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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1969

Page

8

Bowling Highlights and High Scores Across Leagues

Brubaker delivered a 643 series while Glenn Athey rolled 244 and 629 to lead Dale Lee Distributing to a 3004 set. Mary Ann Woolfossed posted 234 562 in Daytime Classic, Shirley Gegner 213 588 in May City Eight Joep, Sheila Billington 213 521 in Cryovac Ladies, and Jim Novak 635 609 with Wesday Twilighters.

Yn Brubaker Glenn Athey Dale Lee George Fitzsimmons Jack Frost Max Hatin Mary Ann Woolfossed Shirley Gegner May City Sheila Billington Cryovac Berniee Tritle Dick Ingels Wesday Twilighters Jim Novak Novak Nate Mel Dettmann Bob Crabtree Leona Smithj

Grass Courts Must Be Ousted From U S Open

The 1969 U S Open chief Owen Williams urges replacing grass courts with synthetic surfaces and adopting a no-break scoring system to boost entertainment value. He warns if venues and associations fail to agree, the USLTA should seek another stadium. Williams predicts a 250000 dollar purse and a 1 million gross if these changes occur.

New York Ballar Owen Williams South Africa Forest Hills James van Alun Newport Forest Wills Bathos Eack Williams

Bitter World Lightweight Title Fight Leaves Bitter Taste

In Naples Italy Nino Benvenuti retained his lightweight crown after referee Tony Girard disqualified Seattle’s Fraser Seatl in the seventh round for low blows. Fans and writers faulted the decision, arguing it robbed Seatl and dimmed Benvenuti’s victory. Promoter Rino Tomassi defended the ruling, noting Seatl’s inexperience but praising his heart, speed, and potential while Benvenuti’s condition was not ideal.

Naples Italy Ily Nino Benvenutt Tony Girard Fraser Seplt Seattle Wash Wellers Benvenuti Rino Tomassi United States Rodriguez

UNI Wrestlers Face Mich State in invitational and dual

Northern Iowa aims for strong results at its annual invitational and a key afternoon dual with Michigan State. Returning stars include Mary Belland Skip Bollock and Brad Stolz, while coach Chuck Patten rebuilds after two losses from the 1968-69 NCAA third place squad. The event schedule features multiple schools and divisions across late March, with noted matchups at Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Kent Oshoe Din Gaye Oshoe Guyer Mary Belland Inigher Skip Bollock Brad Stolz

Belmont Park Tooth Attack Highlights Odd Race Incident

In a bizarre scene at Belmont Park, Enens a ten year old stallion snapped at Cue Card near the finish of the fourth race and was ignored as Cue Cari surged to win by a half length. Nearby, Sheets clinched first in the Grant School football skills event with 192 points, while Rob Schladersky and Greg Zach followed.

New York Enens Cue Card Belmont Park Cue Cari Mncas Sheets Todd Sheets Grant School Rob Schladersky Greg Zach

Bulldogs Upset North Texas State 27 23 in Football Clash

Drake stunned North Texas State 27 23 as safety Luana Miller returned a punt for a score and Bob Chase kicked two field goals. Drake improves to 2-0-1 while several Iowa schools also posted wins in a day of college action.

Drake North Texas State Bulldogs Missouri Valley North Texas Luana Miller

Grinnell Pioneers face tight standings after tricky week

Grinnell's 54-27 loss to Carleton leaves the Pioneers tied for third with Coe in the Midwest Conference. Northwestern keeps a share of the TriState lead after Yankton spoiled Westmar's high aim. Drake visits Northern Towns. Iowa games spotlight Luther at Simpson and Central at William Penn as North Central and Town Conference action loom.

Drake Steve Ramsey Lord Iowa Luther Wartburg Central Upper Town Northwestern Sioux Falls Grinnell Pioneers Coe Carleton Midwest Cornell Knox TriState Westmat Yanktey Towa Towa Wesleyan Miinois College Northern Town Yankton Fead Morningside North Central South Dakota Simpson Vikings Indianola William Penn

Stan Smith Wins Pacific Coast International Tennis Title

BERKLEY Calif AP Stan Smith lifts No 1 hopeful status with victory in men’s finals of the US 200000 Pacific Coast International championships. Davis Cup star Pasadena defeated Richey San Angelo Texas 2 6 2 6 in straight sets after ousting top seed Ashe earlier. Smith Court and Cowl complete a doubles sweep.

Berkley Calif Stan Smith Mmen Davis Copper Pasadena Cali Cie Richey San Angelo Texas Richey Arthur Ashe Margaret Smith Winnie Shaw Scotland Smith Mrs. Cowl

Roundup of Iowa prep sports and events in Dubai Tri Rivers

Prep roundup from East Central Iowa reports multiple high school games and track events across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. Teams include East Iowa Valley and Des Moines area programs with notes on games, standings and upcoming clashes. Local athletes like Stearns and Ramiez shine in motorcycle class competition, while Cedar Falls and North 1 vie for top spots.

Crs Stearns Ramiez Towa Falls Tay Stearns Felix Ramiez Cedar Rapids Towa Ap Ovicoe Les Smalley Wabi Gomner Su Peter Pocationtas W. Central Senack LaMaster Rus Shad Eth Syallor Dorrenen Johnson Maline Sotaner

Mann Wins By 2 Strokes In Mickey Wright Invitational

Baltimore golfer Mann, the tour money leader, posted an even par 73 to win the Mickey Wright Invitational at Lake San Marcos Golf Course by two strokes. She trailed after Friday, then vaulted with a 70 Saturday to close the event ahead of Abby Ahren, 20, from Corpus Christi, Texas, at Take San Marcos Country Club.

Lake San Marcos Calif Caro] Mann Baltimore Mickey Wright Miss Mann Abby Ahren Corpus Christi Texas San Marcos Country” Club Ul Tai

No Ring Return For Johansson

Stockholm AP reports former world heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson denies plans to return to boxing. He says he will train to drop to 180 pounds and doubts a comeback, while rumors circulate about co promoting a pro program on October 24 in Goteborg with promoter Berlil Shutsson.

Stockholm Ngemar Johansson Sweden Dagens Vyheter Johansson Berlil Shutsson Goteborg

Laguna May Be Next for Ramos Lightweight Champion

Lightweight champion Manda Ramos, 20, from Long Beach, weighed offers for future bouts after a first title defense. At ringside, Laguna might defend against former champion Ismael Laguna in Panama City later this year following Ramos's sixth round knockout of Yoshiaki Numata in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Manda Ramos Long Beach Ismael Laguna Panama City Laguna Ramos Yoshiaki Numata Tokyo Numata

Sturm's 35 tops Jones Park blind bogey event

Al Sturm carded a 47 12 35 to win the Jones Park blind bogey at Squaw Creek. Close finishers were Jack Bates 49 12 46 and George Barnes 40 3 87, with Ray Kessel 43 8 7. Next Sunday's event will be at Squaw Creek with ice time at a.m.

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Taft Wins Eighth Grade Football Over Franklin 26 23

Taft defeated Franklin 26 to 23 in an eighth grade football game Saturday. Glen Zener and Mike Mortland scored for the winners. Sunday’s Gazette incorrectly stated Franklin won the game.

Taft Nat Franklin Taft Franklin Glen Zener Mike Mortland Frranklin

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