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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

9

Fullmer Eyes Sugar Ray Rematch After Win

Gene Fullmer, nursing facial cuts from a tough win over James Titer, hints at a return bout with Sugar Ray Robinson or a possible clash with Carmen Basilio. He says Sugar Ray expects a possible title shot and remains focused on staying in shape, eyeing a West Coast bout and a future decision on opponents.

Chicago INS Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson Walt Hobson James Rugged Fullmey Sugar Ray LT Ohear Carmen Vasilio

August Earliest Return For Score Promised

Cleveland pitchers sidelined star Herb Score faces a four to five week layoff after injuring his right eye from a line drive. Doctors expect exams in Hagerstown, with a mid or late next week consult. Score, who turned 24 Friday, marked the occasion by resting rather than celebrating.

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Siausalings TEREE I LEAGUE

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Smith Protects Women's Lead at PGA Championship

Smith from St Clair Minnesota, playing steady and near error free, protected her lead with an 80 foot chip on the final green. She finished with a 31 hole total of 13 under, four strokes ahead of Louise Sus and Edith Bauer Hagee among the leaders as the second round concluded. The report also notes a broader debate on performance enhancing pills tied to Olympic history and current sports figures.

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Amateur Champ Ward Is Suspended for Year

USGA executive committee suspended National Amateur Harvie Ward for one year for accepting unauthorized expenses to travel and compete in British Amateur and U S tournaments from 1952 to 1954. Ward may seek reinstatement immediately and plans to play in the U S Open in Toledo. The action followed testimony and related tax probe remarks amid broader drug-safety chatter surrounding amateur athletics.

Chicago Golf Association Charmipion Harvie Ward Wertery Golf Oui Iad Subvrtan Gell Tih USGA Joseph Tice Ward Port Worth Texas Dart Pamath Brookline Miss Senleander Dey Toledo Ohio Eddie Low San Franco Tore

Pep Pills Used in 1956 Olympics Challenge Declares Officials

United Press reports a leading American college football official challenged Br Herbert Berger to substantiate his charge that athletes used pep pills or else apologize. He cited phosphate needed for sugar to convert to energy in muscles and suggested everyone is phosphate-deficient after exercise.

United Press Angaily Br. Herbert Berger

Girl in Disguise Leads Oxford Wins

A disguised rower steered Corpus Christi to victory in a reed race at Oxford. Alison De Conney Ireland, 22, from St Hugh’s College, served as coxswain on the final day, wearing dark clothing and a hat. The crew praised the steering while the president warned of penalties for entering under false pretenses.

London Cinsi Aoman Oxford College Hiebarel Hanman Corpus Christi Alison de Conney Ireland St. Tlugh's College Coxford Iran Wis

Phillies and Dodgers Chase Leaders as Races Narrow

The pennant chase tightens with Phils and Dodgers pressing Redlegs, as Beane and Craig deliver strong outings. Milwaukee, St. Louis win, while in the American League Baltimore and Detroit win to tighten their leads. Kansas City’s Sanford hits a setback with a $100 fine and five game suspension after a dispute with umpire Nepp.

Baltimore FINE Kansas City Virgin Trucks Kansas City Athletics Larry Nepp True A’s Baltimore Orioles Napp

Tebbetts Rages At Dodgers In Narrow Cincinnati Loss

Birdie Tebbetts vented at the Brooklyn Dodgers after a 6-3 defeat as Cincinnati slipped a half game behind the leaders. Roger Craig hurled a three hitter to stop Cincinnati’s surge while Dodger runners and a balk aided the late score. Johnny Klippstein took the loss for Cincinnati as Hube Walker and Don Zimmer homered for Brooklyn.

New York INS Birdie Tebbetts Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Redlegs Ebbets Field Biut Tori Venton Dodger Birdie Tebbetts Brooklyn Dodgers Roger Craig Redlegs Cincinnalits Philadelphia Jin Gilliam Vonton Nebiler Gino Cimeti Dodser Billy Permian Ake Tiller Cillian Cincinnati Teddet Cadeer Venson Redlee Salo Mizlie Bailey Brooks Johnny Klippstein Hube Walker Don Zimmer

Watkins Rally Seals 9-7 Victory Over Urbana

Watkins staged a late rally to edge Urbana 9-7 in a non league baseball game. Don Barmon hit a homer in the eighth inning as Watkins overcame earlier miscues to secure the win.

Urbana Watkins Wathing Don Barmon Wathi

No Pep Pills in Tow as Iowa Officials Comment

Boone UPI reports Iowa High School Athletic Association leader Quinn says no Iowa prep athletes have used pep pills, asserting evidence would have surfaced. He notes the association can punish schools or coaches violating sport ethics rules.

Baseball Roundup: Homers, Wins, and Key Innings Across Leagues

Rube Walker, Don Imimer, and Craig led hitters as the Pirates and others posted victories. Ed Bailey and Ennis homered for late-innings drama while Warren Spahn and Larry Jackson earned seventh and seventh wins. Descriptions cover Orioles, Giants, Tigers and Yankees rallying, plus Tal Smith and Wally Burnett homers in KC victory as pitchers shuffle results.

Seniors Title to Clement Again in Rye

Franklin G. Frite Clement of Lake Forest Illinois won the United States Seniors Golf Association championship for the second straight year. He finished 78 73 145 in the first section, beating the field by seven strokes as 370 players aged 43 to 87 competed over four days at Old Elm.

Clement N.Y Franklin G. Frite Clement Lake Forest United States Seniors Golf Association Aha Chicago Old Elm

One American Left In French Amateur Golf Duel

Cal. Ken Sraith of Orlando, a U S air force pilot, remains as sole American in the French International Amateur Golf Championship. He edged Britain's Guy Wolstenholme by one hole at Fontainebleau after six fellow golfers from the base failed to advance, celebrating his 37th birthday with a tight win at the 19th hole.

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I Raiders Idled By Rain Add An Outfielder

Cedar Rapids scheduled final game with Keokuk after rain delayed series. They seek a split after winning 5 4 in opener and losing 13 10 Thursday. They added outfielder IRI Teal from Macon, a right handed hitter who batted 302 with 12 home runs and 123 RBIs last season for Reno.

Raiders Cedar Rapids Raiders Keokuk Iri Teal Deal Macon Reno

Rookie Hoerner Throws No-Hitter in 14-0 Win

Duluth Minnesota AP left hander Joe Hoerner, a raw rookie with Duluth Superior in the Northern League, entered in the second inning and did not allow a hit against Winnipeg. Hoerner combined with AT McKinney for a no hitter in a 14-0 victory as McKinney left with arm trouble. He fanned four, walked three, and earned his sixth win against one loss.

Duluth, Minn Joe Hoerner Duluth Superior Hoerner Winnipeg AT McKinney McHinney Hacener

Delaware League Game Set at Ryan by K Melliott

The Delaware County matchup between Ryan and Central City is moved to Ryan for a 2 15 p m start today announced by league secretary Kim Melliott. The game was originally set for Central City.

Delaware Spreial The Gazette Hyan Ryan Central City Kim Melliott

Prep Basketball Whiz Chooses Penn

Allentown Pennsylvania AP report says Robert Mikvy a top national schoolboy basketball prospect from Palmerton High will enter the University of Pennsylvania in September He chose Penn from 46 offers saying he was accepted as a freshman at the pre dental school and favors the nearby location to stay close to home

Penn Allentown APJ Robert “Buleh Mikvy University of Pennsylvania Palmerton High School Penn Fenn Penn Ibecause

Iowa Junior Golf Meet Entries Being Taken

Entries are being accepted for the Iowa Junior golf championship at the Iowa State College course June 17 2. The new champion will replace Jack Rule the 1956 holder from Waterloo now over age 18 by June 21 1907. Sponsored by the Iowa Golf Assn it is open to all male golfers in town under 18. Signs With Redskins

Iowa

Evansville's Diaz Loses to Trosky in 3-1 Defeat

Evansville pitcher Diaz cannot fend off Davenport’s lineup as Hal Trosky earns his fifth win, lifting Davenport to a 3-1 victory. Evansville drops to second, with rain delaying other league games and Peoria closing in.

Evansville Bach Crent Peoria Burlington Cedar Rapids Keokuk Tke Diatraight Dike Davenpark Herb Gilbert Hal Trosky Dick Atkinson Trosky Wsky Atkinson Fi Martin Diaz Darton Banachi Grice

Williamsburg Secures 6-5 East Central Iowa League Win

Williamsburg edged Victor 6-5 to move into second place in the East Central Iowa baseball league. Marvin Rathjen delivered a bases loaded double in the fifth driving in four runs. Arbaugh fanned 13 in a five hit victory as Williamsburg climbed the standings amid a postponed Van Horne game.

Williamsburg Victor van Horne Millersburg Marvin Rathjen Arbaugh Arhaneh Poth Prim J Cranstan

Induct Mickey Cochrane into A's Hall of Fame

Kansas City AP notes Mickey Cochrane, famed catcher, was inducted Friday into the Kansas City Athletics Hall of Fame. More than 123000 fans attended the ceremony before the Athletics faced the Boston Red Sox at Municipal Stadium. The A's Hall of Fame honors former Athletics players.

Mickey Cochrane A’s Hall of Fame Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Hall of Fame Athletics Boston Red Sox Municipal Stadium Mall of Fame

Roosevelt Kids Trials Postponed by West Grounds

Supervisor Seorge Thomson announced Roosevelt scheduled trials and Kit leagues were postponed by west grounds. The revised Monday and Saturday timetable will prevail, with the iiue dime schedule maintained as plan.

Roosevelt West Grounds Renal Thomson Iiue

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