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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1955

Page

4

Score Turley Threaten Feller Strikeout Record

Baseball notes compare Herb Score and Bob Turley with all time strikeout leader Bobby Feller. Score leads early pace with 50 K in five games, Turley 46, while Feller’s record looms over 348 strikeouts. Other AL results include Trucks Detroit and Washington over Baltimore, plus NL wins by Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.

Associated Press Herb Score Bob Turley Bobby Feller Feller Babe Ruth Bobby Robin Roberts Score Cleveland Indians Virgil Trucks Detroit Chicago Washington Baltimore Trucks White Sox Tigers al Kaline Ned Garver Sox Sherm Lollar

Coe Kohawks rout Iowa Teachers in 12-4 win

Coe College Kohawks hammered Iowa Teachers 12-4 on Daniels Park diamond Friday. Nine runs came in the first inning on four hits four walks and two Tutor errors as lefty Jack Schmidt worked a full game, allowing seven hits. ISTC threatened briefly in the third but could not sustain offense. A return game is set for Saturday on the same field.

Coe College Kohawks Daniels Park Iowa Teachers Coe Jack Schmidt ISTC Daniels

Iowa State Beats Kansas 7 4 to Tighten Big Seven Run

Iowa State defeated Kansas 7 to 4 in a rain-shortened game, moved to third place in the Big Seven race. Gary Thompson blasted a bases loaded homer in the third, while Gary Black earned the win by driving in the go ahead run with a sixth inning triple.

AMES Iowa State Kansas Cyclones Gary Thompson Gary Black Dalton and Martin Black Fleckenstein Bertell

Dubuque Dominates USA Trackmen In Dual Meet

Special to The Gazette. Dubuque routed Upper Iowa 112 to 19 in a track dual. Winners include Duty Rathje Harbrecht Melchert Holmes McCutcheon and Turnbull in events from shot put to mile run with times and distances listed, many marked with D for Dubuque.

Dubuque Upper Iowa Feverhelm Johannsen McCutcheson Duty Rathje Eo Harbrecht Sistine Arbrecht Waskow Holmes Smothers Hgeht Erie Melchert Ayes Purcell Turnbull Rice Ee Merrit Ash DeJong Willis Ae Dash French Mecutcheon Gatwick Hansen Stenseis Ela Thorne

McKinley Loses to Oelwein in Tennis Meet 5-2

Oelwein defeats McKinley 5-2 with Jim Wheeler winning at No.1 singles 6-2 6-0 over Jay Sigmund. Other matches include Knapp over Napoli 7-5 6-2 and Jarchow over Drahovzal 6-? The result summary reflects a disrupted score line with several listed pairings and partial results.

Oecelwein McKinley Jim Wheeler Jay Sigmund Ngles Jim Wheeler O Sigmund Ron Ji Jarchow Jim Drahovzal Bob Mitchell John Napoli Ae Ouble Wheeler-Jarchow Knapp-Sigrid Petty Hoss Drahovzal-Johnston

Outpoint Victory Sealed by Mederos Team in RETOWN Bout

By the Associated Press, Julio Mederos of EADS SSHIA stopped Harold Johnson in a boxing bout at RETOWN. Johnson carried a 17 percent stamina readout. Coby Mc Clusky of 158 Halifax outpointed Rudy Watkins of New York. The event took place in N. 8.

Associated Press Eads Sshia Julio Mederos Harold Johnson Retown Coby _McClusky Halifax Rudy Watkins New York

Roosevelt Riders shut out McKinley in sectional final

Roosevelt defeats McKinley 11-0 in five innings to win the sectional baseball title. Pitcher Jack Pickerill and Roosevelt’s offense powered the win with three hits and three RBIs from Pickerill, two homers by Dan Wessel and Harry Thomas, and a strong defensive effort.

Rap McKinley Roosevelt George Thompson Ridey McKinley Harry ‘Thomas Dan,Wessel If Raymer Shafer Pickerill Thomas Wayne Pope Radloff Homer Dick Ruby Ruby Bill Brousard Wessel Charlie Dostal Pope Westious

Grundy Center Wins Class C at Grinnell Relays

Grundy Center scored 54 points to win the Grinnell Relays Class C title with Traer second at 40 and Toledo third at 28.14. Tom Burrows of Belle Plaine won the 100 and 220 yard dashes with times of 10.5 and 23 seconds. Relays and field events feature Tods of several schools including Mt. Vernon, Altoona, Wellman, and Reinbeck in a busy meet recap.

Grinnell Grundy Latimer Leclaire Vernon Betz Pagoras Montel Montezuma Davis Traer Kuchera Toledo Hooper Reinbeck Los Amesvare Sevilla Smolek Sweeney Carlisle Jones Paul Brooklyn Studt Mt. Vernon Hood Altoona Spavin Johnston Farlow Het Crabtree Altoon Smiley Norway Gnnston Fisher Monroe Miller New Sharon Peterson Adams Wellman Brummer Woodbine Belgarde Adel Dawie Johnson Growinkle Kruse Keehn Tarrell van Deest Henze Wapello Allerton van Est Soper Stifel Jonnevon Harberts Chatires Vogel Brooklyn Qaderai Wardensbure Williamsburgei Brygon Woodbin Belsarde Novak Marengo Ross Votberg Rehder Gladbrook Schrode Uaeere L.weliman C Toppin Wittensbur Scottee Simmons Bachman Aes Sharon Mt. Verno Stance Veneer Center Aswegen Vratite

Tests To Decide Today If Johnson Was Doped

Harold Johnson a top light heavyweight failed to answer the bell for the third round as Julio Mederos won by technical knockout in Philadelphia. Doctors and state athletic officials investigate hints of doping after Johnson collapsed and required a stretcher. Johnson’s trainer cites an orange incident as a possible drug trigger, while Mederos camp denies the charge as sensational.

Philadelphia Harold Johnson Julio Mederos Johnson Mederos Alfred Klein Clarence Davidson Klein

Santee Aims to Break Four Minute Mile at Miami Meet

Wes Santee announces plans to break the four minute mile at 2 05 p m during a dual meet between Miami and Florida State in Miami Florida He cites favorable weather and a 75 to 80 degree forecast He would be the third man and first American to join Landy and Bannister in breaking the barrier.

Miami Fla Wes Santee University of Miami Miami Weather Bureau Santee Florida State Australia John ‘Landy Britain Roger Bannister Landy

Sectional Finals At Edgewood Rise And Fall Highlights

Arlington rallied from a six run deficit to defeat Edgewood 13 to 8 in the finals as Ott earned the win on the mound. Center Point topped Alburnett 4 to 1 behind Squires Benn and Benn on a three hitter. Wheatland crushed Bennett 19 to 0 in the final with a 14 hit attack. Calmar outscored Decorah 6 to 4 to win at Calmar. Dundee defeated Lamont 14 to 2 in six innings to claim the sectional title. Lone Tree shutout Conesville 14 to 0 in its sectional final.

Edgewood Arlington Ott Paese Branneke Holts Sherman Coffman Johnson Center Point Squires Benn Alburnett Andrews Welch Gowan William Wheatland Bennett Reiling Smith Eise R Weise Rwllegh Peterson Jagacovion Lamont Dundee Nielson Ania Cahellan Aid ‘Depp Dibbs Brismad Tarcher Primghar Afton Akron Sioux Afte Adel Desarg Arnolds Park Excelsior AFTON Murray Ae Iepings Audubon Gt Ctc Anthon Hornick Bancroft St Ant Nem Rock Batavia Aency Bedford Blockton Brid Bellevue St. Jose LaVerne Humboldt Coggon Central City Buck Creek Mount Ayr Anes Rwith Corwith Paes A Tcar Rapids Garwin Geneva Hampton Glidden Leake Guy A Parnhamville Nacourt Churdan Somers Ripard Laurel LeGran SiMenon Calamus Sury's Huron Oakville Avelock Havelock Foganentas Fae ‘i New Albin Power Lone Tree Conesville D Eas Lawler St. Quices Pulaski Michtenon Montrose Farmington M Sun Morning Sun Indianola Mare Paaie Madrid Finer Sprineville Echanicsville Prairie City Missouri Valley Onone Monona My Oka. C.b Roar Lincoln

Dysart Nabs Nohitter in 7 1 Victory Over Garri son

Don Thompson pitched a nohitter with 16 strikeouts as Dysart beat Garri son 7 to 1. Thompson allowed the lone run in the seventh. Ora Hennessy drove in three for Dysart, which plated five in the sixth and two in the seventh.

Don Thompson Dysart Garrison Thompson Ora Hennessey Ompson Lincoln Barkham Prowling Hinks

Central City No-Hits Buck Creek in One Inning rout

Bolton pitched a one inning no hitter as Central City blanked Buck Creek 10 to 0 in a game halted after the 10 run rule took effect. It was Bolton second no hitter of the week after a four inning no no hitter against Delhi Wednesday in a five inning game.

Central City Buck Creek Bolton Delhi

Winthrop Shuts Out Manchester Behind Lammers Eight K

Les Lammers powered Winthrop with three hits and six strikeouts leading a 4-0 shutout over Manchester in the final round. Winthrop played error free defense as Overman and R. Overman joined Lammers and Decker in the box score.

Winthrop Les Lammers Manchester Lammers Overman R. Overman L. Lammers Decker

Dittmer Leaves Colesburg for Ellsworth Junior College

Colesburg high school athletic director and coach Marty Dittmer resigns to take a basketball coaching post at Ellsworth junior college in Iowa Falls. Over four years his Colesburg teams posted 79 wins 34 losses four straight Delaware county titles and two sectionals while his baseball squads went 181-26 with a state title two substate wins seven districts and eight sectionals. Dittmer is an Iowa State Teachers College graduate, married with two sons.

Colesburg Marty Dittmer Ellsworth Junior College Iowa Falls Dittmer Iowa State Teachers College

Manchester Wins In A Three Team Track Meet

Manchester scored 79 points to win a triangular track meet at Marion against Marion and Monticello. Marion finished second with 65 5/6 points and Monticello third with 120 1/3 points. The meet included sprint dashes, relays, hurdles, mile medley, distance events, and field competitions with multiple placings for Manchester athletes.

Manchester Marion Monticello H. Burdies Gent Ib Bun Monti Meuwalt Keleher Wilson Conner Burkart Rulison Mees Bohiken Johnson Montease Aba Iash Muliby Igo Hurdies Rulifson Morning P-Yard Aeave Rulifson Lehr Failor

Cyclone Varsity Cagers Top Alumni 100-68

The Iowa State varsity defeated the alumni in the spring basketball series by 100 to 68 Friday night, earning its third straight win in the series.

Cyclone Ames Iowa State

Cornell Trackmen Top Grinnell and Coe in Triangular

Cornell College scored 75 points to defeat Grinnell and Coe in a triangular track meet at MT Vernon. Grinnell finished second with 68 points while Coe totaled 18. Event winners include Hofstetter and Vallett for Cornell in sprints and field events, with multiple top finishes across distances and throws.

Cornell Grinnell Coe Mt, Vernon Cornell College Voges Rams Drake Shalager Price Pees Wiesbrodt Hi Yy Jum Ant. Zimmerman Ikle Mong Galloway Kerstar Bellew Hofstetter Hays Gy Aohassie Larme Gentlenault Grenn Barett Ve Vallett Oto Sal Crowl Tim Bairod Bugeh Cornin Aakes Vallett Westrup Ankerstar Wallett Thomas Ryan Connelly A Phillips Mars Phe Sig Amstrons Downs Vali Yar Ee Og Betweer Ee Hanerman Sandler Iaineees Mile Bistets Oginpst Ol Eine

Raiders Rip Terre Haute Huts 15 to 1 in Terre Haute

Cedar Rapids Raiders dominate Terre Haute Huts 15 to 1 on the road. Ray Perry belts a 400 foot homer with two aboard to ignite the rally as Incaviglia adds a homer and drives in multiple runs. Unzicker limits the Huts to five hits in a decisive win.

Terre Haute Cedar Rapids Raiders Ray Perry Raiders Williams Bentfield Newton Costa N. Davis RBI Incaviglia Aters Perry Keefer Yoder Sullivan Unzick Viatkowski Incavigilia O'Keefer Water Dixon Cozart Sac— Unzicker Oeld Davis Wi Waters Leed Ungicker Armbruster

Dyersville Edges Worthington With Sixth Error Spark

At Colesburg Dyersville held off Worthington's late rally in the seventh inning to win 3-2. The winners needed only three hits as Worthington committed six errors to create the decisive edge.

Colesburg Dyersville Worthington Qnineton

Olin Edges Wyoming for Sectional Title in Low-Scoring Bat tle

Olin defeated Wyoming 3 to 2 in a three hitter matchup to capture the sectional crown. Hay and Ushi were noted players in the contest.

Wyoming Olin Oming Ushi Hay

Scattered High School Football Scores Across Iowa

The roundup lists multiple games with scores by town and school names such as Arnolds Park Afton Audubon Casey Clemons Des Moines area and Keosauqua. Highlights include Bellevue St Joseph postponement and numerous district matchups across Corners and rural communities with varied results.

Franklin Sets Fast Pace in City Prelims

Franklin took a commanding lead in Kingston stadium prelims for the city track title as Roosevelt McKinley and Wilson trailed. Dan Schmitz led Franklin with a broad jump win and top heat finishes while Tim Sidlinger earned a discus title for Franklin. Roosevelt missed Dave Arends and could not overtake Franklin in the team race though poised to score in distance events.

Franklin Jack Ogden McKinley Kingston Stadium Lour Roosevelt Wilson Thunderbolts Dan Schmitz Tim Sidlinger Max Mechal Dave Arends Roosevelt Jand Ramblers Marv Trachta Gary Sojka Carl David John Houston John Heitz Sojka Schmitz Pibals Fran Dick_ Tharp Vern Daugherty Mal Churchill Bill Megrecken Mepresseus Tim Sidinger Roger Helm Gysties Finnegan Pranklin Ue McKinley Rey Taylor Oosevelt Disstance Abe Axe Mothers Epee Bill Davis Prankin Gary Eat Taylor Ed Daniels Bran Bob Stephens Charlie Bennett Ashe Heitz John Huston iMcKiniey Zre Dave Mathern Billein Dennis Jordan Fe John Panics Robert Tenn Telle Hd Daniels

I C Defeats St Marys in Golf Match 178 202

Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids defeated St Marys of Iowa City 178 to 202 on the Finkbine course Friday. Ed ODonnell was medalist with 42. other I C scores included Dick Rochlitz 43 Art Kofron 44 and Dick Phillips 50. St Marys totals listed Lamston 48 Conners 50 Walljasper 51 Maher 53.

Gazette Iowa City Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids St. Mary’s Finkbine Ed O’donnell I. C Dick Rochlitz Art Koffron Dick Phillips St.Mary’s Dave Lamston Paul Conners Dennis Walljasper Dave Maher

College Baseball Scores From Regional Meet Slate

Omaha U 12 Creighton 9 and Town State 7 Kansas 4 were called in the seventh. Texas A and M 6 Texas Christian 2 Baylor 2 Rice 5 Tulane 8 LSU 7 Syracuse 6, Fittsburgh 4 Princeton 8 Arm mee Northwestern 4 Wisconsin 3 Georgia 6 Georgia Tech 5 Tennessee 2 Florida State 4 Illinois Minnesota 0 Michigan State 0 Illinois 4 Iowa 2 Illinois Normal 6-133 Cent. Mich 4 Normal 9-6 West Ill 6 Cos Mes Iowa Teachers 4 College Track Orwell 75 Grinnell 68 Coe 18 Upper Iowa 112 Iowa 44 Mich State 8 Nebraska 50% Indiana 60% Mississippi 81 Arkansas State 54 College Tennis Roosevelt 6 Lincoln 0 girls Eve Teachers 5 Wartburg 2 Grinnell et pene 0 Iowa 5 ISU Varieton 2 Creighton 6 Nebraska Wesleyan 8 Notre Dame 8 Detroit Western Michigan 7 Purdue 2 Michigan 8 Northwestern 1 College Golf Iowa Teachers 10465 Warture 1% Drake 9 Omaha Prep Baseball St Pat's 6 Dub St Columbkille 3 Prep Tennis C.R. Wilson 6 Tame 3 Oelwein 5 C.R. McKinley 2 Prep Golf Cedarquavids 1 c. 1% Lc. &t Mary's 20

Omaha U Creighton Town State Kansas Texas A M. Ad Texas Christian Baylor Rice Tulane Louisiana State Syracuse Fittsbergh Princeton Arm Mee Northwestern Igconsin Georgia Georgia Tech Tennessee Floridnhio State Illinois Minnesota A Michigan State Iowa West Ill Orwell Grinnell Coe Ubuaque Upper Iowa Mich State Nebraska Jehigaa State Indiana Sippi Arkansas State Roosevelt Lincoln Eve Wartburg Grinnell Et Pene Iowa State Nebraska Wesleyan & Ore Dame Detroit Estern Michigan Purdue Michigan Northwestern

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