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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

9

Nelson Wins Iowa Junior Golf Championship in 1 Up Finish

Mike Nelson, 17, son of a Burlington contractor, narrowly defeated Bob Thaler of Cedar Rapids 1 up after 18 holes at the UK of Iowa’s South Finkbine course to capture the Iowa Junior golf title. Nelson, a Burlington high senior, battled a persistent nosebleed as Thaler pressed throughout the final match.

Bob Thaler Cedar Rapids Mike Nelson Iowa City Thaler Burlington Iowa Nelson

Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods 3 Beats Gohmann Realtors 3-2

Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods won its second straight Major League game at Daniels Park Friday defeating Gohmann Realtors 3-2. Stan Castner tossed a three hitter while Dave Anderson allowed four. Wilcox had two hits including a triple and McCue homered for the winners. Cratt and Gohmann's Cratt each had two hits.

Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods Daniels Park Gohmann Ant ‘Ryan D. Anderson Anders

Norway blanks Kennedy 10 0 in five inning win

Norway defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy 10 to 0 in five innings as Terry Brecht threw a two hitter and Regis Butz hit a two run homer. Butz connected in the first inning to spark the offense as Norway piled up 11 hits led by Bruce Kimm who went 3 for 4. C R Washington next meets Norway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Gazette Norway Terry Brecht Regis Butz Cedar Rapids Kennedy Butz Bruce Kimm C.R. Washington Kennedy Hines Dunbar Schott Brecht Kimm

Sox Fans Boo Hippie Band as Sox Lose Doubleheader

White Sox fans booed off a hippie musical act between games of a Friday doubleheader. Jerry Stephenson, in his first start since May 9, was roughed up in a 10-4 loss. Boston led 4-2 in game one, while Washington, Baltimore, Cleveland, and the Yankees posted wins in other AL games.

Jerry Stephenson Chicago White Sox Boston Stephenson Washington Oakland Baltimore California Cleveland Detroit

National League Standings and Friday Results

The National League standings show New York defeating Los Angeles 5 to 1, San Francisco 3 beat Pittsburgh, Houston 2 topped Philadelphia, Chicago 3 over Cincinnati 2, and St Louis 4 over Atlanta in 13 innings.

New York Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburan Houston Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Atlanta

Ed Charles Leads Mets Past Dodgers 5-1 In Weekend Play

Elderly Ed Charles, 35, captain and poet laureate of the exuberant Mets, homered and drove in three as New York beat Los Angeles 5-1. Charles added a double and a run, lifting his average to .303. Other NL results: Cubs end scoreless-innings streak with 3-2 win over Cincinnati. Houston edged Philadelphia 2-1. San Francisco shut out Pittsburgh 3-0. St. Louis beat Atlanta 4-3 in 13. Mays, Cuellar and Staub contributed key plays in the day’s action.

Charles Mets New York Los Angeles Dodgers Cubs Billy Williams Reds Philadelphia Athletics Adolfo Phillips Williams Johnny Bench Cincinnati

Cedar Rapids Cards Fall Behind in Midwest Race After Win

Cedar Rapids Cardinals beat Appleton 4-1 but drop two games in the Midwest League first half with Quad Cities leading after a doubleheader sweep of Waterloo. Friday’s 4-1 win featured Dewey Freeman and Tim Morgan driving in two runs each. The teams set to play five straight meetings, including two at Davenport, as the title chase narrows with six days left in the half.

Appleton Wis Cedar Rapids Cardinals Quad Cities Waterloo Cedar Rapids Davenport Dewey Freeman Tim Morgan

Welty Way Ends 7 2 Record in Open At Ellis Park

Welty Way beat Bratwursthaus 8 2 at Ellis Park to finish first half with a 7 2 record. Dale Root earned the win on a two hitter as Jerry Schneekloth collected two hits and drove in a run. Dick Larson started his league debut and allowed two earned runs before fading in the late innings. Gary Morrow Cliff Rice and Mike Pallesen had two hit games for Welty Way.

Jack Ogden Welty Way Waterloo Lange Ford Ellis Park Bratwursthaus Lange Dale Root Jerry Schneekloth Root Dick Larson Cliff Rice Mike Pallesen Gary Morrow Rice Morrow Bratwersthaus Swanson Kelly Barvinek Tefal Siptwursthaus Bo

Devlin Leads Canadian Open Despite Missing Entry

Bruce Devlin created a shock by not filing a formal entry yet moving into sole lead after two rounds at five under par 135. He earned a sponsor exemption after RCGA approval and PGA agreement despite late entry issues. He opened with 67 then fired a 68 to gain a three stroke advantage over rivals.

Bruce Devlin Devlin ACGA Canada RCGA Golfers Assn Ken Still

Wash Tops Benton in 3-1 High School Baseball Game

Jeff Johnson led Cedar Rapids Washington to a 3-1 victory over Benton Community Friday afternoon. Johnson went two for three with a second inning solo homer and a fourth inning run scoring triple, later stealing home for Washington's final run. Doug Winfrey added a fifth inning double, and Craig Darling earned the win allowing one run on three hits. Washington profiles a Tuesday rematch at Norway.

Jeff Johnson Cedar Rapids Washington Benton Community Wash Diamond Johnson Warriors Doug Winfrey Craig Darling Norway

Harman Wins Junior Title By 8 Strokes

17 year old Sue Harman of Cedar Rapids captures the Iowa Junior Girls Golf championship by eight strokes finishing at 300 over four days. Runner up Bobbe Lichty of Waterloo carded 208, last year’s winner. Cedar Rapids also claims Barbara Miller in the fourth flight with 249. Sherry Fifield runner up in the sixth. Joanne Martin beats Connie Sue Fifield for third in the second flight.

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Army Revokes Orders of Orioles' Haney

The Army has revoked orders for Orioles catcher Larry Haney to report to active duty on June 22, 195? The move delays his military service keeping him with Baltimore for the present season.

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