16 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1960
Page
1
In Portland Oregon on Friday Phil Mover from Portland won a decision over Don Jordan of Los Angeles. Rebaldo defeated Borja in Guam by points.
Cleveland Browns tackle Billy Howton, 30, informed the team he will retire from football to devote full time to his construction business in Houston, his home. Howton joined Cleveland last year after seven seasons with Green Bay.
United States players Butch Buchholz and Chuck McKinley clinched the North American zone Davis Cup series with a 2 0 edge in Quebec City. Barry MacKay of Dayton and Bernard Bartzen of Dallas won singles to push the U S ahead. MacKay defeated Don Fontana and Bartzen beat Bob Bedard in straight sets after a tough rally.
George Robb and Kit Covington won the Gazette city boys 13 and under doubles title 6-1 6-2 over John Waples and Jim Carruthers. Mixed doubles began with strong wins including Judy Haworth and Ken Wright 6-0 6-1 over Jan Klippel and Mark Weimer.
Nordstrom Oil beat Service Dealers 8 7 at Ellis Park in a seesaw game that decided fourth place. Bob Mathews, troubled early but key at bat, hit a homer and an RBI single to spark the Oilers. Kevin Gaughran and Jim Caviness also contributed with runs in the decisive seventh.
Sweden moved ahead 2-0 over France in the European zone Davis Cup semi final in Bastad. The winner advances to face Italy for the European title.
A compact guide of showtimes for Paramount Bishop's Wife Guys and Dolls Palace Crack in the Mirror Valley of the Redwoods Marion Bat Man Who Cheated Death C R Drive-In Nature Girl and the Slaver Bikini Baby Zombies of Mora Tau Twixt Town Jayhawk ers Tall Story Shortcut to Hell with multiple daily screenings and theaters listed.
A late inning blast by Mathews gave the lead as the team held off a comeback to win 7-6. The homer came on a high line drive to short left field, with Mathews easily beating the throw for a crucial score.
A baserunner slid just ahead of the fielder's glove while Mathews used quick footwork to reach safety. The play highlighted swift baserunning and defensive effort in the inning.
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