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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1969

Page

4

Russell says Wilt copped out in final series

Madison AP Billy Russell, Celtics player coach, accused Wilt Chamberlain of copping out in the final game of the NBA championship. Boston beat Los Angeles 108 106 as Chamberlain left with five minutes left after hurting his knee. Russell defended team play and questioned Chamberlain's self projection while noting the Bucks may rise with Lew Alcindor after finishing last in the East.

Madison Wis Bill Russell Boston Celtics Wilt Chamberlain Russell Chamberlain

Midwest League Scores and Schedule: Appleton and Rapids Holdbacks

Sdsasnelinmgs report select results and upcoming games in the Midwest League. Waterloo defeats Wisconsin Rapids 7 0 while Decatur at Burlington and Quincy at Cedar Rapids face rain delays. Thursday and Friday games list Appleton idle and multiple matchups including Decatur Burling Clinton Quad Cities Wisconsin Waterloo.

Waterloo Wis Rapids Decatur Burlington Wincy Cedar Rapids Linton Appleton Burlaneren Clinton Quad Cities Quincy Wisconsin

Baseball schedules and standings from the East and West leagues

A dense grid of 1918 era baseball matchups, standings, and schedule notes across East and West groups. It lists team records, upcoming games for Thursday and Friday, with matchups such as New York at Atlanta, Chicago at Milwaukee, and Boston at California, plus interleague notes and fractional GB tallies.

East Wegy Chicago Pittsb Atlanta Montreal Ester Houston Wilson Pitjae San Diego Kirby Chicago Juenkins Los Angeles Singer N. St. Louis Washburn San Francisco Imarschal Schedul Baltimore Oakland Boston Minnesota Detroit City California Mike Boston New York W. He Drago Cleveland Teinwerthinnesota Perry Norte Washington Pascualey Murphy Nesy Seattle Kansas Ciy

C R Cards Face Quincy Cubs in Doubleheader

The Cedar Rapids Cardinals host the Quincy Cubs in a two game set at Memorial Stadium Thursday evening. The opener at 6 30 features Dionicio Gonzalez and Ted Hemenway for the Cards while Quincy counters with Jesse Hill and Gilberto Rivera. The Cards aim to regain fourth place after Tuesday win.

Cedar Rapids Cardinals Quincy Cubs Memorial Stadium Roy Martyka Cardinals Quincy Dionicio Gonzalez Ted Hemenway Walt Dixon Jesse Hill Gilberto Rivera Appleton Jefferson High Quad Cities Davenport

Soviet Judo Team Withdraws From Japan Goodwill Meets

Tokyo AP reports the Soviet Union notified the all-Japan Judo Federation that its judoists cannot participate in goodwill matches scheduled in Japan from June 13 to 23.

Tokyo Soviet Union all-Japan Judo Federation Japan

DePaula Suspended by NYSAC Delays Madison Square Garden Bout

Light heavyweight Frank DePaula, arrested by the FBI on a theft charge, was suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission in the best interests of boxing. He misses a semi final 10 round bout with Don Fullmer at Madison Square Garden, replaced by Juarez de Lima. DePaula’s manager Gary Garafola was also suspended.

NEW York Frank DePaula FBI New York State Athletic Commission Don Fullmer Madison Square Garden the Garden Brazil Juareza de Lima Fullmer West Jordan Utah Nino Benvenuti Italy Dick Tiger Biafra DePaula Gary Garafola Jersey City

Gophers Can Wrap Up Big Ten Title This Weekend

CHICAGO AP The Minnesota Gophers can clinch the Big Ten baseball title by winning one of four remaining games. Minnesota carries a .334 batting average and .540 slugging, entering a doubleheader at Michigan and a second twin bill at Michigan State as the NCAA world series loom in Omaha June 9-14.

Chicago Minnesota Omaha The Gophers Michigan Michigan State

Foyt Tops Indy Practice as Andretti Smashes Car in Fiery Crash

A. J. Foyt, Jr. posted an unofficial 172.315 mph lap in his Coyote Ford to pace Indy practice as Mario Andretti spun and escaped a flaming wreck after losing his right rear wheel. Andretti, unhurt but with a lip burn, avoided serious injury. Teammate Art Pollard spun but missed the blaze. Jochen Rindt, Graham Hill, and Jack Brabham returned to the track with modest speeds. Bobby Unser and Roger McCluskey posted fast times in the field.

Mario Andretti Speedway Lotus-Ford Mario Andretti Art Pollard Lotus Indianapolis Ind A. J. Foyt, Jr Houston Indianapolis Motor Speedway Nazareth Foyt Medford Ore Jochen Rindt Austria Barcelona Graham

Coe Cage Clinic Set for June 16

A two week basketball clinic for seventh and eighth grade boys will be held at Coe College from June 16 to June 27. Coach Dave Etienne will conduct the sessions open to C.R. youths with daily commuting. Three two hour sessions run five days weekly at a cost of 20 dollars per day. Registration is Saturday in the Coe gym from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 364 1511 ext 270 if unable to attend. Approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Assn.

Coe College Coe Dave Etienne C.R Etienne Iowa High School Athletic Assn

Wichita State Kansas State resume football rivalry

UPI reports both schools signed a contract to renew their football rivalry. The first game is set for September 21 1974 at Manhattan with Wichita State University and Kansas State University agreeing to begin the series again.

Wichita, Kan Upi Wichita State University Kansas State University Bert Katznemeyer Wichita State Ernie Barrett Kansas State Manhattan

Hawkeye football boycott sparks fan debate and future plans

A fan argues Iowa players who boycotted spring practice may not be welcomed back. The 16 holdovers could stay on non athletic scholarships with tutoring, risking grades. Other notes cover Cubs Cards fan mail, Roger Hahn family swimming champions, Trevino aiming for back-to-back US Opens, and Adolph Rupp on practice etiquette.

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Soap Box Derby Clinic Set Saturday

A clinic for Soap Box Derby hopefuls is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA auditorium. The session will cover methods and techniques of outer covering for the cars.

YMCA

Sacora Miller Bout Highlighted At Eagles Club Show

Steve Sacora of Cedar Rapids faces Dave Miller of Des Moines the state AAU 165 pound champion in the featured bout at the Eagles club amateur boxing show Friday night at 123 First street NE. Twenty bouts are planned with fighters from Clinton Des Moines Davenport Dubuque Colfax Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. First bout at 7. Tickets 1 for adults 75 cents for children at the door.

Steve Sacora Cedar Rapids Dave Miller Des Moines Eagles Club First Street Clinton Davenport Dubuque Colfax Waterloo

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