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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1967

Page

10

Coe Favored in Midwest Conference South Race

Coe is a slight favorite to win the Southern division of the Midwest Conference, with Monmouth the defending titlist and Ripon the Northern division favorite. Predictions follow a league survey ahead of first conference action this weekend, including Coe hosting Grinnell Saturday and Monmouth’s April 11 opener against Knox.

Ripon Coe Monmouth Grinnell Carleton St. Olaf Lawrence Knox

Lions Sign Top Two Draft Picks Farr and Barney

Detroit AP reports the Lions signed their first and second picks Mel Farr from UCLA and Lem Barney from Jackson State to NFL contracts. Farr is a running back and Barney a defensive back, both expected to bolster Detroit's 1964 season.

Lions Farr Barney Detroit Detroit Lions UCLA Mel Farr Lem Barney Jackson Miss. State

Yankees Caribbean trip yields injuries and losses

The New York Yankees stalled on their Caribbean tour with a 1-2 record as Lou Clinton fractured a thumb and Charley Smith suffered a shoulder separation. John Kennedy was named starting shortstop after a trade with Los Angeles, while other players faced roster moves and medical setbacks.

Ron Rap Associated Press New York Yankees Yanks Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Fort Lauderdale Fla Yankees Lou Clinton Charley Smith Islands Clinton Smith John Kennedy Los Angeles Goodfield Jack Cullen John Miller

Detroit promoter moves to block Patterson bout in court

A Detroit promoter filed plans to seek a federal injunction to bar Muhammad Ali from defending his heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson anywhere but Detroit. The dispute follows failed negotiations with E and J Sports Club, amid claims of interference by Muhammad Ali's camp. Las Vegas now favored for the title bout with TV coverage planned for the United States Canada and international markets.

Detroit Cassius Clay Floyd Patforom Pea Oeattantarvee Serepgen Gee Jean Wilson E and J Sports’ Club Eddie D. Smith Clay Patterson E and Muhammad Ali Las Vegas New York United States Canada Japan Europe

Jeff Wins No-Hitter to Open Cedar Rapids- Marion Season

Jefferson High School opened its 1967 baseball campaign with a 7-0 no hitter over Central City. Three J-Hawk pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts as Doug Wilford fanned eight in three innings, Gary Bannick added two in three, and Mark Tschopp finished with three. Tim Kelley and Dennis Hoelker led a 10-hit attack, each with two hits in three trips, pacing the victory.

al Onaka Tom Shannahan Ed Schwenke Jerry Crees Jeff Hansen Norm Ellenberger Monmouth Don Ingerson Mike Frederick Sandy MacKenzie Fleet Gene Kowert Grinhell Létterrt Ten Greg Dean Ron Gatton Grinnell Bob Geller Dave Schatz Dick Schneider Tom Lower Ken Engle Jim Sebern Rick Vranek John Sterzer Ripon Dave Bienfang Bill Metcalf Gene Klann Gordon Steinbach Jim Clark Robin Hering Vern Potlinger Roger Merl Lawrence Vikes Chris Olsen Dick Briden Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids- Marion Central City J-Hawk Doug Wilford Gary Bannick Mark Tschopp Tim Kelley Dennis Hoelker Kelley Hills Wilford Sannick Schmickle Hayden

College Baseball Results Across Multiple Matches

College baseball scores include Gridgewater over Ashland 6 to 0 and LaSalle over Penn 7 to 2. Other games feature Duke defeating Colby 7 to 3 and Arizona State routing Utah State 5 to 3. Various teams posted wins and losses in a wide spread of matchups across the circuit.

Wave Ashland Columbus Manhatt LaSalle Penn Carson-Newman E. Michigan South Carolina Brown Aerican U Mt. St. Mary’s Duke Colby Sul Ross Pershins Cal Auburn Vanderbilt Pieters McNeese Wea la. Tech Miss St Pacific Portland St Oregon Col Texas A&m Texas Tech Cal Poly Poma Laverne Col

Bills Sign No 9 Draft Choice Jerry Leither

The Buffalo Bills signed their No 9 draft pick Jerry Leither a tight end prospect from Kent State Ohio.

Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Bills American Football League Jerry Leither Kent State Ohio

Baseball Line Scores From Florida Sites

A compressed summary of baseball line scores across multiple Florida venues including West Palm Beach Fort Myers Tampa and Sarasota with teams such as Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland San Francisco and New York listing runs hits and pitchers. Key performances include Blass and Osteen credited with wins and Zachary and Dunn noted for mound work alongside home run mentions for several clubs in intradomain exhibition fashion.

West Palm Beach Fla Philadelphia Sher Airy Tex Jarvis Carroll Nantendez Mt ‘Torre W—Jarvis LeShort FT. Myers Kansas Hunter Handrahan Batibe Roof Duncan di Verte Blass Gonder W—Blass L—Dulil Pallsbursh Stargell Tampa ELA Detroit Cincinnati Wilson Monbouauille Kfippstein Oycar Wetter Cowan Cincinnaliy Bawards Nat Arlington Texas Mouston Los Angeles Zachary Aeinsky Schenider Sateman Brand Osteen Pernoski Egstbare Coheanis Osteen

Track Shoes Rule Ends Maury Wills Shoes Dispute

Maury Wills of the Pittsburgh Pirates was ordered by National League president Warren Giles to switch from track style spikes to conventional baseball shoes by opening day. The ruling came after Wills, who stole nine bases this spring, wore blunt spikes resembling track shoes, prompting concerns about safety and fairness. Wills plans to comply within days, with a deadline of April 11.

Fort Myers Fla Maury Wills Warren Giles National League Wills Giles Los Angeles Dodgers Ron Los Angeles Joe K. Brown Pittsburgh Maury Brown Larry Napp Joe Cronin

Aaron leads league with 44 homers after Vietnam morale tour

Hank Aaron balanced a public relations effort with a weak batting average of .279 the lowest in 13 years. The Braves star, along with Torre Killebrew Robinson Musial and Mel Allen, spent 17 days in Vietnam visiting troops in the field and hospitals, showing last year's All-Star game and sharing baseball. He said the trip boosted morale, despite risks and war-zone realities.

West Palm Beach Fla Hank Aaron Atlanta Vietnam Braves U. S Aaron Joe Torre Harmon Killebrew Brooks Robinson Stan Musial Mel. Ates

White Sox Trim Roster by Sending Three to Minors

The Chicago White Sox optioned three players on Monday to reduce the roster to 30, two above the opening day limit. Infielder Marv Staehle, pitcher Don Dennis, and catcher Herrmann were sent to minor league camps in Indianapolis and to the camp for reassignment.

Jack Hamilton Morning Sun Iowa Bill Denehy Chicago White Sox New York Mets Mets Cleon Jones Johnny Lewis Sarasota Fla Regis High

Bianchi Named Seattle Cage Coach

SEATTLE AP Al Bianchi 35, assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls, was named Monday as head coach of the Seattle Supersonics, the new NBA team that will begin play next winter. Don Richman Seattle general manager said Bianchi signed a three year contract at an undisclosed salary.

Seattle al Bianchi Chicago Bulls Seattle Supersonics Seattle National Basketball Assn Don Richman Bianchi

Boxing results recap across cities with varied outcomes

The AP report lists multiple boxing results from cities including Baltimore Worcester New Orleans Salt Lake City Okaya ma Paris Omaha Las Vegas and Las Vegas style venues. Boxers such as Dick Diveronica He Yu Herbie Lee Anderson Don Fullmer Joe Hopkins Masashi Nakano Soulyemane Diallo Art Hernandez Jock Tarouki Leon Perkins and Adolph Pruitt are noted with knockouts stoppages and decisions across weight classes.

Associated Press Baltimore Diveronica Canastota He Yu Sweet Herbie Lee Washington Worcester Eas Bled Shall Newark Ea Anderson New Orleans Jimmy du New_York Marion Connor Canton Ohio Salt Lake City Don Fullmer West Jordan Utah Joe Hopkins Okayama City Japan Masahi Nakano Jessie Series Philipines Paris Soulyemane Diallo France Art Hernandez Omaha Nel Waples Mario Lemagna Ae Ma Jock Tarouki Nigeria Las Vegas Eon Perkins Chicago Outpointer Adalp Pruitt Los Angeles

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