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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

Page

11

Palmer Sets Mark in 3rd Golf Victory

Arnold Palmer won the Baton Rouge Open with a 72 hole total of 266, a 14 under par on a 6700 yard course. Wes Ellis Jr. finished 2nd at 273, Burke faded to 6th as Palmer earned 4050 dollars in prize money and moved toward the New Orleans Open next week.

Baton Rouge UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Wes Ellis, Jr Ellis Sherwood Forest Sam Snead Snead PGA Gary Player

Hank Thompson Held in Robbery

New York police held former New York Giants star Hank Thompson on $10,000 bail for a tavern robbery in which $37 was stolen at gunpoint. The 40 year old, who quit baseball in 1957, was arrested after allegedly threatening bartender Nathan Goodman and was later captured nearby.

NEW York UPI Hank Thompson New York Giants Thompson Herman Weinkrantz Nathan Goodman Goodman

Eastern Conference Pro Basketball Results

Sunday games span the NBA with Boston 113 Detroit 100 and St. Louis 114 Cincinnati 106. Los Angeles 121 Philadelphia 116 and Syracuse 136 New York 110 highlight a wide day across the league.

St. Louis Los Angeles Detroit Cincinnati Boston Cincinna Philadelphia Syracuse New York

Durocher Spars Umpire In Dodger Spring Intra Squad

Leo Durocher clashed with umpire Jim Duncan during Los Angeles Dodgers intra squad action as he ignored boundary rules. Despite warnings, Duncan ejected the longtime manager in the sixth inning. Dodgers won 5 4 while Durocher’s crew earned a half day of practice.

Durocher Duncan Dodger

Lucky 6 Lanes Lead Cedar Rapids Bowling Standings

In Cedar Rapids the 2nd weekend of the city men’s bowling tournament ended at Jubilee lanes with Lucky 6 Lanes of Marengo taking the team lead at 3079 in the Sunday series. Roy’s 420 Club moved to second with 2994. Bob Van Auken leads all events at 1832, 13 pins ahead of Clark Haddy. Carl Berry posted a 693 in singles while Keith Hollingsworth tops singles at 702. Don Konigsmark and Bill Dolph share doubles lead with 1300.

Cedar Rapids Marengo Roy Bob van Auken Clark Haddy Carl Berry Keith Hollingsworth

Montressor Captures PGA Club Golf Title

Ron Montressor of Sarasota led the field into the third round of the $10,000 PGA club championship in Dunedin Florida. The 29 year old pro shaved three strokes from Sunday to hold a one stroke lead at the halfway point of the 72 hole event with 136.

Dunedin Fla Ron Montressor Sarasota

Brooks on Sports and Weather Outlook Tonight

Channel 9 airs In formation Half Hour at ten with Night Newsdesk. Tomorrow features weather updates and Brooks on Sports preview.

TV 9 Brooks

Marshalltown to open 15th annual Iowa AAU Cage Meet

Marshalltown junior college hosts Hy-Vee Foods of Chariton in the opening game of the 15th annual Iowa AAU men's basketball tournament at Memorial Coliseum. The 30-team event starts Wednesday with Heuer Equipment Co. of Marshalltown holding last year’s title and a bye to Sunday. LeGourmet of Cedar Rapids-Gilman Co-Op faces the winner in round two.

Marshalltown Marshalltown Junior College Iace Hy-Vee Foods Chariton Iowa Heuer LeGourmet Cedar Rapids Bill Seaberg Nolden Gentry Iowa Stars Gazette Area Keystone Turners Reds Iowa City Hall Clothiers Collins Radio Sigma ‘Nu Coe College Womeeeteo ‘Chariton Markhalsten Titus Io Airtone m—Hawkeye Vets Oines Bover ’ Oun Sons Keystone Olson Cole City Ete Sons Pm —Mello Maia Fee & Belmond Sigma ‘Oe Eae Cuer Ceauiement Mt Marshalltown Taneeh Rapids-Gillman Boxholm Swedes F Gollins Cuer Papies Tepong Ae Newton

Bright Right Work ers Want Ad Sparks Hiring Push

Classified notice seeks reliable workers for a local business with multiple positions available. Applicants should have basic skills, be punctual, and ready to start immediately at the downtown facility. Previous experience preferred but not required.

Bowling Highlights Feature Local Bowlers in Cold Bowling Night

Bill Dolph fired the city’s eighth 700 series this season with 255 198 247 for 700 while Jim Novak rolled a 660 series and 234 236 190 games. Jean Benz led the girls with 583 in the Smith Oil Co Ladies Classic. Hogan's 712 team average powered a 2644 Legion Booster score as individual totals reach 600s and 700s across men and women leagues.

Bill Dolph Bill Bob Burmood Jim Novak Marty Ar Wash Wation Jean Benz Smith Oil Co Helen Vizal Mary Gain Lucille Hartman Sue Stoltz Jim Gilchrist Ellsworth Fife Hogan's Legion Booster League

Wilson Beaten By S C Central

Iowa City Central remained unbeaten in 9th grade basketball with a 49 28 win over Wilson in the Iowa City Cedar Rapids Marion meet. The Iowa City B team won 40 31.

Iowa City Iowa City Central Cedar Rapids Marion Wilson

Ortera Edges Paret in Close Bout in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles Gaspar Ortera 149 percent outpoints Benny Kid Paret 155 Cuban in a tight boxing match. The bout showcased strong exchanges with neither fighter gaining a clear advantage early. Paret pressed late, but Ortera held on for the decision.

Associated Press Los Angeles Gaspar Ortera Benny Kid Paret Cuba

Bowlers Set Eagles Pin Race in Iowa City

Cedar Rapids bowlers lead divisions at the state Eagles bowling tournament after the first weekend at Colonial lanes. Will Ward and Ray Carter topped doubles with 1,262 while Jim McSkimming led singles with 688.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids State Eagles Colonial Will Ward Ray Carter Jim McSkimming

Harlan Coach Harold Johnson Named Drake Relays Referee

Des Moines AP reports Harold E. Johnson long time Harlan track coach will serve as referee for the high school division of the 52nd Drake Relays to be held April 28 and 29.

Des Moines Harold E. Johnson

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