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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1966

Page

12

Chat & Chew Clinches Southeast Lead In 8-2 Victory

Chat & Chew defeated Elks 8-2 to take a commanding Southeast 12-13 year old league lead. Danny Fletcher added a three run triple for Chat & Chew as Appleby Horn beat Exchange 2-1. Rick Krause and Mike Tebus Sek powered Fire Department to 11-1 over Bakers Local.

Chat & Chew The Elks Danny Fletcher Appleby & Horn Exchange Noetridge Rick Krause Mike Tebussek Fire Department Bakers Local

Machinists edge Maresh in 10-11 year league clash

Bruce Skogman hit a grand slam and Kevin Cooling went 3 for 3 as the Machinists beat Maresh 14-13 in 10-11 year old Kids league play at Noelridge. Ted Gould threw a 2-hitter for West Side Civic’s 12-6 win over the Jaycees.

Noelridge NED Rosary Wigertone Machinists Bruce Skogman Kevin Cooling Maresh Mike Rafferty Rotary Vigortone Jones Ted Gould Tom Teffer West Side Civic Jaycees Lon Louvar Dick Lynott van Veehten Barney Dave Stevenson al Taylor Nesper Armstrong Ellis Jeff Fleck Metropolitan Kiwanis Terry Overhulser Gary Leighty Rollie Pearson Eby’s The Lions

Golfers Qualify At Indian Creek For Opening Weekend

Brothers Joe and Bob posted identical scores to qualify for Indian Creek. Denny Smith’s father Dave a city firefighter is the first alternate for rival Jones Park. Jon “Jack” Smith of Indian Creek is not related. The low qualifiers depart on opening day with three more days of fast play. Each course assigns a woman scorer to each of the 16 three sums.

Joe Bob Indian Creek Denny Smith Dave Jones Park Jon Jack” Smith

Astros Glad Claude Switched Too Slow for Hockey

Houston Astros reliever Claude Raymond, a French Canadian, was too slow skating to pursue hockey but became a top Major League closer. Now 29, he anchors the bullpen with a 5-3 record and 1.86 ERA, helping Houston rise in the standings. He left hockey when signing his first contract, but stays active in winter pickup skating. Raymond draws strong Montreal fan support and media presence.

Raymond Gordon Mulsberger St. Jean Quebec Montreal Milwaukee

Petersburg Dominates Winthrop to Reach Worthington Final

Petersburg defeated Winthrop 5 to 2 as Rocky Rothrock pitched a three hitter and Kermit Urbain went 3 for 4. In the other semifinal, Dyersville beat Hopkinton 11 to 6 with Roy Messingham collecting a single, double and a two run homer.

Worthington Petersburg Dyersville Rocky Rothrock Kermit Urbain Winthrop Albers Hopkinton Roy Messingham

Leo Miller Released By Kansas City Chiefs

Leo Miller, a former University of Iowa lineman from Sioux City, was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday as part of the club’s first cut. Miller, listed as a center, was among eight free agents let go.

Kansas City Leo Miller University of Iowa Chiefs American Football League Miller Sioux City Iowa

Athletics Option Grilli to Vancouver Farm Club

Kansas City Athletics optioned pitcher Guido Grilli to the Vancouver farm club in a move aimed at reshaping the pitching staff.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Guido Grilli Vancouver

Ex-lewen is Gualified For Women's Western

Barrington I AP Conky Nydle of Otuwawa Iowa narrowly missed qualifying for the Women's Western Amation Golf tournament. Nydle and three others tied at 23 to force a playoff for the sole qualifying spot. Debbie Austin of Rome New York birdied the 2nd hole to win the playoff. Dorothy Germain Bluetheville Arkansas qualified with 75 and Fay White Boddie Shreveport Louisiana earned medalist honors with 71.

Barrington Conky Nydle Otuwawa Iowa Colorado Springs Colo Fay White Boddie Shreveport

Sectionals Girls Softball Results From Multiple Cities

The sectionals list games across Iowa venues with East Union over Shetey Tesnant 11 to 7 and Orient-Macksoure beating Menke 18 to 2, among many others including Grand Valley Kellerton 15 3 and New Market 14 Clearfield EB. Garwin North Mahaska 7 over Honver Toledo, plus Worth Winneshiek 9 Fredericksburg 35 and Hubbard 12 Steamboat Rock results.

Anita East North Pekin Cardinal Oxford Junction Wheatland Hae Nation Palmer Gilmore City- Bragsate Rolfe Webster Paton East Greene Loarville Paton-Churdan Ogden Plainfield Tripolia Allison-Bristow Plainfield Dumont Rockw Mas

Districts Drawn Amid Tidy Election Card Notes

Fragmentary polling district list shows names like Mapleton Jefferson Aurelia and Van Buren. Partial figures include C.8 and 5 beside Jefferson, with scattered district identifiers. The readable text hints at a historical canvassing or redistricting record without complete context.

One Hit Victory for Gilliatt Secures Cascade Opener

Cascade baseball opens with a 6-1 win over Peosta as Cedar Rapids pitcher Steve Gilliatt tosses a one hit game. Glenn Walters collects three hits for Cascade, while Clete Schmitt leads Sherrill with three singles in the second game.

Cascade Sherrill Peosta Steve Gilliatt Cedar Rapids Glenn Walters Clete Schmitt Petase Ars Seber Gillan Schmitt J. Schmitt R Sno Oo Siesar Andresen Shai

Former Iowan Dies In Stock Car Crash

Ivan Tokle formerly of Milford Iowa died from injuries after his car hit the wall and broke apart during the B feature at Fairmont speedway in Minnesota.

Fairmont, Minn Ivan Tokle Milford Iowa Fairmont Speedway

Hall of Fame nominee Shonka tied to Nebraska football legacy

The article notes the demination of Howard Shonka for the College Football Hall of Fame. His widow Mrs. Shonka and daughter Barbara, formerly a Gazette society editor, are named as readers of his storied past as an all American tackle at Nebraska in 1911 and 1912. Shonka grew up in Abbie Nebraska and will be considered alongside other nominees this year.

Mississippi River Cedar Rapids Shonka Fourth Avenue Barbara Gazette Society Robert Mason Memorial Drive Nebraska Abbie Neb Hall of Fame

Dolphins Sign Kocourek As Three Players Retire

In St. Petersburg Florida the Miami Dolphins of the AFL signed tight end Dave Kocourek on Monday while announcing the retirement of three veterans. Joe Thomas said Mel Branch defensive end Jack Spikes fullback and Howard Simpson defensive tackle retired without reasons given.

ST. Petersburg Fila Miami Dolphins Dave Kocourek Joe Thomas Mel Branch Kansas City Jack Spikes Houston Howard Simpson Buffalo

Boxing results mixed with scattered international bouts

The report lists several fighters and outcomes across cities including Tokyo New Orleans and San Jose. Names such as Menry Acide Phillip Pitts and Tetsuye Yamasami appear with 117 114 or 1 draws. Other entries mention Jerry Felle Colin Fraser and Frankie Crawford with varying weights and locales.

Associated Press Tokyo Menry Acide Philiippitts Tetsuye Yamasami Japan Drew Orleans Jerry Felleini Colin Fraser Toronto San Jose Calif Baby

Make Housecleaning Profitable Order a Want Ad

A compact classified note urges readers to place a want ad to boost cleaning business. Contact line 362 1121 appears for booking.

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