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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1965

Page

21

Five More Enter Downs Stock Races

Cedar Rapids Marion drivers add five entrants to Hawkeye Downs season opener. Dick Heiden and Larry Rocarek will race late models in 1964 and 1963 Fords respectively, Harry Odeen in a 1958 Ford with a 427, C E Taylor in a 1956 Mercury with a 390 Ford, and Larry Bell in a 1956 Chevrolet. The 7:30 p.m. race has no time trials, Joyce Sadecky will present trophies and debut the 1965 Plymouth Pace Car.

Cedar Rapids-Marion Hawkeye Downs Dick Heiden Larry Rocarek Heiden Rocarek C.E. Taylor Cedar Rapids Larry Bell Mid Continent Racing Association Joyce Sadecky

Roosevelt Net Team Opens Season With 8-1 Win Over Franklin

Roosevelt defeated Franklin 8-1 in a junior high tennis dual at Roosevelt. Singles saw Lee Wright of Franklin beat John Van Deest, while Rick Nanktgeborn and Cal Murdock split 8-0 and 8-2 results for Roosevelt, and doubles games featured Van Deest-Neal for Roosevelt and Naaktasborn-Sweet for Roosevelt winning 8-2.

Roosevelt Franklin Lee Wright John van Deest Bill Neal Tony Pineof Rick Nanktgeborn Cal Murdock Barry Sweet R. D. Hunting Tom Ferguson Rick Carlson Dave Heefmer Ari Heysinkveld van Deest-Neal Wright-Pineoff Naaktasborn-Sweet Hunting Jim Rogers Ferguson Tobey Carlson-Heysinveld

Prairie Relay Meet Reels Off Fast Times and Records

At Anamosa and neighboring schools a relay carnival yielded many marks and ties across events. Standouts include Eng Valleys and Anamosa leading multiple relays with record times, while Independence and Prairie posted notable performances in distance medleys and sprint relays.

Prairie meet yields multiple track records and standout performances

The Prairie meet highlights Miller of English Valleys who won the 100 in 10.1 and anchored both 880 and mile relay wins. English Valleys, Independence, Anamosa and Marion posted relay records, with Mulvaney of Independence setting discus and shot marks. North Scott and Linn-Mar added strong showings in relays and sprints, while Prairie claimed a freshman medley victory and several individual places.

Fred Pilcher Anamosa Low Scriven Frairie Bliiaass U- High Pee Aller Iowa Vailey Rich Franklin Plaine Wea Jump Dick Helden Washinston Larry Rasmussen Manchester Everett Weaver Marion Dale Bort Jim Riess Eng Valleys John Rowland Iowa Valley Dennis Ghooge N. Scott Kent Johnson Ind Mike Mulvaney Independence Dave Mockridge Dewitt Ron Miller Bill Donnelly Tom Keltz A-High Bob Schuster Ewitt Gary Hansen Linn-Mar Skip Jahr Iowa Valley Gary Grimm Man Keith Kouba Gary Hamer Chuck Marshall Alan Mohr North Scott Steve Davis Prairies Jim Voigt Prairie Bill Null Ed Zehr i_ Independence Rick Roehrkasse Duane Gates Randy J Humehrsys Steve Cornellus Enaiish Ted Ragers Larry Denison Tom Smith Ben Miller Washington Grea Miller Richard Blanche John Offit Lance Frye Jim Kurtz Roger Stigers Doug Stepianek Roger Gussi Monticella l— North _ Scott Ben Peetees All Holland Jan Bucks Carl Frazier Dew Ron Dixon Gary Mikesel Rogers Ron Valier Eng Valleys Bears Miller Don Dixon Gary Mikesell Ted Rogers Rogers Steve Cornelius Randy Humphreys English Valleys Steve Barnes Mark Schirm Ken Chudzinski Pat Meehan Champ Prairie Gazelle Tom Merryman

Richeson Wins Jeff Team Bowl Top Singles Match

Tim Richeson of Jefferson defeated Jim Arledge 6 2, 6 3 to lead Jefferson in a 5 4 loss to Burlington at the Memorial Tennis Center. Randy Murphy beat Jim Wing 9 7, 10 8 in No 2 singles while Burlington’s Tom Kindla and Tom Van Deest also won their matches. Doubles saw Arledge Kingig and Murphy Snyder defeat Wing Richeson 2 10, and VanDees Sample edged Langwehr Dwight 12 7 for Burlington.

Tim Richeson Jefferson Burlington Jim Arnedge Memorial Tennis Center Jim Wing Randy Murphy Jim Arledge Tom Kindla Kit Covington Tom van Deest Tom Snyder Tim Dwight Bob Sample Dave Cronbaugh Mike Langwehr Arledge-Kingig Wing Richeson Murphy-Snyder Cronbaugh Covington VanDees Sample Langwehr Dwight

Washington Holds Off Baltimore In Low-Scoring Tilt

Washington edges Baltimore 4 to 5 as Brinkman secures win details show Orsino and Held homer for Baltimore while King Aparicio contribute. Key pitching holds Washington to four runs with successful late defense.

Washington Baltimore Blaires Snyder Chance Aparicio Howard Pewcutt Brumley Bunker Pood Griesae Lau Lock Brinkman King Aparicia Blasingame Aparicie Orsino Siebern Stair Miller Weld Ortepe Orsing

Wash Golfers Stay Undefeated in Dual Meet

Washington’s golf team remained undefeated in duals after a 157-162 victory over Muscatine at Twin Pines. Medalist Dave LaFontaine led Wash with a 35, followed by Jim Lockwood at 37. other Wash players included Doug Freeman 41 Joe Thaler 44 Don Barry 47.

Washington Muscatine Twin Pines Dave LaFontaine Wash Jim Lockwood Doug Freeman Joe Thaler Don Barry Mustazine Craig Peart Brian Shepley Dave Grossk Fous Fed McRoberts Dave Terbarry

Major League Baseball Roundup Delivers Late Game Swings

In a wide spread of box scores, Marichal goes 3 2 and exits for a pinch hitter in the seventh. Davis belts a fourth inning triple and two more RBI hits as the Giants rally. Cubs erupt for four in the sixth led by Billy Williams and Ron Santo. Frank Robinson homers to break Cal Koonce shutout bid. Orioles win in eighth on Brooks Robinson and Norm Siebern blasts.

Marichal Davis Wes Parker Maury Wills Stde Giants Jim Hart Jose Pagan Cubs Cal Koonce Reds Jim O'Toole Billy Williams Ron Santo Pete Rose Ernie Banks Williams Koonce Glenn Beckett Frank Robinson Orioles Brooks Robinson Norm Siebern

Grinnell Gridiron and Marshalltown Cager Dates Noted

The piece highlights an upcoming Grinnell cage clinic featuring Washington and Marshalltown games with Grinnell high. It recalls Marshalltown’s state titles under Trickey and Cochranes, mentions intrasquad Minnesota football scrimmage with Stewart Maples scoring on a 46 yard interception, and cites Sid Hartman praising Minnesota’s passing game and new receivers.

Central Iowa Marshalltown Ben Trickey Ev Cochrane Grinnell Grinnell High Atlantic Washington Marion Minnesota Stewart Maples Cedar Rapids Touchdown Gophers

Tama-Toledo Triumph at Invitational Girls Track Meet

Victor Ann Kaufman led Tama-Toledo to victory in an invitational girls track meet adding wins in the 100 and 60 yard dashes and the shot put. Other top finishers include Ann Kaufman and Cheryl Blairstown in field events along with strong showings from Dysart, BGM, Clear Creek and Blairstown in various relays and sprints.

Gazette Ann Kaufman Tama-Toledo Wanda Kasal Jan Heckroih Dysart Twylia Sein Dysarts Felay T-T Cindy Norton Nancy Curavski Tey Virginia Wold Clear Wreck Shuttlehurdie Tama- Toledey BGM Helv Sharch Hadenfeldt Kathy Fres Clear Creek Twylia Stein Dysarts Mn Ann Paulmatt Patsy Bottomlay Judy Kriz Kathy Rogers Lynda Ye Ware Eileen Blackproud Tama Faledoe Ae Prsactis A O Suelleeersen Jane Seliman Hsv Bysari Cigar Creek Tama Toledo Cheryl A Blairstown Nancy Kurovski Diane Jevs Carlene Pitlick Chear Creek Yo Benda Sue Heeecounty Sharon Hadenfeldt Oee Hite Peg Benda Vanne Schulte Norway Mary Less Blairstown Linda Kenyon HLY Se Hickersor

Unclear Historic High School Scores Across Iowa Regions

Fragmented athletics notes show multiple matchups with mixed results including forfeits and incomplete team names. Entries reference Collins, Roland, New Providence, Hubbard, Stratford, Alburnet, Troy Mills, Central City, Urbana, Center Point, Columbus, Bunkerton, West Waterloo, Tripoli, Calamus, Northeast Elvira, St. Joseph s DeWill, Manchester, East Buchanan, Sacred Heart Oelwein, Edgewood Caledonia, Schaller, St. Mary s Pocahontas, Moulton Adelie, Seymour, Moravia, South Clay, Graettinger, Holy Cross Belmire, Forest City, Rockford, Mason City area, Sheffield, Van Meter, Lineville, Murray.

Collins Roland New Providence Here Hubbard Stratford Alburnet Troy Mills Walker Central City Urbana Center Point Columbus Waterlog Bunkerton West Waterloo Tripoli Calamus Northeast Elvira St. Joseph's DeWill Manchester East Buchanan Sacred Heart Oelwein Edgewond- Calesburg Schaller Palmer Catholic Pocahontas St. Mary's Storm Lake Moulton Adelie Flekesburg Seymour Moravia South Clay Graettinger St. Joseph Farley Forrest Holy Cross Belmire- Marsdethe Forest City Rockford Eerie Masonety Sheffield Hapin Bore Trail Van

Vinton Tops Komets As Lowden Beats Bennett In Iowa Sectional

Action from Thursday’s first round of Iowa high school sectional baseball saw Vinton oust Komets with Lowdon defeating Bennett. Other winners include Maquoketa Valley over Worthington St. Paul and Aquin’s 25–1 romp over New Vienna, with Alburnett Urbana Walker and Maquoketa Valley advancing to semifinals across Eastern Iowa.

Cedar Rapids R. Regis Marion C.R. LaSalle Lisbon CR. Te Eign Mar van Horne van Horne Sarwan Shellsburg & Sarelsnes Vinton Keyston Oyersville Cascade Aguin New Vienna Mad. Valley Worth. St. Paul Lowden Lowden Bennett Los! Nation Andrew Clarence Midland Iowa Keystone Fat van Horne Van Dyersville Cascade Horne Shellsburg Aquin Maquoketa Valley Worthington St. Paul Wierina Wagner Frasher Lansing Goodkin Deutmeyer Langing Wessels W—Wagner L—Lansing Alburnett Urbana Walker

Lowden Triumphs 1-0 on Kross One-Hitter

Lowden sharpshooter Kross pitched a one-hitter with 14 strikeouts to beat Bennett 1-0 in first round sectional action. Behrens fanned nine for Bennett, while Kross drove in the lone run with a first-inning single. Other games saw Lost Nation topple Andrew 18-13 in a high-error game and Clarence defeat Midland of Wyoming 8-3.

the Gazette Lowden Burton Kross Bennett Rod Behrens Kross Lost Nation Andrew Clarence Midland Wyoming iBennell Johnstonies Benti

Van Horne upsets Keystone in sectional baseball thriller

In a Thursday first round sectional game Van Horne defeated Keystone 4-3. Other results saw Van Horne beat Garwin 7-5 and Shellsburg edge Garrison 8-7. Highlighted players include Dietrich Barnhold Jagim Harmsen Wright and Cutler along with Dennis Robbins Hayes Amnes Schirm Gronssen Lewis Isbell Feuerback Franzenburg.

van Horne Vinton Keystone Garwin Shellsburg Garrison En Horne Dioraedess OO Rwvin Dietrich Barnhold Jagim Wright Harmsen Steler Harensen Cutler Langfenbau Dennis Robbins Hayes Amnes Bere Schirm Gronssen Winton Lewis Isbell Feuerback and Franzenburg

Plainfield Girls Capture MFL Invitational Track Meet

Plainfield wins with 71 points to top nine teams at Monona Monona Plainfield dominates events led by Lantzky Rosch Hubbell and other scorers in sprints relays and field events. Alderson Val tie for top in 440 dash and relay events feature Aplington and West Central strong.

Monona Plainfield Uhienhore Alderson Val Largon Parsons W.C Kempman Apt Beo Kales Wegner Plain Tierman All-Bris Ao Prelay Beds Shepard Leach Inde Carpenter Greene Aplington Pomet Wagner Roach Smith Lansky Valley Cytemet Uhlentoss Meyer Brouwer Cuba West Central N. Meyer K. Meyer Brower Mediey Carperpany Waltey Fone Giant Ore Swletham Sanger Caer Peers Plainield Plaing Siemens Belsker Lineerram Pain Mueller Latson Bennett High McKinley Wic Lindeman Aply

Gene Takle Leads Luther Trackmen Past Wartburg 85 46

Luther ace Gene Takle won three events including the 880 mile and two mile as the Norse defeated Wartburg 85 46 at WAVERLY. Takle took the mile and two mile runs and the 880 with strong times. other winners included Ferden Yok Syverson Fichter Main and Altemeyer in field and running events.

Jave Alin Lynn Altemeyer Gene Takle Jerry Thompson Jack Plistler Takle Thormapson Low Hurdies Boo Flelstul Takte Luthee

Jefferson Golfers Defeat Belle Plaine in Dual Meet

Jefferson High beat Belle Plaine 166 to 177 in a dual golf match led by Dennis Smith with a 36. Other Jefferson players included Jim Browsard 43 Grew Fairchild 41 Dave Young 46 and Jeff McMillian 44. Belle Plaine's Tom Fisher 46 Dick Fisher 42 Dave Meyers 44 rounded out their score.

Belle Plaine Dennis Smith Cedar Rapids Jefferson Jeff Jim Brows

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