Hollis Signs Iowa Tender Amid Iowa Nebraska Recruitment
Wilburn Hollis, 6-1 190-pound junior quarterback from Boys Town Nebraska, signed to attend the University of Iowa though eligible to enroll elsewhere. Coach Evashevski calls him the section’s best quarterback, compares him to Kenny Ploen, and notes Hollis will focus on football. A Mississippi origin claim and local sports figures include Deacon Jones and Cedar Rapids administrators. The piece also touches on Burlington Bees, Big Ten critiques of the “need” plan, and golf at Indian Creek with a potential state junior girls tournament.
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Boxing Cards Planned in Eastern Iowa for Summer
Two amateur boxing cards are tentatively scheduled in Eastern Iowa. The Cedar Rapids Elks club will host a brief card during its annual sports night on July 15. A longer card may be held in Worthington late this month or early July. Interested fighters should contact The Gazette sports department with name and phone number. Urbana Cardinals announce two games this week, visiting Winthrop Thursday at 8 p.m. and hosting Keystone on Sunday.
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Retriever Trial Set Sunday Near Vinton
The Southeast Iowa Retriever Club holds a field trial Sunday June 8 at Dugeon Lake near Vinton with derby puppy qualifying and open all age classes. Spectators welcome.
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Green Bay Bluejays Add Humber In Outfield Shuffle
The Green Bay Bluejays of the Three I league added outfielder Tom Humber from Des Moines and released Al Fantuzzi to Reno Nevada in the California State league. The move boosts the Green Bay roster while reassigning Fantuzzi to a Class C affiliate.
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L A Votes On Ravine Reds To 4th
Los Angeles voters weigh a deal with Dodger owner Walter O Malley over Chavez Ravine land. If approved, O Malley may win a legal ballpark in Los Angeles. if rejected, the Dodgers face removal and NL president Warren Giles's intervention. Dodgers' morale rises as 7,500 fans greet them back from the East trip. Redlegs beat Pirates 8 2 as Nuxhall dominates with 8 strikeouts in a four hit, 9 inning effort.
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Dodgers Lose Miami Spring Training Home After Nine Years
Miami Marlins general manager Joe Ryan announced the Dodgers will not return to Miami stadium for spring training. The Marlins hold a year round lease on the venue and will schedule more appealing games, with the New York Yankees lined up for six contests. Attendance fell from 80,000 in 1957 to 50,000 last spring.
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Jefferson J-Hawks top Warriors 4–0 in Junior Legion series
Jefferson drives across four runs in the third inning as Lary Thom scatters seven hits to upset Washington 4–0 in the opener of a best-of-three Cedar Rapids Junior Legion series. Jefferson, 2nd in the league, aims to sweep Wednesday at Riverside with John Cronkhite pitching.
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Yankees Extend Lead as Ford Dominates with 10 K’s
New York pitchers set the pace as Whitey Ford used a half windup to strike out 10 White Sox batters for his 6th win. Hank Bauer and Mickey Mantle powered the offense with homers, while Don Larsen and Bob Turley had helped build an 7 game lead with an 3-0 victory. In other AL action, Albie Pearson’s 10th inning single beat Baltimore 2-1, spoiling Jack Harshman’s effort after a 6th inning triple play started by Rocky Bridges. No other AL games on the slate.
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Washington quits Pacific Coast Conference to form new association
The University of Washington Board of Regents voted unanimously to withdraw from the Pacific Coast conference and create a new athletic association with UCLA USC and another California school. The move effectively ends the PCC as it exists and leaves doors open for relations with remaining members. The president is authorized to negotiate terms for the new alliance.
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Ploen Signs Second Pact With Winnipeg
Kenny Ploen, the all star quarterback from last season, re signs with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for 1959. He received a draft deferment until January 1, 1959, then begins a six month hitch. Coach Bud Grant says this keeps him available for the 1959 season.
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Burlington Nets Close 5-4 Victory For Third Spot
Burlington won 5-4 over Green Bay to rise to third in the Three-I league. The champions pulled off the upset with only four hits as Walt Dixon doubled home the deciding runs in the seventh. Ed Donnelly silenced Green Bay in the ninth to seal the win.
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Friday Entry Deadline for Boys Church League
Al Smith of the Playground and Recreation Commission notes the 5 pm Friday deadline for entry in the Boys Church softball league. Five teams are set to play. churches interested in fielding a team should contact the Recreation office at EM 48121.
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Cedar Rapids Kids League Seeks Managers for All Districts
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission invites adults to manage teams in the 9-10 and 11-12 divisions. Openings remain in all four districts with tryouts planned for Saturday morning. Contact the Recreation Office at EM 48121 for details.
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Three-I Baseball Standings and Schedule Brief
The Three I League standings and weekly schedule are listed with games for Wednesday and Tuesday. Notable results include New York defeating Chicago 4 0 and Washington percent. The report also mentions Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston and Kansas City fixtures and a fight result with Eddie Lynch defeating Jimmy Archer by points.
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Knoop Garner Doubtful as Cedar Rapids Hosts Bees in 2nd Place Bid
Cedar Rapids battles Burlington in a three game set at Memorial Park aiming for second place. Knoop and Garner remain sidelined with concussion and leg injury as Monchak rotates position players and edges toward readying lineup. Taylor belts a 400 foot homer in Rochester while police night features fundraiser events.
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Tigers Hush Squabble Over Incentive Pay
DETROIT AP The incentive pay dispute swirled into hush hush talks as Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick vowed to investigate. GM John McHale and players denied formal side deals while Kaline and Maxwell described verbal arrangements. Kaline said he missed a 300 average by June 1. Maxwell cited a 2000 payout for 25 homers or 100 RBIs.
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Cyclones Powell Named New Hampton High Wrestling Coach
New Hampton High School hires Frank Powell 21 from Omaha as head wrestling coach after his standout career at Iowa State where he was athlete of the year. Powell played football and wrestling for the Cyclones and now takes a coaching role.
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Dodgers Named From Brooklyn Street Cars
Baseball’s Dodgers earned their nickname from New York era trolley traffic with pedestrians called trolley dodgers. The Gazette Classified Want ads offer low cost promotion and call EM 2-1121 for buyers. An ad for gym equipment shows a call to dial 4-1103 with results noted as pleasing. one day ran and 36 prospects phoned.
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