Cedar Rapids Cardinals Close Midwest Season In Win
The Cedar Rapids Cardinals finish the Midwest league season with a 20 40 record after beating Decatur 6 4 at Memorial Stadium. Jorge Roque, a right fielder seen as a future St. Louis prospect, drew the decisive run by racing home from second in a wild eighth inning. Roque had two hits and two RBIs while 19 year old Lazaro Vel Orbe added an infield single and scored on a Bartee error for the insurance run.
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Rain and plane ride dent Reds bid in loss to Giants
A rainstorm and a mid June flight disrupted Cincinnati as Ken Holtzman and a bullpen dented the Reds in a 12-2 Giants win that pulled San Francisco into first place, while Willie Davis stretched his hitting streak to 29 as the Dodgers beat the Mets.
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Lange Ford of Cedar Walls Captures Regional Title
Cedar Rapids based Lange Ford of Cedar Walls earned its first trip to the USA softball journey by defeating Starlight Realty of Kansas City in the four state regional championship. The Iowa club won its fifth straight, second in two days and fourth this year against Kansas City, which entered the meet at 67-19.
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Hawks Start Rough Stuff at Town Preseason Practice
TOWA CITY UPI The Town football team opened contact drills after four days of practice. Coach Ray Nagel praised the squad’s conditioning and said they may scrimmage Wednesday, noting several players deal with injuries but appear in good shape overall. The report mixes game commentary with preseason notes and a key stretch about injuries and possible recovery timelines.
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Ken Gritz Killed in Nebraska Race
Lincoln news reports Kenneth Gritz 25 of Lincoln was killed after an urgent crash during a motorsport event at Chapman’s golf course in Nebraska. The incident occurred while racing and the driver died at the scene with numerous spectators watching. Team officials name Lange and others as involved in the event coverage and tributes.
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Henderson helps Giants with four RBIs in win over Yankees
Ken Henderson drove in four runs and Jim Davenport added three RBIs on four hits to power the New York Giants past the Yankees in a Labor Day twin bill. Joe Pepitone, suspended last week, may not play Tuesday as manager Houk discusses his future. Moondy, 28, earns $40,000 yearly but cites marital troubles. Pirates, Cardinals, and Astros also figure in the day’s results with Carlton and Wilson trading five hits in a key game.
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Cedar Rapids Cardinals finish fifth and eighth in halves, sixth for the season in the Midwest League 1969. Manager Roy Majiyka praised for handling weak power hitting amid parent club strength in Modesto and St. Petersburg. Financial strains linger. possible league changes eyed for 1970. rumors of Quincy exit and board concerns noted. Also comments on football rule changes, ball specs, and local college connections to CR sports.
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Schultz To Be Rehired As Pilots Manager
Seattle Times baseball writer Hyim merman says an authoritative source confirms Joe Schultz will be rehired as manager of the Seattle Pilots. Pilot GM Marvin Milkes would not confirm but sources indicate Schultz is set for 1970.
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