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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1963

Page

4

Elam Paces Lions Past Regis 5-2 in Friday Tilt

Ken Elam pitched effectively for Linn Mar as they defeated Regis 5-2 at Daniels Park. The Lions scored twice in the first inning, Regis answered with a run in the bottom half, and Linn Mar pulled away in the fifth with a Lassen triple and Elam RBI. Elam struck out seven and allowed two unearned runs while Lassen also drove in two.

Ken Elam Linn Mar Regis Daniels Park Elam Dale Lassen Lions Lassen Linn Mars

Balk Rate Concerns NL Teams

The National League worries over a rash of balks called by umpires early in the 1963 season. NL secretary Fred Fleig says patience is needed as players and umpires agree the rule requires a one second stop with runners on base. Augie Donatelli’s crew leads balk calls. Bob Friend of the Pirates already faces six balks.

Cincinnati National League Fred Fleig Warren Giles Augie Donatelli Donatelli Balks Fleig Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates Giles

Iowa Mile Relay Team Set For Kansas Relays Final

Iowa's mile relay team, fastest in Friday's prelims with 3 13.7, competes for top honors at the Kansas Relays. Uncertainty surrounds anchor Bill Frazier after an injury in the sprint medley final where Nebraska posted 3 20.7. Cloyd Webb sparked a 163 5 discus win for Iowa as Drake clocked 3 16 in university mile qualifiers.

Lawrence Kan Iowa Kansas Frazier Hawkeyes Cloyd Webb Texas Southern Nebraska

Cyclones Drop Doubleheader at Oklahoma State

Iowa State lost a twin bill at Stillwater 4 3 and 17 1, committing 14 errors. OSU pulled ahead in the opener when Larry Ferguson singled home the winning run in the seventh. The Cyclones remain 0 8 in Big Eight play.

Associated Press Iowa State Stillwater Oklahoma State Oklahoma Cowboys Larry Ferguson Cyclones

Harry Smith Wins Akron Open Bowling Title

Harry Smith of St. Louis defeated Tom Hennessey of St. Louis by 17 pins in the Akron Open final to win $5,000. Smith rolled 208 while Hennessey managed 191. Hennessey also earned $2,500 as runner-up for the second straight year.

Akron, Ohio Harry Smith St. Louis Tom Hennessey Smith Hennessey

Norway Nips Amana on Boddicker's Hit

Gary Boddicker drove in the winning run in the seventh inning to lift Norway to an 8 7 victory over Amana. Bill Brecht struck out 12 for the winners as Norway built a late lead.

Norway Amana Boddicker Gary Boddicker Bill Brecht Astoad Teiels Trimpe Honolka Meyer Brecht Robison

Want Ads Dominate Advertising Reach in Newspapers

Classified want ads remain the most used advertising form, delivering broad reach and steady revenue for publishers. Retailers and job seekers rely on concise listings to connect with customers and hires, sustaining the paper’s classified section as a core revenue stream.

Iowa Netters Complete 8 1 Victory Over Air Force

Iowa's tennis team defeated the Air Force Academy 8 1 on the fieldhouse courts to improve to 5 3 on the season and set a matchup with Bradley. Singles results include Witkinson over Jordan 6 1 6 0 and Jerton over Mynar 6 1 6 2 with other bouts listed. Doubles saw Wilkinson Strauss, Ellerton Wright, and Filey Mears win their matches.

Iowa City Iowa Air Force Academy Bradley Steve Witkinson Stan Jordan Neve, Shava Ed Pickens Genny Jerton Jim Mynar Dick Riley Bruce Smith Jim Roeback Ken Wright Were Mears Ken Snapp Wilkinson-Strauss Jordan-Mynar Ellerton-Wright Picken-Snapp Filey-Mears Smith-Kaltenbech

Walker Wins Extra Inning Contest 5-2

Center Point fell 5-2 to Walker in 10 innings as Walker scored five in the extra frame. Wiley fanned seven Center Point batters, with Walker tallying five runs in the 10th. The game stayed tied through nine as pitchers dominated before Walker pulled away.

Walker Center Point Wiley

Charles Leads Houston Golf After 36 Holes

New Zealand left hander Bob Charles holds a one stroke lead over Jack Nicklaus and Kermit Zarley after 36 holes in the $50,000 Houston golf classic. Charles moved ahead by missing only two greens while posting a 66 in the second round.

Houston Bob Charles New Zealand Jack Nicklaus Kermit Zarley

Dysart Edges Orange 2-1 in Narrow Win

Dysart won 2-1 as Raub pitched four-hits for the victors while Dysart avoided errors. Orange Township’s Smith tossed a one-hitter but took the loss, with three Orange errors cited in the contest.

Dysart Orange Smith Orange Township Raub Franes Pias Dysy E Smith Shepherd

A's Take First Place On 2 Wins

A's vault to sole first in the American League with a twi night doubleheader sweep of the Los Angeles Angels by identical 3-2 scores. They ride six wins in seven games aided by improving pitching. Boston also wins twice on Patriot’s Day, while New York, Chicago, and Baltimore post victories in AL action.

Athletics Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers

Iowa Beats Luther 20-4 in Baseball Lith

Iowa City powered past Luther 20-4 as pitchers Jim McAndrew and Jay Petersen hit two run homers fueling a lop-sided victory. Luther struggled throughout the game.

Iowa City UPI Jim McAndrew Jay Petersen Iowa Luther Rb Krause Staffon Redd'gton Lawrence Stykowny Meyer Isler Anderson Lee Per’sen Olson C Sherman Tson Freese Roalstad P McAndrew Summers Just Helleck Albertson Evanson J. Petersen Sherman Baum McAndrew Krause Szykowny Anson Rohwedder Hageman Ee

Triangular Title To Manchester

Manchester won the final event of the day the high jump and edged Marion in a triangular meet. Anamosa placed third with 49 points as double winners were Manchester’s Jim Paris in the 220 and 440 and Marion’s Bob Hoglund in the lows and highs with Glen Sufficool in the mile and half mile.

Manchester Marion Anamosa Jim Paris Marion Bob Hoglund Glen Sufficool

Eagles Seek Buyers as Phillies Franchise Goes on Market

Philadelphia Eagles stockholders vote to sell the NFL franchise for at least 4.55 million dollars kept in the city. A syndicate led by Paul Brown is the likely buyer, though Brown has not commented. Frank McNamee and Michael O’Neill handle negotiations and expect Brown to contact them.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Frank McNamee The Eagles Michael J. O’neill Brown McNamee Associated Press

Loan Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE Batting Leaders List

A compact league leader summary lists top performers in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and steals with players from Boston New York Los Angeles Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Detroit Cleveland and Kansas City highlighted. Key figures include Yastrzemski Howard Tresh Aparicio Pearson and Pizarro among others with multiple leaders across categories.

Tresh New York Yastrzemski Boston Pearson Los Angeles Allison Minnesota L. Thomas Clinton Howard Colavito Detroit Aparicio Baltimore Battey Triples Ward Chicago Powell Smith Leppert Washington Aparicio Baltimore Stock Aguirre Maes Penn Kansasity Pizarro McDowell Cleveland

National League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

Demeter of Philadelphia leads 20 at bats with a .472 average while McCovey of San Francisco tops runs with 12 and Mays has 11. Edwards of Cincinnati drives in 11 with Demeter and F Alou at 10. Demeter and F Alou share hits ledgers with 17 and 16 respectively. F Alou also tops doubles with 16 and 6 in another stat. Snider Demeter Clendenon McCovey Mays each hit 3 home runs. Sanford of San Francisco leads pitching with 3-0, Koufax K’s 28 for Los Angeles.

Demeter Philadre McCovey San Francisco Mays Edwards Cincinnati Philadelphia F. Alou Callison Great Altman St Louis Snider New York Clendenon Pittsburgh W. Davis Los Angeles Clemente Sanford Spahn Raymond Burdette Milwaukee Baldschun Washburn Simmons St. Louis Koufax Drysdale

Maquoketa Valley Beats West Delaware Behind Hardin Two-Hitter

Bob Hardin pitched a two-hitter and fanned 16 as Maquoketa Valley shut out West Delaware 7-0 in Ho pkin ton. The Valley offense supported his gem with timely hits and solid fielding throughout the game.

Minor Facts League Scores and Postponements

Baseball standings summarize Rochester 2 Syracuse 0 and Toronto 10 Atlanta 4, plus Indianapolis at Columbus postponed by rain. Pacific Coast League reports Denver and Portian Oklahoma City One 2, Dalle Fort Worth 4, Tacoma 3 with Seattle at Salt Lake City and San Diego 2 Hawaii postponed by rain.

Rochester Jacksonville Little Rock Syracuse Toronto Atlanta Indianapolis Columbus Richmond Buffalo Denver Portian Oklahoma City Dalle -Fort Worth Tacoma Seattle Salt Lake City San Diego Hawaii

Celtics Hold Off Lakers In Crucial Game To Lead Series

Boston defeats Los Angeles 108-105 in game four to move one win from an NBA title. Celtics pull ahead early and withstand a late Lakers rally as Dick Barnett scores Lakers’ late basket. Tom Heinson leads Boston with 35 points, while Elgin Baylor tops LA with 31.

Los Angeles Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Celtics Lakers Boston Dick Barnett Tom Heinson Laker Bill Russell Sam Jones Elgin Baylor Barnett Jerry West

Lumpe Falls Short Of Errorless Games Mark

Kansas City second baseman Jerry Lumpe failed to extend his streak of consecutive errorless games to 70 when Lee Thomas of the Los Angeles Angels hit a grounder that bounced between Lumpe's legs in the sixth inning of the opener. The American League record stands at 73, held by Bobby Doerr.

Kansas City Jerry Lumpe Lee Thomas Los Angeles Angels Lumpe Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox Ken Hubbs Chicago Cubs

Sunshine Open leads tied by Haynie and Rawls

Sandra Haynie of Houston and Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg shot 71 each to share the first round lead in the Sunshine Open Golf Tournament with a 1 under par score.

Miami Sandra Haynie Houston Betsy Rawls Spartanburg S.C

Guthrie Center Girls Coach Resigns After State Title win

Guthrie Center basketball coach Bob Smiley announced resignation at end of school year to take guidance counselor post at Carroll high school. He compiled 119 wins and 11 losses in five Guthrie Center seasons after four years at Cylinder.

Guthrie Center Bob Smiley Smiley Carroll High School Cylinder

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