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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1966

Page

3

Windorks Masters Favorites Harney and Butler Lead in Winds

At Augusta National, Paul Harney and Peter Butler held 36 hole leads with 143 as winds tamed favorites including Jack Nicklaus. Arnold Palmer warned the wind could yield a 285 total while Don January and Doug Sanders chased at 144 amid shifting conditions. Butler, a British Ryder Cupper from Birmingham, relishes the wind and aims to counter pressure, with Harney signaling limited further appearances.

Augusta Augusta National Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Palmer Don January Doug Sanders Bob Rosburg Nicklaus Butler Birmingham England

Masters Day Two Sees Palmer Near Front in Wind Bursts

Arnold Palmer claws back into contention at Augusta after a front nine surge and a 70 on Friday leaving him 144 through 36 holes. Jack Nicklaus falters with inconsistent putting as Paul Harney and Peter Butler lead at 143 while Ben Hogan and Don January note wind and cup placements hampering putting.

Arnie Arnold Palmer Augusta Nicklaus Harney Ben Hogan

New Oakland Boss Rauch Seen as Top Georgia Passer

ATLANTA AP Johnny Rauch is named head coach of the Oakland Raiders. A Georgia Bulldog standout, Rauch starred in four bowls, threw 83 yard scoring passes, and set school marks. He coached Oakland offensive backs for three years after coaching at Tulane and Army.

Atlanta Johnny Rauch Oakland Raiders American Football League University of Georgia Rauch al Davis Joe Foss AFL Foss Pennsylvania Bulldogs Georgia Clemson Georgia Maryland Alabama North Carolina Oakland Tulane Army

Cyclones Win Two From Champs In Missouri

Iowa State pitchers Tim Van Galder and Scott Morton led a twinbill sweep of Missouri as the Cyclones won 7-6 and 3-1. Van Galder held the Tigers to four hits to take the opener, Morton a three hitter in the nightcap, with strong hitting from Jerry Retzlaff and Mike Van Dine. Retzlaff piled five hits overall, including four in the first game, and Van Dine homered in two runs in the opener's fourth inning.

Columbia Tim van Galder Scott Morton Jerry Retzlaff Mike van Dine Iowa State Missouri van Galder Tigers Morton Retzlaff Cyclone van Dine

Phillies sign ex Red Roger Craig for bullpen help

In Clearwater Florida the Philadelphia Phillies signed 35 year old Roger Craig to bolster their relief pitching staff after his release by the Reds earlier this week.

Clearwater, Fla Roger Craig Philadelphia Phillies Craig Reds

Willie Mosconi Returns to Billiards in Open Victory

Willie Mosconi ends a 10 year retirement with an opening run of 92 and a 150 to 68 win over Harold Baker in the world pocket billiards championship at Burbank California. The 15 time world champion from North Hollywood California competes in the 24 day $20 000 event.

Burbank Calif Willie Mosconi Harold Baker Mosconi Keat Baker North Hollywood

LSU athletic director Corbett shot and hospitalized in Baton Rouge

Louisiana State athletic director James J. Corbett remained sedated and unable to be questioned as police investigated a Thursday night shooting. Ballistics traced the slug to a derringer. Corbett was found slumped in his car after it hit a tree, underwent surgery, and received transfusions. He has a history of heart trouble, with a heart attack in 1958.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State James J. Corbett Corbett Tom Burbank

Schollander Defends 200 Free Title At AAU Meet

Don Schollander, four Olympic gold medals holder, won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:42.8 at the National AAU Swimming and Diving championships in Brandon. Roy Saari and Bill Utley trailed early but praised the win. Carl Robie repeated in the 200-yard butterfly, Wayne Anderson took the 100-yard breaststroke, Richard McGeagh won the 100-yard backstroke, Richard Roth claimed the 400-yard individual medley, Bernie Wrightson led on diving with 591.85 points.

Brandon, Fla Don Schollander Brandon Roy Saari Southern California Bill Utley Indiana Carl Robie Ann Arbor Mich Wayne Anderson Southern Caifornia Richard McGeagh Southern California Richard Roth Bernie Wrightsonnix Ariz

Pro Wrestling at Coliseum Tonight

Pro wrestling returns to Memorial Coliseum tonight at 8 30 p m. The main event is a battle to the finish between Bob Brown and Sonny Myers. A tag team match features The Viking and Jerry Kozak against Ronnie Reed and Don Carlson.

Pro Wrestling Memorial Coliseum Bob Brown Sonny Myers the Viking Jerry Kozak Ronnie Reed Don Carlson

Cedar Rapids and Green Bay YMCA Swim Meet Highlights

Cedar Rapids and Green Bay YMCA teams held a joint meet with an exhibition race where the C R team won the 400 yard medley relay in 3 59.1. Other C R winners included Wadlington in the 200 free and Miss Wenn in the girls 140 yard IM while Miss aha and Barry posted top times in 100 free and 100 yard breast respectively.

Cedar Rapids Green Bay Wis C.R Wadlington Miss Wenn Iris Miss Aha Ieea Barry

College Baseball Scores Roundup Across Teams

Iowa State defeated Missouri 7 to 3 while another Iowa State win 6 to 1 as Buena Vista went 5 to 7 and Central faced Parsons 9 to 3. Xavier and Ohio teams posted results, Wayne State and Simpson both noted, golf and tennis standings teased.

Iowa State Missouri Buena Vista Central Ge Parsons Xavier Ohi Upper Ue Wayne State Simpson

Mantle Opens Spring as Yankee Lineup Consideration Grows

Mantle, baseball's famed but fragile slugger, started seven innings in a 5-4 10 inning win over the Braves and pressed for regular work. He wants to play tomorrow and Sunday against Atlanta and nine innings Tuesday when New York opens against Detroit, as Keane weighs Mantle alongside Tresh and Maris in the outfield. Other exhibition results: Houston over Detroit 6-4 on Wynn’s three run homer. Cubs beat Indians 9-5 in 12 innings.

Dick Couch Associated Press New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Mantle Johnny Keane Atlanta Braves Yankees Detroit New York Keane Tom Tresh Roger Maris Mickey Yankee Stadium Houston Astros Tigers Jim Wynn Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians

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Windorks Masters Paul Harney New England Peter Butler Britain U.S Wilmington N.C Ever Butler Sers Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Sevens Deano Mike Souchak Rayley Gay Brewer xDenen Tommy Jacobi Benes Glover Hebert Bl Casper al Beiberger Tommy of Terry Dill Aaron Frank Beard Jack Burke xCharles Co xJames Grantem Tony Doug Ford Steve Oppermann Don Finsterwald Phil Rodgers Bruce Cramp Niel Coles Sam Snead Ken Venturi George Knudson Julius Boros Rod Funseth Dan Sikes Oberto Devicenzo Bobbie Is Har Id Henning Gardner Dickinson xOr Ed _veecarent Wes Bill Campbell xEd Tu Luis Silverio James Hitchcock xDale Bob Goalby xBob Murph xRon_ Cer UPI Phil Jack Davis Cedar Rapids Coliseum Lowa Bob Sonny BullDog Lee Henning the Stomper Jerr Kozak Don Vs Carson Bulldog Lee Henning Cyclones Champs Phillies Tony Charcoal Steak House 16Th Ave. S.W First Ave N.W Schollander Saar Don Saari Yale Kansas Washburn Ya DePaul Ken Johnson Joe Torre Yanks Houston Astrodome Wynn John Hiller Bob Lillis Hiller Bob Aspromonte Cub Bob Heffner San Diego Cubs Glenn Beckert Chicago Billy Williams Cleveland Sam McDowell Gary Bell Peterson Hamilton Bouton Eomere Johnson Niekro Torre Boyer Lolich Wickersham Freehan Dierker Noll Carpin Sembera Ime Jackson Handley McDowell Beli Oviante McMahon Stange Heffner Sims Heffne Williams WEBB 5Th Ave Tropics the Town House Iowa 1St Avenue Armar Ist Avenue
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