Cedar Rapids wrestlers set for state meet in Waterloo
Cedar Rapids will field 13 representatives in the class AA state wrestling meet at Waterloo next weekend, matching last year. Jefferson and Washington send seven and six competitors. Don Berger and John Franke return from last year’s roster, both district champions. Coaches Wilson and Fisk gauge chances cautiously as district results hint at balanced teams and possible individual strong showings.
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Waterloo
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Washington
Waterloo Auditorium
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Don _ Berger
Wash’s
John Franke
C.R
Larry Sievertson
Larry Hartgrave
Steve Baird
Wash
Jeff
Iowa City
Newton
Lloyd Wilson
Jack Fisk
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Wilson
Gary Stewart
John Diehl
Davenport
Mihal
Tom Zeman
Michal
Don Berger
Stewart, Millen
Franke
Bob Bream
Fisk
Runyan Rates Hogan Golf's Best By Oscar Fraley
Ben Hogan is the greatest golfer per Runyan who cites his majors and fields. He ranks Bobby Jones second, Hagen third, Sarazen and Armour next, and excludes Palmer and Nicklaus for lacking long careers. Runyan also critiques Masters invites for PGA seniors and predicts Snead’s mixed debut with other veterans in a sharp, period tone.
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Runyan
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Tommy Armour
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Oigher
Sam Snead
PGA
NCAA Raps Plan for Pro Friday TV
The NCAA opposed Friday night pro football telecasts in 1964 and asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to review antitrust implications. Walter Byers described the NCAA rule limiting Friday games to protect high school schedules and Sunday broadcasts, citing professional leagues coordinating to bypass blackout provisions.
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U.S. Senate
National Football League
NCAA
National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations
Senate Committee
Legislative and Television Committee
Walter Byers
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Hubbs Death Shocks Cubs Officials in Arizona
Chicago Cubs officials were stunned by the death of second baseman Ken Hubbs in a private plane crash near Provo Utah. Hubbs 22 and Dennis Doyle from Colton California also 22 died when their single engine plane crashed onto a frozen lake. The wreckage was found Saturday. Hubbs had been Cubs regular second baseman for two seasons and was 1962 National League rookie of the year for his defensive play.
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Colton
Calif
Dennis Doyle
Cubs
San Antonio
Texas
Eulis Hubbs
Wolverines hold off Hawkeyes 15 9 in heavy dual
Michigan edges Iowa 15 9 as Bob Staly pins down the final 6 4 decision over Roger Schilling to seal the meet. Hawkeyes suffer third dual loss while Morris Barnhill Norman Parker and Bill Johannason post wins earlier, with Joe Greenlee dropping his first of the season.
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Mich
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Iowa
Wolverines
Hawks
Bob Staly
Roger Schilling
Hawkeye
Morris Barnhill
Lowa
Ralph Bahna
Wilbur Johannason
Bill Fuller
Norman Parker
Gary Wilcox
Joe Greenlee
Wayne Miller
Wilbur DeVine
Mcl Wieland
Bill Johannason
Bill Fuler
Lee Detrick
Wilbur de- Vine
Rick Bay
Jay Roberts
WASH and JEFF District Wrestling Qualifiers
Schedule lists weight class by weight with names and records for Wash and Jeff qualifiers. Notable entries include 95 Gary Stewart and Dennis Gunder, 112 Bill Schwarz, 145 Don Childers and Russ Tesar, 165 Ed Nelson, heavyweight John Diehl and Bill Sommers, with district champions noted.
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C.R. Wash
Don Childers
Iowa City
Bob Bream
Doug Woods
Tom Barbetti
John Diehl
Gary Stewart
al Millen
John Franke
Ed Nelson
Hwt
Jeff
Dennis Gunder
Ray Pena
Bill Schwarz
Don Berger
Dick Michal
Russ Tesar
Bill Sommers
Uncle Sam May Help Kids Loop with Cash
Norwich Little League seeks 55 000 for a clubhouse and three baseball diamonds. Senator Dodd says the U S Department of Agriculture has approved a development loan, pending land costs and details. Officials call it possibly the first fed loan for a little league and plan to repay via fund drives. The project uses farm land in Yantic near Norwich.
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Norwich
John Desmond
League
Agriculture Department
Home Administration
Little League
Yantic
Ortiz Defeats Elorde to Retain Lightweight Title
Carlos Ortiz of New York stopped Flash Elorde of the Philippines in the 14th round at Rizal Memorial Stadium to defend his world lightweight crown. Referee Major James Wilson halted the bout at 1 44 of the 14th round with Ortiz ahead on points 62-58 and 61-59 by judges Nat Fleischer and Alfredo Quinzon. Elorde, undefeated in 92 pro bouts, absorbed heavy blows but remained standing as Ortiz, 42-4, eyes April 4 title defense versus Kenny Lane in Puerto Rico.
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James Wilson
Ortiz
Elorde
Rizal Memorial
Nat Fleischer
Alfredo Quinzon
Wilson
Kenny Lane
Puerto Rico
World Boxing Association
Lane
When You Need Workers You Need a Gazette Want Ad
A concise notice urging readers to place Gazette want ads to recruit workers. Highlights the Gazette as the recommended avenue for employment inquiries and listings.
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Luther Matmen Edge Wartburg In Narrow Dual Victory
Luther topped Wartburg 15 13 as Wartburg claimed only three bouts two by fall by Larry Smither at 167 and Duane Huth heavyweight. Mike Tower won for Wartburg at 147 with a decision 9 7. Luther's record 2 5 2 with several close decisions and pins noted.
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Luther
State College of Iowa
Wartburg
Larry Smither
Duane Huth
Mike Tower
Tama
Davis Johnson
Dale Wehling
Doug Jacobson
Bob Bye
Roger Morris
Dave Hutson
Jim Enhrie
Len Erdah
Bernie Masker
Jon Lee
Dave Schreiber
Jeff Milson
Hwt
Bruce Mclaren
16th Ave Team Plans Meeting on Major Open
A meeting of the 16th Avenue softball team is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday at Club 88 on I16th Avenue to consider plans for entering the 1964 Major Open softball league. Officials ask all interested parties to attend.
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