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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1968

Page

9

Transfers Could Boost North High In Upper Iowa Race

North High in West Union builds for the Upper Iowa conference with 70 players 13 more than last year and eight of 12 lettermen returning. Transfers Nick Johns and Bruce Askelson bolster the squad as coach Howard Simpson projects a stronger air game and opens at Independence Friday.

North High West Union Upper Iowa Merle Whitcher Alan Albee Nick Johns Bryce Beerman Jim Graham Dennis Millbrandt Est Union Howard Simpson Howie Hampton Bruce Askelson New Hampton Simpson North Independence Jeff Cannon Danny Biermann North High North High Dennis Entwisle Adonte Westerfield Tom Weston Bob Reeder Gary Nelson Murray McMurray Paul Specht Ed Eischeid Peacocks Steve Becker Dave Sanger Dubuque Spartans John Smith Ozell Hudson Owen

Hawkeyes Drill Notes Change in Defensive lineup

Iowa coach Ray Nagel praised the defense after practice on Monday while noting injuries to Bill Sheeder and optimism on Rick Stepanek. Andy Jackson moves to defensive end, sharing duties with Ken Price as the unit shows progress in tackling and pass coverage.

Iowa City UPI Iowa Ray Nagel Hawkeyes Nagel Andy Jackson Des Plaines Ill Jackson Ken Price Bill Sheeder Rick Stepanek Chicago

Want ads Seek Sellers Dial 369 1234

Classified notice announces want ads inviting readers to call 369 1234 to find sellers for items they seek. It emphasizes direct contact via telephone to arrange transactions. The brief item functions as a simple service pointer.

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Central Faces Simpson In Iowa Conference Title Bid

Central College battles Simpson on Sept 28 in a key Iowa Conference test. Coach Ron Schipper must shore up the Flying Dutchmen defense to slow Simpson’s aerial attack as the race for a fifth straight title tightens with William Penn looming Oct 12.

Central Iowa Central College Ron Schipper Flying Dutchmen Happy Simpson Simpson Tooms William Penn Pella Redman Schipper

Norway Eagles Roll To 6-0 Win For Fourth Straight

Norway cruised to its fourth consecutive fall baseball victory by blanking Shellsburg 6-0. Terry Brecht pitched a four hit shutout while Steve Butz and Brecht led with 2-for-4 at the plate. Catcher Bruce Kimm sprained an ankle and will be sidelined briefly.

Norway Shellsburg Terry Brecht Tiger Steve Butz Gary Volz Max Elliott Bruce Kimm Quettsburg Ane 000 Hag Saedlgararte Schuite

Tulsa defeating Spokane opens best-of-seven finals

Tulsa 8 Spokane 2 in game one gives Tulsa a 1-0 lead in the finals. Reading tops Pittsfield 3-2 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. No International League games on the schedule.

Pacific Coast Tulsa Spokane Reading Pittsfield

Local prep football opens 1968 season with Kingston doubleheader

Jefferson and Marion kickoff Cedar Rapids Marion area schedule as LaSalle faces Kennedy at 1 30 p m at Kingston and Washington opens its Mississippi Valley Conference slate against Iowa City under lights at Kingston. LaSalle coach Bill Rosing praises progress while Kennedy aims to tighten pass defense and backfield depth with players like Bruce Frana Tim Whitters and Dirk Dunbar returning from injury versatile backfield plans noted.

Jefferson and Marion Cedar Rapids-Marion Kingston Stadium LaSalle Kennedy Washington Iowa City Kingston Rock Island Reg Regina Marion Benton Prairie Anamosa Linn-Mar Mt. Vernon Rosing Lancer Gary Pickart

Unitas Doubtful for Opener with Ailing Elbow

Baltimore Colts face uncertainty as star quarterback Johnny Unitas re injures his elbow and may miss the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Don Shula considers Tom Matte backing Earl Morrall while Jim Ward recovers from a knee injury.

Baltimore John Unitas Dallas Baltimore Colts Unitas Jon uNitas San Francisco 49Ers Don Shula Tom Matte Earl Morrall Jim Ward Ward Colts Morrall New York Giants

North High Girls Blank MFL 5 0 in Softball

West Union North powered to a 5 0 win over MFL on Monday raising its record to 6 3 Jill Darnell drove in two runs while Chris Weston doubled Pam Stanbrough pitched all seven innings allowing three hits and striking out 10 For MFL Sheila Kottman Langholz Pam Stanbrough and Schultz were the hitters with Stanbrough taking the win.

West Union West Union North MFL Jill Darnell North Chris Weston Pam Stanbrough Pet W.U. North Sheila Kottman Langholz Pam Stanbrough and Schultz

Golfer Makalena in Deep Coma After Beach Incident

Honolulu AP reports golfer Ted Makalena remained in a deep coma early Tuesday, over 20 hours after being found floating face down in shallow water off Waikiki’s Kihio Beach.

Honolulu Ted Makalena Kihio Beach Waikiki

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