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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

16

Yanks Find New Hero Whitaker In His First Week

Yankees rookie Steve Whitaker exploded in his first week in the American League. He hit seven hits in three games against the Tigers, including a grand slam, driving in seven runs and lifting his batting average to .393. The 22 year old outfielder, promoted from Toledo, says he has overcome early nerves and approaches each day with confidence.

Dick Couch Associats Press Steve Whitaker Detroit Tigers Whitaker New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Yankees Toledo Tiger Meier Joe Hague Columbus Biff Bracy New York Hague Bracy John White Whitaker Grand Slam Lipin Fritz Peterson

Cards Stun Clinton in Pitchers Duel to Force Tie

Contested game featured Dale Meier and Don McKinley in a tight pitching duel as the Contisued season finale ended 3-2. Whitaker delivered a grand slam and late runs, while Clinton limited the Cardinals to five hits and McKinley struck out 12 in a hard fought defeat.

Clinton Don McKinley Dale Meier Pedro Borbon Cardinal Meier McKinley Braey Robbie

Moen Wins Three Tennis Titles at Hawkeye Open

Susan Moen of Cedar Rapids captured three Hawkeye Open titles in Des Moines finishing with the 16 under singles crown 60 63 over Barb Buckley. Moen and Katy Fletcher won 16 under doubles 6 4 6 4 over Buckley Hudson. Moen and Mike Wilkinson won junior mixed doubles 6 8 7 5 6 2 beating Nancy Hurley and DeArmadd Briggs.

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New Creative Workshop Aims to Boost Direct Mail Reach

A 17 years young operation unveils a creative workshop with plate making and high speed color presses to help design catalogs brochures manuals and price lists. It offers staff guidance to organize parts and suggest new approaches to direct mail programs.

Cyclists Shine in Hill Climb Contests at Creston

Creston cyclists led by Jack Leamaster and Jim Whitney dominated hill climb events. Leamaster captured the 45 novice division while Whitney won the 80 expert class, with top placements listed for Des Moines Creston Waterloo and nearby towns.

Gator Creston Jack Leamaster Jim Whitey Cedar Rapids Lemaster Whitney Larry Athe Steve Carnahan Springville Bob Brown Des Moines Max Smiths Creston Charles Brownell Syron Bitgerback Crete ‘Fon Gary Bennett Jim Whitney C.R Hess C.r.z John Persson Waterloo

Bergman Captures CRCC Golf Crown

Bill Bergman shot a 73 on Sunday for a two day total of 148 to win the Cedar Rapids Country Club championship. Joe Daggett, who led after Saturday, finished second at 149. Bill Graham won class B with 84 88 172 and Glen Fletcher took class C with 93 96 189 while Haskell Sargent won the over-55 division with 73 67 140.

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Des Moines Warriors Triumph in Loop Opener 31 13

Des Moines Warriors defeat Quad Cities 31 to 13 in the league opener. Quarterback Tim Murphy directs a strong passing attack for the winners.

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Pamal Funball League Soars in Amer ica Passon Opener

Bastar Veyengi shined as Murphy completed 21 of 2 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns. He also scored on a 1 yard plunge in the final quarter to cap the game.

Clinton Steve Coley Meier Money Rogers Robinson Davis Bobby Cox Jose Arcia America Bastar Veyengi Murphy

Stott Wins 125-mile IMCA Stock Car Race at Iowa State Fair

Keokuk driver Ramo Stott powered his 1966 Plymouth to a narrow victory over fellow Keokuk racer Ernie Derr in the IMCA sponsored 125 mile event at the Iowa state fair. Bob Jusola Lenny Funk and John Mickey also placed in the top five.

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Red Droste Wins Fourth Cordes Feature at Waterloo

Red Droste survived four pileups to win his fourth Cordes speedway feature of the season Sunday night in Waterloo. Rich Krafka of Dysart finished second in a race restarted four times due to spinouts and two four car wrecks.

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