Bees Rally Past Decatur 7-4 in Second Straight Win
Burlington stays within three games of Cedar Rapids by defeating Decatur 7-4. Al Fernandes hit a bases loaded homer in the sixth as Burlington compiled 14 hits. Quad Cities cruised to a 10-1 win over Quincy, with John French going the distance. Hal Smith belted a fifth inning homer as Wisconsin Rapids beat Fox Cities 3-2. Dubuque shut out Waterloo 3-0 behind Dick Zank's seven innings.
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All Spots Are Filled For Wrestling Clinic
Coach Harold Nichols announced that the second annual championship wrestling clinic at Town State is fully booked. He said 110 coaches and wrestlers are registered for each of three week long sessions starting July 25, with a faculty of former national collegiate champions.
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Zwanziger Poised to Return for Hawkeye Downs Saturday
Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo, leader in IMCA late model modified points after only three early-season races, is slated to return this Saturday at 8 PM as racing resumes at Hawkeye Downs. The event features top IMCA drivers including Red Droste and Darrel Dake with the Monza and midseason championships set for July 23 and 30 respectively.
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Cedar Rapids Swim Meet Set for July 23 24
The Cedar Rapids Swim and Dolphin Club with local recreation commissions will host a two day AAU meet at Noelridge Park 50 meter pool and Marion Pool Thomas Park. Entries due by July 18. About 600 swimmers from 40 teams across Illinois Missouri Nebraska Indiana Minnesota Kansas and Iowa expected. Public event no admission.
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Missourian Names Centerville Coach
Centerville community college announces Donald Red Silvara as head basketball coach. Silvara, a Northeast Missouri State Teachers graduate, previously coached Monroe City high school for five seasons, compiling 100 victories and 11 losses.
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Allen To Defend Schoolmen Title
DES MOINES The two day Iowa State Schoolmen golf tournament opens July 21 at Grandview Golf Course with 18 holes of qualifying play. Defending champ Joe Allen of Indianola will defend his title with a six under par 136 for 36 holes.
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Oskaloosa Sits For Southeast Six Entrance
Fairfield AP report notes conference officials debated admitting Oskaloosa High to the Southeast Six. Decision to join would be voted by member boards for 1968 69. Oskaloosa had switched from the Central Iowa conference as the Southeast Six reforms continue.
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Six Man Matchcard Headlines Local Wrestling Event
Princess Ubanga Bakleg hosts a six man main event featuring the Black Onchid to contrast New York contender Bob Brown. Kaptees restaurant hosts advance sale while The Viking faces Tim Gee. Doors open 7 30 p m for a Sunday special with Pat O Connor at the box office selling tickets and Soumy Myers as added attraction.
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Big Pro Wrestling Card Set Sunday
One of the biggest professional wrestling cards ever held in Cedar Rapids will take place at Memorial Coliseum Sunday at 8 20 p m. Five matches featured including two bo
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