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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1966

Page

9

Perpetual topples Cedar Rapids Optimists in 10-year-old league

Perpetual beat the Cedar Rapids Optimists 10-7 at Jones Park as Bruce Mayfield collected three hits and Gary Whitters added two. Western Bohemian shut out Wilson and Co. 14-0 with Tim Gold and Chet Landergott combining for a one-hitter. Kilborn’s South division remains unbeaten with a 17-3 win over North division leader Tuesday Evening Optimists at Noelridge.

Perpetual Cedar Rapids Jones Park Bruce Mayfield Gary Whitters Western Bohemian Wilson and Co Tim Gold Chet Landergott Noelridge Kilborn Len Kolar Bruce Reeder Fordtown Type Union Steve Button Iona Mig Zachar

Kehrer Wins Elmcrest City Amateur Qualifier by 17

Steve Kehrer posted a par 70 to claim the top qualifying berth for Elmcrest Country Club's City Amateur team by 17 strokes. He set a course record with an eight under 62 on July 9, then added rounds of 72 65 and 70 for 268. Don Olson shot 66 for the best 18-hole score Sunday. Forrest Smith won the first flight with a 30 and Dave Naso tied Bob Brooks for second at 306. other flight winners included Bob Mitchell 314 Herb Jahn 317 Glenn Frenzen 325 Judd Fashimpaur 329 Al Sieh 346 and Charles Gunther 452.

Steve Kehrer Elmcrest Country Club City Kehrer Don Olson Forrest Smith Elmcrest Dave Naso Bob Brooks Bob Mitchell Herb Jahn Glenn Frenzen Judd Fashimpaur al Sieh Charles Gunther

Cordes Race Title Goes To Stanwood's Moffett

Charles Moffett of Stanwood won the 40 lap mid season championship at Cordes Speedway beating Waterloo’s Red Droste. Mert Williams of Rochester, Minn. finished close behind in third. Ty Berger of Waterloo won the 35 lap consolation. First heat Roger Klingfns Waterloo. Second heat Gale Card Waterloo. Third heat Lee Kunzman Guilenberg. Consolation winner Ty Berger Waterloo. Feature results: Charles Moffett Stanwood first Red Droste Waterloo second Mort Williams Rochester Minn third.

Waterloo Charles Moffett Stanwood Red Droste Cordes Speedway Droste Mert Williams Rochester Minn Ty Berger Roger Klingfns

Webhole Hears Birds Sing at Twin Pines

Harvey Wehde birdied four holes on the final nine to post a 21 hole score of 100 in the Twin Pines qualifier for the City Amateur. The top eight moved to form Twin Pines’ team for the 72 hole City Am at Cedar Rapids Country Club next Saturday at 8 a.m. Bill Reed, a former champion, shot 110 and was bumped to first alternate with Terry Wilson and Bill Kruckenberg Jr. earning spots.

Harvey Wehde Twin Pines Cedar Rapids Country Club Wehde Bill Reed Reed Terry Wilson Bill Kruckenberg, Jr

Pepsi Wins Northwest Lead in 12-13 Year Olds League

Pepsi Cola moved half a game ahead in the Northwest standings by beating Great Electric 3 2. Scott Eveson drove in the winning run as Glenn Opfer pitched a two hitter and went 2-for-2 with a triple. Jeff Smith homered and drove in the other run for Dairy Queen in a 2-1 win over South Side Civic. Tim Wilcox hit a two run homer for Chat & Chewdiner in a 10-3 victory over Exchange. Gary Steger threw a one hitter with 10 strikeouts guiding Dairy Queen past UPWA 3-1. No other details provided.

Pepsi Cola Cleveland Great Electric Scott Eveson Glenn Opfer Jeff Smith West Side Dairy Queen South Side Civic Chat & Chewdiner Exchange Mark Reed Tim Wilcox Rich McConnell Gary Steger Dairy Queen Noelridge UPWA Jack Ryan Gazette

Smiths Finnells Win Golf Events at Indian Creek Club

Mrs. Jon Smith and son Skip won the mother son division with 42 points. Gene Finnell and daughter Nancy topped father daughter with 45. Other prizes went to Riis 84 Murdoch 89 Widger 98 and Summerwell 84 Barnum 99 Vernon 27 in the scramble best ball.

Jon Smith Skip Indian Creek Country Club Gene Finnell Nancy Martin Riis Ken Murdoch Bob Widger Russ Summerwell Curt Barnum Lyle Vernon Mrs Smith Doyle Sinitisee Barry Hyduk Joe Zisko Tom Ken Gress Kevin Kyduk R. Swartentruber Bob Konsdorf Joe Howe Pat Hagen Harold Hagen Pele Joel Binder Jerry Dan Hagen Gene Finnel E. E. Heintze jJan Lake Dayle Phillips Pam Harald Hagen Becky Russ Summerweil Diana Davis Emil Waig Cathy Kris Cathy Eva Reenter Bob Verhille Meryana

LaFontaine Leads CRCC City Amateur Qualifiers

Dave LaFontaine fired 77 74 151 to top Cedar Rapids Country Club qualifying for The Gazette City Amateur Sunday. He finished two strokes ahead of Don Barry Jr and Tom Hunting, with Dick Roeder fourth and Jimmy Jones sixth. An eagle on No 4 helped LaFontaine in the Sunday round.

Dave LaFontaine Cedar Rapids Don Barry, Jr Tom Hunting Jimmy Jones Eagles Dick Roeder City Am CACE Herb Kmudtan Erick Schmeider

Preferred source for sales inducing ideas and layouts

A request highlights a preferred source for ideas and layouts to boost sales, focusing on photography artwork and top printing quality. It urges immediate use of this source to improve promotional materials and outcomes.

Wimer and Others Sweep Two Midget Races at Hawk Eye Downs

Allen Wimer of Cedar Rapids doubles up in the quarter midget program at Hawk Eye Downs. Bryan Clark of Waterloo wins the junior and David Hook from Waterloo the senior main as three drivers claim two wins.

Allen Wimer Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs Wimer Waterloo Bryan Clark David Hook Jr. Heal Scott Woods C.R Bruce Potter Coralville Mains Clark Potter Woods Heal Gary Damon Bobby Stenham Hook Stenho Damon Mad Jen Cook Jim Buhiman Wa- Mad Cook Buhiman

Local Iowa tennis and softball results from district action

Sunday results show Sue Moen Cedar Rapids and Mike Wilkinson Sioux City losing in doubles. Clark and Steve Houghton fall in father son final to Harold and Tom McCollum. Arden Stokstad wins men's singles. other winners include Judisch and Synhorst in seniors and Einwalter in women's singles. Coralville Cedar Rapids district softball opens with Happitime beating True Art Carpet and Mt Union over Houghton. finals set after quarterfinals and semifinals.

Ames Cedar Rapids Iowa City Dicn Iowa Sue Moen Mike Wilkenson Sioux City Sheila Pear Hantz Frey Clark Steve Houghton Harold Tom McCollum D.A Arden Stokstad Des Moines Stokstad Tom Gray Waterloo Dick Judisch Bettendorf Judisch Mel Synhorst D. AL Lois Einwalter Snella Pearl Hartz Frey D.M John Calton Marian Nissen Howard Sprague Mason City Cindy Shirley Bob Parroll Ottumwa Cedar Rands Make W Wilkenson Katy Gary Fletcher O.V Charlene Mixdorf Bill Lane Lina Adarris Jack Buss Pearl-Frey Nissen Sprague Meen-Wilkinson Mixdorf-Lane Pear-Frey Meen-Wilkson Coralville USC Happitime True Art Carpet Mt. Union Houghton Solon Mt. Pleasant Drewry Beer Harold T Paul Mike Garcis Clarke Will John Romp O.M

Johnny's Parkway and Happitime Lead Open Softball

Minor league co leaders Johnny's Parkway and Happitime both 9-0 put their unbeaten records on the line Wednesday night. Johnny's meets Eagles 7-3 at Noelridge in one feature game while Happitime faces Green Thumb Nursery at Ellis.

Johnny's Parkway Happitime Johnny’s Eagles Noelridge Ellis

Wiechers Beats Friend to Win Trans Miss Golf Title

Jim Wiechers, 21, defeated Bob E. Smith 3 and 2 in the 36 hole final at Edina Country Club to win the Trans Miss championship. He said it was hard to beat his friends and play his best.

Minneapolis Jim Wiechers Wiechers Bob E. Smith Edina

Midwestern Burlington Scoring Summary Card

Midwestern Burlington 102 to 11 Guad Cities. Medrano O Riley Cepeda Tatum Mandel Smithson Spelman Warmelduff Ramirez Schultz Spelman WeeSpelman lead for Guad Cities with key plays by O Riley and Guad contributors. Final notes list HR Guad Cities and Silverioath with two on.

Burlington Medrano O'Riley Cepeda Tatum Mandel Smithson Spelman Warmelduff Ramirez Schultz WeeSpelman L—O'riley Silverioath

Rogers to Represent Iowa in Shoe Meet

DES MOINES AP Hugh Rogers of Cedar Falls will travel to Salt Lake City Utah August 191 to represent Iowa in the national world horseshoe tournament Rogers swept all his matches to win the class AA championship in the Iowa Open tournament held Sunday at an Iowa venue

Des Moines Hugh Rogers Cedar Falls Salt Lake City Utah Iowa Rogers

Americans Defeat Russians 114 in Unofficial Meet at Lenin Stadium

U S coach says experience gave team edge after an unofficial two day swim meet in Moscow. Americans win 64 in men’s events and 3 2 in women’s events while Soviet swimmers set world records. Irina Postoyakova and Galina Prozumenshchikova highlight record efforts.

Moscow Qurkis Don Gambril Russia Gambril Tokyo U.S

Updegraffs Wins Title at Iowa Masters Golf Event

Dr. Charles Updegraff of Boone won the 34 hole Iowa Masters at Iowa State University’s George Venker course. He shot 70 and 73 in final rounds to post a 212 total, four strokes ahead of runner up Bud McCardell of Newton. Amateurs Clyde McEnlire of Marshalltown and J. D. Turner of Iowa City tied for third at 219.

Ames UPI Charles Updegraff Boone Iowa State University George Venker Updegraff Bud McCardell Newton Clyde McEn‘lire Marshalltown J. D Turner Iowa City

Minor league scores recap from various leagues

International League results show Columbus 7 to 4 over Jacksonville and Richmond 5 to 0 against Toledo with other games Buffalo 4 Rochester 3 and Toronto 3 Syracuse 0. Pacific Coast games include San Diego 5 Denver 3 and Portland 3 3 Tacoma 2. Tulsa 10 defeated Oklahoma City and Indianapolis 2 7 faced Spokane 1 1. Seathie 14 11 and Hawaii minus 12.

Columbus Jacksonville Richmond Toledo Buffalo Rochester Toronto Syracuse San Diego Denver Portland Tacoma Vandover & Phoenix Tulsa Oklahoma City Indianapolis Spokane Seathie Hawaii

Richey Shines In Clay Courts

The Dallas teenager Clif Richey won the national Clay Courts men's singles title beating Frank Freehling 13 11 6 1 6 3 despite leg pain. His sister Nancy Richey claimed the women's singles title by defeating Stephanie De Fina 6 2 6 2.

Texas Richey Dennis Ralston Arthur Ashe U. S Dynamo Dallas Frank Freehling New York City Nancy Stephanie de Fina Hollywood Fla

Beathard Signs 1966 Contract with Chiefs

Pete Beathard, the young quarterback who starred in several games last season, signed his 1966 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League.

Kansas City Pete Beathard Kansas Chiefs

Interior design help for remodeling plans offered

Keith Lawrence, interior design consultant, discusses remodeling options and helps select carpet draperies and furniture to make a new office outstanding.

Keith Lawrence

Scott Wallace sets 11-12 swim record in Muscatine

Cedar Rapids swimmer Scott Wallace won the 100 meter freestyle in 1 10.6 at a Muscatine meet, breaking the 1 12.0 standard in the 11 12 year old division.

Muscatine Scott Wallace Cedar Rapids

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