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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1968

Page

3

Regis Kennedy clash focuses on defense at Kingston Stadium

Regis and Kennedy square off Thursday at Kingston Stadium in a city showdown. Regis relies on passing from Steve Egger and running by Steve Havlik while Kennedy counters with backfield threat Chuck Norton and dual quarterbacks Kirk Jamison and Paul Debban. The teams, both ranked in the state Top Ten, meet after Regis loss to Washington and Kennedy recent win, with Tim Stephenson out for Regis two more weeks.

Tom Good Regis Kennedy Dale Tryon Kingston Stadium East Side Cougars Chuck Norton Washington Wahlert Tim Stephenson Stephenson Tim Gary Ryan Rick Freese Tryon Kirk Jamison Paul Debban Dubuque la Salle C.R. Kennedy Moe Hines Denny Schott Aon Tim McAleer Aerharty Borst Mike McCue Agen Stortz Joe McCadden Terry Donnelly Steve Egger Gregs Jacobs Tom Engle Steve Havilk Votroubek Steve Hines Wash Royals Cedar Rapids Area

Billy Martin to Manage Twins after Elmer Fired

The San Francisco Examiner reported Billy Martin will replace Cal Elmer as Twins manager. Martin has already named one of his coaches and was returning from Oakland after the club’s final games, with Elmer’s removal known aboard the team plane.

SAN Francisco Billy Martin Cal Elmer Minnesota Twins San Francisco Examiner Martin Examiner Bucky Walter New York Yankee Twins Denver Oakland Coliseum Minnesota Billy Elmer Walter

Tigers and Cardinals Ready for World Series Clash

Detroit fans roar with 1945 nostalgia while St Louis backers show cautious pride after last year’s pennant. Vendors report strong Tiger fever in Detroit, even as Cardinals souvenirs and signs boast repeated triumphs, with street chatter leaning toward a tense, comic showdown.

St. Louis Lou Brock Cardinals Tigers Brock Detroit Tiger St. Louis Cardinal Tiger St. Louis Cardinals Motor City

Last Time World Series Set With New League Format

The article notes the 1969 expansion to 12 teams per league and introduces divisional playoffs before league champions. It discusses potential best-of-five or best-of-three formats and lists the expanded allocations for both American and National Leagues, including new expansion clubs Seattle, Kansas City, Montreal, and San Diego.

ST. Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Montreal San Diego Ontreal Tibs

Luther Runners Defeat Northern Iowa In Cross Country Meet

Cedar Falls Luther defeated Northern Iowa 26 to 31 on a four mile course. Individual winner was Tom Denney of Northern Iowa in 21 minutes 31 seconds. Denney first, Jonerson second, Carpenter third, Rasmussen fifth.

Cedar Falls Luther Northern Iowa Tom Denney

Three C R Teams in AP Ten Ten Upstart Kennedy Joins Top Ten

Cedar Rapids Kennedy enters the AP Iowa high school Top Ten at ninth after a 2-0-1 start and a 7-7 tie with Cedar Rapids Washington, which drops two places. Washington had been second. Des Moines Dowling and Davenport Central rise. Fort Dodge falls out after losing to Ames 27-7. East remains undefeated with 28 first place votes.

Paul LeBar Associated Press Cedar Rapids Kennedy Linn County Iowa Cedar Rapids Washington Washington Des Moines Dowling Davenport Central

Waterloo East Tops Iowa High School Football Rankings

Des Moines Dowling rises to second place in the weekly UPI ratings, Des Moines Central moves to third, Washington drops to fourth. Burlington climbs to fifth, Ames to sixth, with Regis seventh and Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the 11th–12th range. Heelan, Estherville, Clarinda fill mid list as Sioux City Central sits at 17th and ties appear for 18th and 20th.

Waterloo East D. M. Dowling Davenport Cen C. R. Washington Burlington Ames Cedar Rapids Regis Clarinda C.R. Kennedy Estherville Des Moines UPI Waterloo Des Moines Dowling Iowa United Press International Davenport Central Cedar Rapids Washington

Jets favor high carbohydrate meals in pregame menu

Al Miller notes the New York Jets allow varied pregame foods including waffles with syrup, butter, and honey as trainer says carbs burn slower than protein. The piece mentions NFL coach Lombardi, USAC racing controversy, Parnelli Jones suspension, Red Droste’s driving year's success, and Denny McLain’s Detroit Auto Show engagement.

Jets New York Red Droste Waterloo Cedar Rapids Independence Red Denny McLain Denny

Iowa Hawkeyes Edge Notre Dame Hope Fades for Podolak

Eddie Podolak remains in the Iowa City infirmary with a head injury and doubtful return as coach Ray Nagel retools for a clash with Notre Dame. Sophomore Tim Sullivan is out with a hip pointer while Larry Lawrence and Tom Wallace fill in at quarterback and running back. Cilek backs up as a reserve with limited passing in the fall.

Iowa City Eddie Podolak Podolak University of Iowa Hawkeye Notre Dame Iowa Stadium Hawkeyes W. D. Paul TCU Tim Sullivan Ray Nagel Sullivan

U S and France Lead First Round of Espirito Santo Trophy

In Melbourne the United States and France tied for the lead with 156 after the opening round of the world team championship for women’s amateur golf. Teams of three from 17 countries compete as four rounds are played at the Victoria Club course, with the two best scores daily counting toward the aggregate. Guatemala Rhodesia and Spain did not send teams.

Melbourne United States France Victoria Club Guatemala Rhodesia Spain

Dutch Olympic team bans over mini-skirt dresses

Several Dutch women on the Olympic team face bans from the opening ceremony set for October 12 after turning official dresses into mini-skirts. The ANP reports the policy requires hems just above the knee for official attire.

Amsterdam The Netherlands ANP Mexico City

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