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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1960
Page
5
The Service Dealers beat Ely 4 to 0 at Ellis Park as Bob Cline earned his first Major Open win, scattering three hits over six innings. Jim Borschel powered the offense with two of the Dealers three hits and two RBIs, while Ely left nine runners on base in a frustrating loss.
AP reports at Monmouth Park in Oceanport New Jersey track physician Dr. Stanley Wilkins notes fans risk heart attacks from racing. He cites an average of four deaths per season, with one season reaching twelve, and recalls a devoted horseplayer who chose the track over life. Clinic staff treat injuries between races and other ailments.
Independence beats Dysart 7-0 in Corn Valley league play. Buckout pitched a five hitter for the shutout while Bill Rowland went 3 for 5 for Independence. Dysart’s Messer went 2 for 3.
Bill Ball of Waterloo Iowa advances in the Missouri Valley tennis tournament with quick straight set wins. He defeated Henry Graff of Kansas City 6 1 6 1 and Roger Coad of Wichita 6 1 6 3 in the first two rounds.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 600 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates vary by carrier and mail with different monthly and yearly prices for local border states and other regions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Lyle Svoboda pitched a one hitter with nine strikeouts as Cedar Rapids Prairie beat Mt. Vernon 6 to 3 for their seventh baseball win of the summer. Prairie built a 6 3 lead with Scriven and Rohlena driving in runs in the sixth. Mt. Vernon scored twice in the third. Prairie travels to Solon Tuesday night for an 8 p.m. game.
A calm, resourceful man and his son assist an actor seeking a comeback on the western series Death Valley Days. The episode airs Saturday at 10 on television, delivering a tale of resilience and rugged frontier justice.
Iowa Midland clinched the first half crown in the four team M-J baseball league with a 7-3 victory at Daniels Park over Collins Radio. John Willenberg earned the win in relief as Midland bunched 4 hits with 6 Collins errors, aided by 10 stolen bases and 8 walks in a two hour game. Bill Birkicht and Gary Bean led the offense with two hits apiece and three RBIs for Midland. Jim Satchett collected three hits for Collins in defeat.
A reader asks if education is valued and hints at using newspaper want ads in the Gazette to seek educational opportunities or guidance. The brief suggests leveraging classifieds for learning or job prospects.
National boxscore highlights feature Wills and Neal delivering key hits with Roseboro and Podlen contributing. The lineup shows strong offense and pivotal moments across multiple innings.
Vinton scored eight runs in the sixth and seventh to beat LaPorte City 12 to 8. Pardun collected three hits including a triple and Bill McCormick drove in a run with a homer as Vinton posted a 9 hit attack. Other Vinton players mentioned include Meyer and Rosauer, while LaPorte City’s lineup featured Driscoll and Gaeter.
Jim Van Scoyoc pitched and batted H-L-V to a 7-5 victory over English Valley. He threw a five hitter and drove in the go ahead runs with a double. Tom Ricke and Bob Anderson each had two hits for H-L-V.
Williamsburgs summer team overwhelmed Newton 11 to 2 on Friday. Kennedy Robinson Doane Roe Brockhus and Baistein contributed to the victory with listed point totals and lineup notes.
Judy Holliday turns Bells Are Ringing into a movie musical with Dean Martin as the male lead. Jule Styne provides the score, Vincente Minnelli directs, and the story centers on a switchboard operator aiding a charming playwright. The party’s over as romance and comedy mix in this light musical.
The page lists showtimes for Paramount Iowa Times Palace Marion Drive-In and Twixt Town theaters. Films include Belle Are Ringing Rat Race Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Blood and Steel Masters of the Congo Jungle Rebel Breed Guns of the Timberland Tarawa Beachhead Hounds of Baskerville Town Gene Krte a Story Paratroop Command Return of Dracula and High School Confidential with various morning and evening slots and multiple shorts segments.
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