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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1966

Page

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Lions shuffle lineup as Karras misses Cardinals game

Detroit to start 22 year old Jim Edgerly at end with Alex Karras out injured. Lions replace captain with Edgerly in NFL exhibition versus St Louis Cardinals. Cardinals rely on Charley Johnson passing and Bill Triplett runs as they eye Eastern Division title.

Detroit Detroit Lions Alex Karras St. Louis Cardinals Jim Edgerly New Mexico State Harry Gilmer Karras Lions Minnesota Cardinal Charley Johnson Bill Triplett Willis Crenshaw St. Louis Cleveland Browns Jim Brown Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Cards Motor City Johnson

Gazette Tennis Opens Aug 16 at Veterans Memorial Center

The Gazette City tennis tournament opens Tuesday Aug 16 with a three day meet at Veterans Memorial tennis center. Boys and girls singles and doubles run in four age divisions 18 16 14 and 12 with one singles group and no more than two doubles groups per entrant. Trophies for top two finishers. no entry fee. Contact Fal t at 365 1782. Starting times listed in Monday's Gazette.

Gazette City Bob Falr Tourney Veterans Memorial Tennis Center Falt

Phillies pitcher Chris Short hurls three-hitter win over Cardinals

Wednesday's Stars notes Phillies Chris Short retired the first 19 batters and allowed one run in a 5-1 victory over St. Louis. Curt Blefary of the Orioles rejoined the lineup after 11 games, hitting two home runs as Baltimore beat New York 9-4.

Associated Press Chris Short Phillies St. Louis Curt Blefary Orioles New York

NBC Tournament Opens Friday in Wichita Kansas

NBC tournament opens Friday with 512 players from 32 teams gathering in Wichita to contest the 32nd annual National Baseball Congress title and aim for major league recognition.

NBC Wichita, Kan

Local Slater Team Among Contenders In Major League Prospect Field

Scouts from all 20 major clubs will evaluate the field of prospects, many college age, with a Slater Iowa team among entrants. Congress president Ray Dumont notes at least 44 current players and managers once played in sanctioned circuits. The double elimination meet features 63 games over 16 days. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

Ray Dumont Congress

Special Event Set At Go-Kart Track

The Linn County Go-Kart club hosts a Sunday event at Superkart Speedway west of the city. A special trophy honors the best dressed pit crew, followed by a picnic after the races. Gates open 3 p.m. first race 4 p.m. Families bring a covered dish. club provides hot dogs.

Linn County Go

Three Iowans Make Jaycee Golf Cut

GREENSBORO N C AP three Iowans including Bob Mulert of Dubuque qualified for the U S Jaycee International Junior golf tournament after 36 holes Wednesday but none was close Mulert had a 74 148 eight strokes behind leader David Barnes of Atlanta Ga Joe Burden of Clinton and Jerry Haagstrom of Dubuque barely made the cutoff at 157 Tom Lightner of Newton with 159 was eliminated.

Greensboro N.C Bob Mulert Dubuque Mulert David Barnes Lanta Joe Burden Clinton Jerry Haagstrom Tom Lightner Newton

Sims Boston recall shocks Indians after brief Portland stint

Duke Sims was recalled by the Cleveland Indians from the Portland farm club less than two weeks after being sent there, the team announced. The move brings the veteran infielder back to the majors amid ongoing roster shuffles.

Boston Duke Sims Cleveland Indians Portland Indians

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