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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1963

Page

5

Lions Beat Cardinals 22-17 In Exhibition Game

Detroit Lions defeat St. Louis 22-17 as Earl Morrall throws for a TD and runs for another. The second quarter surge produced a 22-7 lead on a Pietrosante one yard run and a Morrall to Gibbons 32 yard TD pass.

Omaha Detroit Lions Earl Morrall St. Louis Cardinals Lions Nick Pietrosante Morrall Jim Gibbons St. Louis Charley Johnson Detroit St. L Bakken Tiuitdinee

Colts Win 17-14 Over Steelers In Exhibition Thriller

Grady Wade boots a 10 yard field goal with six seconds left to give the Baltimore Colts a 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Scoring also included two McHan passes to Berry and Matte’s 33 yard run, with Brown and Michaels handling kicking duties. Attendance hit 18,500.

Atlanta Grady Wade Baltimore Colts Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Wineren Dial Brown Michaels Berry McHan Wade Matte Pitt Tracy FC Wade

C R Swimmers Set National Mark At Scenic City Open

Cedar Rapids men open 200 meter medley relay posted a national record 2 01.3 with Fred Hahn Dave Wray Ralph Bextine and Steve Strauss. Other results show Rob bie Cook Shellie Hahn and Marty Strasburger achieving top times as Iowa Falls hosts the Scenic City AAU Open.

Iowa Falls Cedar Rapids Scenic City Fred Hahn Dave Wray Ralph Bextine Steve Strauss Shellie Hahn Strasburger Robbie Cook Fred Cea C.R Marty Strasburger Judy Martin Alt Benning Dan O'Meara

Welts Wins U S Title in Golf Clash at Taconic

Anne Quast Welts of Mr. Vernon Washington captured her third Women's National Amateur golf title by defeating Peggy Conley of Spokane 2 and 1 at Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown Massachusetts. Welts led briefly after the opening hole and rallied with par golf through 26 holes to secure the victory.

Williamstown Mass Anne Quast Welts Vernon Wash Peggy Conley Spokane

Carter MILWAUKEE: Carter named to eighth straight all American team

St. Louis bowler Don Carter was named to Bowling magazine's all American team for the eighth consecutive year, the official publication of the American Bowling Congress reported.

Milwaukee Don Carter St. Louis Bowling Magazine American Bowling Congress

Liston Fails To Impress In Swedish Debut Show

In Stockholm a crowd of 18 000 paid 1 40 for Sonny Listons European debut but he punched a sandbag skipped rope and mocked up a routine ending with jokes. Liston praised reception and dismissed Cassius Clay while hinting at a future match with Ingemar Johansson. He then heads to Mysen Norway for a second European appearance.

Champ Geraldine Sonny Liston Copenhagen Denmark Los Angeles Stockholm Sweden Sonny List Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Santa Claus Ring Magazine Willie Reddish Cassius Clay United States Ingemar Johansson Inge Switzerland Mysen Norway

Hill wins Royal Automobile Club Trophy in Ferrari

British world champion Graham Hill drove an Italian Ferrari to victory in the 28th Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy at Goodwood England on Saturday.

Goodwood England Graham Hill

Des Moines Cavaliers Crown Iowa Softball Title

Des Moines Club Cavalier won the Iowa softball championship by defeating Gibson Appliance of Sioux City 4 to 3 in Des Moines. Paul Reberry pitched and sparked a three-run fifth inning to seal the win as Des Moines remained undefeated in the double elimination tournament. Sioux City had earlier shut out Sheffield Brick and Tile 2 to 0 to stay alive, needing a third game to claim the title.

Des Moines Cavalier Iowa Gibson Appliance Sioux City Sheffield Brick and Tile Paul Reberry Sheffield Dale Root Chuck Nolte Leroy Carlson Bob Burow Floyd Walker Elroy Carlson Kent Hansen Kaline A’s Wayne Causey Ed Charles

Petition Drives Against Split Duck Season In Iowa

In Burlington AP report 639 southeast Iowa hunters signed a petition opposing the Iowa conservation commission plan a split duck season. They want 35 consecutive days matching Illinois. The commission set periods from Oct 5 to Oct 13 and Oct 26 to Nov 17 with signers from Burlington Fort Madison Keokuk Muscatine Wapello and nearby areas.

Burlington Iowa Conservation Commission Iowa Illinois Iowa Commission Fort Madison Keokuk Muscatine Ion Wapello

Georgia Board Asked to Resign

Georgia alumni group calls for six athletic board members to resign immediately as controversy surrounding coach Wally Butts widens. Cliff Kimsey Jr. of the Georgia Lettermen's Association, a former player and Butts’ former coach, announces the demand.

Georgia Atlanta Wally Butts University of Georgia Athletic Board New Georgia Lettermen’s Association Cliff Kimsey Jr Cornelia Banker GLA Kimsey Butts

Quarter Midgets Race At Hawkeye Downs Tonight

The quarter midgets return to Hawkeye Downs with a full program set for 7 30 tonight. Many drivers also race at Minneapolis on Saturday.

Hawkeye Downs Minneapolis

Mets Reach Magic 41 As Willey Shuts Out Cubs

The New York Mets clinched their magic number by reaching 41 wins with a 5-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Carl Willey earned the win in a complete shutout, allowing six hits.

Mets Chicago New York Mets Chicago Cubs Carl Willey Cubs New York Sid Chicago O, Hickman Gram‘as Harkness Brock Hunt Burton Gonder Santo Kanehl Williams If Snider Hubbs Chris Banks Thomas Bertell Coleman Ranew Sherry Koonce Carmel Li Landrum Willey F . Koonce Elston Baker Hobbie Tite Y Conder

Pirates Shutout Phillies 7-0 Behind Cardwell, Clemente

Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 as Don Cardwell pitched steadily and Roberto Clemente belted a two run homer. The win snapped a six game skid against the Phillies, who had won 10 of their previous 11 against Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Don Cardwell Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Pirates Phillies

Pepitone Fined $50 for Inciting a Fight

New York Yankee first baseman Joe Pepitone was fined $50 for inciting a fight during the Yankee Indian second game in New York Wednesday night. The penalty was announced Saturday.

Pepitone NEW York New York Yankee Joe Pepitone

Linn Second At Oelwein

Waterloos Jim Lutgen shot an even par 70 to lead the Oelwein Amateur Invitation qualifying round on a soaked course. Sixteen golfers advanced to the championship flight. Bill Linn tied for second with 72 while Dave Rossey and Jim Chipokas posted 73 and 75. Cedar Rapids defender Dave Smith, the reigning champion, was eliminated from qualifying as all flights play 18 holes today.

Jim Lutgen Oelwein Bill Linn Cedar Rapids Dave Rossey Jim Chipokas Dave Smith Smith

American Cup Doubles Finalists Set in Boston Area

Defending champions Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafax of Mexico and U S Davis Cup pair Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston reached the men's final at the National Doubles Tennis Championships in Brookline Mass for the third straight year. Top seeds Osuna and Palafax are underdogs after recent losses to McKinley and Ralston in Davis Cup and last year’s final.

Brookline, Mass Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Mexico U.S Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston Osuna Palafox McKinley Ralston Los Angeles

Maquoketa's Hinton Shares Shoe Lead

Glen Hinton of Maquoketa and two rivals share the lead in the Iowa state horseshoe pitching tournament at the state fair. Each has four straight wins as 15 games remain in the championship round.

DES Moines Glen Hinton Maquoketa

World Tourney Softball Results From Whittier and Nearby

In Whittier California and other locations a string of results across women’s softball, baseball, and pro football exhibitions are reported. Notable scores include Oklahoma City 0 over Minneapolis 1, Toronto 0 over Portland 1, and Stratford Conn 11 over Phoenix 0, with others in Detroit Fresno Salt Lake City and more.

Whittier Calif Detroit Fresno Okla City Minneapolis Orlando Fla Portland Toronto Houston Richmond Salt Lake City Indianapolis Phoenix Ariz Cochituate Mass Stratford

Updegraff Sets Champs Pace at State Tournament

Dr. Charles Updegraff of Boone shot a three under par 99 on the Atlantic Country Club nine to lead at the halfway point of the Iowa Tournament of Champions. Other leaders include Steve Spray of Indianola John Eyman Forest City Max Hall of Boone Bruce Fisher Manning J D Turner Perry Ralph Compiano and Tom Stewart among 15 contenders.

Atlantic (Ap Charles Updegraff Boone Atlantic Country Club Dr. Updegraff Steve Spray Indianola John Eyman Forest City Max Hall George Lee Odeboldt Bruce Fisher Manning J. D. Turner Perry Ralph Compiano D.M John Jacobs, Jr C.R Bill O'Connor Atlantic Tom Stewart Burlington Gene Murphy Knoxville Sarge Fontanini D.M. Eeeeeseste

Baseball Scores From Various Leagues This Week

Minor Facts International League Arkansas 3 Indianapolis 2 Richmond 6 Toronto Syracuse Rochester 3 Jacksonville 1 Buffalo 0 Columbus 5 Atlanta 0 Eastern League Springfield 6 York 3 Reading 4 Binghamton 2 Charleston 3 Elmira 2 Pacific Coast League Dallas Fort Worth 3 Denver Salt Lake City 4 Oklahoma City 1 San Diego 4 Tacoma 0 Texas League Tulsa 6 Sancor 3 Austin 4 El Paz Amarillo 8 Albuaverave 4

Arkansas Indianapolis Richmond Toronto Syracuse Rochester Jacksonville Buffalo Columbus Atlanta Springfield York Reading Binghamton Charleston Elmira Dallas-Fort Worth Denver Salt Lake City Oklahoma City San Diego Tacoma Tulsa Sancor Austin el Paz Amarillo Albuaverave

Buffalo Bills defeat Boston in AFL exhibition

Buffalo Bills topped the Boston Patriots 24-14 in Buffalo. Fullback Carlton Gilchrist scored two touchdowns while Yoho added a 20 yard field goal and a trio of kicks. Parilli and Baker produced Boston scores with a late 4 yard run and a 2 yard run respectively. Attendance reached 17,697.

Buffalo Boston N. Y Carlton Cookie Gilchrist Buffalo Bills Walston Parilli Cappelletti Yoho Gilchrist Ace Buf Baker

Indians Rally To Top Red Sox 6-2 For Fourth Straight Win

Cleveland attack with six runs in the seventh including Jerry Kindall two run homer and Max Alvis and Joe Azcue two run doubles. Dick Donovan earned his fourth straight win to improve to 10-10 after a five hit game. Ed Bressoud homered for Boston in the fifth and seventh.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Jerry Kindall Max Alvis Joe Azcue Boston Red Sox Dick Donovan Indians

Angels Rout Washington in 10-2 Baseball Win

Felix Torres drove in four runs with a double and two singles as the Los Angeles Angels pounded out 16 hits to beat the Washington Senators 10-2. Leon Wagner and Jim Fregosi each had three hits, and Billy Moran added two triples.

Washington Felix Torres Los Angeles Angels Washington Senators Torres Leon Wagner Jim Fregosi Angels Billy Moran Los Angeles Pearson Bias’me Fregosi King Rf Wagner Hinton F Hunt Lock Cf Torres Osborne Moran Zimmer Rodgers Leppert Thomas Neeman Keppert Brink Ss Newman Rudolph Navarro Moeller Phillips Kline U— Nga Te Gr Trareme Soar Hauert

Kaline Delivers in 13th as Tigers Top Athletics 4-3

Al Kaline drove in three runs, including the deciding RBI in the 13th inning, to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Athletics. Moe Drabowsky starred on the mound in a closely contested game.

Detroit al Kaline Detroit Tigers Kansas City Athletics Moe Drabow

Twins Purchase Relief Pitcher Dwight Siebler from Phillies

The Minnesota Twins bought relief pitcher Dwight Siebler, 26, from the Philadelphia Phillies. He will report to the team in Washington Monday after posting a 7-4 record and 2.87 ERA for the Phillies’ International League affiliate Arkansas Travelers. It was a straight cash deal.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Twins Dwight Siebler Philadelphia Phillies Siebler Twins Washington Phillies Arkansas Travelers

Diefenderfer Tops Shooter Field At Grand American

The 64th Grand American Trapshoot ends in Vandalia Ohio as Lt Col Harry Copsey Captain at Colorado Springs captures all around title by hitting 391 of 400 in 16 yard handicap and doubles. Robert Diefenderfer Reading PA leads week with 971 of 1,000. Sheila Egan Mount Vernon NY tops women with 935 of 1,000.

Vandalia Ohio Harry J. Copsey Air Force Colorado Springs Colo Robert Diefenderfer Reading Sheila Egan Mount Vernon N.Y Nick Egan

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