Estes Fires 67 To Win Jacobsen Open
Amateur Steve Estes of Indian Creek won the Jacobsen Open with a one under par 67 on the nine hole course at Indian Wood Country Club. He finished one stroke ahead of Cedar Falls native Bob Davis, with five others tying for notable scores including Bernie Price, Bob Pyle, Al Bailey, Larry Crawford, and Gary Jackie. A 16 year old Linn-Mar pupil Bob Konsdorf carded an 82 despite five birdies and a 12 on the final hole.
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Palmer to attempt U S Open qualification in Pittsburgh
Arnold Palmer, golf’s glamor boy, plans to try for U S Open qualifying on June 3 in the Pittsburgh district after missing automatic entry for the first time in a decade. He praised his health and driving, but cited his short game as the remaining weakness.
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Beckman Golf Team Beats LaSalle by 7
Beckman golfers Dan Mulder and Chris Reicher shot par 35s to lead a 149 to 256 dual meet win over LaSalle. Low for LaSalle was John Carlson with 97.
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New Rules Boost Scoring Early In 1969 Baseball
The National League reports rule changes aimed at increasing offense are working. Through May 4 1969 1 217 runs were scored in 752 games up from 990 in the prior year at the same point. Homers total 200 versus 186. No hitters stand at three and 31 shutouts are recorded, showing mixed results amid lower strike zone and reduced mound height.
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Wayne State wrestler Bill Schwarz earns All American rating
Special to The Gazette from Wayne Nebraska reports that former Cedar Rapids Jefferson prep Bill Schwarz, a senior at Wayne State College, is one of four wrestlers named All American by the National Assn. indicating national recognition for his performance.
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Mississippi Signs First Negro to Aid in Athletics
The University of Mississippi announced signings including Tom Firextack of Wayne as a first team pick and J. T. Parnell of Jackson gaining honorable mention, with Michelson named to a grant in aid scholarship and Schware on second team. The joint announcement by Coach Johnny Vaught and athletic director Tad Smith notes these full time athletic aid signings amid a banner year.
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Ruth Gains Then Loses 715th Homer
New York AP reports Ruth’s 715th homer was struck from the record after baseball rules committee reversed its June 8 1918 ruling. A 4 winning hit rule misapplied a final inning limit, downgrading Ruth’s ball to a triple when the runner scored from first. Committee reversed 9-2, acknowledging past error and authority over records.
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Wash High names McCool as new assistant coach
McCool was hired as an assistant basketball coach at Washington high school by the board of education on Monday night. He coaches and teaches at West Sioux Hawarden and has prior stints at Yale Jamaica Bagley community schools. Head Coach Don King said McCool would assist the varsity and coach the junior varsity while teaching in the business education department. Christy becomes head sophomore coach with Kenney as assistant. Bill Haldren will drop basketball duties to focus on football.
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Midwest League score and schedule brief
In a midwest league recap, Brevis tops Wisconsin Rapids 3 2 and Quilicy wins 4 1 over Waterlog while Cedar Rapids hosts Quincy. Games Tuesday include Codon Rapids at Quad Cities Waterloo at Quincy Appleton at Clinica Wis Ravids at Burlington Incidents report Sagaser suffers muscle spasm forcing exit as Cunnigan serves a fourth ball and Nuon drives winning run aboard on a passed ball.
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Norse Netmen Finish 14 0
Luther College closes its dual meet season with an 8 1 tennis win over Carleton and a 14 0 record. Rolf Wulfsberg defeated Tom Stehn 6 2 in the No 1 singles match as Luther dominated the meet.
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Kennedy Girls Golf Team Defeats Jefferson
Kennedy high school defeated Jefferson 216 to 251 in a dual meet led by Dorsey who shot 46 at Jones Park. Kathy Moeller led Jefferson with a 56, while teammates include Kelly Moeller and Diane Weglersh.
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Bartee and Ondesko Lift Cards in 6-5 Loss at Davenport
Bartee led with a double and two singles while Ondesko added a double and a single as the Cardinals beat the Angels 3-1 for a 5-3 seventh inning lead before Davenport rallied. The loss went to starter Dave Sagaser despite a late tying homer by Jerry Veldman.
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Iowan Ortner Sits Sixth In All-Star Bowling
Bevurner of Galva Iowa stood sixth in the women's division of the 65000 dollar All-Star bowling tournament after eight games Sunday with 1554 pins while leader Dotty Fothergill of North Attleboro Massachusetts had 1719.
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Norway Defending Champs Ousted 5-4 in Semis
Norway’s defending champion baseball team fell 5-4 to Benton Community in the semifinals. Key moments included Don Moeller’s two run homer in the sixth and substantial relief pitching by Wheeler to close out the game. Williams burg advanced to the final after routing Shellsburg 12-0.
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Beckman No-Hitter Tops Central City in Semis
Dyersville Beckman beat Central City 10-0 in six innings to reach the section a finals. Tep Tege Tege? not clear. Teague? Tegeler struck out eight with four walks to complete a full game no-hitter. Knipper and Westerman padded the attack with two hits each as Beckman advances to Wednesday's final. Manchester defeated Independence 11-2 in the other semifinal to set up the finals.
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Minor leagues score roundup with scattered results
A mixed list of minor league baseball scores and standings across several leagues. Toledo beat Louisville 4-1, Richmond defeated Sycacose & Columbus 5-4, Tidewater edged Ratchester 3-3, Buffato 1, and other cited games appear garbled but indicate a sparse schedule across the American Association Pacific Coast and related leagues.
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Montreal Defenseman Earns Top Award in Playoffs
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Serge Savard, 22, has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the outstanding player of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Montreal Gazette cited reliable sources naming Savard over teammates Dick Duff Rogatien Vachon and Jean Beliveau in the final selection.
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Jets' Ewbank Signs New 3 Year Contract
New York Jets coach and general manager Weeb Ewbank signed a third three year contract on Monday in the American Poolball League. Ewbank, who celebrates his land birthday Tuesday, said it mirrors his earlier deals and included a raise.
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