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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1964

Page

14

Cedar Rapids pitchers throw no hit shutout in district softball

Hills and Cedar Rapids teams opened the USA district softball tournament amid rain delays. Jerry Ralfs pitched a no hitter with 17 strikeouts as Fleck's Falstaff defeated Hills 3-0. Thenhaus followed with a one hitter as Robinson's defeated Mays Drug setting an opening pace.

Hills Cedar Rapids Jerry Ralfs Dick Thenhaus Fleck Falstaff Thenhaus Robinson’s Mays

Columbus Junction Sidelined as Robin son’s Triumphs Lead Sunday slate

Jim Caviness and Doug Winders hit grand slam homers for Robinson’s in a 13-1 rout. Cedar Rapids’ 16th Avenue Merchants edged Local 100 5-4 while Muscatine Kreiger’s crushed Dolan Droll’s 12-1 on a two hitter. Clinton Merchants and Marengo each enjoyed three hit games. Rain cancelled Saturday games. tourney play shifts to Monday through Wednesday before next weekend’s regular schedule.

16Th Avenue Merchants Local 100 Cedar Rapids Muscatine Kreiger Dolan Droll Hills Clinton Merchants Marengo Monrad

Cedar Rapids Swimmers Dominate Dave Armbruster Meet in Iowa City

Cedar Rapids swimmers won four AAU state records at the Dave Armbruster meet in Iowa City while placing in 30 events. Al Benning set the boys 15 16 17 100 meter butterfly record at 1 06.3 with multiple relay records and top finishes by Nancy Hahn Shelly Hahn Steve Strauss Marty Strasburger and others.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Dave Armbruster al Benning Elie Eiarriners Jane” Ibers Ancy Ges Huston Shelly Nancy Stra Pureer Ale Nanc Ross Gayle Bryant Sandy Stastny Mary Brueggeman Tom Cretier Renble C. Cook Steve Hartkenney- Libre Fred Hahn Steve Strauss Marty Strasburger Judg Tweed Welsh Marty Wres Ris Nancy Hahn Jenna Stagione Steve He Carro Iy Inder Nancy Meefe Shelly Hahn Nan Steve Ay Tom Judy Fred Randy Hartkemeyer Robbie Steve Ageny Marty Msiranburne Ed Ae Judg. Martin Marty Strqeburger Jonnies Love Hahn Aie Carrthers Halpin Elly Cerrithers Jane Olberg Nancy Hedges Sue Fluston Nancy Strasburger Faun Cook Tantje Stastny Nancy Ross Mary A Sarrayle Bryant T . Me Weis Tom Procie To Krizan Steve Hartkemeyer Robbie Cook Steve Ok Marty Ewegeuaree Sieh al Beehinee My Alpin Arren Ask Teek Welsh

Des Moines YMCA Holds State Water Polo Crown

Des Moines YMCA defends title with an 8-3 win over Iowa City Swim Club to claim the Iowa AAU state men’s championship. Davenport earns the first girls title by defeating Des Moines 8-2, while earlier Davenport beat Des Moines 11-2 in preliminary men’s action. Iowa City beat Burlington YMCA 5-2 in women’s prelims.

West Des Moines Des Moines Ymca Iowa Davenport Des Moines Iowa City Swim Club Iowa City Burlington Ymca

Fourth US Women’s Open crown for Mickey Wright

Mickey Wright won her fourth US Women's Open title at San Diego Country Club by defeating Ruth Jessen in an 18 hole playoff. Wright shot a 70 to Jessen's 72, earning $2,200 while Jessen received $1,320.

Associated Press Mickey Wright San Diego Ruth Jessen Calif Miss Wright Dallas Miss Jessen Seattle Bonsal San Diego Country Club Mickey

Monticello golfer Hall takes second in Boone amateur

Boone winner Steve Spray of Indianola posted a 27 hole total of 105 to win the Boone amateur golf title. Bill Hall of Monticello tied Des Moines’ Larg Fontanini at 108 and claimed second after a playoff.

BOONE Steve Spray Indianola Bill Hall Monticello Larg Fontanini Des Moines

FIGHT RESULTS Across International Boxing Lineup

AP report details a string of boxing results with fighters from Colombia Thailand Japan Panama and other nations. Notable scores include 118 and 114 for Colombia and Japan opponents with wins by Kenichi Iida Jet Parker Mitsunuri Seki and Johnny Jamito among others.

Associated Press Mallesereres Carabalio Colombia Puteaiey Chartchal Laemiapha Thailand Kushiro Hokkaido Kenichi_ lida Japan Jet Parker Philipwiges Okyo Mitsunuri Seki Johnny Jamito Philip Panama Julio Ruiz Francisco Bolivar Venela

Dick Hutcherson Wins IMCA Late Model Race at Des Moines

Keokuk driver Dick Hutcherson won a 150 mile IMCA late model stock car event at Des Moines with Chub Liebe of Oelwein finishing high in the field. A seven car pileup halted the race and no times were recorded while drivers received medical attention for minor injuries.

Des Moines Keokuk Dick Hutcherson Ford Chub Liebe Oelwein Don Hensley Holden Dick Pellow Minneapolis Ploy Tiicherson Ke Keokuk Edmond Okla Serr Keokuk Naire Ole Went Lee Minn Dick Johnson Chevrolet Dave Steffens Auf Meines Gil Haugan Sioux Fells Plymouth Emn Bowman Wichita Kan Aoe Grafton Wis Pontiac Lennie Funk Otis Bob Julesa Mound Bob Brinkman Tigran Aus Jebe Pean Huckaby Canise

Bill Wade Wins Bridgehampton NASCAR Stock Car Race

Bill Wade of Houston Texas drove a 1964 Mercury to victory in the 142.5 mile NASCAR stock car race at Bridgehampton. He overtook Buck Baker who finished second a lap behind, with Walt Hansgen third in a 1964 Ford.

Bridgehampton N. Y Bill Wade Houston Texas Wade Buck Baker Charlotte N. C Walt Hansgen Bedminister N. J

Sprengelmeyer Upsets Ball for Iowa City Title

Roy Sprengelmyer of Dubuque upset top seed Bill Ball of Waterloo 6 3 9 7 to win the Iowa closed men singles title. Laura McCollum of Des Moines defeated Doris Coppock 12 10 in women's final. Sprengelmeyer beat his brother Mike 6 0 6 3 in the semifinals and Ball beat Rich Strauss 6 3 6 4. McCollum beat Anne Clement 12 6 and Coppock 12 10 to reach women's final.

Iowa City Roy Sprengelmeyer Dubuque Bill Ball Waterloo Iowa Laura McCollum Des Moines Doris Coppock Sprengelmeyer Mike Ball Rich Strauss Miss McCollum Anne Clement Miss Coppock Judy Thompson Cedar Falls Dick Judisch Bettendorf Harold McCollum Steve Houghton Houghton Steve Elers Grundy Center Mona Schallau Mary Mrzlak Sarah Sutton Debbie Nolting Pee Coppock Omen Bill_ Ball Wat Lowasev Mike Sprengelmeyer

Barber Edges Venturi In Wy Kagyl Round Robin

Miller Barber, a 32 year old Texan started his rise on the tour, narrowly beat Ken Venturi 31.5 to 30 in a windy Wy Kagyl Round Robin in New Rochelle. Venturi had a final hole eagle putt that narrowly missed, while Fred Hawkins sealed Venturi’s fate with a 10 foot clutch putt, provoking Venturi to toss his cap in mock frustration.

New Rochelle N. Y Miller Barber Ken Venturi Venturi Barber Fred Hawkins Hawkins

Waterfield Rejects Rams Coaching Offer

Former Rams quarterback and head coach Bob Waterfield refused the post of offensive backfield coach with the club. Waterfield, vacationing in Las Vegas, phoned Harland Svare to report his decision, and a Rams spokesman said no reason was given. Svare had fired Don Heinrich and then asked Waterfield to join the staff.

Orange Calif Rams Bob Waterfield Waterfield Las Vegas Nev Harland Svare Svare Don Heinrich

Think U. S.Girls To Give Russians Fits

American women dominated the 1964 AAU National Track and Field Meet at Hanford California with five event wins led by Carolyn Winston of Card. Ed Temple praised the team’s improvement and predicted strong performances against the Russians in Los Angeles. Lone finalists included Linda Ramus and Eldon with notable placements. Team champions were Compton California.

Hanford Calif Iowa America Carolyn Winston Moscow Hanford High School Ed Temple United States Alex Ferenczy Cleveland Ohio Percy Franklin Chicago Los Angeles

Iowa City Golfer Wins Oskaloosa Amateur Title

Dave Bell of Iowa City fired a 100 over 27 holes to win the Oskaloosa amateur golf title by five strokes over runner up John Campbell of Oskaloosa. In lower flights Ken Daw of Wellman won with 75.

Oskaloosa Dave Bellman Iowa City John Campbell Ken Dawson Wellman

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