John Logan of Braves to Speak at Elks Sports Stag
Milwaukee Braves shortstop John Logan will be the speaker at the Cedar Rapids Elks club annual sports stag. The event, chaired by Hal Totten, is set for Friday Feb 19 in the Roosevelt hotel Grand Hall with tickets on sale next Tuesday at the Roosevelt desk or Embassy club, including phone orders.
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Elks Sports Committee
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Roosevelt Hotel
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Evansville
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Boston Braves
Watrous Wins Bourne Trophy in PGA Seniors
In Dunedin Florida UPI reports Al Watrous of Birmingham Michigan, a three time winner, captured the Alfred Bourne Trophy by tops in the 55 and older brackets after 36 holes. He finished his second round with 75 and defeated Morti Dutra Tony Longo Joe Mozel and Billy Burke in a two hole playoff.
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Birmingham
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Tony Longo
Clarks Summit
Joe Mozel
Millbrae
Billy Burke
Clearwater
Skaters Ready for Silver Skates at Noelridge Park
Sunday Cedar Rapids hosts the Silver Skates derby at Noelridge Park rink starting at 2 p.m. The event features Liggett Memorial trophy race and Girls Open, with ten pairs of Silver Skates and medals across age groups from bantam to senior. Gus Schrader and Bob Brooks will serve as honorary officials.
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Cedar Rapids
Playground Commission
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Cedar Rapids Officials Association
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Gazette
W Gazette
Carl Franks
Gazette-Kcrg
Bill Armstrong
Mike Springer
Steve Raher
Grade School Derby Set for Noelridge Saturday
The Playground Commission announces the annual Grade School derby will occur Saturday at 9 a.m. at Noelridge. Youngsters will compete for ribbons across several classes.
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Noelridge
J-Hawks Host Prep District Swim Meet
Cedar Rapids Jefferson hosts one of Iowa's two high school district swimming meets on Saturday Feb 6 as part of the prep district lineup. Teams include Burlington Davenport Clinton Iowa City U High Keokuk Muscatine Ottumwa Tipton and local Cedar Rapids entries Washington and Jefferson.
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Iowa
High School Athletic Association
Luneup
Des Moines
Jefferson
Burlington
Davenport
Clinton
Iowa City
U-High
Keokuk
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Washington and Jefferson
Junior Bowling Clinic At Marengo Saturday
The Ameri can Junior Bowling Congress and the Lucky Six lanes host a free bowling school for Marengo area youngsters this Saturday at 10 a.m. Cedar Rapids resident Gladys Pepmeyer will lead the instruction.
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Lucky Six
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Gladys Pepmeyer
Cedar Rapids
Swimmer Bruce Cameron Faces Threat in Flying Breast Stroke
Washington swimmer Bruce Cameron is highlighted as facing a threat in the flying breast stroke technique. The note appears as a continuation from Page 11, focusing on performance risks and technique concerns within competitive swimming.
Swimmers Eye Relays and Individual Showdowns
The piece previews a regional meet with many rivals named. C R Hopes Moline and Wash favored in relays while Clinton Davenport and Jefferson swimmers vie in the 200 free. Notable swimmers include Ralph Laughlin Dave Dismer Jim Hunter and Ralph Bextine with various backstroke and breaststroke threats across Cedar Rapids Washington Jefferson Clinton and Rock Island.
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Tracy Anderson
Davenport
Dave Dismer
Jefferson
Ralph Laughlin
Steve Stumbaugh
Orland
Jack Miller
Steve Brooks
Jim Hunter
Wash
Cameron and
Laughlin
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Ralph Bextine
Jim Peterson
Ed Burkhalter
Burkhalter
Bextine
Gates
Davesport
Rock Island
Bob Wood
Jeff
J-Hawks
Backstroke and flying back boost points for team
The coach notes Bob Hamilton should gain points in the backstroke while Moore is a strong bet for scoring in the flying back event, signaling solid depth for the team.
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Bob Hamilton
Moore
North Linn Club Elects Baker Proxy President
James Baker was elected president of the North Linn Club in a Central City meeting. The report notes a proxy vote and references the saddle classification used in the club election.
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Baker
North Linn Club
Central City
James Baker
Club Elects Officers At Annual Dinner
At the group’s annual dinner Sunday at the Central City Legion hall, officers were elected including Howard Knapp as vice president, W. O. Phelps as secretary treasurer, and Dorothy Wathen named queen for 1960. About 125 attended.
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Central City Legion Hall
Howard Knapp
W. O. Phelps
Dorothy Wathen
George Fazio versus Bobby Locke All-Star Golf Match
George Fazio challenges Bobby Locke in an All-Star golf event set for Saturday televised on TV 9. The matchup pits two renowned players in a notable exhibition with broad audience appeal.
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George Fazio
Bobby Locke
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