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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1966

Page

5

Tony Lema dies in plane crash on golf course

Tony Lema 32 known as Champagne Tony died when his Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on a golf course along the Indiana Illinois line after taking off from Joliet. His wife Betty and two others also perished. The crash occurred after Lema had played in Akron and was headed to Crete Illinois for a Lincolnshire tour event.

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Gelberger Wins PGA Title At Firestone After Rollercoaster Round

Al Geiberger clinched the PGA championship at Firestone by four strokes with a final 36 36 72 for a 280 total. He praised the course saying it can eat you up and hinted at a World Series of Golf date on Sept 10 11 with top rivals Casper Nicklaus Littler and Wysong.

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Local Am golfer Dave Rossey seeks fourth City Am title

Dave Rossey, a four time City Amateur winner, eyes a fourth crown twelve years after his first victory as Denny Smith makes a push with a 66 to join the lead at 142 midway. Rossey voices cautious optimism about his chances while youth challenges him.

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Tresh Hits Less but Enjoys It Amid Slump and Power

New York Yankees outfielder Tom Tresh, 27, enduring a weak batting average this season, hit a grand slam in the opener and a pinch homer in the nightcap to spark a doubleheader sweep of the California Angels. He has five homers in eight games but eight hits in his last four official at bats, and a muscle pull in his left leg has flared during games.

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Bees Forge Disputed 5-3 Win Over Cardinals

Burlington Bees defeated the Cedar Rapids Cardinals 5-3 in a disputed game that halted the Cards five game streak. Burlington led 2-0 in the third on a string of plays and a protested call, while Cedar Rapids tied in the fifth and seventh before the Bees pulled ahead with key hits.

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Smith 66 ties lead in Gazette City Amateur at Elmcrest

Dennis Smith shot a 66 to tie teammate Dave Rossey for the 18 hole lead at the Gazette City Amateur. The pair sit one stroke ahead of Al Bailey as the field of 48 heads to Ellis Park for the third round with a Twin Pines finish set for next Sunday.

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