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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1966

Page

14

Police Conclude Corbett Shot by Error in Motel

Police officials in Baton Rouge said they are convinced LSU athletic director James J. Corbett was shot by a motel occupant who mistook him for a prowler. The shooter, Coleman, claimed he fired after hearing a rattling at his window. investigators found details consistent with Corbett’s account of chest pains and seeking help.

Baton Rouge James J. Corbett Louisiana State University David Keyser Bryan Clemmons Corbett Coleman Jefferson Highway Pearson Hickory N.C Columbus Greenville S.C Tom Pistone Charlotte Pistone

Regis Sophs Rally Past Jefferson In Final Inning

Regis Sophs scored seven runs in the last inning to beat Jefferson 7 to 5 at Jeff field. Creg Jacobs doubled home the go ahead runs after going 2 for 4. Mike Mulhurin earned the win on the mound as Jeff field errors bolstered Regis late surge.

Regis High Jefferson Jeff Field Royals J-Hawk Creg Jacobs Mike Mulhurin Den Mayfield Theyerwand Biechicht Houston

Manny Jimenez Joins Kansas City A's Roster

Kansas City AP report states outfielder Manny Jimenez was added to the Athletics roster after being purchased from Mobile in the Southern League. Fourteen players were sent to minor league teams and Don Buschhorn moved to Modesto. The A's also added Tommy Reynolds Ted Kubiak John Donaldson Ron Thompkins and Dick Joyce to Vancouver and Pacific Coast League assignments.

Kansas City Manny Jimenez Kansas City Athletics

Yastrzemski Named Red Sox Playing Captain In 1960 Opener

Boston outfielder Carl Yastrzemski was chosen as the first official playing captain in Red Sox history on the eve of the American League opener with Baltimore. He vowed punctuality and discipline, saying he is tired of the team being a laughing stock like the Mets and will report late arrivals to manager Billy Herman. Dick Radatz was named the team’s players representative, replacing Chuck Shilling who was traded to Minnesota.

Boston Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Baltimore Yastrzemski Gga yasTezemski Billy Herman Red Sox New York Mets Dick Radatz Chuck Schilling Minnesota Twins

Clayton Henry Hired As Graceland College Coach

Clayton G. Henry of Shawnee Mission Kansas is named new basketball coach at Graceland College. He coached four years at Shawnee Mission High School and played in the 1965 Kansas state tournament. He attended Graceland and St Ambrose colleges and earned a 1949 master's degree from the University of Iowa.

Lamoni Clayton G. Henry Shawnee Mission Kan Graceland College Henry Shawnee Mission High School iGraceland St. Ambrose College University of Iowa

Ax Attack Hits Terry Downes Staff at London Club

A gang attacked staff at Terry Downes night club in London early Tuesday. Three men were arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm to a staff member. Downes was uninjured and runs the club and betting shops.

London Terry Downes Downes

Eight-Team Delaware Loop Set for 14-Game Schedule

Delaware Loop will operate with eight teams this season after an organizational meeting. Edgewood joins Center Point Hopkinton Ryan Coggan Reformatory Delhi and Troy Mills. League affiliated with the National Baseball Congress opens May 15 with an umpires rules meeting Friday at 7 30 at the Ryan fire station.

RYAN Delaware County Baseball League Edgewood Center Point Hopkinton Coggan Reformatory Delhi Troy Mills National Baseball Congress

Petrosayn and Spassky Draw First World Chess Match

In Moscow AP reports Tigran Petrosayn who has held the title since 1963 and Boris Spassky drew after 37 moves in the opening game of a two month 24 game world championship series.

Petrosayn Spassky Chess Meet Moscow Tigran Petrosayn Boris Spassky

Bowling Highlights pennington rolls 243 dorothy frasher 222

Easter Bunny tolls weekend leagues with top games by Marv Pennington 243 and Dorothy Frasher 222. Other notable scores include Don Lagerquist 617 Pat Lagerquist 565 Rex Phillips 230 and junior marks by Mike Pappas 178-494 and Conniel Pruda 158-391.

Marv Pennington Dorothy Frasher Dorothy Marv Don Lagerquist Pat Lagerquist Rex Phillips Gare Cora Paxton Janet Kepler Sundowners Mike Pappas Conniel 'Pruda Bob Sweet Ray Benson Stan Findley Don Laserquist John Spore Jean Shatzer Marion Burlingham Fran Sneberg Sybil Nortman

Spartans Enter Drake Relays as Big Ten Representatives

Michigan State announces its first Big Ten team entry for the Drake Relays in Des Moines on April 29-30. The 22-man squad includes six individual conference champions and the 480-yard high hurdles shuttle relay, which set a Drake record of 57.9 seconds last year.

DES Moines Michigan State Drake

Mosconi Extends Streak With 150 80 Victory in Billiards Showdown

Willie Mosconi opened with a high run of 45 and defeated Bill Staton 150 80 in the world invitational pocket billiards championship in Burbank. The win marks Mosconi fourth straight tournament victory, with a fifth semifinal bout against Richie Florence looming. Other Monday results included Harald Warst over Robert Woods 150 137 and Steve Mizerak beating Ed Kelly 150 144.

Burbank Calif Willie Mosconi Bill Staton Alexandria Mosconi Haddon Heights N. J Richie Florence Torrance Harald Warst Grand Rapids Mich Robert Woods Los Angeles Harold Baker North Hallywood Eddie Taylor Knoxville Irving Crane Rochester Onotrig Lauri New York Steve Mizerak Athens Ed Kelly Baltimore

Falcons add Wilson fullback and Boyd rookie free agent

Atlanta announces the acquisition of fullback Tom Wilson a National Football League free agent and Benny Boyd a rookie free agent. The notice hints at opportunities in the want ads for additional prospects.

Atlanta Atlanta Falcons Tom Wilson Benny Boyd

Barry Named NBA All Star in Rare Honor

New York AP report says San Francisco rookie Rick Barry earned NBA All Star selection joining Wilt Chamberlain Jerry Lucas Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. The voting by writers and broadcasters across nine league cities produced no unanimous picks.

New York San Francisco Rick Barry National Basketball Assn Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Jerry Lucas Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Jerry West Los Angeles Robertson

Wilson to Start Cornell Relays at Mount Vernon

Eric Wilson of the University of Iowa will be the starter for the 11th annual Cornell Relays in Mount Vernon. Ten schools have entered with more expected by Wednesday. events run from noon with preliminaries and finals in pole vault high jump shot put javelin and broad jump plus several relays.

Mount Vernon Eric Wilson University of Iowa Cornell 5.C Luther Wartburg Grinnell Carleton Dubuque Central Ellsworth Muscatine Community College Ram Bill Pflasterer

Leaguers Jones Bertell Undergo Surgeries

Macki Jones of the Atlanta Braves, former Cedar Rapids player, had shoulder bone chip removal and may miss three weeks. Dick Bertell, Iowa State graduate from Des Moines, will undergo knee cartilage surgery later this week and likely miss the first half of the season.

Jones Bertell Macki Jones Atlanta Braves Cedar Rapids Dick Bertell Iowa State Des Moines San Francisco Giants

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