Jeff Fans Welcome Ted Lawrence Back
Ted Lawrence receives a standing ovation at the J-Hawk athletic banquet after returning from an assistant coaching post at the University of Iowa. He recalls Jefferson’s turnaround under his leadership, jokes about early slumps, and predicts future bowl glory while accepting a booster club plaque. Two coaching changes at Jefferson were announced, with Ron Schirm joining the staff and Al Snider resigning to pursue a master’s degree.
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Bob Brooks
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Bill Bevill
George Hidinger
Ron Schirm
Wilson Junior High
Jack Fisk
Benton Community Wins 7th Straight Baseball Game 3 1
Benton Community secured its seventh consecutive win by defeating Garrison 3 to 1. Pitcher Leon Jagim struck out 11 batters and earned the victory. Garrison scored in the top of the second and fourth innings, while Benton answered with three runs in the bottom of the fifth.
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IHSAA Plans Golf Meets for Class AA and A
The Iowa High School Athletic Assn. announced the 1966 state golf meets. A total of 237 schools are assigned to sectional meets on May 7 with 64 in Class AA and 173 in Class A. Winners runners up and medalists advance to eight district tours in each class, with district winners and runners up reaching the state tournaments.
Red Peppers Hopeful After Strong Break In
The Cedar Rapids Red Pepper lineup features Balbuena and Jack Harris with outfielders Joe Henderson Gus Gregory and player-coach Pete Gongola. Manager Dunlop praises a stronger squad and expects improved pitching defense and offense. Gongola, seen on TV with 11 brothers, hails from a Polish family of 12 who excelled in athletics at McMechen West Virginia.
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Joe
Anthony
Victor
John
Pete
Tim
Freddie
Eddie
Stanley
Frank
Herman
Baseball seeks indefinite stay in Braves case
Milwaukee AP report says baseball asks Circuit Judge Elmer Roller for an indefinite stay of his order requiring the National League to prepare an expansion by May 16 or return the Braves from Atlanta to Milwaukee. Wisconsin opposes the request and the judge took it under advisement after arguments. Ted Lawrence former C R Jefferson football coach and UI assistant will speak at Maquoketa Valley banquet May 7 at 7 p.m.
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Atlanta
Wisconsin
Griffith Wins World Middle Title In New York Bout
Emil Griffith from New York outpointed Nigeria’s Dick Tiger to claim the world middle title in a New York confrontation. Jean Josselin of France halted Brian Curvis of Wales to win the European welterweight title in Paris. Chic Calderwood of Scotland outpointed Dick Hall of Boston in Newcastle England.
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Scotland
Dick Hall
Boston
Rapids Cardinals Home Opener on KCRG Radio
Bob Brooks reports Cedar on KCRG Radio 1600 Tuesday as the Rapids Cardinals host their home opener at night starting at 7 25.
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