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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1961

Page

14

Durocher to Manage New Club in NL

New York to operate as National League junior club next year with Leo Durocher likely named field manager in July. George Weiss to be named general manager as press conference in Miami Beach details emerge. Weiss under Yankees contract. Industry insiders attend by Donald Grant Warren Giles Lou Carroll and Lou Niss with Weiss undecided on post.

Durocher Miami Beach Fila George Weiss Leo Durocher New York Associated Press Weiss Donald Grant Warren Giles National League Lou Carroll Lou Niss The Yanks

Rhiner and Schuldt Chosen Co Captains at Coe

Coe College basketball announces permanent co captains for next season. Juniors Bob Schuldt Davenport and Dick Rhiner Marshalltown elected after practice shift from game by game. Ken Moeller Davenport sophomore named most valuable player. Dick Dutton earns Dick Case hustle award for third year.

Coe Bill Fitch Bob Schuldt Davenport Dick Rhiner Marshalltown Bob Dutton van Horne Dick Johnson Burlington Secur Ken Moeller Kohawks Moeller Dutton Dick Case Fitch

Drake Posts Top Offensive Mark in MVC Honors

Kansas City AP reports Drake led the Missouri Valley Conference in offense at 82.5 points per game. St Louis held opponents to 57.1 points per game on defense, Bradley posted a .798 shooting accuracy on 1622 attempts, and Tulsa led free throws making 435 of 608.

Kansas City Cincinnati Drake St. Louis Bradley Tulsa

Thought I Was Up Says Ingo Johansson Loss to Patterson

Ingemar Johansson, dazed by a knockout from Floyd Patterson, addressed reporters in a crowded Miami Beach room saying he thought he was up in time but denying retirement. He recalled two first-round knockdowns and noted the eight-count helped Patterson, while injuries from the sixth round lingered. Off-ring chaos erupted outside Johansson’s dressing room as photographers and newsmen clashed with police in a scene experts called larger than the bout itself.

Oscar Fraley Miami Beach Fla UPI Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patters Johansson Patterson Billy Regan Fenk Hugh Wessels United Press International Miami Andy Lopez Pat Putnam The Miami Herald Ingo Floyd

Floyd Edges Johansson in Return Fight and Sets Gate Record

Floyd Patterson defeats Ingemar Johansson in a hard fought bout, two knockdowns, a rabbit punch controversy noted by aides, and a cut on Patterson’s brow. The $500,000 gate surpasses Florida’s 1929 non title record, marking a high for the state’s boxing events.

Jack Sharkey-Young Miami

Patterson says he could have fought better after KO loss

World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson, bloodied and groggy, says he could have fought better after losing to Gemar Johansson in the sixth round. He praises Johansson’s early knock and reflects on the swift, brutal power that changed the fight.

Floyd

Knights Extend 13th Straight Win In Tight Zone Win

Assumption Knights, led by Tony McAndrews with four timely baskets, defended Washington with a 1-2-2 zone to hold star Tom Nelson to eight points. Coach Babe Derouin praised the defense and noted Washington’s offense looked off, while remarking on McAndrews’ strong family basketball lineage and notable relatives from Clinton St. Mary’s and Lost Nation.

Tony McAndrews McAndrews Assumption George Tom McAndrews Clinton St. Mary Tony Jim McAndrews Lost Nation Davenport Morning Democrat Derouin Washington Tom Nelson Knights

College Basketball NAIA Results From A Rainy Day

Newberry 64 85a Grambling 85 Owens College 85 St. Louis State 90 Whitworth Georgetown 88 Western Montana State 75 Northern Colorado 85 Westminster Peru 72 Oglethorpe 65 San Francisco 16 Los Angeles 10 Minnesota 10 Philadelphia at Cerentes rain Cinetageu vs St Louis at St Peters Detroit vs Milwaukee at Bradenton rain

Inathar A» College St. 'It Wiretata State Whitworth Georgetown Western Monane State Kan Northern Pace 8. C Westminoarmee Peru St Oglethorpe Jengo Minnesota New York Philadelphia Ceerentes Cinetageu St. Louis St. Peters Detroit Milwaukee Bradenton

Frame Hitch and Mirror for Trailers

The article advises boat trailer users to fit an outside rear vision mirror since boat bulk can block inside mirrors. It also recommends using a frame hitch instead of a bumper hitch for towing anything beyond light boats.

Evinrude Boating Foundation

Financial facts on Patterson Johansson title bout Miami

Financial facts and figures for Monday night's heavyweight title fight between champion Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson at Convention Hall. Estimated attendance 15 000. Patterson and Johansson purses listed with live gate and media receipts. totals show Patterson about 12 500 and Johansson about 712 500 though figures are incomplete.

Miami Beach Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Johansson Theater Vision Patterson Ge Pee Johansson

Woody Hayes Names New Line Assistant

COLUMBUS Ohio AP State Football Coach Woody Hayes has a new assistant William L Gunlock 32 who has been offensive line coach at the U S Military Academy the last 3 years Hayes said Gunlock will take over as a defensive coach He will replace Gene Slaughter who resigned last week to become head coach at Capital university here.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes William L. Gunlock U.S. Military Academy Hayes Gunlock Gene Slaughter Capital University

Major Colleges Begin NCAA Firing Tuesday

Associated Press report on the 24 team NCAA basketball tournament starting Tuesday night in New York and Louisville. It covers opening matchups, regional sites, and key team contenders including Ohio State, Princeton, St Bonaventure, Xavier, Morehead, Rhode Island, Wake Forest, and Marquette with dates for semifinals and finals in Kansas City and Charlotte.

John Chandler Associated Press New York Madison Square Garden Freedom Hall Louisville Ohio State Kansas City George Washington Princeton St. Bonaventure Rhode Island St. John’s Wake Forest Atlantic Ohio University Xavier Ohio Morehead St. Joseph’s Charlotte N. C Louisville Ohio University Marquette Houston Lawrence Kan Midwest

Bowling Highlights Glenn Yauslin Tops 8 Ball League

Glenn Yauslin rolled 191 245 246 for an 8 Ball top series of 682 over the weekend. Mel Pede led Neighbors with a 267 high game. Other notable totals include Bill Shukers 668 and John Wall 652 in the Individual Classic, and Ronda Rains 221 573 in Sunday Night Owl. Linda Heckman, 12, placed 19th nationally in Little Junior Bowling after Cedar Rapids tourney victory.

Lenn Yauslin Mel Pede Bill Shukers John Wall Merle Pratt Ronda Rains Joan Tordik Doc Donovan Skip Mayfield Leona Schneckloth Betty Berger Evelyn Blietz Bob Edmonds Don Walker Cliff Linda Heckman Major Bill A. Heckman First Ave Linda Cedar Rapids Ofoston Fay Ty Lee Ry Corwing Preson Joe Tata Beg Sen Hirdhon Justin Kinkead Ruthster Fore Kenny Hand Ellen Miller Flames Cepteors Bob Naakteeborn Norman Schuracher Styletis Glenn Yaustin Betty Victorine Myron Besik Dele Foul Robbins Betty. A Sun Fun Keny Benz Be Wise Leota Herman Alley Oops His & Sere Raes Anthony Chuck Glessner Lucille Marsh Gay Schinickle Velma Tanner Doris Bere Moosehaven Prion Hip Mike Grant Ween Paeborg Iather Daneter Robbie Robinson Chery Williams Kathy Robinson Untouchables Jack Cook Carter Nellie Taylor Awkeye Shell Shaheen Tavern Kie Robinson Doreen Crawtoda Gun Air Corp Sunday Niers Soobie Robinson Shirliie Pin Snlitters

Tall Rookie Southpaw in Tribe Plans

Cleveland Indians expect big things from Sam McDowell the lanky left hander signed last summer after finishing high school. He earned an estimated 75000 bonus and showed rapid improvement with a 5-6 mark and 100 strikeouts in 105 innings for Lakeland, plus a stronger Florida winter league showing that boosted his control. His father Thomas, a former catcher, began teaching him at age eight.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Sam McDowell Pittsburgh Lakeland McDowell Thomas Sam

Can't Use Item Sparks Interest in Local Want Ads

A compact want ad notes a person seeks to swap or give away a used item no longer needed. Community readers are invited to inspect listings for potential bargains or useful finds.

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