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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
17
Bold Lad is the 8 5 favorite in a field of 11 for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Bill Winfrey says Bold Lad is the best, but worries about stretch runners and fears speed horses like Flag Raiser. He notes a 14 mile distance and cites concerns about rivals finishing strong.
Weather forecast shows fair and warmer conditions with a likely fast track. A notable event lists an estimated payout of $25,000 to second place and mentions a 11 year old contender and a record of 1:06.0 for Norte Dancer with UNA Past Time in EST.
Winfrey compares Bold Lad to Native Dancer noting distance limits. He says Bold Lad could match Native Dancer’s career if proven beyond a mile. This is Winfrey’s first Derby entry since 1953 with Native Dancer and Social Outcast.
Dale Meier, a Missouri native on the mound for Cedar Rapids, holds Dubuque to seven hits and three walks while fanning 13 over eight innings. A five run sixth inning gives the Cardinals a 7-5 lead as Enrique Rivera belts his first Midwest League homer. Dubuque and C.R. plan to conclude the series Friday at 7 30 p.m. Manager Ron Plaza nudges Dave Bakenhaster into relief with Bill Kelley finishing the ninth.
Cedar Rapids travels to Rock Island for a single game at 1 30 p m CST Saturday and a 12 30 p m Sunday doubleheader. After a Monday open date Cedar Rapids and Dubuque schedule a twin bill at Memorial Ball Park Tuesday night.
About 1,300 signed up but a shortfall remains in the 12 13 and 14 15 year old divisions on the West and Southeast Cedar Rapids. The Kids league board will wait a week before reducing teams in those areas. Interested boys who haven’t signed should return cards to their schools or contact Al Smith at City Hall or the playground and recreation commission.
College baseball results show multiple scores including Drake 7 Omaha Q and Kansas 4. Tennis notes mention Wartburg and Luther events. Golf scores include William Penn and Miami, with college track listing Luther and Wartburg, and hockey playoffs noting Chicago vs Montreal tied 3 3 3.
Ream leads a sprint of records as 12 new marks fall at the Prairie Oval track meet. Top performances boost regional standings and showcase rising sprinters and distance runners shaping the season.
The Braves draw 2 182 fans in Milwaukee as attendance for the three game set with the world champions nears 5 183. Hank Aaron hits first homer in fifth inning and Bob Sadowski exits with knee injury after key plays.
Golf World quotes rookie Larry Mowry on Jack Nicklaus calling him a formidable, amiable rival and a rising figure in golf alongside Arnold Palmer. The rest surveys include a Kentucky Derby tip, a University of Iowa swimming feat by Max Oppenheimer Jr., and Cedar Rapids Washington expanding its basketball schedule with Marshalltown.
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