Jurges Named Red Sox Manager After Higgins Resigns
Billy Jurges, former Washington Senators coach and ex Chicago Cubs and New York Giants infielder, was named Boston Red Sox manager hours after Mike Higgins resigned. Jurges, 51, has two prior majors assignments with Cedar Rapids in 1950 and Hagerstown in 1954. The Red Sox sit last, 14 games behind.
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Gas Workers win third straight Little Bolt game
In Friday play, the Gas Workers overcame a 5-5 tie by scoring two runs in the bottom of the fifth to edge Kilborn Photo Paper 7-5 in the Little Bolt division. Vigortone knocked Kiwanis from the unbeaten list with an 8-3 victory as Vigortone’s big third inning produced seven runs. Midwest Investment beat Irgam Press 13-8 in Little Rider play. Multiple players named in box scores include Simonek, Smith, Hach, Lane, Pisanik, Kelly, Tresnek and Copock.
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Moore Bout Postponed in Montreal Due to Injury
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore will defend his title against Yvon Durelle in Montreal, delayed from July 15 to July 29 because Moore suffered a bone bruise on the heel during training. Promoter Eddie Quinn announced the shift with manager Jacki Kearns confirming the delay.
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Cedar Rapids to host 24 hours of racing at Hawkeye Downs
Hawkeye Downs hosts Cedar Rapids Speed Weekend with Speedway Big Cars on Saturday night at 8 and Late Model Stock Cars on Sunday at 2:30. Over 100 cars expected for time trials and warmups, with 34 late model entries and a 100 lap feature. Drag races follow with multiple classes. Tickets available at the All Iowa Fair Office.
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Topeka Beats Cedar Rapids Again in Twinbill Rout
In a Memorial Ballpark doubleheader Cedar Rapids drops 3-2 and 10-7 to Topeka. Andre Ryan fanned 8 in the opener, Billy Joe Dashner belted a 2run homer for Topeka, while Mack Jones homered for Cedar Rapids in the nightcap but the Reds leave town on a 3game skid.
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Wimbledon Crown Goes To Olmedo
Alex Olmedo the Peru born U S Davis Cup star defeated Rod Laver 6 4 6 3 6 4 to win the Wimbledon championship before a capacity crowd that included the Duchess of Kent and Princess Margaret. The victory made Olmedo the world’s No 1 amateur and denied Laver a historic unseeded win.
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Player Takes British Open at Muirfield
Gary Player, 23, of South Africa won the British Open at Muirfield with a 72 hole total of 284. He shot a final round 68 to finish four under par and overtook nine players who led at 54 holes.
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Valdez Edges Cervantes in Mexico City Bout
Danny Valdez from Los Angeles defeated Bobby Cervantes of Mexico City by outpoint in a 10 round boxing match, with Valdez securing the victory on points.
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Dodgers Close In On Braves Behind McDevitt Rally
Los Angeles reignites pennant chase as Danny McDevitt wins his fifth straight to lift the Dodgers within a half game of the Milwaukee Braves. He blanked the Cardinals 4 0, despite 10 hits, and one walk. The game featured a seventh-inning brawl between a fan and Umpire Jackowski after Sally Hemus was ejected. Other NL results included Pittsburgh 10 inning win over Milwaukee 4 3, Chicago 10 San Francisco 4, and Cincinnati 8 4 over Philadelphia. Detroit revived hopes with a grand slam in a 9 7 win.
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Fan Attacks Umpire After Card’s Demonstrates Temper
A St Louis fan, 25 year old John Watts, charged with inciting a riot and disturbing the peace, strode onto the field and fought plate umpire Bill Jackowski during a Cardinals game. He claimed drinking and a bad call sparked the incident. Watts will appear in City Court Friday.
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Sports Results and Schedule From Thursday Fragments
San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 4 to 7 and Cincinnati 6 to 8 in reported scores. Milwaukee and Los Angeles posted wins, with upcoming games listed for Friday and Saturday including matchups at St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago and Philadelphia.
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Cotton Farmer set to return to racetrack ambitions high
The IMCA big car races at Hawkeye Downs feature Cotton Farmer, aka Alvin, blocked from racing by his insurer after two wrecks in ten months. A Texas native with USAC hopes, he plans to drive again by mid August, aiming for Indianapolis 500 dreams, while promoting the Cedar Rapids event.
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