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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1964

Page

7

Bronze statue of Cassius Clay shocks New York gallery crowd

Dutch sculptor Hans van de Bovenkamp unveiled a steel and bronze statue of Cassius Clay in a Manhattan gallery. Clay questioned the likeness and joked the work resembles Sonny Liston, while the artist explained the mass of gravity as the meaning behind the figure. The sculpture recalls Clay’s Miami Beach victory over Liston in seven rounds.

Hans van de Bovenkamp Manhattan Fifth Avenue United Nations van de Bovenkamp Greenwich Village Kentucky Cassius Clay Liston Miami Beach

Daltons Settle Into Quiet Baseball Life in Cocoa

The Dalton pair Dick Farrell and Jim Owens seek respectability with the Houston Colt .45s. Farrell, a 14 win pitcher with a 3.03 ERA, wants to start or relieve. Owens, involved in past incidents, denies serious injuries from a Venezuela barroom stabbing claim but seeks a solid season.

Cocoa Fla UPI Dalton Boys Houston Dick Farrell Jim Owens Owens Farrell Jim Dalton Boy Colts San Diego Valencia Venezuela

Linden former world track runner dies after heart attack

Donald Stacey Linden 86 a standout in United States track circles died Friday after a heart attack. He placed second in the 1500 meters at the 1906 world track meet in Athens and was widely known in track circles.

Toronto Donald Stacey Linden Athens United States

Softball Meeting Dates Are Listed

The Cedar Rapids Playground and Recreation Commission schedules softball meetings this week at Ambroz Recreation Center 404 Seventeenth Street SE. The Slo Pitch and Minor Open leagues meet Monday at 7 30 p m Industrial league Tuesday 7 30 p m and Church league Thursday 7 p m Representatives from teams seeking league entry should attend one meeting.

Cedar Rapids Slo

Equipment Sale at Vinton Saturday

An auction of used and obsolete equipment will be held at Dudgeon Lake north of Vinton on Saturday the State Conservation Commission said. The sale makes available to the public machinery mowers boats and motors no longer used by the Commission.

Vinton Dudgeon Lake State Conservation Commission

Washington Faculty to Face Seniors in Monday Night Game

Washington faculty coaches Wally Sheets and Bill Holdren promote a Monday night basketball doubleheader at Washington gym. The 6:30 first game features McKinley faculty versus Franklin faculty, a rubber contest. at 8 p.m. the Washington faculty, fresh from a win over Jeff faculty, meets the senior squad. Proceeds aid Washington Athletic Club banquets. Adults $1, students 50 cents.

Washington High Washington Larry Olson Wally Sheets Clark McCleary Bill Helties Jim Locket Mike Clover Keith Larson Keith McMann Bud Rainbow Bill Holdren Washington Gym McKinley Franklin Washington Athletic Club

Van Horne Woman Posts 632 Series in Bowling Week

Jerry Martin bowls a 632 series in Van Horne M M Bowlers league with games of 266 180 and 186. Nine straight strikes sparked the 266 game. Other standout scores include Ron Albaugh 265 in Mechanicsville Men at Mt Vernon and a 610 series plus Century award. Jeanne Niebes leads Belle Plaine women with a 569 series and 224 game. Numerous league tallies across Town & Country Meyers McCall's and more are listed.

Jerry Martin van Horne Belle Plaine Bill Kruse Meyers McCall’s Dale Wagaman Hal DeWoody Beverly Parrott Kathy Wagaman Parrott-Neff Swiser-Hollquist Guys & Gals Reta Abernathy Libby Mcinroy Abernathy-Mcinroy Mechanicsville Ron Albaugh Montz Implement Midway Ward Swift Kruse Coast Lucky Doris Hoffner Midway Lanes L. Kah Buddy Schenk Hometown Kathleen Pitlik Borden’s Plaine Elle Darlene Bergeson Doris Seaton Seaton Groc Jeanne Niebel Bowl Wilbur Rusk Mel Hap Wildcaper Vans Clothing Christmans Tiger Bud Garling Jack Tatge Firemen Garlings Marius Buck Lela Bardwell Lanes Vinton Auction Howard Fintel Violet Formanek Papesh-Fintel Morrow-Pasler Victor Couples Merle Pope Margaret Pope Pope-White Paul Nielsen Bill Moore Bob’s Service Bowlettes Ruth Beck Old Co T & C Wholesale Star Roger Rieck Motor Supply Tubaughs Bob Panosh Coop

Bowling Highlights Set City Pace In Local Leagues

Ross 256 and Bates 255 led the Legion Hanford Post No. 5 league action as Russo's posted a 1028 game and 2853 series. Max Hahn Jr. topped Town & Country Open with a 651 series, while Carroll Realtors rolled 1044 and 2919. Other notable scores included Jubilee Parlor City 249 642 and Eula Wood 220 game in the Jubilee and Legion Ladies.

Huck Ross Jack Bates Legion Hanford Bates Russo Max Hahn Jr Carroll Realtors Jim McQuiston Jubilee Parlor City Ralph Reed Legion City Realty Penick My - T - Fine Cherry Burrell No Minnie Walton Smith Giblin Jewelry Legion Ladies Eula Wood Jubileers Jack Cupp Max Hahn, Jr Carroll Realtor Jerry Manther Tut C.R. Country Club Mal Eastin Marge Colbert Mal Gerry Sperry New York Life Willman Pat Thorpe Sally No Gon Gazette Jack Elliott Yellow Cab Chuck Ross Bob Landis Willy LeGrand Carl Long Bob Buel Tom Gerner Gary Chanvey Ed Vanderting Jay Sopher Max Hahn Ee Ross Jack Cook Ack Larne Iph Atherton Biloss Calciett Roeper Erry Man George Henry Beverly Becker Flo Shoemaker Mary Neilly Ronda_ Moffett Minnie Smith Fern Meyers Lois Robbins Pat Bevins Eleanor Klingaman Martyce Murdock Bea Deetz Nita Flags Dorothy Moore Betty Prock Joyce Schroeder Shirley Robinson Zana Chamberlain Katie Strabie Shirley Hansen Joyce Pickerill Mary Ann Farrington Jerry Elias Mary Kratzer Pat Davis Jesse Clark Dodi Hornstein Nita Flagg Ronda Moffett Eula Woods Hanford Post Russo's Allied Indust Gary Emanuel Ed Vanderlind Bill Ross Penick Aarine Cherry

Collins and Wilson Meet in Industrial League Playoff

With the season finished Collins Radio and Wilson & Co meet Wednesday to decide the Industrial league championship. Collins won the first half title while Wilson & Co went undefeated in the second half. The playoff is at McKinley junior high gym at 7 30 p m.

Gazette Carl Franks Christian Church Christ's Church McKinley Junior High Pront Carley Pisel Bud Hardy Alan Horsman Vern Yates Henry Small Bill Hukill Bob Wickersham Collins Radio Wilson & Co Collins McKinley Junior High School

Glenn Cunningham's Life Work Photos Aid Kids Farm

Glenn Cunningham, famed 1930s miler, runs a Wichita area farm aiding 7,400 boys and girls since 194?0. He and wife feed clothe and house children, with annual costs around 18 000 dollars. He seeks financial backing to continue the program.

New York Glenn Cunningham America Cunningham

Parsons College names Wahrer baseball coach after reorganization

Fairfield UPI report says John Wahrer, chairman of the Parsons men's physical education department, is named baseball coach succeeding R. Joseph Lutz who becomes director of admissions. Wahrer on leave in spring and pursuing a PhD at the University of Iowa. O. B. Nelson is interim baseball coach for the 1964 season.

Scanlan Wins British Empire Middleweight Title in NZ

Tina Scanlan of New Zealand defeated Gomeo Brennan of the Bahamas by a split decision after 15 rounds to claim the British Empire middleweight championship in Auckland. No weights provided.

Auckland New Zealand Tina Scanlan Gomeo Brennan Bahamas

Bright First in Goal Contest

David Bright of Truman grade school won the Play Commission goal shooting contest with 145 points. Tom Hampton of Arthur finished second with 140 points. Top 10 scorers include Dan Dalziel Cleveland 135 Ricky Garrett Erskine 135 Keith Dumblad Grant Wood 190 Dan Waite College Community 125 Dan Myers Kenwood 125 Craig Johnson Garfield 125 Chuck Totten Wright 128 Tom Kennedy Erskine 12s.

David Bright Truman Playground and Recreational Commission Tom Hampton Arthur Dan Dalziel Cleveland Ricky Garrett Erskine Keith Dumblad Grant Wood Dan Waite College Community Dan Myers Kenwood Craig Johnson Garfield Chuck Totten Wright Tom Kennedy

Indonesia Invited to Compete in Tokyo Olympics

In Lausanne on Saturday Otto Mayer of the International Olympic Committee said Indonesia may compete in the Tokyo Games if it adheres to the rules. Indonesia was barred in 1962 for political reasons after refusing to invite Israel and Formosa to the Asian Games.

Lausanne Switzerland Otto Mayer International Olympic Committee Indonesia Israel Formosa

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