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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1966
Page
1
Orlando AP Sam Mele, manager of the Minnesota Twins, expresses confidence the 1966 club can repeat as pennant winners and contend for the World Series. He cites strong pitching with Pascual, Pasquel, Boswell, and Kaat, solid infield with Versalles and Killebrew, and a faster, more aggressive baserunning approach.
A record 1598 boys from 35 schools competed in field goal shooting contests sponsored by the Playground Commission with Scott Malcolm of Erskine School winning the title with 160 points. Paul Abodeely of Kenwood placed second with 150 points. Final standings list Malcolm, Abodeely, Martin, Stehno, Collins, Hansen, Yancey, Jacobson, Ask, and Torgler with varying scores.
CHICAGO UP I Spring football practice begins this week for four Big Ten members with five others starting unrestricted workouts over the next two weeks. Michigan continues workouts since March 14, with spring games scheduled in mid to late May and several programs set for late April.
Mt Pleasant Iowa Weslyan coach Prof Olan G Ruble serves as AAU coordinator for the Russian women s basketball team touring the United States from April 18 to 24 with stops in Columbia Missouri Gallup New Mexico Plainview and Lubbock Texas before returning to New York City He joins the group in Columbia April 18 and misses the first three Canadian games East Washington College and Nashville Tennessee portions.
Cincinnati AP reports the National League adds Harry Wendelstedt of Baltimore to its umpiring roster expanding officiating staff across Major League Baseball.
Marion coach Vince Woodson leads a 26 man squad with 12 lettermen including four pitchers Terry Lane Kurt Livingston Steve Stanford and Mickey Mercer Senior lettermen Pete Garlinghouse Ken Hopkins Terry Kelly Russ Stead and juniors Jim Fowler Ron Miner plus sophomores Jerry Robbins Greg Topp. The team opens Monday hosting Midland of Wyoming with a rugged schedule against Washington Jefferson and Regis in Cedar Rapids.
A compact note recalls the maxim that if something is for sale it appears in the want ads. The saying frames readers as they scan classifieds for bargains and listings across the town.
West Liberty high school held an athletic banquet naming John Grimm honorary team captain and awarding him a shared MVP with Jeff Carter. Ted Lawrence of Iowa spoke, with multiple sports teams and players honored in girls and boys basketball, baseball, golf, and coaching staff recognitions.
ST. LOUIS AP Dolph Schayes of the Philadelphia 76ers has been named NBA coach of the year in a Sporting News coaches poll. The award recognizes his leadership and team performance during the season.
New post from Baltimore reports Alexander Sothr, long time Wesleyan University lacrosse and football coach in Middletown Connecticut, appointed as the head football coach at Johns Hopkins University.
The 1966 Wid School Coach of the Year banquet will be held Thursday April 21 in the Coun cil clubrooms. Jim Enright sports editor and former Big Ten referee will be guest speaker. Outstanding athletes from each Cedar Rapids Marion area school will be honored. Tickets available at Knights of Columbus club rooms.
Oregon State and Kansas State will make their second appearance in the University of Kentucky Invitational with Penn State debuting in the 14th annual basketball tournament December 16 and 17. Kentucky, which won its eighth title by beating Indiana last December, completes the four team bracket.
Ruthford New Jersey AP reports Jack Devine a former Villanova star was selected to coach the Fairleigh Dickinson varsity basketball team, succeeding Dick Holub.
Decorah Luther college baseball begins 1966 season Tuesday hosting St. Norbert in a double header as flu illnesses hinder players Lowell Meyer Doug Albertson and Alex Rowell. Lineup includes Gary Meyer Wendell Arneson Glen Larsen Tom Ellingson Vince Wixon Koehler with Rowell pitching game one and Tingberg or Olson to start game two. Luther then welcomes Minnesota in a double header next Saturday.
Cleveland star Rocky Colavito enters his first full major league season with high hopes of a pennant. The Indians rely on power and speed with Colavito, pitchers Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert leading a rotation that includes Don McMahon in relief. Manager Birdie Tebbetts notes pitching depth will determine how far the team goes as McDowell and Siebert posted strong ERAs last year.
Indian long distance swimmer Mihir Sen postpones his 22 mile swim of the Palk Strait between Talaimannar in Ceylon and Lands End in India to April 5 due to a sore threat.
The Atlanta Braves announced they have asked waivers on veteran Frank Thomas to grant his outright release. The move reduces the roster to 30 players, two over the opening day limit, and is intended to let Thomas pursue a deal with other clubs before the season starts.
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