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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

4

Patterson to Be Shelved Eight Weeks By Tony Galli

Floyd Patterson, awaiting a title bout with Archie Moore, will be shelved eight weeks after breaking his right hand in a 12 round decision victory over Tommy Jackson at Madison Square Garden. Patterson, 21, claimed his 30th win in 31 fights with 21 knockouts, while Jackson suffered a nose bleed and questioned the outcome as Patterson dominated with speed and power.

New York INS Floyd Patterson Archie Moore Tommy Patterson Gus D'Amato Moore Ruler Moore Rocky Marciano Bert Grant Harold Barnes Harry Kessler Far Rockaway, N. Y Jackson Hurrican Floyd Associated Press Hurricane Jackson

Raiders Bow Then Scoot 10-7 in Twinbill

Cedar Rapids ended Terre Haute s five game win streak with a 10-7 defeat in the nightcap after the Hats won the opener 4-2. Dan Ramer outpitched Cedar Rapids starter Zacher as Terre Haute pulls near the Three I league lead. Cedar Rapids piled 10 hits to Terre Haute s 15 including a three run double by Al Jarvis in game two.

Gazette Terre Haute Ind Cedar Rapids Evansville Braves Waterloo Dan Ramer Zacher Ramer al Jarvis Raiders Ralph Pausig Joe Roberson Arnie Banals Don Kenway Clyde McNeal Jae Dusnagus Petro Rt Ae Hughes Camillies cNeal Walen Musto Nickel Allen Morton jaJohnson Jarvis Bentfield Ciatto Scannelli Pausi¢n B 'Kenway O Dawson Banals Tali

Totten Denies C R Protest In Three I League Game

President Hal Totten of the Three I league ruled against Cedar Rapids manager George Scherger who protested a 12-5 loss to Burlington. Totten said the call was an umpire judged play and not protest grounds, and the protest lacked the required $25 fee. Cedar Rapids bats McNeal hit four singles, Musto and Jarvis contributed stolen bases, and Terreh Haute next plays Cedar Rapids before Evansville series.

Hal Totten George Scherger Cedar Rapids Raiders Scherger Burlington Clyde McNeal Raider Totten Bob Cook George Altman McNeal Altman

Thede's Gains Second Place In Loop Major Open

Four players collected all of Thede's ten hits as Lynchmen moved into sole second in the Major Open with a 12 2 win over Nordstrom. Sorenson and Pihl each had three hits. Sorenson drove in three runs, Pihl two. Nordstrom pitchers combined for 18 walks and seven wild pitches. Hopkins took the loss in 5 4 innings, with White and McGee also allowed runs. Thede's scored two in 2nd and 3rd, three in 6th, five in 7th. two hits needed for a five run seventh aided by walks and errors.

Ron Mary Thede Lynchmen Nordstrom Paul Hanegan Frank Barvinek Jerry Hopkins Bruce White Hal McGee Thede's Sorens O'Lindstrom Pihl Meyers Bing Berry Vinekef Racarek If Ohl Heaton Rf Matheve l'Hopkins White McGee Ordstrom Sh—Rocarek Hopkins Bob White Mathews BP Meere Ferry Eyes S. McGee Rer M Mathews Etine Rae Ina Holland Kenime

Bevione Beats Conrad In French Amateur Golf

Italian champion Franco Bevione upset Joe Conrad of San Antonio Texas 3 and 1 in the French Amateur golf championship. Four other Americans reached the quarter finals after steady rain. Doug Sanders Gene Andrews Jack Penrose and Col J Wilson Johnston advanced as survivors from a 27 entry field.

Paris Franco Bevione Joe Conrad San Antonio Texas Doug Sanders Miami Beach Fla Henri de Lamare France Gene Andrews Pacific Palisades Calif Jack Penrose Miami Col. J.wilson

Gibson Brough Meet In English Net Final

Althea Gibson of New York faced Louise Brough of Beverly Hills in the North Lawn final at Manchester England a potential Wimbledon preview. Gibson had earlier defeated Shirley Fry 6 3 6 8 7 5 in the semifinal, while Brough beat Jean Forbes 7 5 6 3 and Dorothy Head Knode 6 3 6 3 to reach the final.

Manchester England Althea Gibson New York Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Miss Gibson Shirley Fry America Miss Brough Jean Forbes South Africa Dorothy Head Knode Forest Hills N.Y

Arizona and Gophers Favored in Omaha Meet

Arizona and Minnesota share marquee status as co favorites in the NCAA baseball tournament opening in Omaha. Wyoming New Hampshire New York and Bradley also rated highly. Minnesota shines in power hitting while Arizona fields stronger pitching led by righty Carl Thomas and Don Lee. The double elimination event runs through Wednesday.

Omaha Arizona Minnesota National Collegiate Athletic Association Wyoming New Hampshire New York Bradley Carl Thomas Don Lee

Hyndman 68 earns Sunnehanna Medalist honors

Hyndman, veteran golfer, shot four under par 68 to lead the opening round of the 72 hole Sunnehanna amateur Tournament of Champions in Johnstown. He posted four birdies and parred every hole, taking a one stroke edge over Pete Nisselson of Yale and Ed Updegraf of Tucson, formerly Des Moines.

Johnstown Ibily Hyndman Sunnehanna Philadelphia Pete Nisselson Yale University Ed Updegraf Tucson Ariz Des Moines

Famous Horse Bunty Lawless Dies in Toronto

Toronto news reports the death of Bunty Lawless, a famed Canadian thoroughbred sire, who died Thursday from acute indigestion at age 2. The horse was celebrated for its impact on racing and stud work in Canada.

Toronto Ont Bunty Lawless

Yale Names Minnesota Aide Joe Vancisin as Coach

Joe Vancisin, eight-year Minnesota aide, named Yale basketball head coach replacing Howard Hobson who resigned after nine years to become athletic consultant for the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in Washington, D. C. The Bridgeport native takes over at Yale after Hobson’s departure.

New Haven

Trout Stocking Completed Across Iowa Streams

All Iowa trout streams have been stocked though rising waters spread the fish. Conservation field men expect good early summer fishing as brown and rainbow trout dominate the stocking with some brook trout. Northeastern streams report strong spring fishing and several large browns and rainbows taken. Clear streams earlier in May gave way to muddier waters after late May rains.

Iowa Conservation Commission

Golfer’s Hole in One Quest Turns Into Lost Ball Saga

In Ludington Michigan golfers flocked to a course where hundreds of gopher holes and scattered balls created a surreal scene. Local players joked that achieving a hole in one was easy amid the unusual chaos.

Ludington Mich

Evansville Braves Close in on Lead in Three-I Race

Evansville swept Waterloo 1 0 and 8 6 to move into a near tie for the Three-I lead behind Terre Haute. Bob Botz pitched five innings for his fifth victory, Horace Garner doubled twice and scored, Lee Maye drove in three as Evansville split with Cedar Rapids in the nightcap. Keokuk beat Peoria 5 0 behind Dutch Craumer four hitter and 10 strikeouts. Quincy edged Burlington 5 4 on a ninth inning rally and Tom McDonald homer.

Associated Press Evansville Terre Haute Braves Waterloo Cedar Rapids Bob Botz Horace Garner Lee Maye Keokuk Peoria Jas Dutch Craumer Craumer Quincy Burlington Gems Tom McDonald

Reds Beat Dodgers as Pennant Chase Heats Up in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Redlegs stretched their lead in the National League with a 6-4 win over Brooklyn, marking their fifth straight victory. Tebbetts and Gabe Paul discuss finishing strong, needing nine wins in 15 remaining games, and pursue another reliable pitcher.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Queen City Brooklyn Dodgers Redleg Reds Robin Roberts Coc Pion Brooklynites Kaapes Bae Jg Cubs PhiladelpSetts Jphia Phillies Brooklyn Tebbetts Birdie Milwaukee Redleg Pilot Gabe Paul

Friend Gets 10th Win as Pirates Hold Second Place

Bob Friend became the majors first 10 game winner by shutting out the St Louis Cardinals 2 0 in 11 innings to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates into undisputed possession of second place. Dickson took the loss despite a 10 inning duel as Friend struck out nine and walked four. Dick Cole and Bill Virdon provided the decisive hits in the 11th. Cincinnati Redlegs beat Brooklyn 6 4 to stay atop the standings as Johnny Temple drove in three and Frank Robinson homered. Johnny Klippstein earned his sixth win. Bill White and Willie Mays homered as the Giants beat the Braves 7 2 ending a three game skid.

Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates Burleigh Grimes St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Grimes Ray Kremer Truett Rip Sewell Murry Dickson Dickson Friend Dick Cole Bill Virdon Lee Walls Dale Long Frank Thomas Cincinnati Redlegs Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Temple Ed Bailey Redlegs Frank Robinson Cincinnati Duke Snider Rocky Nelson Roy Campanella Dodgers Johnny Klippstein Bill White Willie Mays New York Giants Milwaukee Braves Braves

Four Point Lead To Patty Berg In Virginia Beach

Patty Berg of St Andrews Illinois holds a four point edge after four rounds of the Triangle round robin in Virginia Beach as top women pros compete for the $12 000 purse. Berg shot 72 to reach 30 points. Marlene Hagge 26. Joyce Ziske 17. Beverly Hanson 13 as scores tighten among leaders and challengers.

Virginia Beach Patty Berg St. Andrews Ill Miss Berg Marlene Bauer Hagge Asheville N.C Joyce Ziske Milwaukee Wis Ee Lrapees Patty Ber Mariene Hagee Joyce Ziske Ve Beverly Hanson Betty Jameson Alice Bauer So Eee Louise Paute Mary Marilyn Banik Gloria Armstrong Betty Rush Betty Rawls Ini Betty Hicks

Collins Triumphs 5-4 Over Imce In Tight Thriller

Collins Radio and Iowa Manufacturing played a tense game at Daniels park with Collins edging Imco 5-4. John Fix hit a three run homer in the first inning, Doug Havlik delivered a seventh inning double to break the tie, and Rex McCright and Havlik sparkled as Collins held on for the win. The victory keeps Speeder in a first place tie.

Collins Radio Iowa Manufacturing Daniels Park Collins John Fix Doug Havlik Jmco Power Fix Gip Fleming Ray Waykoff Len Benhart Imco Fleming Bill Beck Rex McCright John Finch McCright Havlik

Interclub golf pairings set for Elmcrest Cedar Rapids match

Cedar Rapids Country Club pro Bob Stupple announced the Elmcrest Cedar Rapids interclub golf event. The Sunday start time is 1 p.m. marking the first of three matches with July 15 at Elmcrest and August 12 at Cedar Rapids.

Elmcrest Cedar Rapids Country Club Bob Stupple Cedar Rapids Country Club Elmerest Joh 'Eeik B. J. Stitze Elmérest W. A. Bereman Gien Chane Hal Olmsted Herb Kirkland H. C. Jensen Fred Glanville CRCC Bob Irchhoff Forrest Smith Imeresay Tomberiin Fred Belvs ORCC SPS Elgg

Littler Leads Round Robin Golf Tourney in New Rochelle

Gene Littler, 27, leading the Round Robin event at Wykagyl Golf Course with 34 plus points after rounds of 69 69 68. The $3,000 top prize race features notable players including Ted Krol, Bob Rosburg, Billy Maxwell and Sam Snead among others. Littler shot an eagle at the 16th Friday.

Gene Littler Gene Littler Ted Krol Bob Rosburg Billy Maxwell Tommy Bolt Jack Burke Peter Thomson Finsterald Sam Snead Mike Souchak Fred Wawkina Fred Haas Art Wall Henry Cotton

Kraft Eliminated From French Amateur Golf Tourney

Johnny Kraft of Denver formerly Oelwein Iowa fell in the French Amateur. He lost 4 and 3 in the morning match to Ernie Arend of Deal New Jersey, who was also sidelined in the afternoon.

Paris Johnny Kraft Denver Oelweii Kraft Ernie Arend Deal N.J

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