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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1968

Page

13

Svestka No-Hitter Headlines Jones Park Kid League

Gary Svestka fired a no hitter with nine strikeouts Monday as Western Bohemian defeated CR Optimists 13 to 0 in a 10-11 year old game at Jones Park. Dave Mueller collected two hits for Western Bohemian, while Jaycees beat Perpetual Savings 9 to 1 behind Doug Loveless.

Gary Svestka Jones Park Western Bohemian CR. Optimists Dave Mueller Jaycees Perpetual Savings Doug Loveless Russ Smith Jeff Foster Noelridge Green Thumb Machinists Corky Ek Zachar Fordtown Wilcox Schmidt Zern Jim Schmitz Dave Johnson

Prizes Awarded for Low Putts in Elm Crest Girls Golf

At Elm Crest on Monday prizes for low putts went to Sue Ackley with 9 hole tally Vickie Ilten with 6 holes and Gretchen Wilts with 3 holes in the girls golf competition.

Elmcrest Sue Ackley Vickie Ilten Gretchen Wilts

Baker's Local Hands Barney's Paint First Loss in 12-13 League

In Noelridge action Len Kolar pitched a one hitter with nine strikeouts as Baker's Local beat Barney's Paint 9 to 3. Jim Wymore went 2 for 2 with a homer, Rafferty 2 for 2 with a triple. Kilborn edged UPWA 6-5. Clemen's Canvas 3-2 over C. R. Sports. Hanford Post 7-2 over Eagles. Appleby & Horn 14-10 over Chat & Chew at Van Vechten.

Noelridge Baker’s Barney's Kilborn UPWA Sleveland Clemen’s Ports Club Hanford Post Eene van Vetchen Appleby & Horn Chaf & Chew Barney’s Len Kolar Jim Wymore Baker Rafferty Kilborn Cleveland Clemen Canvas C. R. Sports Club Eagles Wayne Ribble Cal Crosby Mike Bruce Tom Tefer van Vechten Sven Larsen Eric Larsen John Toussaint Hidder Chat & Chew

Stockton Wins Cleveland Open In Heat Humidity

Dave Stockton, 26, of California, wins the Cleveland Open by two strokes over rookie Bob Dickson of Tulsa. Stockton held a two stroke lead into the final round but shot 72 to finish 276 for the 72 holes. Dickson earns 46 159 dollars.

Bob Dickson Tulsa Okla Stockton

Murphy Wins Ottumwa Open Men’s Singles Title in Straight Sets

Randy Murphy of Burlington captured the Ottumwa Open men’s singles crown with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Dave Elmore of Fort Madison in the final. The day also saw Stockton’s $13,200 prize in the 1967 U S and British Amateur king’s event, and Steve Spray of Cedar Rapids posting a 289 total.

Ottumwa Randy Murphy Burlington Dave Elmore Fort Madison Steve Spray Cedar Rapids

Stockton Wins Cleveland Open in Dramatic Pro Debut

Dave Stockton, 26, California, sank the final putt to capture the $22,000 first prize in the Cleveland Open on Sunday. It was his first pro tour victory, finishing with a total of 276.

Cleveland Dave Stockton Stockton Tour

Beckman Captures Tipton Modified Stock Feature

Bill Beckman of Lisbon charged from behind on the 17th lap to win the Cedar County Fairgrounds modified stock car feature in front of about 1300 fans. Larry Curley of Oxford Junction won the rained out June 23 feature, also taking the first heat and A semi on the regular program.

Tipton Bill Beckman Lisbon Bud Darting Cedar County Fairgrounds Larry Curley Oxford Junction Curley Bill Beckman Ud Dating W. Branch Perry Beckler Tiffin Dick Bragg Hiawatha Jerry Oberbreckne Sta Gode Jene Nee "Oxt Jet Don Chapman Pat Garrey J. Pave Lovell Rochester Beckler Dart Ist eArtey Wren Fall Olin Herry Hull Peat Lovell Ren, Fisher C.R Chuck Lukemeyer Ipton Ard Ieat Bragg Oberbreckling Roy ‘Nilson Curl Levé Dick Stoolman Fisher Woode

Klouda and Louver Win Jones Park Best Ball Event

Roger Klouda and Bob Louvar shot a 37 to win the Jones Park Men’s Golf Assn best ball partnership event over the weekend. John Sives with Don Redman placed second, Ray Kessell with Dave Stary took third. A general membership meeting is set at the Jones Park clubhouse Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tee times for next Sunday's mid season tourney begin at 7:30 a.m.

Roger Klouda Bob Louvar Jones Park John Sives Don Redman Ray Kessell Dave Stary

Viking Triumph In Memorial Coliseum Pro Wrestling Card

O Connor counted out in the third fall as the Viking defeated him in the feature. Ronnie Etchison won a death match against Bob Brown. Nature Boy Kirby defeated Stan the Moose and Jean Antone drew with Carmen Monge.

Pat O’connor the Viking Memorial Coliseum Ronnie Etchison Bob Brown Nature Boy Kirby Stan the Moose Jean Antone Carmen Monge

Cubs Rally Past Cardinals Behind Hustle After Durocher Fine

The Cubs beat the Cardinals 6 2 in Chicago with improved hustle after Leo Durocher fined a player $200 for loafing on the bases. Key early runs came on singles by Beckett Williams and Hundley, with Banks and Hickman contributing later. Carlton was chased after a three run first inning and two more in the fifth. Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh also won while New York topped Houston and San Francisco fell to Cincinnati.

Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Cub St. Louis Chicago Cardinals Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta New York Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cubs Glenn Beckett Billy Williams Randy Hundley Bill Williams Ernie Banks Jim Hickman Bob Tolan Cards Pete Rose Lee May Giants Jim Hart Bobby Bonds Pinchhitter Dave Marshall Dick Dietz Hart Gerry Arrigo Clay Carroll

Whitworth Wins Lady Carling Open in Baltimore

Kathy Whitworth captures the Lady Carling Open with a final round 73 and 54 hole total 214 to edge Carol Mann by one stroke. Her 39th career title pushes career earnings to 192,678 while she eyes the Open in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Kathy Whitworth Miss Whitworth Carol Mann Sam Snead Reading Kathy

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