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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

48

St Clair Leads Kennedy Wrestlers In Strong Returnees

Kennedy's wrestling team returns nine veterans led by Steve St Clair and Russ Winegardner with prospects for a strong season. St Clair, state 103 lb runner up last year, may move to 112, with other seniors Bertelli and Bir anchoring the lineup. Kennedy gymnastics also fields a nine meet schedule under Steve Doty.

Sophs Stevens Steve St. Clair Russ Winegardner Bob Springman St. Clair Cougars Winegardner Springman Doug Hutton Steve McDonnell Bruce Croy Steve Dodge Soph Robby Kellogg Randy Sawyer Larry Baker Don Prosser Dave Franklin Earl Lanphere Dave Hill Jim Whitters Steve Doty Cougar Gary Williams Kennedy Washington Marti Bertelli Roger Bir Bruce Cray LaSalle Bill Travis Jim Justice Mike Thomson Jack Ostberg Collis Steve Filer Bill Skripsky Steve Smith Mike Tebussek Steve Marks

Iowa Freshman Five to Start Monday Contest

Iowa coach Ralph Miller narrowed starting candidates to seven players for the freshman varsity game Monday. The contenders include Chad Calabria Glenn Vidnovic Dick Jensen Ron Norman Chris Philips Ben McGilmer and John Johnson. Jensen and Johnson at 6-8 and 6-7 lead the tallest Hawkeyes. Vidnovic and Calabria each averaged 13.9 points last season. Tipoff is 7 30 p.m. All 12 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 Have More Brain Exams

Dick Brown former Orioles catcher will undergo treatment for a tumor in the posterior brain region a club physician announced. The 33 year old, who twice had surgery and X rays for a brain tumor ending his playing career in 1966, is a scout for the American League team residing in Lake Worth Florida and was admitted to Samai hospital on Monday for examination.

Baltimore Dick ‘Brown Baltimore Orioles Brown Lake Worth Fla Samai Hospital

Veeck Planned to Hire Elston Howard as Negro Manager

Boston AP report quotes Bill Veeck saying he planned to hire Elston Howard as the major leagues 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 five straight birdies

Miller Barber fired a seven under par 65 in the first round to take the lead at the Cajun Classic in Lafayette Louisiana. Dave Stockton Dan Sikes Jr Frank Boynton and Sam Carmichael shot 66s to sit close behind.

Lafayette Miller Barber Barber Dave Stockton California Dan Sikes, Jr Frank Boynton Sam Carmichael Elen We Gle Dan Ikes Bebe A Cases Dale Douglass Herb Hooper Baxter Tommy Shaw John MecMullin Charles Coody Burt Burdick Im Jamieson John Lively Gates Bobby Mitchell Ewitt Weaver Aes Ald Ecbal Alan

Barry Held to 14 Field Goals, Scorches for 48 Points

Oakland Oaks star Barry led a 125 114 win over the Rockets as he made 20 of 22 free throws for 48 points. Lonnie Wright sparked Denver’s comeback before Oakland pulled away late. Jimmy Jones erupted for 39 as New Orleans beat Indiana 129 117 and New York topped Dallas 117 104.

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 In Iowa City

The University of Iowa releases a 40 page Basketball Guide for the public and newsmen detailing the current team and historical data. Copies cost $1 and may be obtained by sending payment to the Iowa Sports Information Office at the University Field House in Iowa City.

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

National basketball results date unspecified

Pro basketball scores show Atlanta 129 over Detroit 121 and Chicago 120 over Milwaukee 111. In the American Association New Orleans 129 defeated Indiana 117 while New York 117 beat Dallas 104 and Oakland 125 topped Denver 114.

National Assn Atlanta Detroit Chicago Milwaukee

Pro Hockey National League Scoreboard Brief

Boston beats Los Angeles 4 to 1 while Montreal shuts out Philadelphia 3 to 0. Pittsburgh falls 3 to 7 to Oakland in a high scoring matchup.

Boston Los Angeles Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh Oakland

Successful Hip Surgery on Halas

George Halas of the Chicago Bears underwent a successful operation on his right hip in England. Surgeon John Charnley performed the procedure at Wrightington hospital near Manchester. The 73 year old former coach will spend three to four weeks in hospital and may return to Chicago for Christmas and the Bear alumni party on Dec. 16 after the Bears game with Green Bay.

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

Evans Refuses Police Job in San Jose Calif

Olympic gold medalist Lee Evans rejected a part time post with the San Jose Police Department community relations division citing a racist attitude. Evans, 21 and a San Jose State senior, had been named to the $600 a month role by Police Chief Ray Blackmore who praised him as a community asset.

San Jose Calif Lee Evans Ray Blackmore Evans Mexico City

Chuvalo Shifts Heavyweight Bout To February

Toronto’s George Chuvalo and Buster Mathis of Grand Rapids were tied to a 12 round title bout on December 6 but postponed due to Chuvalo finger injury. The match is rescheduled for Monday February 3.

New York Toronto George Chuvalo Buster Mathis Grand Rapids Mich

Golf group anchors $200000 Miami tournament next March

AP reports the American Professional Golfers have lined up a $200,000 tournament in Miami, Florida, for next March as part of their schedule. The event will attract players from the APGA circuit and is aimed at boosting competition and prize money.

New York Miami Fla

Kennedy Cougars Eye First Win After Rough 19 Game Start

Kennedy coach Mike Collis faces a rebuilding season after a winless last year. He cites small roster, but expectations rise with key returnees like Dirk Dunbar and Steve Hines, plus transfers and sophomores. The Dec. 6 opener vs Dubuque looms as a test.

Kennedy Mike Collis Cougars Dirk Dunbar Steve Hines Terry Miner Jim Justice Jack Ostberg Bill Travis Mike Thomsen Collis Dubuque

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