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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

10

Hansen Is the Hero Again

Ron Hansen starred for the Senators with a grand slam as they routed the Detroit Tigers 9-3. He earlier turned an unassisted triple play, one of baseball history’s rare feats, while teammates held the lead. Baltimore narrowed the AL lead by beating Cleveland 5-1 with Dave McNally pitching.

Ron Hansen Senators Detroit Tigers Baltimore Cleveland Dave McNally Luis Tiant Stan Bahnsen Tigers New York Yan

Boxscores Highlight Narrow Thursday Wins and Slams

The night slate saw Washington edged by Detroit 6 1 as Hansen drove in eight runs across five seasons and hit his first career slam. Minnesota beat Chicago 4 1 while Cleveland stayed eight games back. Baltimore rallied for four in the ninth, Curt Blefary homered, and Jim Perry blanked the White Sox into the eighth. California and Oakland were idle.

Pat Dobson Bernie Allen Joe Coleman Norm Cash Detroit Baltimore Elrod Hendricks Tiant Curt Blefary McNally Indians Orioles Cleveland Bob Allison Minnesota White Sox Jack Fisher Jim Perry Sox

Henningsen Leads Northwest Open Qualifiers

Spencer AP Roger Henningsen of Albert City drilled rounds of 73 and 70 to lead the Northwest Open qualifiers with a 36 hole total of 143. Earl Landsberg of Urbandale trails by three strokes after cards of 73 and 73. Finalists will be decided Friday and Saturday with more players advancing.

Spencer Roger Henningsen Albert City Albert City-Truesdale Earl Landsberg Urbandale Les Roger Henninasen Frank Hart Tom Mehesang Ir Spencer Veep Brad Ojnes Jay Quinn Terry Jorgenson Spencer Bob Wiley Se Mike Dull le Mars Ain Delaney Bill Pete Hints Sindaivatte Eo Nc Anan Dennis Cire Knoxvitla Torn Bob Cooper Mike Fuhs

Breasley to Retire After Present Season

Britain's champion jockey Scobie Brealey announced retirement at season end. A 54 year old who came to England from Australia in 1950, Brealey has won the title four times in the past decade.

Breasley London Scobie Breasley Britain England Australia

General Pest captures ASA district title with 6-0 win

General Pest defeated Iowa City Ready-Mix 6-0 behind Richie Klein two-hitter. Klein backed by Dave Tieges Loren Forbes and Gary Fletcher as the offense totaled nine hits. Saturday substate pairings set General Pest to meet CR Catholic Workmen at 8:30 p.m. after a 7 p.m. game vs Ready-Mix.

Coralville Iowa City Eady Apne E Brenko Rogers Klein Jensen Fletcher

South Title To Wilsons In Youth League Thriller

Wilsons & Co. won the South division in the 10-11 year old Kids league at Van Vechten park by routing Iowa National 7-0. Steve Kennedy pitched a one hitter. Operating Engineers beat Armstrongs 4-1. In 12-13 action at Cleveland Paul Anderson pitched a no hitter as Clemens Canvas defeated Eagles 20-0. Scott Smith drove in four runs as Cedar Rapids Sports Club beat S.S. Civic 95. Mike Merck had two hits for the losers.

Cleveland Paul Anderson Clemens Eagles Scott Smith RBI Cedar Rapids Sports Club S.S. Civic Mike Merck

Baseball Scores From Several Minor and Major Leagues

In the International League Toledo defeated Louisville 5 to 1 while Columbus beat Buffalo Syracuse 7 to 3 and Jacksonville edged Rochester in extra time. Texas League games saw Memphis 5 Amarillo 4 and Albuquerque 11 Dallas Fort Worth 10 as San Antonio beat Shreveport 3 to 2. Southern League results include Asheville 5 Birmingham 1 and Montgomery 7 Evansville 5 with Charlotte 4 5 Savannah 1. Eastern League Elmira 5 Waterbury 4 York 3 Binghamton 2 Reading 1. Pacific Coast matchups had Denver 1 Oklahoma City 2 Tulsa 6 Phoenix 5 Vancouver 7 Fort Worth 4 Hawaii 11 Seattle Tacoma 9 Shokan 4.

Toledo Louisville Columbus Buffal Syracuse Jacksonville Rochester Richmond Iain Memphis Amarillo Albuqnerane Dallas-Fort Worth Arkansas San Antonio Shrevepoft el Paso Asheville Birmingham Montgomery Evansville Charlotte Savannah Elmira Ji Waterbury York Binghamton Reading Pacific Coast Andienstelie Oklahoma City Tulsa Phoenix Vancouver Fortsnd Hawaii Seattle Tacoma Shokan

Lynn Signs CANTU Star Mike Lynn Joins Oranseda

Mike Lynn, former UCLA standout, signed by Oranseda of Cantu for the upcoming season. The deal links the ex college star to the Italian league club as it prepares for the next campaign.

Lynn Cantu Italy Mike Lynn UCLA Oranseda

Old Putter Helps Nicklaus In Western Open Lead

Jack Nicklaus shot a six under par 65 to lead by two at the Western Open. He credited returning to his old Lowe putter and a crouched stance after using the newer blade. Miller Barber posted 67 and Terry Dill stood two back behind Nicklaus tied with Barber for second.

Jack Nicklaus Chicago Nicklaus Big Bear Lowe Terry Dill Miller Barber Barber

Mackin' Paint Tops Midwest Investment 3-2 In Tight Tilt

Bill Skripsky pitched an eighth inning three hit effort at Daniels Park to lift Mackin Paint over Midwest Investment 3 to 2. Steve Kacena scored the winning run on an eighth inning error as Mackin tallied three hits and Skripsky struck out seven to improve to 3-1 in league play.

Bahnsen Bob Morehead Tom Tresh Bill Robinson Bill Skripsky Daniels Park Mackin’ Paint Midwest Investment Steve Kacena Skripsky Mackin

Whit Tucker leads Rough Riders to big win over Tiger Cats

Ottawa quarterback Whit Tucker threw three touchdown passes as the Rough Riders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 53-13 in the opening game of the Canadian Eastern Football conference.

Ottawa Whit Tucker Ottawa Rough Riders Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Portland bout yields mixed results for several boxers

In Portland Maine Bob Herrington outpointed Lloyd Bozeman in a disputed match while others like OKYO Hidemore Tsullmote and Frisco Montemayor failed to secure clear wins. Irish Framble and Gonzalt from Portland and Los Angeles drew in a separate lightweight contest.

Portland Maine Bob Herrington Lloyd Bozeman N. J Intan Frisco Montemayor Etey Gonzalt Ore Framble Rawford Los Angeles Drew

Marichal Dominates Dodgers In 2-0 Shutout

Juan Marichal won his 20th game for San Francisco with a 2-0 victory over the Dodgers. He said his goal is 21, taking them one at a time, while Basil Reay of the British Lawn Tennis Association outlined a 24 dollar daily stipend for players during international matches as a direct payment after expenses. Vikings Coach Bud Grant noted the teams passing and receiving remain weak but show improvement.

Juan Marichal San Francisco Dodgers Basil Reay British Lawn Tennis Ass’n Vikings Bud Grant

Wapsie Valley routs West Monona 13 to 0 in softball

Wapsie Valley 13 West Monona 0 as Mary Gildersleeve and Mary Langholz combine for a dominating pitching night. Brenda Lockard belted a two run homer for Wapsie Valley, which finished with 11 hits while Langholz allowed three hits. Zearing defeated Havelock Plover 4 0 with Gildersleeve contributing in the circle.

Hubbard Warren Adel Hamilton Benton Mary Gildersleeve Mary Langholz Wapsie Valley West Monona Zearing Havelock- Plover Brenda Lockard Miss Langholz Aes Valley Liat Enholtz Beck Beedle I Lanisholy Heineman

Industrial B Cryovac and Other Firms Listed in Rapids Gazette

A Rapids Gazette excerpt lists companies including Soithall Industrial B Cryovac and National Oafs with numeric codes next to names. It mentions Pratt and Rose, Fire Dept, Johnson and Bowers, Wise and Gariow, and Quaker Oats with associated figures and executives. The fragmentary text references individuals and roles such as Hushes and Rathien, Sorcertar and Thayer, and echoes a directory-like compilation of firms and personnel.

Fire Dept Oafs Johnson and Bowers Wise and Gariow

Largest purse increases for Concord Ladies Open in LPGA history

Cincinnati AP reports the Concord Ladies Open purse rises to 28500, making it the largest official LPGA event and surpassing previous records by 1000. The prize boost marks a milestone for the tour and its competitors.

Cincinnati Ladies Professional Golf Association

Local Scores Reveal Narrow Midwest Baseball Showdowns

The Burlington Appleton game notes 8 2 62 with Van Achen Jones Polen and Blackwelder leading key hits while W-Van Achen and Cherry share innings. In Decatur Clinton and Quad Cities assignments Umpires Zahn Hill Michelet Stokes Richards Nunn show competitive pitching. Decatur relies on Welker Jacobsen Barnett French Lyles as Clinton edges ahead with a 2 run margin.

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