Modesto shuts down C R Cards 3 1 in spring tilt
Cedar Rapids Cards fall 3 1 to Modesto after a 1 0 first inning lead. Manny Abreu stellar at short and Luis Melendez Tim Morgan drive in runs as Modesto wins with timely hits. Cards pitchers include Ron Roberts with others from Modesto bullpen.
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Australian wins Singapore Grand Prix in record time
Garrie Cooper of Australia driving a 498cc Elfin Ford dominated the 60 lap Singapore Grand Prix. He led from the 11th lap on the 3,023 mile circuit, set a new course record of 2 hours 15 minutes 29.6 seconds, and claimed $1,666 first prize. Jan Russell of Malaysia finished second, with Steve Holland of Hong Kong third.
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Indonesia
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Jefferson High Booster Club Meeting On Tuesday
The Jefferson High Booster Club will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in room 227 to finalize plans for the winter sports banquet to be held later this month.
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Sunday Stars Pitching and Hitting Spark Big Wins
Jim Bunning of the Pirates scattered five hits to beat TTING and secure a 3-0 victory. Jim Hart of the Giants drove in five runs with three homers in a 13-2 and 3-1 doubleheader sweep over Philadelphia.
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Giants Sweep Phillies as Mays Hart Power Giants roll in doubleheader sweep
In a lively afternoon, Willie Mays homered and doubled, while Jim Hart hit three homers driving in six as the Giants split and then swept a doubleheader against the Phillies 13-2 and 3-1. Mays fueled the big opener with eight runs and Hart sparked the nightcap with two homers.
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Banks First Spring Home Run Amid Easter Hopes
Ernie Banks remarks he waited for Easter Sunday as he hits his first home run of spring. Marvin Giles, a freckled amateur with a 288 in his first Masters, says he aimed to make the cut and is thrilled by his results.
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Six Turbines Remain Idle at Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500 entry list sits at 55 with six STP turbine cars unentered as of deadline. Veterans Ronnie Duman and Bud Tingelstad are assigned to two turbine entries, one Ford powered by Ken Breen lacks a driver, and three engines use turbocharged Offenhausers. The turbine issue follows a 1967 rule dispute and USAC moves to limit air intake to balance piston cars.
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Delaware Loop Meeting Sets Eight Teams This Year
An organizational meeting for the Delaware county Baseball league will be held at the fire station Tuesday at 8 pm. The league secretary Jim McElliott says Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Center Point Earlville Ryan and the Men's Reformatory were members last year and the league hopes to operate with eight teams. It will be the 35th year the league has existed.
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Cedar Rapids Soccer Club Meeting Tuesday at 7 PM
The Cedar Rapids Soccer Club invites all members to a 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the Ellis YMCA to discuss by laws. The Comets lead the Upper Mississippi Soccer alliance with two points from a win. Des Moines and Central College share second with one point after a recent tie, while Waterloo Parsons College and Quad Cities have yet to score.
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Three Spots Are Filled as 76ers Aim for Final Berth
The NBA playoff field narrowed to three of four, with the Philadelphia 76ers seeking the East title on Monday after a 110-105 win at Boston. Hal Greer led with 28, supporting Wilt Chamberlain and others as Philadelphia built a 3-1 series lead. Sam Jones scored 25 for the Celtics as Boston stayed within reach before dropping the gap.
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Havlicek Struggles With Ball in Eastern Playoff Loss
Boston star John Havlicek fumbled the ball as it rolled between his legs during Sunday's Eastern division playoff. Watching from the stands or bench were Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Chet Walker and Luke Jackson. The 76ers won 110 to 105 to take a 3 1 lead in the series.
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Trojan Cups 3 AAU Gym Titles
Makoto Sakamoto of USC emerged as the national all around gymnastics champion at the National AAU meets in Long Beach California. He won long horse parallel bars and horizontal bar and finished second in floor exercise and third in rings and side horse. Linda Metheny of Chicago won the women’s all around title with balance beam and free exercise titles.
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Davalillo Drives In Four In Cleveland Win Over Boston
Vic Davalillo boosted his hitting and base running, driving in four with a homer and a triple, plus two steals, in Cleveland's 7-4 win over Boston. Hansen and Killebrew also pace wins as the American League standings shift with Detroit, California, and Minnesota taking key early-season victories.
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