07 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1964
Page
1
Charles O Finley and Kansas City remain far apart over a stadium lease for the Athletics after talks. The American League has ordered Finley to sign a lease by February 15 or face expulsion, amid renewed push for a league meeting to discuss updates.
Kansas visits Ames to face Iowa State with four missing players from the earlier 74-51 win. The Jayhawks aim for a 3-4 Big Eight mark, while Cyclones start Tom Peterson and Rich Froistad with Lowe, Ziegler and Harmon in the lineup. Cyclones host four straight home games following Missouri.
Prairie High School defeated Anamosa 19-18 to cap a 7-7 dual meet season. Anamosa heavyweight Gary Meill scored the only fall, tossing Vic Kusske in 3:40. Prairie won the reserve meet 46-3, with Terry Hartley, Chris Miles, and Dennis Booth securing wins among others.
Newton high school players given two week probation after a January 24 party at a private home. Sixteen students including four varsity basketball players are affected. The four players will miss the Newton at Ames Friday game and the Grinnell game at home on February 14.
Standings show Romwood Park Methodist 15 15 15 and Noelridge 8 6 1 in league A. In A League top teams include Pauls No 1 15 11 15 Grace Brethren Westminster 15 15 15 St James No 1 First Christian No 1 10 11 15. In B League St James No 2 8 15 15 Kenwood Park Methodist 15 is Church 15 15 15 Calvin Presbyterian Pauls No 2 17 16 46 Cedar Christian 15 14 1 First Day Solets 2 2 2 First Christian 0 0 First Boers 1 15 18 Kenwood Presbyterian 13 6 5
ANAMOSA The Izaak Walton Gun club will stage a trapshoot Sunday at the Morley road club grounds a mile south of Anamosa. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. The shoot will start at 1 p.m.
Former Belle Plaine high star Bill Dudek scored 21 points in the second half to spark Grace land college to a 105-89 win over St. Ambrose on Friday January 31. He fueled a decisive surge as Grace land pulled away in the final period.
Three youths charged with car theft in the Winter Olympics capital faced a reduced count of unauthorized use after the car owner Andre Montant, a French ski sweater maker, testified he gave permission to use the car. Prosecution dropped charges as police described a chaotic scene with drunken behavior and aggressive arrests.
At the Innsbruck Winter Games, four American skiers qualified for Saturday's slalom as the U S hockey team dropped its fifth defeat in six games. The Soviet Union delivered a gold in the 15 km relay, while Canada and Sweden grabbed other events. U S bob team and other results also noted.
Bob Brooks of KCRG TV 9 presents a nightly segment delivering sports results and film highlights. Coverage includes scores, key plays, and notable entertainment news from the local area and national events.
Former major league baseball star Jim Finnigen will serve as playing manager for the Quincy Gems in the 1964 season, according to team president Mel Tappee. Finnigen previously played for Philadelphia Kansas City Baltimore Detroit and San Francisco.
The Jefferson district meet at Jefferson High Pool previews the state finals at Iowa City next week. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines loom large with top regional performances led by Wash, Jeff, Clinton subfields, and Roosevelt’s Lynhurst setting national prep times. Marion aims to field a spring baseball team with tentative start around April 6 seeking games.
ABCs Wide World of Sports will air Saturday at 4 on Channel 9 covering the country’s oldest indoor cowboy event in Fort Worth. The program spotlights rodeo action, personalities, and the event’s enduring traditions for regional viewers.
DES MOINES AP Gene West Drake starter misses practice with a light measles case but will travel with the team to St Louis and likely play against the Billikins in a Missouri Valley Conference game. Other Drake players will receive measles shots.
Marion 7th-8th grade wrestling team avenged an earlier defeat by defeating Anamosa 27 to 24. Matches featured several decisive wins and tight bouts including Madison throwing Stickle and Gilds edging Brickley. The meet also included draws and multiple near-decisions as both teams fielded strong performers.
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