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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1959

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Leabo's pinch hit seals 5-4 Hawkeyes win

Iowa trailed late but pinch hitter Jack Lea delivered a two run single in the seventh, giving Iowa a 5-4 win over Western Illinois in a seven inning game. Roger Rudeen allowed seven hits, Fred Titsworth and Tilly Baldwin homered for Western Illinois, Mickey Madison took the loss.

Iowa City Iowa Jack Leabo Hawkeyes Western Illinois Hawks Rudeen Fred Titsworth Tilly Baldwin Mickey Madison Abha Vogel Mauren Q Titsworth Jf l Long Rf Mast'le Peden Wasken H Weath’ly C Baldwin Bonstead Novotny Boug’os Wilkin Rf O'Klinger Japlon Bousquetif Helmicks P O'Haw Scott If Rudeen Western Ilinois E. Vogel Baldwin Titsworth Bougdanous- Japion Owa Helmicks Madison Hawk Paulson

Cornell Rams Impress In Texas Relays Debut

Cornell College made a strong first showing at the Texas Relays in Austin. Ron Altenberg posted a 9.5 second wind aided 100 yard dash prelim, second to Hollis Gainey of Texas, and anchored a 1 29.9 relay clocking in the 880 for second in its heat. The Rams narrowly missed finals in the 440 relay.

Gazette Austin Texas Cornell College Marion Hollis Gainey Gainey Orlando Harley Oklahoma State Altenberg Cornell Ram Dennis O’brien Gibson Broadway Iowa Ira Murchison Bobby Morrow Morrow Murchison Texas Relays NCAA Abilene Christian Western Michigan

Palmer tops Masters field as 141 leads third round

Arnold Palmer, defending champ, holds a two-stroke edge at Augusta after a 36 34 70 two under par for 141. Stan Leonard trails two back, with Angel Miguel, Dave Thomas and seven others at 144, while Venturi misses cut and top rivals like Snead Hogan and Middlecoff stay in contention.

Augusta UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Stan Leonard Paul Harney Mike Soucha Julius Boros Oliver Seteert Dave Thomas Billy Maxwell Oyeeee Lac Angel Miguel Wees Jacee Walt. Burkemo Jayener Bul Hyndman Billy Joe Patton Bo Wininger Cary Middlecoff Chandler Er Evbenesa Rank Trana N Peter Thompson Chick Herbert Ed Krollene Littler W Finsterwald Benjoran Art Wa Sam Snead My Bolt Ernie Vossler Ary Player Charlie Jack Burke Byron Nelson Dic Maye Pre Hawkins Feeder Don Cherry Marty Purgos Chuck Kocals Feorge Bayer Jones Hebert Pay Don January Wee Doug Ford Ereere Bob Rosbure Bruce Crampton Deane Jeman Jack Nicklaus Tommy Jacobs Dick Chapran Ward Wettlanter Claude Harmon Lloyd

Palmer Trails Masters Lead Amid Second Round Play

Arnold Palmer stood four behind the pacesetter after a second round of 71 as play progressed at Augusta National. Jack Fleck joined the leaders with a 71 on Friday to reach 145, while Jay Hebert and Harper also atop the 145 group and Burke moved to 148 after a 77. Weather improved from opening day but a lingering breeze kept players cautious.

Jay Hebert Harper Burke Augusta National Golf Club Palmer Jack Fleck Arnold Palmer

Skowron Returns Home for Muscle Treatment

New York Yankees first baseman Bill Skowron will be flown home to Sarasota for treatment of a strained sacroiliac muscle in his lower back after injuring himself reaching for a ground ball in St Petersburg. He is unlikely to be ready for the opening game on April 10.

Sarasota Fla Bill Skowron New York Yankees Skowron St. Petersburg

Pan-Am Trials and College Baseball Results Across Cities

In Louisville results Pan-Am Trials feature Bartlesville 86 over Wichita 61 and Nashville 87 over Wayland. Women's AAU Wesleyan 51 and Omaha M4 meet Oklahoma 54 with Atlanta 34. College baseball shows Minnesota 18 over Town State 4, Wisconsin 6 over Arizona State, Western Michigan and Michigan State 4 in an exhibition, plus Detroit 10 over Cincinnati 2 and Chicago (A) 1 over Milwaukee 4.

Pan-Am Louisville Bartlesville Wichita Eve Wesleyan Omaha Mt. Oklahoma Atlanta Wayland Nashville Town Haiuis Minnesota Town State Nebraska South Dakota State Wisconsin Arizona Michigan Mick Dukett Michigan State

Saxton Tries Death By Own Action After Breakin Arrest

Former welterweight champion Johnny Saxton, 28, attempted hanging in Atlantic City jail while held on burglary charges. Police say he was captured after breaking into Ronnie's 5 and 10 store, later cut down by a guard and returned to custody. Saxton faces breaking and entry and attempted larceny charges. he previously faced a jewelry theft case in New York.

Atlantic City N. J Johnny Saxton William Dunbar Saxton New York

Scott Spills Logart to win in third round boxing bout

Charley Scott, 22, of Philadelphia, floored Isaac Logart in a 1 14 third round technical knockout at Capitol Arena. The earlier 16 March decision over Logart is erased as Scott earns a decisive victory and eyes bigger welterweight matches.

Associated Press Charley Scott Issac Logart Scott Logart Washington Isaac Logart Cuba Philadelphia New York Capitol Arena Charley Isaac Marty Gallagher Norman Henry Gaspar Ortega

Senators Leader Seeks Void of Loes Trade

President Cal Griffith of the Washington Senators said he would ask Commissioner Ford Frick to void the deal in which the Baltimore Orioles sent Billy Loes to the Nationals. The team physician found Loes has an incomplete rupture of the right arm near the shoulder and recommended surgery with only a 50-50 chance of recovery. Griffith noted Orioles GM Lee MacPhail earlier disclosed Loes’ arm issue before the Tuesday swap that brought Vito Valentinetti to Baltimore.

Orlando Fla Cal Griffith Washington Senators Baseball Ford Frick Baltimore Orioles Billy Loes Nats Griffith Senators Lees Lee MacPhail Orioles Baltimore Vito Valentinetti

Fight Results Show Scott Stops Le inart in Cuba

Charley Scott stops Isaac Le inart in Cuba after 65 seconds, as reported from Washington. The Philadelphia fighter Camakuey appears in the brief AP dispatch with 14 percent noted in score or odds.

Associated Press Washington, D. C C Charley Scott Philadelphia Isaac Leinart Camakuey Cuba

Wayland Wins AAU Cage Title in Tight Final

Wayland College of Plainview Texas reclaimed the Women’s National AAU basketball title with a 43-37 win over Nashville Business College in St. Joseph Missouri. Nashville seeded first but lost to Wayland in the regular season. Iowa Wesleyan beat Omaha Commercials 51-34 for third place. Katherine Washington of Wayland and Neara White of Nashville earned their fifth all tournament selection and AAU women’s basketball hall of fame status.

ST. Joseph Wayland College of Plainview Tex Nashville Business College Wayland Nashville Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Iowa Omaha Commercials Katherine Washington Neara White AAU Basketball Hall of Fame Sandra Fiete Glenda Nicholson Rita Horky

Two Iowans Named to North Central League Basketball Team

In Minneapolis AP report Jim Jackson of Iowa Teachers and Ken Stripling of Morningside earned all league honors in the North Central conference. South Dakota State dominated with three selections including MVP Merlyn Smith, Don Jacobson, and Marlin Van Den Einde.

Minneapolis Jim Jackson Iowa Ken Stripling Morningside South Dakota State Loop Merlyn Smith Don Jacobson Marlin van den Einde

Regis Blairstown Tilt Postponed to May

Regis Blairstown baseball game set for Friday postponed until May. May date to be announced. Regis will play Alburnett Tuesday on the Daniels diamond as part of this week's schedule.

Regis-Blairstown Regis Alburnett Daniels Diamond

Center Point Beats Central City 7-5 in Baseball

Center Point defeated Central City 7-5 in a Thursday baseball game. Scoring details show Center Point with a 000 410 sequence and Central City tallying 579 across innings. Waterhouse, Brownie, Satchett, Campbell and Behwart contributed to the action for Center Point.

Center Point Downs Central City Center Point Waterhouse Brownie Oy Satchett Campbell Behwart

San Marino plans first Olympic Games debut

San Marino, the world's tiniest republic with about 15 000 residents, announces plans to enter the Olympic Games for the first time.

San Marino

Sanford Goes Distance to Lift Giants Past Indians 6-4

Giants right-hander Jack Sanford pitched the first complete game of the spring, defeating the Cleveland Indians 6-4. After early trouble allowing four runs in two innings, Sanford stabilized, allowing no runs the rest of the game as Rocky Colavito homered early for Cleveland. The outing boosts San Francisco’s hopes as Rigney praises Sanford and Sam Jones as keys to a potential pennant run.

Jack Sanford Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Cleveland Indians Sanford Sam Jones Bill Rigney Phillies Rube Gomez Rocky Colavito Indians Tribe Pittsburgh Pirates Kansas City Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Braves Washington Senators New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Tigers Reds Rocky Bridges Baby Jay Hook Don Lee Don Messi Jerry Davie Cincinnati Frank Thomas Jerry Lynch

Davis Light Heavies Headline Benefit Card

The Memorial coliseum hosts a charity boxing card with Eastern Iowa heavyweights led by Frank Davis who will fight Harmon Nolte for the heavyweight feature. Ed Stoltenberg meets Bruce Alger at 175 pounds as other Cedar Rapids gloves finalists and newcomers fill the undercard.

Memorial Coliseum Iowa Frank Davis University of Iowa Harmon Nolte Cedar Rapids Ed Stoltenberg Waterloo Bruce Alger Rochester Minn

Baseball results from Florida spring training games

Multiple spring training scores reported from beaches and cities in Florida. Notable games include Kansas City beating Pittsburgh 6 4 1 and Chicago beating St Louis 11 25. The notes mention pitchers such as Raydon Gorman and Flood with various winners and losers across Sarasota Tampa and Phoenix regions.

Wear Fal Beach Fla Pittsburgh Kansas City Raydon Gross Smith Foiles Brunet Coleman Herber Gorman Chith Winor Raydon Be—seinner ST. Petersburg Chicago St.Louis Lown Shaw Staley Rod (Romand L. McDaniel Nunn Gi Fon Katt B. M¢Daniel Hr—Flood Sarasota Fla.t New York Los Angeles I Gabler Monr Mower Blanchard Rysdale Fowler Jales Heabler Drysdale Detroit Cirtente Loser Kralick Hr—Covlikon

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