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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

24

St Clair Leads Kennedy Wrestling Hopefuls For Season

St Clair returns from a state runner-up finish at 103 pounds now likely competing at 112 with six junior lettermen and two more seniors on the roster. Coach Bob Stevens highlights three standout seniors St Clair Winegardner and Springman and notes Kennedy’s gymnastics and swimming squads also rebuilding under new coaching. The season schedule runs through February with varsity and sophomore level meets at Davenport West Washington and Iowa City venues.

St. Clair Kennedy Marti Bertelli Russ Winegardner Roger Bir Steve McDonnell Bruce Cray Doug Hutton Bob Springman Steve St. Clair Steve Dodge LaSalle

Has Miller Narrowing Iowa Freshman Varsity Starters

Iowa coach Ralph Miller narrowed the list to seven candidates for starting roles in the Monday freshman varsity game at Iowa City. The players include Chad Calabria Glenn Vidnovic Dick Jensen Ron Norman Chris Philips Ben McGilmer and John Johnson. Jensen Johnson and McGilmer stand 6 7 and 6 8 tallest. Vidnovic and Calabria each averaged 13.9 points last season. Tipoff is 7 30 p m and all 12 regular season home games are sold out.

Iowa City Iowa Ralph Miller Chad Calabria Glenn Vidnovic Dick Jensen Ron Norman Chris Philips Ben McGilmer John Johnson Miller Hawkeyes Jensen Johnson McGilmer Vidnovic Calabria

Dick Brown to Undergo More Brain Examinations

Baltimore AP reports former Orioles catcher Dick Brown aged 33 will receive further brain tumor tests. Brown, who had two surgeries and X rays in the past, ended his playing career in 1966 and now scouts for an American League team from Lake Worth Florida. He was admitted to Samai hospital for evaluation.

Baltimore Dick Brown Baltimore Orioles Brown Lake Worth Fla Samai Hospital

Veeck Planned to Hire Elston Howard as Negro Manager

Boston AP says Bill Veeck intended to hire Elston Howard as baseballs first Negro manager before his bid to buy the Washington Senators collapsed during the 1967 World Series.

Boston Bill Veeck Elston Howard Washington Senators

Barber Leads Cajun Classic With Seven Under Par 65

Miller Barber sank five birdie putts in a row to match a seven under par 65 and take the first round lead in the $35,000 Cajun Classic in Lafayette Louisiana. Dave Stockton Dan Sikes Jr Frank Boynton and Sam Carmichael followed with 66s.

Lafayette Miller Barber Barber Dave Stockton California Dan Sikes, Jr Frank Boynton Sam Carmichael Miller Barber Cases Dankes Sam Carmichael Dale Douglass Herb Cooper Red Baxter Tommy Shaw Charles Cood John McMullin Burt Jim Jamieson Johobb Li Mitchell Ly Witt Weaver Sheeves

Barry Held to 14 Field Goals, 48 Points in Oakland Victory

Barry Barry led the Oakland Oaks to a 125-114 win over the Rockets, scoring 48 points on 20 of 22 free throws. Lonnie Wright sparked Denver as New Orleans and New York split results in a night of ABA action.

Denver Rick Barry Barry Oakland Oaks New Orleans Los Angeles Jimmy Jones Indiana New York Dallas Lonnie Wright Warren Armstrong Wright Nets Bob Verga Maurice McHartley Verga McHartley Ron Boone Jones Pacers

Iowa's Basketball Guide On Sale At Iowa City

The University of Iowa releases a 40 page Basketball Guide for newsmen and fans. It includes current team facts and historical information and costs $1. To obtain a copy send $1 to the Iowa Sports Information Office at the University Field House Iowa City.

Iowa City U. of Iowa Iowa Iowa Sports Information Office University Field House

National Association Scores Tight Rivals Across League

In NBA action Atlanta beat Detroit 129 121 and New Orleans defeated Indiana 129 117 while Chicago edged Milwaukee 120 111 and New York fell to Dallas 104 Oakland beat Denver 125 to 114. In NHL Boston topped Los Angeles 4 1 Montreal crushed Philadelphia 3 0 and Pittsburgh routed Oakland 7 3.

National Assn Atlanta Detroit Chicago Milwaukee New Orleans Indiana New York Dallas Oakland Denver Boston Los Angeles Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Successful Hip Surgery on Halas

George Halas underwent a successful hip operation in England performed by John Charnley at Wrightington hospital near Manchester. The 73 year old Bears owner will require three to four weeks recovery and may return to Chicago for Christmas and the Bear alumni party on December 16 after the Green Bay game.

Chicago England George Halas Chicago Bears National Football League George Halas Jr Green Bay Halas John Charnley Wrightington Hospital Manchester New York Yankee

Evans refuses police job amid race questions in San Jose

Olympic gold medalist Lee Evans rejected a part time post with the San Jose Police Department saying the department holds a racist attitude. Evans, a San Jose State senior and 400 meters gold medalist, said his priority is black empowerment and organizing black communities.

San Jose Calif Lee Evans Ray Blackmore Evans

Chuvalo Postpones Bout Due to Finger Injury

The anticipated international heavyweight matchup between George Chuvalo of Toronto and Buster Mathis of Grand Rapids was postponed from Friday December 6 because of Chuvalo’s finger injury. The 12 round bout was moved to Monday February 3.

New York Toronto George Chuvalo Buster Mathis Grand Rapids Mich

Tourney Set in Miami Promises $200000 Prize

The American Professional Golfers announced a $200,000 tournament in Miami, Florida, to be held next March, as part of its 1960s schedule.

New York Miami Fla

Kennedy Cougars Eye First Win After Difficult Season

Kennedy coach Mike Collis builds for a season opener December 6 against Dubuque. The Cougars return few 6-footers but rely on seniors Terry Miner Dirk Dunbar Steve Hines and sophomore Steve Marks along with junior transfers and promising sophomores to end last year’s 0-19 skid.

Kennedy Mike Collis Cougars Dirk Dunbar Steve Hines Terry Miner Jim Justice Jack Ostberg Bill Travis Mike Thomsen Collis Dubuque Gazette All City Mike Thomson Steve Filer Bill Skripsky Steve Smith Mike Tebussek Steve Marks Cougar

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