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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1966

Page

8

Koufax Struggles In Florida Exibition Stage Start

Sandy Koufax, in his second start for the Dodgers, pitched six scoreless innings in a 50 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Los Angeles. He admits his arm remains in the Florida exhibition stage, aiming for longer outings as spring training progresses. Koufax noted his goal to pitch nine innings and praised his improving stuff after a shaky earlier appearance against Houston. He struck out six, walked one, and yielded five hits.

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Celtics Hire Bill Russell as Coach Amid Controversy

Boston announces Bill Russell will coach the Celtics next season joining a notable group including club chair Kratter and president Auerbach. Russell, 32, plans to play another year under a three year contract worth 100000 dollars per season. Auerbach stressed the decision came after weeks of deliberation and aims to reclaim a championship for Boston.

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Evans Records Second Ace At Twin Pines

Thomas Evans of 3924 Knoll Crest Court NE scored an ace at Twin Pines golf course on Sunday. The hole in one came on No. 12, a 163 yard par three, with a five iron, while playing with Howard Thorp, R. G. Quinlan, and W. T. Allott.

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Benefit Cage Games At Jeff On Monday

The annual Lettermen's club scholarship benefit basketball games are set for 7 p.m. Monday in the Jefferson high school gym. Taft junior high teachers face Roosevelt and Wilson teachers in one game, followed by the Lettermen's club vs. the faculty in the second game.

Lettermen’s Club Jefferson High School Taft Junior High Roosevelt Wilson

Gazette City Amateur Golf Set in July

The Gazette sponsored Cedar Rapids Amateur Golf is slated for two July weekends. Games begin July 23 at Cedar Rapids Country Club, with July 24 at Elmcrest. The final weekend, July 30-31, occurs at Ellis Park and Twin Pines courses. Six teams compete. eight players per team with low seven scores each day counting.

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Tiant Keeps Red Sox Contained in 6-0 Loss

Tiant flirted with perfection as Cleveland defeated Boston 6-0 to remain the lone unbeaten team in the majors. The Cuban righty and 1964 rookie form shone with seven hits allowed and a shutout, signaling a possible comeback after a rough previous season. Manager Birdie Tebbetts praised Tiant as a hungry pitcher in the off season.

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Nagel's Iowa Debut and Players Weigh In On Roles

Spring drills begin as Ray Nagel sets up staff and housing while Hawk prospects wrestle with positions. Diehl McDowell and Knutson ponder guard wingback and linebacker roles, with Anderson training as a placekicker amid 1965 scoring form.

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Brewer and Palmer meet in big playoff showdown

In Las Vegas Gay Brewer faces Arnold Palmer after an 18 hole playoff tied at 288 after 72 holes in the Tournament of Champions. Palmer and Brewer deadlocked with Jack Nicklaus and Tommy Jacobs in a prior Masters after Nicklaus won with five under par.

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