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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1956

Page

15

Bucky OConnor’s hectic tour with golf and speaking events

Bucky OConnor faces a 35 day schedule of 26 banquets and 26 meals as he travels from Anderson Indiana to Rapid City South Dakota and Mason City Iowa. He will coach the Iowa golf team at several meets and prepare for the Drake Relays while weighing a possible Australia tour with the U S Olympic team.

Towa Lee Drake Jane Kathy Bucky Kansas City Anderson Ind Rapid City Mason City The Methodist Church Knights of Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce Savanna Davenport Burlington LeClaire Red Oak Ida Grove Aberdeen Iowa Wisconsin Rockford Garner Tama Cedar Rapids Clinton Ryan Des Moines Bird Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

District Swim Meet at YMCA Cedar Rapids Pool

The district YMCA swimming meet will be at the Cedar Rapids AXCA pool Saturday with diving in the morning and swimming starting at 1 p.m. Winners advance to the state YMCA finals at the University of Iowa pool on April 20. Executive Secretary Wayne Conley reports receipts from the basketball tournament series totaling 4,577.12, down from last year. State finals receipts were 81,391.90, down 4,944. The athletic union notes a drop in sectional receipts but growth in district receipts.

Cedar Rapids Bucky Galesburg Eugene Ore Springfield Cookeville YMCA AXCA University of Iowa Wayne Conley the Athletic Union State Athletic Commission Livingston Osborne Jack Begun Chicago Carmen Basiilo Johnny Saxton Gerun Saxton Basilio Chicago Stadium

Deal for Saver Seen as Lane’s Best Trade Yet

Frank Lane’s best trade debate centers on the deal that sent Hank Sauer from the Chicago Cubs to the St. Louis Cardinals on March 30. Sauer and Stan Musial powered a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox as the Cardinals stretch a spring streak, while other Grapefruit League results highlight Colavito, Mantle, and a Dodgers-Orioles tuneup.

Fred Down United Press Mark Hank Saver Frank Lane Golden Ranch Saver Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Lane Frankie Sauer Stan Musial Ae Colavito Cardinals Chicago White Sox White Sox

Walcott to Testify on Boxing Corruption in Cook County

Former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott is slated to testify before the Cook County grand jury about potential corruption in boxing. He appeared in a boxing film and sparred with Lou Radzienda, who heads the National Boxing Association and is a state athletic official.

Cincago Jersey Joe Walcott Chursday Suipoc Cook County Grand Jury Hiiais Tilmall State Athletic Commisssignee Lou Radzlenda Loop Tt Travel Frank Fertie State Commission Madzienda Radzienda National Boxing Association Ferlic Gene Tooney Jack Dempsey Tommy Goughran

Snead Leads in Own Tournament

Sam Snead, a polished speaker and golfer, headlined a Greensboro Open eve-of-tournament club talk calling the event the Snead Open. Leaders listed include Frank Bronzohazy, Al Casdinimy, Clark Warnedncknon, Warwick Brug, and others, with seed 34-90-7 noted.

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Sports Slate Friday and Saturday schedule overview

Fragmented event list shows a Friday and Saturday slate across multiple venues. Mentions baseball, tennis, tracks and relays with scattered team names like Olympia, Minnesota, Cornell, Valley, Carmift, Wilson, Loras and Gar. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a regional college athletic weekend.

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Big Ten Votes Needed On Rose Bowl Renewal

The Big Ten must formally vote on renewing the Rose Bowl pact with the Pacific Coast Conference. Minnesota and Northwestern oppose extensions, while Michigan State Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Purdue have backed renewal. Final approval hinges on all member faculties with votes due as discussions continue.

Chicago Minnesota Michigan Alate Northwestern Michigan State Ilinois Wisconsin Iowa Purdue Michigan Indiana Ohio State Sehonis

Cornell Relays Draw Small Entry at Mount Vernon

Cedar Rapids Raiders extend a 4-1 win over Great Falls under windy Dodgertown conditions. High school and college events run from morning prelims to finals, with an exhibition mile featuring Olympic hopefuls Tee Wheeler and Deacon Jones.

Tee Wheeler Charles “Deacon” Jones The University Lows Wheeler Gig

Baseball on TV brings Dodgers Yankees exhibition to NBC CBS

TV schedule outlines a CBS telecast of the Dodgers versus Yankees game from New York on Saturday at 2 55 pm with a 12 45 pm Dizzy Den preview. WHIT Channey i will carry the game and NBC CRWWL channel 71 airs a 10 minute baseball special Sunday starting 0 30 pm featuring top players, skits, clips and the baseball ballet from Damn Yankees.

CBS New York Dizzy den WHIT Channey i NBC Crwwl Prnel

Happel Dominates In Opener As Shellsburg Shutout Ends

Atkins Jim Happel, a junior Legion Hall of Fame pitcher, blanks Milwaukee Braves scout Eddie Daneisakt while opening Atkins high school baseball season. Happel allows only one infield hit to Shellsburg through five innings and strikes out four. Galen Glick triples in two during a five run first inning, with Dean Hatfield and Gabe Primrose adding two hits each.

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Middlecaff Favored In Champions Tournament Odds

Las Vegas April 26 29 Cary Middlecaff opens as 4 1 favorite to win the tournament of Champions golf event Defending champion Gene Littler is listed second at 6 2 odds with the field crowded for the April event in Las Vegas Nevada.

Las Vegas Nev Cary Middlecaff Gene Littler

Wilson and Bear Netmen Tie 2-2 in Hinged Match

Wilson and Bear Netmen battled to a 2-2 draw Thursday as Bears swept singles while Wilson captured the doubles. Reserves contributed and the match featured disputed lines and several misreads in the OCR rendering.

Wilson Bear MrKinley Ennis Bears

Regents Give Iowa Coaches Olympic OK

DES MOINES AP Approval of general arrangements for two State University of Iowa athletic staff to serve US Olympic teams was given by the state board of regents. Hurry O'Connor head basketball coach and Have McCuskey wrestling coach will guide the Olympic teams. Brechler was commended for athletic department records and continued success.

DES Moines Secon Paul Brechler Hhiletics Adl University Geir Ennfermnes

Marion Wins Second Hi-Y Olympics at YMCA

Marion captures the second annual Hi-Y Olympics at the YMCA with victories in chess and golf events. Teammates Iren Wilson, McKinley, and Ellis aid in Marion’s sweep, as competitions include swimming and track segments amid a day of athletic events.

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