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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1963

Page

3

Killebrew Lifts Twins Past Senators in Doubleheader

Harmon Killebrew led a big night with his 17th homer two doubles and three singles driving five runs as the Twins swept Washington 11-4 and 10-3. Minnesota closed to 14 games back of the AL lead while glimpsing a late-season surge. The day also saw Boston beat New York and Cleveland edge Chicago as AL races tighten.

Jim Hackleman Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Killebrew Twins Washington Senators Boston Red Sox al Downing New York Yankees Early Wynn Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Willie Kirkland

Funeral services for John Franklin Baker at Trappe Methodist

John Franklin Home Run Baker 77 died Friday after a stroke spell. Funeral set for Saturday at Trappe Methodist church in Maryland. A farm boy who rose to stardom with the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Yankees, he anchored the famed $100,000 infield and led the league in home runs from 1911 to 1914.

Trappe John Franklin Baker Trappe Methodist Church Maryland Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Philadelphia

Laver and Rosewall Advance in U.S. Pro Tennis Semis

Rod Laver defeated Pancho Segura in four sets and Beverly Hills native Beverly Hills 6-2 1-6 6-2 6-3 to reach the U.S. pro championship semifinals. Ken Rosewall also won easily over Tony Trabert 6-2 6-2 6-2 to set up a semifinal against Earl Buchholz. Laver faces Alex Olmedo on Saturday, while Rosewall meets Buchholz in the other semifinal.

Forest Hills N.Y Rod Laver Pancho Segura Ecuador Beverly Hills Ken Rosewall Tony Trabert Laver Alex Olmedo Pancho Gonzalez Rosewall Earl “Butch” Buchholz St. Louis

Cardinals Trade Olivo for Damaska

The St. Louis Cardinals sent relief pitcher Diomedes Olivo to Atlanta for infielder outfielder Jack Damaska in a Friday trade.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Diomedes Olivo Atlanta Jack Damaska

Spahn Delivers 1-0 Shutout as Dodgers Fall

Warren Spahn, 42, pitched a three-hitter to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0, earning his 338th victory and remaining on pace for a 20-win season. Curt Flood drove in four for the Cardinals, while Willie Mays and Willie McCovey homered for the Giants in a key eighth-inning rally.

Associated Press Spahn Warren Spahn Milwaukee Los Angeles Vic Morrow Rick Jason the Sun Milwaukee Braves Dodgers San Francisco Juan Marichal Chuck Hiller Willie Mays Willie McCovey Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Reds Philadelphia Ron Santo Pittsburgh Bill Virdon New York Mets

Pauly Takes Lead in Decathlon Tourney

Pauly moved into the lead on day one of the 45th AAU decathlon championships with 4 045 points. Charles Mosely of Alabama remains second with 4 013 points as other events and performances from the day are noted.

Pauly Santos Jack Baldschun Corvallis, Ore Cubs Dick Ells Oregon State Steve Worth Charles Mosely University of Alabama

Kimball Leads With 36-Hole 139 At Carvel Open

Judy Kimball of Sioux City shot four under par 68 Friday to hold a 36 hole total of 139 and lead the Women's Carvel Open at Tam O Shanter. Marilynn Smith tied for second at 141 after a 71, with Jo Ann Prentice matching 141 after a 67, the day’s best and a tour record.

Brookville N.Y Judy Kimball Sioux City Marilynn Smith Tequesta Fla Tam O’shanter Club Jo Ann Prentice Columbia S.C Miss Prentice

Independence Wins In Last Inning 6-5 Over Winthrop

Independence edged Winthrop 6-5 with a run in the bottom of the ninth. Les Lammers hit Winthrop's lone home run as the Eagles rallied for the win.

Independence Winthrop Les Lammers Bair Rchild Lammart

Player Leaders In Tight Cleve land Open After Two Rounds

Gary Player Bo Wininger and Tommy Aaron held a one stroke edge entering the third round of the Cleveland Open with 75 players surviving the cut for the final two rounds at Beechmont Country Club. Ed Furgol surged to 65 to reach 140 while Jack Nicklaus trailed by one and Arnold Palmer four back.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Gary Player Bo Wininger Tommy Aaron Iead Beechmont Country Club Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Ed Furgol

Cedar Rapids Splits Doubleheader With Dubuque

Cedar Rapids edged Dubuque 5-2 in the first game behind four hit pitching from Dave Galligan. In the nightcap Bob Wolfe shut out Cedar Rapids 3-0 on two hits. The Midwest League first half ends tonight with Cedar Rapids and Dubuque vying for sixth. Cedar Rapids trails Packers by a half game. Scoring came in two innings as Hector Torres and Galligan sparked the offense. Scoggins, Weghorn and Sprusansky drove in runs with key hits and a sacrifice fly.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Dave Galligan Red Raiders Bob Wolfe Packers Hector Torres Galligan Torres Larry Scoggins Scoggins John Weghorn Don Sprusansky Weghorn Sprusansky Dubuave Rowe Ewto A Parrilia Orring Eesti i Sipavigne Orres Dent Crawford Ss Hathcote Wolfe Rawtord Romins Parrilla Taer Hathcote P—Torres Gallasher Williams

Standings GAMES TODAY NBA slate with TV lists

Today schedule shows Cleveland at Chicago on NBC TV at 12 30 PM Detroit hosts Los Angeles and Boston at New Orleans on CBS TV at 11 55 PM Minnesota faces Washington Sunday Los Angeles at Detroit Minnesota at Chicago Cleveland at Kansas City on NBC TV CW New York on WABC TV

Cleveland Chicaso Nbc-Tv Los Ansaies Newfern CBS Minnesota Washington, N Los Angeles Detroit New York Cces-Tv

Panama-Bernford Francis Knocks Out Hines in Panama City

Associated Press notes 128 pound Panama Bernford Francis defeats 126 pound Wesley Hines of Jamica B.W.1 by knockout in Panama. The bout ends with Francis securing a KO in the match.

Associated Press Panama Bernford Francis Wesley Hines Jamica B.W.1

All-Star Berth to Pearson by Joe Reichler

Albie Pearson earns the American League starting center field berth in the 34th All-Star game in Cleveland. The Los Angeles leadoff hitter, batting .313, joins Willie Mays Al Kaline and Henry Aaron in the lineup and marks his return from a career of early losses.

New York Albie Pearson Los Angeles Diamond Giants Willie Mays al Kaline Henry Aaron Cleveland

Chicago Defeats New York in Friday Results

Results Friday show Chicago 4 New York 1 in a 11 inning game. Other scores include St Louis 9 Houston Milwaukee 1 and Milwaukee 1 Detroit 8. Schedule lists Chicago at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh with several city matchups across venues.

Chicago New York Jebeceh St. Louis Houston Milwaukee Aukee Loaniel Philadelphia N. New York Pittsburgh N. St. Louis Los Angeles N. Cincinnati San Francisco

Local Basketball Scores and Tonight's Games

Cedar Rapids 5 to 0 over Dubuque 2 to 3 results shown. The slate lists Cedar Rapids at Dubuque and Quad Cities at Clinton plus Waterloo at Burlington and Decatur at Wisconsin Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Dubuque Urinoton Waterloo Linton Quad Cities Quad Cin Clinton Waterloo Burlington Decatur Wisin Rapids Quincy Fox Cities Clinton G.B

Junior Golf Meets Al Jones and Ellis at Twin Pines

The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission sponsored a golf tournament at Twin Pines on Friday with over 100 players in three divisions. Winners include Paula Schneider and Ann Decker in girls 8-10, Mark Wagner and others in 8-10 boys, Mike Kammerer and Steve Hill in 11-13, and Bill Anderson Cecil Coombs and Mike Peek in the 14-16 senior boys. George Shimek oversees both upcoming meets at Jones Park Monday and Ellis Park Tuesday starting at 8 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Jeger Paula Schneider Ann Decker Kathy Snyder Venler Mark Wagner Jinnig Ntermedia'ris Ery Eadhe Bales Bevwn Haines Mike Kammerer Steve Hill Bill Britt Enior Bill Anderson Cecil Coombs Mike Peek

English Valley Tops Marengo Nine 11-9 in baseball

English Valley defeated Marengo 11-9 in a high school baseball game. Sauter had two hits and two RBIs to lead English Valley. Johnston, Sauter, and Dumont contributed in the scoring, with English Valley tallying 202 032 2 and Marengo 30-9.

English Valley Marengo Iowa Valley Sauter Maren Johnston Dumont Een Skin Heller and Hartz

Thenhaus Fans Nine In Second Straight One-Hit Win

Rob inson and Thenhaus delivered a 1 0 shutout over Happitime at Ellis Park in Major Open softball. Thenhaus allowed only one hit and struck out nine, matching a league lead in wins while Gary Koach drove in the deciding run in the seventh on an error and a sacrifice. Leadoff Gary Sanborn opened with the game's lone hit.

Robinson Ellis Park Happitime Dick Thenhaus Thenhaus Gary Sanborn Junior Lynk Bob Matthews Ron Findley Dewayne Christofferson Gary Koach Findley

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