Unlikely Path to Minor League Manager Jack Krol Chosen
Cedar Rapids gains new manager John Thomas Krol after ten days in Cardinal spring camp. A former player who never rose above class AA, he previously managed Rock Hill in 1965, finishing poorly in the second half amid injuries and reassignments.
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Jack” Krol
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Krol Brings Czech Roots Passion to Cedar Rapids Cardinals
The Cedar Rapids Cardinals hire Jack Krol, a Polish descent, half Czech manager, to mentor minor leaguers. He shares strong parallels with Ron Plaza and Sparky Anderson, emphasizes reducing mental errors, and aims to develop players for future success at Busch Stadium.
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Baseball Standings Slugging Through Confusing Ticker
Fragmented text shows standings and player mentions including Giusti 15 14, Pappas facing Cincinnati, Lovis Wash, and teams New York Los Angeles and others. Confusing OCR yields scattered team names and records with no clear outcome or event.
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Dodgers reshuffle roster as Davis casts off ankle
Los Angeles Dodgers shuffle two pitchers and remove Willie Davis ankle cast. Dick Egan’s contract is bought from Spokane farm club and Larry Staab is sent to Spokane for seasoning. Davis suffered a severe ankle sprain with a possible bone chip in a spring game in Florida.
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ISU's Don Smith and Iowa's Sam Williams Named Helms All American
Los Angeles AP reports Don Smith of Iowa State University and Sam Williams of the University of Iowa earned spots on the 36 man Helms Athletic Foundation all American basketball team. Smith shattered Cyclone scoring and rebounding records while Williams ranked high in the Big Ten in his first season after transferring from Burlington junior college.
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LaBarge Leads Cedar Rapids Eagles West Side Boxing Team
Iowa Golden Gloves champion Roger LaBarge heads Cedar Rapids Eagles 11 man West side boxing squad for the A A U tournament at Memorial Coliseum Saturday night at 7 15 He will box at 132 pounds with teammates Mc Cauley Puckhaber Cordon McCormick Huggins Furness Tokheim Herold Colbert and David all Jeffer son students Admission 1 50 Tickets available at Dave's Food Center Kennedy Paint Berry's 66 Service and 701 Third Avenue SE Marion Promoter Don Dochterman expects up to 80 fighters listed for the event.
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Boston Patriots Sign Leroy Mitchell From Texas Southern
The Boston Patriots of the AFL announce the signing of Leroy Mitchell from Texas Southern as a receiver and defensive end. He becomes Boston's 11th draft choice.
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Kennedy Coach to Move Arnie Gaarde Joins Iowa State
Arnie Gaarde announced his resignation as Kennedy high school basketball coach to join Glen Anderson at Iowa State. A 1956 Town State graduate, Gaarde has a strong coaching record at Grundy Center, Atlantic, and Washington with state titles and regional honors, plus a master's from Iowa State in 1966.
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Dierker Survives Shaky Start as Astros Beat Braves Again
Houston starter Larry Dierker recovered from a rough first inning to win 4-2 against the Atlanta Braves. Dierker allowed three hits and two runs in the opening frame but settled, retiring the Braves on two singles after two out in the ninth. Joe Morgan Jim Wynn Ed Mathews Rusty Staub and Bob Asmstromonte provided the offense including Staub’s sixth inning scoring double and a ninth inning insurance run. Philadelphia edged Chicago 5-4 on Bill Hands wild pitch in the 11th.
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Joe Morgan
Jim Wynn
Ed Mathews
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Cookie Rojas
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McBride Declines St. Louis Stars Stay Rift Over Coach
Pat McBride, among the few local players chosen for a new pro soccer club, says he will not play for the St. Louis Stars of the National Professional Soccer League. The dispute stemmed from a flareup with coach Gutendorf, though he later offered an apology and was expected to rejoin the team.
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Sports Car Club Plans Gymkhana at Sears Lot Iowa City
The Iowa region of the Sports Car Club of America will stage a Gymkhana Sunday at the new Sears store parking lot in Iowa City. Registration starts 12 noon, first car off at 12 30. Entry is 1 dollar for members and 2 dollars for guests. An awards dinner will follow at the Carousel restaurant.
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Centennial Pace at Blue Bonnets To Offer Richest Harness Purse
Montreal AP reports a record $50,000 purse for the Centennial pace at Blue Bonnets Raceway set for August 27, making it the richest harness race in Canada.
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IOC to Hold 65th Session in Tehran May 5-9
The International Olympic Committee announced its 65th session will take place in Tehran Iran from May 5 to 9 with South Africa’s exclusion and related issues on the agenda A preceding May 3 to 4 meeting will involve National Olympic Committee representatives and the IOC executive board.
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Se man Signs with Toronto Argonauts
Toronto signs defensive lineman Bill Se man from Northeast Missouri Teachers College, joining the Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
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