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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

6

Olin Shooter Crowned Handicapping Champion in 98 Shoot

Herb Crock of Olin won the Iowa state handicap trapshoot title in Cedar Falls by hitting 98 of 100 targets at 21 yards. Merle Stockdale Ackley won the doubles title, with Vic Reinders of Wisconsin taking out of state doubles and Mrs. Roy Meadows Grimes winning women’s events. Armin Lang Farmington led overall with 583 of 600 in the three day state meet.

Gazette Cedar Falls Herb Crock Olin Merle Stockdale Ackley Vic Reinders Waukesha Wis Roy Meadows Grimes Rudy Kancik Omaha Neb Armin Lang Farmington Frank Fincel, Jr Dubuque Stockdale Roy W. Edgar Davenport Victor Reinders R. W. Edgar Dubai Gil Jamés Bell Fort Dodge Marvin _Driver Missouri Valley Scott Sunderwooe Evbance A. Knudsen C. B James Bell Fort Dede Sereeee Loren Heft Oakland G. Graham Winona Minn Don Schwieger Grand Island Fare Mulder Sandborn Baaree Avcid C. Sojka Riverside S. Thorsrud Cedar Fails Stax W. Ringler Brooklyn Albert Faust Kogenpay East East Iowans, Dr. J. J. Nemec, C. R., 93;_M. Rucker, Tama Ray Scheel Kveestone Clarence Wagner John Miller LaPorte Willard Biecke Elmer Henak Oxford Jct Charles Thrapp West Chester F. A. Barile Iowa Re Albert Jordt Belle Plaine Fred Williamson C. R Wilson Lange Decorah Wayne Burr Bone Tree Mn Angel F. D. Ham C. R. Oe Tong Arcage Group Sonnenschein Pipestone Min C. Cc. Msauder Rock Falls Charlies Chapman Bob Allen Des Moines

Ransom Wins in Playoff at Akron Open

Henry Ransom of Edge Texas won the Rubber City Open in a sudden death playoff at Akron. He birdied the first extra hole after finishing 72 holes tied at 272, 16 under par, alongside Doug Ford Jack Burke and Jackson Bradley.

Akron Ohio Henry Ransom Edge Texas Ransom Doug Ford Kiamesha N.Y Jack Burke Jackson Bradley Houston Henry_Ransom Joy Barber Dutch) Harrison Red Hawkins W Finsterwald Gene Littlereen Eves Paul Harney Ed (Porky) Oliver Gardner Dickinso al Mengert Dave Douglas Art Wail, Jr Antonio Cerda Leo Biagetti Bud Holascher Ernie Vossier Buck White

Davenport Wins Girls State Class A Softball Championship

Davenport defeated the Des Moines Termites 5 to 2 to claim the state class A softball title. Semifinal upset saw the Termites dethrone West Liberty 6 to 4 as Cedar Rapids Merchants fell 5 to 3 in the opening round. Read from game scores and key players Hanson Ratliff Dunlop Norlin.

Des Moines Davenport D.M. Termites West Liberty Termites Cedar Rapids Merchants Camipfenal Aistane Hanson Gerry Ratliff Janice Gruis Margaret Fargo Une Lawrence M. Termites JoAnn Dunlop Lee Norlin Benes Anderson Ben Bassett Jackie Arlene Mack Avenport M. Pnermites Hanson Jo- Ang Dunlop Eleanor

Ex Hawks Shine in Air Force Swim Trials

Former Iowa swimmers excel at the Worlds Air Force championships in New York with 10 teams competing. Willis E. Weber won the 200 yard backstroke and scored third in the 100 yard backstroke while Otto Broeder took third in the three meter diving and Dick LaBahn finished third in the 200 meter freestyle. Other ex Hawkeyes Jim Izu and Joe Whiteley competed but did not place.

the Gazette New York University of Iowa Willis E. Weber Iowa City Iowa U Southeastern Otto Bunny” Broeder Hawkeye Dick LaBahn U. of Iowa Hawkeyes Jimmy Izu Honolulu Joe Whiteley

Detroit Beats Boston in Twin Bill Sweep at Home

In Detroit the Tigers win the doubleheader against Boston. Garver and Foytack shine with key RBIs as Kaline and Sullivan drive runs. In game two Detroit again tops Boston behind strong hitting from Kuenn Tuttle and Williams with Hoeft on mound for the win.

Detroit Boston Kuenn Go’ Enan Tuttie Okia Kaune Vu Williams If Max’eil O Stepensii Org’ Son Qjensen Ing Ibj Phil Foytack Kaline Garver Detro Zauchin Sullivan RBI Torgeson Boone Max Klaus Asad Sulivan Arver Duvan Pea Rommel Nochic Goodman Tuttle Faus Maxwell Wiliams Sen Ozauchind White J.M. P's O Daley Mal'berg Hoeft DeLock Baumann McOrpone E—Lepcio Williiams Sensei Biersail Kuenn, 2B—Jensen Maimbere HR Piersall Sb—Jensen SH — Hoeft Sf—Williams Goodm Zauchin Cel Lock Ho—Delock Rer WP DeLock Psunttan u—Hoeft Yd Rommel Paparella Honochick Amont

Rule Wins Fort Dodge Amateur in Heat

Jack Rule, 16, of Waterloo won the Fort Dodge Amateur golf championship with a three under par 141 despite extreme heat. Jack Webb of Spirit Lake and Ted Trammel of Des Moines stayed with Rule until midway in the morning nine before Rule pulled away.

Fort Dodge Jack Rule Waterloo Jack Webb Spirit Lake Ted Trammel Des Moines

Marshalltown Wins Iowa Open Honors

Marshalltown retained the Iowa Open baseball crown in Des Moines by defeating Kellogg 4 to 3 in a 15 inning title game. Linden edged Rippey 5 to 4 to win the consolation title.

Des Moines Mns Marshalltown Kellogg Linden Rippey

Orioles Release $36,000 Bonus Pitcher Swango

Baltimore manager Paul Richards announced the unconditional release of John Bruce Swango from Oklahoma, a bonus youngster who never pitched in the majors. Swango earned $12,000 guaranteed over three years, but his curve and slider failures left him benched and unused.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles John Bruce Swango Oklahoma Paul Richards Welsh Okla Richards

Maglie Joins Indians After Giants Trade

Sal Maglie, 38, joins the Cleveland Indians after a trade from the New York Giants for about 25000 dollars. He debuts against the New York Yankees in a pivotal three game series, saying he believes most of the Indians players and expects no trouble adapting to the American League despite arm concerns. He leaves behind a thorny split with Giants manager Leo Durocher and reflects on his longtime Giants career.

Associated Press Marily Ruff Minneapolis Sal Maglie Idlewood New York Cleveland Indians Sal Maglie Big Town New York Giants New York Yankees Indians Milwaukee Giants Braves Leo Durocher Durocher Cleveland

Adcock Hearn Dispute Over Aim After Injuring Adcock

Milwaukee’s Joe Adcock and New York’s Jim Hearn disagree on the pitch that felled Adcock. Braves physician Dr. Charles Lacks says Adcock will wear a cast for six weeks and miss the season’s remainder. Adcock claims Hearn’s pitch hit him as he blocked his head. Hearn denies intent, saying he only tried to jam his fists and that the ball got away.

Associated Press Joe Adcock Braves New York Giants Milwaukee Adcock New York Jim Hearn Hearn Charles Lacks

Rain Postpones Major Open Softball Playoff

A violent windstorm and threatening weather Sunday night postponed the Major Open first half playoff game between American Legion and Al's Furniture. The Legion led 2-0 in the top of the second inning when the game was called and no rescheduled date was announced.

American Legion Legion

Minor Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Across Leagues

League tallies show Dubuque Lafayette Kokomo Mattoon Decatur Paris Clinton Hannibal and others with win loss percentages. Sunday results include Lafayette 4 Decatur 3 Mattoon 7 Kokomo 2 Dubuque 14 Paris 10 Clinton 16 Hannibal 4 and multiple city league scores across American and Texas leagues.

W. L. Pet Dubuque Lafayette Kokomo Mattoon Decatur Paris Clinton Hannibal

Klontz Third in Dubuque Tourney

Bob Togi kawa of Peoria Illinois won the Julien Dubuque Amateur golf tournament in a one hole playoff against Walt Atwood of Madison Wisconsin. Both finished 6 under par 134 after 36 holes. Herb Klontz of Cedar Rapids defeated Gordon Lee of Dubuque in three extra holes for third place, both finishing with 138.

Dubuque Bob Togikawa Peoria Ill Julien Dubuque Walt Atwood Madison Wis Herb Klontz Cedar Rapids Gordon Lee

Beverly Hanson Wins Battle Creek Title

Beverly Hanson of Indio California won the Battle Creek Womens Open by one stroke over Jackie Pung of Honolulu. The 30 year old player rallied on the last nine holes to claim the $1,000 prize in Battle Creek Michigan.

Battle Creek Mich Beverly Hanson Indio Calif Miss Hanson Jackie Pung Honolulu

Rivers Stops Perea In Hollywood Bout

In Hollywood Neal Rivers of Las Vegas halted Sal Perea of San Francisco at 9 rounds. Perea was 152 pounds to Rivers 141. The Associated Press report notes the decisive stoppage.

Associated Press Hollywood Neal Rivers Las Vegas Sal Perea San Francisco

Evansville Dominates Burlington in 1-0 Pitchers’ Duel

Bill Roland tossed a three hitter in his seventh straight win, a 1-0 Evansville victory over Burlington. Roger McCardell drove in the decisive run with a second inning single after a walk and stolen base. Romano homered for Quincy as Waterloo closed within a game and a half of Burlington.

Associated Press Evansville Burlington Braves Bees Bill Roland Dick Drott Drott Roger McCardell McCardell Joe Unfried Roland Waterloo Quincy Bob Sayers John Romano White Hawks Romano

Mexican teen captains first foreign junior title in national finals

Eighteen year old Esteban Reyes of Mexico City won the junior crown in straight sets 6-4 6-1 6-3 defeating Art Andrews of Iowa City. Ned Neely of Atlanta captured the boys title by upsetting Earl Buchholz of St Louis 6-4 6-1 and shared the doubles crown with Buchholz 6-4 6-4 against Gerald Dubie and Ray Senkowski. Gregory Grant of San Marino and Juan Jose of Manila won the junior doubles 6-4 11-0 7-5 over Andrews Crawford Henry of Atlanta.

Kalamazoo Mich Esteban Reyes Mexico City Reyes Art Andrews Iowa City Ned Neely Atlanta Earl Buchholz St. Louis Neely Buchholz Gerald Dubie Ray Senkowski Hamtramck Gregory Grant San Marino Calif Juan Jose Manila Andrews i Crawford Henry Grant Jose

In Hospital City

Alvin Doggie Julian famed college and professional basketball coach is listed in fair condition at City hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage and shock.

Boston INS Alvin Doggie Julian City Hospital

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