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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1967

Page

11

Peters Lifts White Sox In Relief To Beat Tigers 2 1

White Sox turn to ace Gary Peters from the bench to close out Detroit as Ken Boyer homers in the eighth. Peters strikes out Norm Cash with bases loaded to preserve a 2 1 lead and keep Chicago atop the American League standings.

Gary Peters Detroit White Sox Bob Allison Minnesota Washington Chuck Hinton Cleveland Baltimore Tigers Mickey Stanley Stanley Peters Ken Boyer Mike Marshall Eigth Pete Ward al Kaline

Baxter Opens With 66 In Tough Firestone Round

Rex Baxter Jr. surprised himself by shooting a 66 at Firestone Country Club during the American Golf Classic, taking a three stroke lead. Rains and wind made the course brutal, yet Baxter praised the round as one of his best while noting a 280 or 281 par could win. Only six others broke par in the field of 124.

Guy Brewer Firestone Country Club Brewer Akron, Ohio Rex Baxter, Jr Baxter Zarley Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Gardner Dickinson Bobby Nichols Johnny Pott Labron Ken Still Martindale Venturi Woods Ben Hogan Rex_ Baxter Ge ‘Olivns Kermit Zarie Gardner Dickinssi Bendy Nichols Bom Amoeid Palmer Jon Ap Ken Stilt Sourtay xRon Ceres Ro Dicey Ken Venter Bert Yancey al An Saan UN T-Y Be Mayer Frai Beard Ee Perma Ony ‘Jackin Ai al Ith Wayne Yales Atm

Fight Results Reported By The Associated Frese

Fragmented text lists names and numbers for a fight result. details unclear and partially garbled but includes persons and locations such as Renton and Los Angeles with numeric scores or weights.

Tate Beone Kirkman Renton Gers Jonez Angeles Luis Pientes Maxico Ine Menice

Two Former Champs Lead City Am Golf Field

Only two previous champions remain in the 14th Gazette City Amateur at Cedar Rapids Country Club and Twin Pines. John Jacobs IV and Bill Reed head the field as Dennis Smith cannot defend his title due to service, while Ellis Park pursues a third straight team trophy.

Ellis Park John Jacobs IV Bill Reed Dennis Smith U. of Wyoming Jacobs Dave Smith Lincup al Bailey Bailey Denny Smith Jake C.n. Country Club John Locher Bob Jones al Beller Brouillard Larry Mardin Lied Koehler Jin Pines Steve Ae Pines Dave Meee Pasoman Batten Schinigt Meicettee Pines Wally Pinckoer Mike Hall Mas. Grorueler Danya Joret Don Barry CRCC Dick Jacobs Indian Creek Mike ‘Donnespior Bave Chalk Elder Nda Hank Fest Twin’ Pines Job Matthiensen Jones Devi Jordan Elite Ofte Fo Merk Stron Ellis Dick Nae MERCC Slee Kerras Steve Hill Ted Ruffin Freeman Dave Smite

Reeder Wins City Crown in Dramatic Baseball Run

Reeder edged Ellis park powered by Jim Brousard and Dick Lynott who led with three hits each. Bob Stinnett homered for the losers as Reeder, sidelined by a hand injury, returned to lead the Eagles to a 7-4 victory and clinch the city title ahead of the northwest claim.

Reeder Jim Brousard Stan’ Ty Jacobs Ellis Eagles Ellis Park Steve Kehrer Will Pion Dick Lynott Bob Stinnett C.R. Country Club Bailey John

Major Midwest standings and weekend games listed

Standings for Major League Midwest divisions show franchises with records and upcoming schedule. Notable entries include Louis, Chicago, San Francises, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and New York with results from Thursday and Friday games and Saturday matchups across American and National leagues.

Midwest Regan Francises Louis Houston Atlanta Boston California Washington Kansas City Chicas Minnesota Baltimore Catrol New York Cleveland Chicago San Francises Cincinnati Allanta Hicago Philadelphia Sto Francisco Incinnati Los Angeles Pittshuraiy Ciba New Risella Cremitadeenia Francises Perry St. Louis Tacit Bigs

Double Header Set Friday in Major Open Softball

A Major Open softball doubleheader is scheduled at Ellis Park Friday featuring Iowa City. The Iowa City team meets Fordtown in an 8:15 p.m. game and follows with True Art Carpet in a makeup contest.

Ellis Park Iowa City Fordtown

Davis-Jones Agency Incorporate Your Insurance Partner

Davis Jones Agency Incorporated promotes business personal and industrial insurance services from the Commerce Exchange Building at 2720 First Avenue NE with contact number 364-5193.

Davis-Jones Agency Commerce Exchange First Avenue

Sophomore in Starting Lineups Sparks Football Debate

In Chicago during All-Star week coaches weigh the adage that a team loses one game for every sophomore in the starting lineup. Ray Nagel seeks optimism for Iowa while Indiana’s John Pont stresses sophomore potential as key to future success. The column also notes Cedar Rapids pitcher Rob Robinson’s .330 batting mark and eligibility gaps in the Midwest league.

Bob Zuppke Illinois Woody Hayes Zupp Notre Dame Knute Rockne Nagel Ray Nagel Iowa Hawks Johnny Pont Indiana John Yale Pont Seph

Sparma backs throwing at Stanky after altercation

Detroit pitcher Sparma says he would throw a fastball at Eddie Stanky after a heated comment about pitchers hitting hitters. He notes Chicago threw at him in Chicago and recalls Detroit losing 2 1 to 1 4-2 with White Sox rookie Fred Klages dusting Al Kaline. Channel listings add the American Golf Classic.

Detroit Sparma Eddie Stanky Chicago White Sox Fred Klages al Kaline Sox Stanky

Coaches and players reflect on sports culture and resilience

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney criticizes protests while Oklahoma cheerleader Sherry Reece praises cheerleading for discipline and communication. Lou Boudreau recalls how a tough loss lingers after a game with lingering thoughts. Wes Westrum argues against imitating others' fielding in baseball.

Sherry Reece Oklahoma

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