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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1969

Page

2

Kennedy Cougars Trot Junior Line in Dubuque Showdown

Kennedy High prepares for an 8 o clock conference clash in Dubuque with a heavy junior flavor. Coach Dale Tryon reveals plans to platoon and rely on three junior starters along the offensive line while making multiple defensive changes as injuries and performances reshape the unit.

Kennedy High Cougars Dubuque Dale Tryon Don Williams Bill Nicholson Ed Johnson Johnson Gary Ryan Bob Garrison Jim Gunning Norton Bob McGowan Iowa City High Tryon

Ten toughest US golf courses named by Golf Digest

Golf Digest names the ten most testing courses after two years of data from 148 amateurs and pros plus 17 authorities. The list, in alphabetical order, includes Augusta National Medinah No 3 Oakmont Olympic Lake Pebble Beach Pinehurst No 2 Pine Tree Pine Valley Seminole and Southern Hills.

New York United States Golf Digest Augusta National Medinah Ill Oakmont Olympic Club Lake Course San Francisco Pebble Beach Calif Pinehurst N. C No. 2 Pine Tree Delray Beach Fla Pine Valley Clementon N. J North Palm Beach Tulsa Okla

Seven Footer Bunce Quits Pro Basketball

7 foot center Larry Bunce left the Carolina Cougars to return to Utah State University. He said the game is no longer fun and has one semester left to complete his degree. Bunce previously played for Anaheim and the Houston Mavericks, averaging five points and four rebounds per game.

Boone N.C Larry Bunce Carolina Cougars American Basketball Association Utah State Bunce Bones McKinney Anaheim Houston Mavericks North Carolina Houston

Lions Face Prairie in Loop Test

Prairie Hawks, 2-0, seek East Central conference win against Linn-Mar, 0-2. Coach Red Lehdigh notes Prairie’s early season upset over Kennedy, while Linn-Mar struggles to score after two blowout losses. Key Linn-Mar injuries include quarterback Phil Polzin and fullback Kevin Finn.

Prairie Kennedy Linn-Mar Paul Carney Mt. Vernon Phil Polzin Kevin Finn

Bianchi Named Caps Cage Boss

The Washington Caps of the American Basketball Association named 37 year old Al Bianchi as head coach. Bianchi a former guard with the Syracuse Nationals Philadelphia 76ers Chicago Bulls and Seattle Supersonics coached the Supersonics last season and hails from New York City after graduating from Bowling Green College.

Washington Washington Caps American Basketball Assn al Bianchi Caps Earl Foreman Bianchi Syracuse Nationals Philadelphia 76Ers Chicago Bulls Seattle Supersonics Supersonics New York City Bowling Green College

Two ranked light-heavyweights duel at Jersey City Armory

In Jersey City Jimmy Dupree and Eddie Bossman Jones, both highly ranked light heavyweights, square off in a 10 round bout set for October 1 at the Jersey City Armory.

Jersey City N.J Jimmy Dupree California Eddie “Bossman” Jones Jersey City Armory

Marion Tackles Tipton In Wamac Top Test

Two Wamac rivals meet in Marion on Friday night with a 6 p.m. soph game and 8 p.m. varsity. Tipton, defending champions, visits the Indians as both teams chase league honors. Marion has beaten Linn-Mar and Benton Community while Tipton defeated West Branch and West Liberty. Injuries are minimal. Tipton plans to use all 22 players including starter Scott Howe and Mike Gade returning from injury. Coach Dollinger notes depth at slotback with Martin, Witte, and Parks contributing.

Marion Tipton Les Dollinger Lee Crawford West Branch Dollinger Chuck Cropp Benton Mark Witte John Parks Paul Martin

Wrigley backs Durocher to return as Cubs manager in 1970

Chicago owner Phil Wrigley voiced confidence in Leo Durocher, saying the manager will be back next year. Durocher refused to quit despite the Cubs losing their NL East lead to the Mets, praising Jenkins for his 20th win and discussing the team’s pennant chase.

Chicago Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Durocher New York Mets Cub Phil Wrigley

Reservoir Hunters No Permit Required This Fall

Duck hunters at Coralville reservoir will not need a permit at the administration building this fall. All hunters must carry a signed valid duck stamp. Temporary blinds are allowed but must be removed at the end of each day.

Coralville

Beaty and Lang Tie For First In North Linn Shoot

Central City report notes Frank Beaty and Richard Lang of Cedar Rapids tied for first by breaking 47 of 50 targets in the North Linn fish and game club weekly shoot. John Crilly Paul Kosek Bill Hall Dr Roling and Bob Martin hit 46 of 50 to tie for second.

Central City Frank Beaty Richard Lang Cedar Rapids North Linn Fish and Game Club John Crilly Paul Kosek Bill Hall Dr. Roling Bob Martin

Sanger Droste Clash for Independence Race Lead

Ed Sanger and Red Droste meet in the Independence championship race to decide the season point lead. Sanger holds 2,285 points to Droste’s 2,030 with Curt Hansen third on 1,555 points.

Independence Ed Sanger Red Droste Sanger Droste Curt Hansen

World hockey championships set for Montreal and Winnipeg

AP reports the 1970 s world hockey championships will be held in Montreal from March 12 to 20 and in Winnipeg from March 22 to 129.

Montreal Winnipeg

Jets Move Home Games to Boston and Cincinnati

The New York Jets will relocate their first two home games against the Patriots and Bengals from Shea Stadium to Boston and Cincinnati to accommodate the Mets pennant push. A potential third game could be shifted as well, delaying a home game for Jets season ticket holders until November 2. Jets President Phil Iselin plans talks with AFL head Milt Woodward and NBC to finalize the arrangements.

NEW York New York Jets New York Mets Patriots Bengals Shea Stadium Boston Cincinnati Mets Shea Jets Phil Iselin Milt Woodward American Football League National Broadcasting Company

Defending Champs Open Valley Action at Bettendorf

Washington high school defends its Mississippi Valley football title this Friday night at Bettendorf in a 7:45 kickoff. Coach Wally Sheets expects no lineup changes after a 40-21 win over Central of Davenport, with Danny Fletcher at quarterback and Gary Hobbs and Dave Scheib at halfback. Bettendorf, under Ray Oles, shifts to a pass‑heavy attack, led by Gary Campbell, Rob Zimmerrman, and Joe Dunning as receiving threats.

Washington High School Bettendorf Warriors Central Davenport Ray Oles Bulldogs Gary Campbell Louisville Ky Campbell Rob Zimmerman Joe Dunning

Irregular High School Grid Slate Games Set Thursday and Friday

Grid slate features Gi Resis at C R LaSalle and games across Iowa on Thursday night at 7 45 including Independence Maquoketa Vinton Tri Rivers North Iowa Waverly New Hampton and Decorah at Oelwein Friday matchups include Kingston vs Mosesine and several conference showdowns across the Cedar Valley and East Central Iowa with several notable pairings such as Belle Plaine at HLV and Wapsie Valley at Turkey Valley among others

Waverly New Hampton

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