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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1966

Page

6

Littler Leads Memphis Open With Third Straight 66

Gene Littler shot his third consecutive 66 to reach 12 under par 198, the first sub 200 54-hole total in this year’s PGA Tour. Bert Yancey, Wright Garrett, Bruce Devlin, Gardner, and Dale Douglas remain in contention as others chase with 202s and 203s. Eagles by Devlin Verwey McCalister Archer and Yancey slipstreamed Littler’s lead.

Memphis, Tenn Gene Littler Littler Cary Middlecoff Bert Yancey Philadelphia Yancey Wright Garrett Bruce Devlin Gardner Dale Douglas al Geiberger Jack Nicklaus John Pott Garrett Devlin Douglas Geiberger Goalby Nicklaus Pott Eagles Bob Verwey Bob McCalister George Archer Verney Billy Maxwell

Jr. Champ Meet Youth Track Highlights and Awards

The article lists junior and senior boys and girls track results with top finishers in events such as long jump high jump 100 and 220, shot and discus, vaults, and relays. Names include Leon Hatchett Monti Bertelli Bob Kohl Lynn Craven and others, with citations of times and distances and certificates awarded to participants.

Leon Hatchett Scott Bevins Ron Heidt Monti Bertelli Bill Robert Flood Martin Smith Bob Kohl Bob Meyer Duane Spidie Bob Kohi Eoant Bill _ Bevill Bob Rudd Ted Knutson Doug Lane Jon Meskimen James Moore Scott Bevin Bill Bevill John Hotch Bevill Mile Kiss Jim Cambridge Ron Heldt Jae Dick Langton Dave Tim Batyans Shor Steve Hines Joe Cox McDonnell Mark Oubek Gene Naakigeboren Tim Spiere Lynn Craven Ats Votrous Dennis Watk Pega Eve Net Min ‘Severs Stew Chris Ericksen Long Femme Mark Votroubek Gazette John McIvor Jeff Kingston Stadium

Fordtown Sweeps Softball Doubleheader From Ellus Funeral Home

Fordtown swept a softball doubleheader at Ellis Park defeating Ellus Funeral Home 6-0 in game one and 5-2 in game two. Pete Carlson allowed one hit in seven innings to win the opener as Kitus drove in two runs for Fordtown. The nightcap saw Fordtown rally from a deficit to tie then fall short 5-2 aided by Hal Broxey and Kadlee scoring on key hits and errors by Fordtown. The teams meet again today in a 1 p.m. twin bill at Ellis Park.

Fordtown Ellus Funeral St. Louis Ellis Park Vic Kadlec Bob Michael Pete Carlson Kitus Hal Broxey Kadlee Flockhart

Gunflint Wins Kent Stakes by 1 1/2 Lengths

Gunflint, the even money favorite, wins the Kent Stakes at Delaware Park by one and a half lengths over Roger. Industo was a surprise entry but scratched, trimming the field to five runners on race day.

Stanton Del Gunflint Roger Delaware Park Industo

Ned Jarrett Plans Retirement From Racing

Camden South Carolina Ned Jarrett two time NASCAR Grand National champion said he will retire at season's end after accepting a job with a business firm. The 38 year old won last year's title and the 1961 title, plus the Southern 500 at Darlington and 12 additional wins that season earning $78000. He has raced infrequently this year.

Camden S.C Ned Jarrett Jarrett Darlington

Coach Announces Plan to Leave Sport After Season

He stated plans to compete in remaining major races this year but will retire from the sport at season's end.

Indiana coach Charley McDaniel elected to Helms Hall of Fame

Bloomington Indiana wrestling coach Charley McDaniel who led the program for 21 years has been elected to the Helms Hall of Fame. He guided multiple state placers and contributed to Indiana wrestling during his lengthy tenure.

Bloomington Ind Charley McDaniel Indiana Helms Hall of Fame Hal Coe College State College of Iowa Wayne State College Kappa Delta Pi Masonic Lodge Marine Corps

Santo's Two Homers Spark Cubs Victory Over Reds

Ron Santo hit two homers and added a single as the Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati 5-3 to halt a four game skid. Santo connected off Sammy Ellis in the fourth, career 11th homer with a man on in the sixth, and scored the final Cubs run in the ninth. Ken Holtzman earned the win sending Ellis to 2-8.

Cincinnati Ron Santo Chicago Cubs Santo Sammy Ellis Reds Lee Cardenes Ellis Ken Holtzman

Braves Sweep Cards in Pair to End Skid

Atlanta stops a seven game slide by beating St. Louis 2-1 in the day game and 4-1 in the night game. Felipe Alou homered to break a 1-1 afternoon duel, Mack Jones added a first inning two run shot in the nightcap, and Tony Cloninger pitched a complete game for the win.

Atlanta Felipe Alou Mack Jones Braves St. Louis Alou Jones Cedar Rapids Tony Cloninger St. Louis A. Atlanta Tolan Menke Miesae Woodward Aaron Cepeda Geiger Falou Mjones É Buchek Agliano Orre Skinner Ph Maxvill Millan Javier Abernathy Simmons Tlan Woodw Francona N. Ovis Pau I Cloninger F. Alou Latha Briles

Barber Pitches Two-Hitter as Orioles Blank Kansas City

Steve Barber threw a two-hitter and the Orioles routed Kansas City 9-0 before a curfew halted the second game tied 5-5 in 12 innings. Barber fanned eight, notched his fourth win and first complete game since April 24. Frank Robinson and Russ Snyder hit homers and Robinson drove in two rallies. 17 Lettermen Minnesota Football Return Hope Sets 1966 Tone.

Baltimore Steve Barber Kansas City Barber Bert Campaneris Ed Charles Frank Robinson Russ Snyder Orioles Robinson Boog Powell Kansas Hy. O Apt Aparicio F. Robins Charies Owens Hershb G’r B.robinso Lf Oweil Reen Chavarina Harrelson D. Johnson Eicheb Suarez Dobson Pazio Baltimore Kansas City Nossek Powell Fr. Robinson B Robinson R Robinson Snyder Campaneris D. Johnson S Robson Wyatt Pekele

Stargell's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Astros 9 6

Willie Stargell delivered a three run homer in the eighth for the Pirates, his fourth hit of the game, sealing a 9 6 win over Houston. The Astros built a 6 1 lead as Rusty Staub and Lee Maye homered, with Staub later lofting a roof clearing shot at Forbes Field.

Stargell Homer Pirates Astros Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Joe Morgan Rusty Staub Lee Maye Staub Forbes Field

Angels Rally to Beat Tigers 4-1 in Seventh Inning

Ed Kirkpatrick delivered a tie breaking three run homer in the seventh as the California Angels snapped a four game skid with a 4 1 victory over Detroit. George Brunet improved to 3 3 while Den ny McLain took the loss after surrendering a 1 0 edge in the sixth on a walk and RBI single by Jose Cardenal Jim Fregosi and Bobby Knoop.

Anaheim Ed Kirkpatrick California Angels Detroit Kirkpatrick George Brunet Tigers Denny McLain Jose Cardenal Jim Fregosi Bobby Knoop

Dodgers thump Mets as Osteen slugs key hits

Claude Osteen contributed a triple and a single and Tommy Davis hit his first homer in nearly two years to power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 win over the New York Mets. Osteen left with a finger blister after a 6 1/3 innings of work and improved to 7-5, with Phil Regan finishing.

NEW York Claude Osteen Tommy Davis Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Osteen Dodgers Phil Regan John Roseboro Hamilton Gordon Richardson Wes Parker Davis

Two Shutouts In A Week For Buzhardt

Chicago pitcher John Buzhardt blanked Washington 6-0 with a four hitter to run his record to three victories against two losses. He joined the White Sox in a pattern of strong recent pitching as five of the six wins in eight games came with shutouts. Bill Skowron doubled twice and John Romano hit his fifth homer as Chicago won behind his two-hit attack.

Jerry Grote Dick Stuart Ron Swoboda Regan Osteen Chicago John Buzhardt White Sox Washington Buzhardt Boston Jack Lamabe Tommy John Bill Skowron John Romano

Cards' Smith Breaks Finger On Grounder

Atlanta AP report says St. Louis third baseman Charlie Smith fractured a finger on his left hand Saturday during the Cardinals 2-1 loss to Atlanta. The injury followed a bad bounce on a Felipe Alou grounder.

Atlanta Charlie Smith St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Cardinal Felipe Alou

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