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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1966
Page
16
Boston AP Cronin predicts a seven team pennant chase in the 1965 American League with strong competition from all clubs after spring Florida swing. He says the league has not been easy to predict and that New York has not dominated this year as in the past.
Bob Locker nearly pitched a no hitter for the White Sox but Ron Swoboda singled with two outs in the ninth to break it up in Sarasota. Locker had not walked anyone in 13 spring innings and praised his slider for the single that ended the gem.
Iowa City University of Iowa coach Robert Allen has been installed as the 1966 67 president of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. He assumed office March 26 at the Air Force Academy during the NCAA championships. Allen has prior experience as Big Ten Swimming Coaches president and is in his eighth year as Iowa head coach.
Doug Sanders, ill but rallying, shot a 65 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the Greater Greensboro Open. He posted nine birdies despite coughs and winds at the Sedgefield Country Club, with Al Geiberger one back and Sam Snead tied for third with Howie Johnson on 67.
Purdue star Dave Schellhase, Indiana's leading national scorer, finished with a 32.54 point average to win the national scoring title. He slowed pace late season to help Purdue end a skid, then erupted for 57 against Michigan to set a league record.
Iowa sends 51 athletes across baseball golf tennis and track to Tucson for spring practice against University of Arizona squads. Director Vashevski says the trip offers strong preparation for Big Ten contests. Athletes listed include John Blackman and Larry Rathle in baseball and Arden Stokstad in tennis, among others.
Los Angeles Rams sign 14 year NFL veteran Bill George to a playing contract. George, 35, was released by Chicago Bears owner George Halas who said negotiations were for a coaching job. Rams coach George Allen announced the deal Thursday night.
Irish Derry Simms from Pomona California was knocked out by San Ramos of Mexico City in a heavyweight bout. The match featured rapid exchanges and ended with Simms losing by knockout in the early rounds at the venue in Los Angeles California.
The Coe College tennis teams announce a ten match schedule with a varsity meet at Grinnell May 21 and a conference slate starting April 22 vs St Olaf. Inductees Harold J Allen of Detroit and Buddy Bomar of Chi fers were welcomed into the Bowling Hall of Fame in Rochester.
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