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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

16

Fishing At Best in North Iowa Over July 4 Weekend

The Iowa Conservation Commission advised anglers to head to northern waters where crappies bass walleyes and bullheads are yielding good catches for the July 4 weekend. Central and southern Iowa show slower fishing with Nine Eagles and Geode lakes offering notable bass and panfish, while stocked northeast trout streams require a $2 trout stamp. In the Mississippi River crappies bluegills perch and catfish are reported with crappies and bass making the best odds.

Des Moines Iowa State Conservation Commission Spirit Lake Brown’s Lake Sioux City Big Sioux Rock Clear Lake Towa Nine Eagles Lake Geode Lake Burlington Commission Mississippi River

C R To Bid in State Softball

Cedar Rapids, the 195 years runner up, opens against Keokuk at 1:30 p.m. in Des Moines the women's state softball tournament. Greenwood Electric of Des Moines, defending champion, plays Sioux Machinery of Sioux City in the other afternoon test. Semifinals are Sunday, final Sunday night. The Iowa champion advances to the western regional in St Louis August 11-13.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Keokuk Greenwood Electric Sioux Machinery Sioux City Iown St. Louis

Branch Rickey Improvement Report From Sudbury

Branch Rickey's physician said he is considerably improved and in good spirits in his recovery from a heart attack. The 79 year old baseball executive remains in an oxygen tent to ease heart work, with a slightly restless night but overall continued improvement per Dr. John Stirgridge.

Sudbury Ont Rickey Physican John Stirgridge

Errors Cost Prairie in 5th Setback

Iowa City Regina defeated Prairie 11 to 9 after a rough first inning that produced 9 unearned runs. Virgil Cerveny and Dan Delaney each had 3 hits for their teams. Tony Rios pitched shutout relief in later innings.

Iowa City Prairie Regina Regals Tony Rios Rios Virgil Cerveny Dan Delaney

North Miami shortstop Cole signs with Kansas City Athletics

Miami AP reports Charles Butch Cole a short stop from North Miami High School signed a contract with the Kansas City Athletics. The signing marks a step into professional baseball for the young infielder.

Miami, Fla Charles Butch) Cole North Miami High School The Kansas City Athletics

Yankee Eds Hand Midwest Janitors 5 1 to Tie First Half Race

Ed's Yankee Cutrate closed fast and beat Midwest Janitors 5 1 at Daniels Park to force a two way tie for the first half lead with Midwest Iowa Midland. John Willenborg tossed a two hitter with six strikeouts as the Yankee team moved into third place and set up a possible upcoming title clash.

Midland Midwest Yankee Daniels Park Iowa Midland

Meet Your Tear Paul Snyder Back From Major Back Operation

Paul Snyder of Cedar Rapids, a first baseman with a back operation in January 1960, returns to full action and big plays. The 24 year old, 6-2 180 pounds, recovered from a ruptured spinal disk with spinal fusion and bone graft from his hip, and now demonstrates a strong swing and aggressive play as he chases balls and participates in double plays. He previously played for Midland Cedar Rapids and Wellsville with notable batting averages and a grand slam memory from 1959 with Cedar Rapids. He hails from Dalvastown Pennsylvania and enjoys hunting and outdoor sports with his father in the off season.

Cedar Rapids Paul Snyder Snyder Midland Texas Eau Claire Wellsville N.Y Paul Topeka Burlington

Fox Cities 4 Hits Past Burlington 4-0 in Three-I Play

John Ellen pitched a four hit shutout for Fox Cities guiding a 4-0 victory over Burlington. Chuck Smiley drove in four runs including a bases loaded triple in the eighth as 2 018 fans watched the Foxes stay pace with third place in the Three-I league.

Fox Cities Burlington John Ellen Foxes

Elmcrest Golf Title Captured By Mrs Jones

Mrs Jones defeated Mrs Schmidt 3 and 2 to win the 18 hole championship flight in Elmcrest Golf and Country Club hand­i­cap tournament. In 9 hole matches Mrs Fluegel won the championship flight 2 up over Mrs Carnes.

Elmcrest Russ Jones Don E. Schmidt Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Jones William L. Fluegel Robert R. Carnes

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