Longden praised his form. Runners include Arts and Letters and Top Knight with strong crowd expectations for the Preakness televised by CBS and Channel 24.

Baltimore Majestic Frank McMahon Pimlico Tamlin Jet Sunland Park New Mexico Valiant Bull Ike Joby Longden Majestic Prince

Majestic opening at finance race and Derby prospects

Ratrigs eight S vear oo cots opening at Dinance 13 14 piles value 150 00 added. Based on eight starters cross value 3182 000 with 19 500 to Tiest Syd 008 10 second 15000 in third and 1500 to fourth. Record 1 44 4 8 by Nashua 145s W968 me by Forward Pass 1 58 4 5. Weather cloudy and mild. Pay Times p.m. Iowa line where he will meet seven other year-olds including Bakeby Stables Arts and Letters the Derby runnerup Top Knight owned by the estate of Steven B Wilson. Top Knight entered after blowing out a half mile in 45 25. The field and jockeys: Top Knight Manuel Year Elmendorf Caption Action Kenny Knapp Giem M Banker S Nick Collucie

Majestic Prince Arts and Letters Top Knight Ray Metcalf Ray Atts and Lesters Nashua CBS Wivather Iowa Line Bakeby Stable Steven B. Wilson Manuel Year Elmendorf Kenny Knapp Giem M. Banker Nick Collucie

Washington Warriors rout Benton Community in high-scoring win

Washington exploded for 11 runs in the middle innings to beat Benton Community 1344 on Thursday. Jeff Johnson led with three hits, Doug Winfrey had two doubles and three RBIs, and l am Hurn tripled. Washington advances to face Kennedy and Regis Saturday.

van Horne Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors Benton Community Jeff Johnson Warrior Doug Winfrey L'Am Hurn Kennedy Regis Benson Ays Barling Casiner

Cedar Boat Club Breakfast Set at Mohawk Pavilion

The Cedar Boat Club of Cedar Rapids plans a Spring breakfast Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Mohawk pavilion near the Cedar river water works. Many boats are expected. the public may attend by boat or car with a 1.50 charge per person for breakfast.

Cedar Boat Club of Cedar Rapids Mohawk Pavilion City Water Works Cedar River

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