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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1964

Page

5

Lolich Shuts Out Twins as Rookie Lefty Goes Southpaw

Detroit rookie Mickey Lolich pitched his first major league shutout with a left handed delivery after a childhood tricycle accident. He scattered three hits in a 5-0 win over Minnesota, driving in three runs to back his strong start. Pizarro matched with a three hit outing and three RBIs in Chicago’s 6-1 win over Boston as other AL games featured Washington over KC in 10, Cleveland defeating the Angels in 16, while Baltimore and the Yankees had no games scheduled.

Associated Press Detroit Mickey Lolich Lolich Minnesota Portland Ore Juan Pizarro Chicago White Sox Boston Washington Kansas City Cleveland Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Chicago Los Angeles New Impesete Los Angles New York Atansas City Kansas City. Roit Atinnesota Benice Decago

Walks Help Iowa Spank Illini 8 to 2 in Early Doubleheader

Iowa State beats Nebraska 4-3 in a Friday game as Wendy Blandenberg scores the winning run on Jerry Retzlaff’s hit. Dick Olsen drives in two with a fourth inning triple and Jim Mahoney adds a run on a single. DeLon Thompson secures the win on eight hits in a key Big Eight clash, while Des Moines supplied Drake Relays records and wind-affected marks featuring Clyde Duncan’s 9.3 second 100 and Gayle Hopkins’ 26-2 broad jump as part of a windy, sunlit show.

AMES Iowa State Nebraska Cyclones Cornhuskers Wendy Blandenberg Jerry Retzlaff Dick Olsen Jim Mahoney DeLon Thompson Gus Schrader Des Moines Cedar Rapids Washington High John Dvorak Jack McDonald Oskaloosa Jim Streebey Ottumwa Norm Taylor Des Moines Tech Jack Baker Des Moines Roosevelt Dennis Reed Anita Iowa Gayle Hopkins Davenport Jess Owens Hopkins Tokyo Associated Press Clyde Duncan Drake Prep North Des Moines Arizona Drake Hopkins Broad Jesse Owens

Mays Keeps High Pace With 15-5 Giants Win

Willie Mays led San Francisco past Cincinnati 15-5 with a home run, two singles, two walks, a stolen base, and four RBIs in five at bats. He raised his batting average to a league leading .500 as Juan Marichal struck out 13 in a 18 hit Giants win while Dodgers falter for the eighth time in ten.

Murray Chass Associated Press Willie Mays San Francisco Cincinnati Mays Reds Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee St. Louis Houston Philadelphia Chi Willie McCovey Juan Marichal Dodgers Ed Bailey Lee Maye Hank Fischer Frank Howard

Duncan Breaks 100 Yards Time at Drake Relays

Duncan blazed a :09.3 100 yards at Drake Relays beating college rivals, with Trenton Jackson clocking :09.5 for second. Hopkins leaped 26-2 in the broad jump, shattering a rival record, while Arizona State and Iowa entries posted notable marks. Debby Kirkey and several Iowa preps also earned places in sprints and field events.

Duncan Trenton Jackson University of Illinois Des Moines North Grambling Louisiana Texas Southern Hopkins Davenport High

Allac Crown Wins Allac Conference Title Atburnett News

Alburnett High School baseball improves to 6-0 as it wins the 1964 Allac conference tournament in a dramatic two extra innings. Center Point, defeated 14-13, scored early homers from Floyd and D Hepker but the winner's Charley Bugg walked, stole, advanced, and scored on an error in the bottom of the ninth.

Alburnett Center Point Charley Bugg Floyd D. Hepker Center Saint Miller Wyeth Kiopp Bugs

Cyclone Netmen Fall to Wheaton in 7-2 Loss

Ames Iowa Wheaton swept five of six singles to defeat Iowa State 7-2 on Friday. Bruce Helm led ISU at singles while Enlow, Peterson and Beasley won their matches in a competitive meet, as Cyclone netters failed to rally.

Ames Wheaton Iowa State Bruce Helm Iowa Ee Vine Eves jEnlow Bill Wily Bill Peterson Reenyeigs Enna Be Wied Peter Bik Bikis Wage Ana C

Luther Wins Fourth Straight Net Meet

Luther College nets team triumph over Wartburg 8 to 1 to extend dual meet streak. Singles results include Wendt over Hansen 7-5 9-7, Tolman over Shinkay 6-3 6-4, and MaKeever over Thelachier 6-2 6-1, with several tight battles.

Luther Decorah Tenniis Wartburg Jack Wendt Dean Hansen A Poy Tolman Jerry, Shinkay Ray MaKeever John Thelachier Sanstrom Doug Loneholte Jeve Ehrich Dav Shalkhauser Wayne Paulson Denny Brown Eset Hansen-MaKeever Wendtangholtz Tolman-Erich Kinkay-Thelachler Sanstrom-Paulson Shalkhauser-Brown

2 Tied for Texas Lead

In San Antonio Gene Littler and Terry Dill held a tie atop the Texas Open after 36 holes with 134 strokes each. Both shot three-under-par 67 to maintain a one stroke edge entering the third round as several chasers fell out of the lead group.

San Antonio Texas Gene Littler Terry Dill Littler California Dill Muleshoe Jerry Steelsmith Dutch) Harrison Bob Charles Don January Jack Rule, Jr Gary Floan Bob Rosburg Charles Sifford

St Ambrose Golfers Qualify For NAIA Field

St Ambrose College Davenport earned NAIA golf tournament eligibility by winning the District 15 NAIA meet in Des Moines with a low team score of 319. Iowa Wesleyan finished second and Simpson third as the field advanced to Dallas in June.

DES Moines St. Ambrose College of Davenport National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Dallas St. Ambrose Iowa Wesleyan Simpson

Celtics Take 3-1 Playoff Lead Over Warriors 98-95

Boston forced a 3-1 edge in the NBA final series by defeating San Francisco 98-95 at Cow Palace. Heinsohn scored 15 of his 25 in a third-quarter burst while Sam Jones added 23 and Russell limited Wilt Chamberlain to help cap a critical Boston comeback as Rodgers led San Francisco late with 16 in the final period.

San Francisco Tom Heinsohn Boston Celtics San Francisco Warriors Cow Palace Heinsohn Warriors Holy Cross Sam Jones Wilt Chamberlain Russell Rodgers

Loras Wins Drake Golf Meet At Waveland Course

DES MOINES Loras College edged Grinnell for the Drake Invitational golf title on the Waveland course Friday. Loras posted a 295 total while Coe tied for eighth with 326 and Luther finished 12th with 334. Gene Parr of Parsons won medalist honors after a two hole playoff with Walt Walsh of Loras and Ted Risser of Grinnell. Parr shot 73 on the 18 holes.

Des Moines Loras College Grinnell Waveland Loras Coe Luther Parsons Gene Parr Walt Walsh Ted Risser

Blairstown Boys Roll Past Vinton 10-0 in Prep Clash

Blairstown won its fifth straight prep baseball game by routing Vinton 10-0. Pitcher Jim Hinkel allowed three hits while striking out multiple batters. Al Walters led the offense with three singles and drove in two runs as Blairstown piled up runs in multiple innings.

Blairstown Vinton Jim Hinkel al Walters Walters Oteirstown Cossman Camel Isbell Hinkel Niebes

Meyers and Blake Win Stock Car Features at Davenport

Tuffy Meyers of Big Rock won the modified feature at the Mississippi Valley fair grounds Friday night. Pat Blake of Clarence won the novice feature. Meyers and Blake will be on hand for tonight's stock car opener at Hawkeye Downs starting at 7:30.

Davenport Tuffy Meyers Big Rock Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Pat Blake Clarence Meyers Blake Hawkeye Downs

College Baseball Results From Big Ten and Midwest Slate

Big Ten scores Illinois 2 over Minnesota 8 and Northwestern 7 over Indiana 9 while Ohio State wins 1 Big Eight action Iowa State 4 Nebraska 3 and Oklahoma 7 Kansas 6 2 Oklahoma 4 Colorado 5 8 Oklahoma 4 10 Midwest Conference Monmouth 7 Grinnell 2 in 16 innings Knox 9 Cornell 6 prep results Alburnett 14 Center Point Stockwell 4 East Buchanan 13 Maquoketa Valley 2 prep track Manchester 94 Independence 94 Marion 45 college tennis Notre Dame 7 Iowa 3 Wheaton 7 Iowa State 2 northern Iowa 9 Itling Westmar 6 Morningside 1 Washington 7 Missouri 0 Bradley 9 vs Western Illinois Central 0 Luther 8 vs Warps pro basketball NBA playoffs leads best of seven Metis Piste 9 Boston

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