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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1966

Page

13

Clay's Draft Board Chairman Irked by U S Delay

Louisville officials disclosed that Cassius Clay's local draft chairman wants quicker answers on Clay's status. Chairman Sherman criticized the justice department for delaying a final ruling after Clay sought conscientious objector reclassification amid ongoing investigation.

Cueta Si Clay U.S. Delay Louisville UPL J. Allen Sherman Cassius Clay Clay US. Justice Department Sherman United Press International Kentucky Selective Service Appeals Board State Selective Service Everett Stephenson Justice Department Department State Appeals Board

Wilson Nips McKinley in One-Hit Tilt

Wilson defeated McKinley 4 to 0 Thursday at Hayesfield in seventh-eighth grade baseball as Anderson pitched a one hitter. Anderson also doubled with the bases loaded in the second inning to aid his cause. McKinley’s ninth grade team rallied for eight runs in the top of the sixth to edge the Ramblers 11 to 10.

Wilson McKinley Hayesfield Anderson Ramblers Bears Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Steelers Dr.Pepper Daniels Park Jim Lannum Bob Wims Steve Schaffer Steve Mayfield Pepper Schatfnit Benhart Pitriden Sent Schaffnit Mayfield and Birkicht

Franklin Jr. High Sweeps Two Games

Franklin Jr High won a doubleheader over Harding in a decisive run scoring effort. The seventh and eighth grade teams prevailed with strong batting and pitching contributions from Garrison Rosenberger and Ryan, while Harding struggled to recover after early deficits.

Franklin Jr. High Franklin Harding Army Bolts Garrison Rosenberger England Brian London Germany Franklin Pens Karl Mildenberger Steggal Smith Ryan Doc Darling Rafferty

A Trail Ride For Rodeo at Wendy Oaks

A colorful trail ride departs at dawn each day Saturday through Monday to promote the weekend rodeo at Wendy Oaks Today grounds. Rodeo shows run 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday and Monday. the ride includes a covered wagon with four horses and a chuck wagon. Interested riders should call 365-9976 or 360-5883. The line of riders starts Cedar Rapids near Spruce avenue and Otis road SE, east of the dog pound, arriving via Springville.

Wendy Oaks Springville Cedar Rapids Spruce Avenue Otis Road

Legion Team Hosts Moline in Three Games

The Cedar Rapids Legion baseball team welcomes Moline for a three game series at Veteran's Memorial Stadium. The Legion sits 5-2 in the Double-T league, with a single game Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and a Sunday doubleheader starting at 12:30 p.m. The Washington high school team hosts Clinton on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Legion Moline Veteran's Memorial Stadium The Legion Washington High School Clinton Warriors

Dr Anthony Named to ISU Athletic Council

Cedar Rapids physician Dr Russell Anthony was chosen as a member of the Iowa State Athletic Council at the annual organizational meeting. W H Thompson was named vice chairman as the council announced its faculty, alumni and student representatives from various colleges and universities.

Harold Cowles Bob Feltinger William Bliss Ames Bob Dilton Des Moines Russell Anthony Cedar Rapids Bill Bolton Park Ridge III

Cardinals Sign Two College Ball Players

The St. Louis Cardinals signed two college players to minor league contracts and assigned them to the Sarasota team in the Gulf Coast League. The players are Samuel Stewart, an outfielder from Oklahoma Baptist University, and Bruce MacLean, a pitcher from Bowdoin College.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Stadioes Sarasota Oklahoma Baptist University Samuel Stewart Bowdoin College Bruce MacLean

Ruemmele's Hit Sparks Civic Win in 12-13 League

Dick Ruemmele delivered the winning run as Great Electric beat Butters 13-2 in Cleveland. Mike Curran collected two triples driving in all three runs. West Side Civic edged Dairy Queen 3-2 with Shaw, Lorenzen, Harris turning a two hitter. Dairy Queen beat UPWA 8-1 as Steger pitched two hits. Norton homered and Ryan tripled. Appleby & Horn beat Exchange 11-7. Van Vechten games saw Coras 3-for-3. Schaffnit and Seaton fueled losses.

Neelridge Fordtown Brian Reeder Klug Bruce Reeder Kilborn Rotary Lc Kolar Mike Rafferty Don Ellis Olds Cleveland Civic Dairy Queen Gulfers van Vechten Asteby & Horn Exchange Noelridge Bairy Queen UPWA Blue Gazette Dick Ruemmele Great Electric Butters Mike Curran Shaw Lorenzen Harris West Side Civic Gary Steger Eustice Jack Ryan Chuck Norton Dan Meyer Dave Sacora Appleby & Horn Tom Schaffnit Tom Seaton

Roosevelt Sweeps Taft in Junior and Senior Baseball

Roosevelt swept two Taft baseball games Thursday. In eighth grade Roosevelt scored four in the final inning to win 5-3 as Trickey went 2-for-3 and Wilson 2-for-2 for Taft. Dunbar homered in the third to aid Roosevelt in the ninth grade victory.

Roosevelt Taft Brad Trickey Bob Wilson Dunbar Roosevelt Ebbs Keown Stoa Trickey

Watkins Holds Slim Lead 3-2

Special to The Gazette reports Watkins in a tight contest with a 3-2 lead amid late innings. The game features steady defense and key early hits as both sides trade chances in a low scoring affair.

Santana Wins Wimbledon Singles Title Over Ralston

Manuel Santana, the United States champion, defeated Dennis Ralston in straight sets to win the Wimbledon singles title. The match on center court drew 15,000 spectators as Santana, seeded fourth, claimed victory in 1 hour 4 minutes. Ralston, the U S No 1 and sixth seed, endured a hard loss in a final noted as one of the best in years.

Wimbledon England Manuel Santana United States Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Santana Ralston U.S

Williams and Stengel Are Honorary Coaches

New York AP report notes legendary figures Williams and Stengel named honorary coaches as part of a sports event. Details remain unclear in the fragment.

Williams and Stengel

Wright Seeks US Women's Open Title at Hazeltine

The 1966 women's golf chase near hazards at Hazeltine features Mary Mills leading to win with a 79, Donna Caponi close at 74, and Joyce Kazmierski and Roberta Albers among the top amateurs. Miss Wright faces nerves as she competes for the top prize of 4000 dollars amid a tight field including Sharon Miller and Sandra Spuzich.

Miss Mann Miss Wright Donna Caponi Joyce Kazmierski Michigan State Roberta Albers University of Miami Fla Mickey Sharon Miller Sandra Spuzich Hazeltine Watkins Newhall Norway Keystone Bill Brecht Wayne Grass Eichmeyer Iss Wright Keith Junge Dale Froeh Watkins i Wdenmans Cone Aoe Rem Rock and Voss Keystone Annie Beast Wright - Miner Junge Feverbach Franzenburg Brecht Andi Roberta Alber R. Boddicker Penny Wilson Roth Jessen Pengy Conley Judy Toriuernke Donna Gilliam Dan Ferraris Prentice Marlene B. Hagse David Wells Mary Mills Renee Powell Althea Gil Paul Dye Cynthia, Sullivan Penny Zavidhas Sandra Haynie

Hodge Favored In Decathlon

Russ Hodge of San Jose California is the favorite for the 48th National AAU decathlon in Salina Kansas over the weekend. Meet director Ward Uaylett notes Hodge’s lifetime bests total 8845 points, exceeding the world mark of 8089.

Salina Kan Russ Hodge San Jose Calif United States Russia

Chuck Conrad Scores Hole In One At Chapman Center

Chuck Conrad hit a hole in one on a 7 yard No 4 hole at Chapman golf center using a nine iron. He was in a foursome with Tom Cowell, Terry Langhurst, and James Buckingham at Chandler street SW.

Chuck Conrad Chandler Street Chapman Golf Center Conrad Tom Cowell Terry Langhurst James Buckingham

Dr Pepper 9 Faces Loss At Midwest Invitational

In a late Friday matchup the Dr Pepper team fell to Mackin Paint 71 82 at the Midwest Invitational. The event drew 140 entries with 29 percent local in attendance and started at 5 30 PM at Daniel Park.

C.R. Sport Midwest Mackin Daniel Park

Willie Fleming remembered as Iowa halfback hero

In a reminiscence on Iowa football, Willie Fleming, a former Canadian league star for British Columbia, is celebrated for his 1958 Rose Bowl bound season. He dropped a key pass in practice but made two touchdown receptions the next day against Notre Dame, fueling a 31 21 victory.

Iowa Fleming British Columbia Lions den Vancouver Mckenzie Willie Notre Dame Duncan

Bryant Released From Hospital After Health Check

Alabama coach Bear Bryant walked out of University hospital under orders to curtail outside activities and said he feels real well after a news conference with three attending physicians. The remarks followed his release from hospital care in Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Paul Bryant University Hospital

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