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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1958

Page

4

Homers Save C R Again 4 3

Cedar Rapids edges Fox Cities 4 3 behind two 2 run homers by Stratton and Moss to halt a 4 game slide. DeLeon goes the distance as Fox Cities pitcher Sadowski allows 8 hits but suffers two big blows.

Cedar Rapids Johnny Stratton Bill Moss Fox Cities Ted Sadowski Clude Pittsburgh Appleton Wis Stratton Moss Tano Trenary Meric Redds Obel Cedar Rapi Fox Raczynski Davis Gar- RV Per Ae Apron Clayton- Moss Saski DeLeon Sys U— jeLeon Hatch Carlton Pet G.B Davenport Burlington Green Bay Rochester Ames Fox

Bears Bludgeon Roosevelt in Fresh Track Meet

McKinley dominates distance relays winning both events 59 to 37 over Roosevelt at Roosevelt High. Steve Taylor leads McKinley with 18 points 3 first places and a school record in the 220 yard dash while Bob Atkinson adds two firsts two seconds. Roosevelt claims four firsts and two tied events as McKinley takes five firsts overall.

McKinley Roosevelt Bears Steve Taylor Wilson Taylor Eastside Bob Atkinson Atkinson McK Mclain Kanallis Met McClain Bixby Kanellis

Franklin Tops Wilson 53 43 In Early Track Meet

Franklin won its first track meet of the season Friday afternoon by toppling Wilson 53 to 43. Jack Kaplan led Wilson with wins in the 220 and 440 yard dashes while John Mochnik added a high jump and broad jump sweep for Franklin.

Franklin Wilson Bolts Jack Kaplan John Mochnik Mochnik

Franklin Frosh Triumph In City Tennis Meet

Franklin freshmen swept Roosevelt 9-0 in varsity play and 3-0 in reserve action. Singles saw Wright 10-2 over Bordelon and Aldershot 10-7 over Wampler. Nassif defeated Rosdail, Prumball beat Covington, and Wright-Aldershot won 10-0 in doubles. Reserve results list Forster and Dougherty in singles and Lapainis-Ellw doubles.

Franklin Roosevelt Varsity Kenneth Wright Leland Bordelon Bill Aldershot Dennis Wampler Wehan Nassif Don Rosdail Dick Prumball Steve Cov Bon Aiorter Keith Alman Bob Block Fran Ron Shipman Wright-Aldershot Bordelon- Covington Nassif-Trumbull Wampler- Rosdail Altorfer-Block Alman-Shipan

J Hawk Netmen Beat Tama 7 2 In Tennis

J Hawk Netmen defeated Tama 7 2 in a doubles heavy match. Jeff Toempeon and Gar reis Riffle won 12 6 in singles. Svacina and Thomes also claimed wins for Jeff.

Denny Gues David Gararty Tama John Gries PepZorne Dick Thomp Larry Vavra Jeff Gary Ander Thomas Larry Svacina NeBlung Cleon Melsa Fer lerten-Toempeon Garreis-Riffle Vavrars Igs Anderson Whei Blune Thomes Melsa- Svacina

Unclear Minor League Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Fragmented report lists scattered game results from multiple leagues including American Association International League Southern Association Texas Pacific Coast Western League Eastern League South Atlantic and Midwest League with partial scores for teams such as St Paul Minneapolis Louisville Omaha Denver Charleston Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Fort Worth Corpus Christi Portland Spokane Lincoln Sioux City Albany Albany and Omaha.

American Association St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Wichita Louisville Omaha Denver & Charleston International League Raffaele Montreal Columbus Richmond Havana Miami Toronto Southern Association Chattanooga Mobi Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Nashville New Orleans Fort Worth Corpus Christi Austin Houston i Tulsa San Antonio Victoria Dallas Pacific Coast Fearsamento Ban Digie Allenton Albany South Atlantic Charlotte F Ackisara Alehiean

Willie Drives in 5 as Giants rout Dodgers

Giants beat Dodgers 11-3 as Willie Mays stars with two homers a double and five RBIs. Mays also robbed a Dodger rally with a clutch eighth inning catch and raised his average to .389. Spahn won his fifth straight with a nine hitter as Cincinnati and Chicago also lost on the National League slate.

Willie Giants Dodgers San Francisco Willie Mays Los Angeles Dodgers Feld Milwaukee Braves Braves Cincinnati Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs N.L Danny McDevitt Gino Cimoli Warren Spahn Wes Covington Bob Purkey Cincinnati Spahn The Redlegs

Coe Edges Knox 3-2 To Close Weekend Series

Coe overcame a 2-1 deficit with two runs in the eighth inning to defeat Knox 3-2. Sophomore Ted Stang earned his third conference win as Knox’s Eddie Moore and Junior Brown led the visitors with four and two runs, while Don Huff and Larry Wilcoxen contributed key doubles for Coe. Joe Pelisek’s Monmouth visits Daniels Park next, carrying an 11-2 mark.

Ted Kluszewski Pittsburgh Ron Kline Philadelphia Robin Roberts Kluszewski Roberts Kline Coe Mather Knox Siwashers Soph Southpaw Ted Stang Joe Pelisek Wilson Cornell Monmouth Daniels Park Pelisek Stang Bob Mason Don Huff Larry Wilcoxen Eddie Moore Junior Brown Jack Stone

Missouri Tigers top Big Eight race with 8-6 win over Iowa State

Missouri defeated Iowa State 8-6 to improve to 7-2 in the Big Eight. Ernie Nevers earned the win with a 9 hit outing, his third straight victory. Missouri scored early and pulled away after a four-run Iowa State fourth, then added two in the seventh to seal the game.

Ray Boone Tigers Paul Foytack Ned Garver Columbia Missouri Tigers Iowa State Ernie Nevers Nevers Missouri

Hawks End Notre Dame Streak After Close Dual Meet

In Bloomington Art Andrews of Notre Dame loses the opening singles, while the Hawkeyes secure a 5-4 victory to snap a 13-match Notre Dame win streak. The meet features close matches with Breen and Patrick among the scorers.

Bloomington Ind Art Andrews Ilona Hawkeyes Notre Dame NOTRE DAME Andre Oenders Breen Tara Bien Oy Eh man-Broy Nad

Bolt in One Stroke Lead at Arlington Open

Tommy Bolt held a one stroke lead in the rain delayed Arlington Open second round as rain halted play on Friday. Bolt shot 66 in the opening round to top a field that included Gary Player Bob Roseburg and Bert Weaver, with Don January and Al Besselink on 140. Two rounds remained to complete the event.

Hot Springs Ark Tommy Bolt Bolt Gary Player Johannesburg South Africa Bob Roseburg Bert Weaver Don January al Besselink

Ortiz Wins 27th With 10 Rounder Over Lopes

Ortiz, 21, from New York, scored his 27th straight victory by decisively beating Joey Lopes of California in a 10 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium before 1,700 spectators and a national TV audience. The win strengthens Ortiz's rising prestige as a light welterweight contender toward Joe Brown.

Hollywood Carlos Ortiz New York Joe Brown Joey Lopes California Ortiz Lopes Hollywood Legion Stadium

Waverly Tops Summer and Oelwein in Class A District Meet

Waverly edged Sumner and Oelwein in a three way battle for team honors at the District Class A meet. Waverly totaled 92 points to Sumner’s 86 and Oelwein’s 84, with Waverly winning seven titles and depth carrying the victory. Oelwein claimed two relays titles the 880 and 440 with Barr Gustin Halstead and Chandler leading the Huskies to five titles overall.

Waverly Oelwein Gazette Sumner Upper Iowa Barr Gustin Halstead Chandler Huskies John Fitemeier Brye Oelwein Tpart Fialstgad Ghaindler Niewhoehner Sum Bunger Ce Vv Niemeyer Sughty Pe Eany Oel Keener Ener Way Wather Pals Oelwetne Bass Carver

Sigourney Wins Class C Track Title At Oskaloosa

Sigourney captured three titles and placed well in most events to win the Class C district track meet in a 13 team field at Oskaloosa. North English edged Keota for runner up with Williamsburg finishing third as relay events produced big scores for North English.

Oskaloosa Sigourney Keota North English Williamsburg

Iowa defeats Illinois 8 7 on errors in Big Ten baseball

In Champaign Iowa won 8 to 7 as Illinois committed three costly unearned runs on errors. John Jurasevich homered twice and Frank Schwartz added a round-tripper, but a two run eighth inning error by Jurasevich sealed the Illini’s fate.

Champaign Ill Iowa Illinois Illini John Jurasevich Frank Schwartz Jurasevich Hawkeyes

Hilmer Dominates Osage District Track Meet for Monona

Hilmer claimed three individual titles helping Monona place third in the class B district test at Osage Monona's Bob Hilger swept the broad jump 20 ft 1 in the 100 yd dash 10.2 and 220 yd dash 23.0 aiding the team while Postville's F Heins won the 880 in 2 07 4 and placed second in the mile 4 42 2.

Schwartz Jarasevich Iowa Glenn von Fossen OSAGE Monona Bob Hil 2Mer Milini Belmond Greene Hilmer Postville Doug Beade F. Heins

Luther Tennis Team Dominates Wartburg 9-0

In Decorah Luther College swept Wartburg 9-0 as Keith Paulson and others won in straight sets. Singles matches featured Paulson, Dnames, and Zimmer leading Luther with decisive scores, while doubles Enge and Paulson added to the rout.

the Gazette Decorah Luther College Wartburg Keith Paulson Luth Stan Onel Dnames Lesth al Heegan Jack Warber N Zimmer Earl Himmeger

Oregon State Iowa football series arranged two games

Oregon State announces a two game football series with Iowa. Athletic Director Roy Keene says the teams signed to play September 29, 1962, in Iowa City and the previously agreed game will be in Iowa City on September 24, 1960.

Corvallis Ore Oregon State Iowa Roy Keene Iowa City

Allen and Happel Picked for Iowa Coaching Posts

University of Iowa announces Robert Allen as head swimming coach and Bill Happel as freshman football coach, approved by the Board of Regents. Allen succeeds retirementing 42-year coach David Armhurster. Happel, 22, is among Hawkeye staff’s youngest full time coaches and plans to graduate in 1958.

Iowa City Robert Allen Bill Happel University of Iowa University Iowa Board of Regents Allen David Armhurster Iowa Happel Jerry Hilgenberg Hawkeye Athletic Towa

Cards Wehmeier Waived to Tigers

Detroit obtained Herman Wehmeier on waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Mickey McDermott was optioned to Miami on a 24 hour recall basis to clear room for Wehmeier after consenting to the move.

Detroit Herman Wehmeier Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Mickey McDermott Miami Wehmeier McDermott

Chandler to Discuss Banking Post with Earle Combs

Kentucky governor A B Chandler, ex-baseball commissioner, said he would talk with former New York Yankee outfielder Earle Combs about filling the vacant state banking commissioner position in Frankfort.

Frankfurt A. B. Chandler Kentucky Earle Combs New York Yankee

College Sports Results Across Missouri Iowa State and Nearby Teams

Results show Missouri and Iowa State 6 Coe 3 Knox 2. Minnesota 6 Purdue 5 in 11 innings. Nebraska 4 Kansas 2. Colorado 6 Iowa 8. Illinois 7. Michigan State 9 Northwestern 6. Northern Illinois 14 Dent Michigan 8 Detroit 12 Wayne 11. Augustana Morningside 7 South Dakota 11 Teachers 2. College tennis Luther 9 Warthur Michigan State 7. Illinois 6 Michigan 3. Iowa 5 Notre Dame 4. College track Cornell 9 St Ambrose Westmar Buena Vista 60.

Michigan State Purdue Minnesota Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Ohio State Northwestern Illinois Iowa Missouri Iowa State Coe Knox Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma State Colorado Dent Detroit Wayne Augustana Morningside South Dakota

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