North Ousted as Turkey Valley Triumphs 5-4 in District Final
In the district baseball final Elgin Turkey Valley of Jackson Junction defeated West Union North 5-4 with three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Joe Steltz tied it with a two-run double after a pair of walks, Don Bodenstein scored the winning run on an infield single.
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Jackson Junction
West Union North
Joe Steltz
Don Bodensteiner
North
Tower Valley
Joe
Witcher Kuehner
Amo
Dodgers Podres to Detroit reunites with Dressen
Johnny Podres of the Los Angeles Dodgers was traded to Detroit for cash and a player to be named later. The 33 year old left-hander, veteran of Brooklyn's 1955 World Series title, had a 136-114 record in 13 seasons with a 3.68 lifetime ERA. He spoke of wanting to pitch wherever given a chance, reuniting with Charley Dressen who managed him in 1953.
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Johnny Podres
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Podres
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Charley Dressen
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Phil Gazelides
Dennis Eisbach
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Los Angeles
West Waterloo Takes District Title With 9-2 Win
West Waterloo defeated Grundy Center 9-2 to claim the district baseball title. Shoup Hume LaVelle Martin Schmidt Erickson Evans contributed to the win. Dodgers legend podres ends managerial stint and recalls his 1955 World Series glory with a 4-1 Series mark.
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Schmidt
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Evans
Podres Acknowledges Trade While In Philadelphia Hotel
Podres said in a Philadelphia hotel room he was unsure about trade terms but added that he understood he had been sold.
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Philadelphia
Podres
Carney Returns to MARA Circuit for 1958 Season
Walt Carney of West Branch will defend his MARA championship as the Mid- America racing circuit opens with events at Marshalltown and Tipton, then Vinton on May 20. At 28, with 11 years in racing, he switches to a 1957 Chevrolet with a four speed transmission to chase top overall standings amid fierce competition.
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Marshalltown
Tipton
Carney
Vinton
Wali
Burlington
Clay May Fight Foster in Washington Bout Considered
Washington promoter Goldie Ahearn tells the Washington Post a heavyweight title clash between Cassius Clay and Bobby Foster may be staged at the D C National Guard Armory on June 14. The plan hinges on Clay's May 21 bout with Henry Cooper in London.
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Cassius Clay
Bobby Foster
Washington Post
Goldie Ahearn
D.C. National Guard Armory
Clay
Henry Cooper
London
Minor Facts International League Games Highlight Cold Weekend
In the International League Toledo and Rochester tied 1 1 with only other scheduled games listing Syracuse at Columbus and Richmond at Buffalo both noted cold. Pacific Coast Phoenix at Denver and Tulsa at Indianapolis reported cold conditions while San Diego 5 Oklahoma City 2 Tacoma and Vancouver 5 results were noted. Texas League Amarillo 12 Dallas-Fort Worth 4 and Arkansas 3 Austin 2 went to 11 innings with Arkansas trailing.
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Syracuse
Columbus
Richmond
Buffalo
Pacific Coast
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Denver
Tulsa
Indianapolis
San Diego
Oklahoma City
Tacoma
Vancouver
Amarillo
Dallas-Fort Worth
Arkansas
Austin
Cash Dispenser Go Where You Can Get The Best Installment Deal
Money lender Don S offers help with installment plans promising the best terms. He promotes his business as a reliable source for financing and savings on payments.
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Dons
Local coaching reshuffle brings familiar names to new posts
Wally Peppers promoted to head football coach at Washington after Bud steps down. Jack Fisk named Washington's new head football coach at Jeff. King, coaching Coe basketball since 1962, takes on Washington duties. McCleary moves to Franklin Life Springfield after considering Miami insurance job. Congratulations extend to Sheets and King on their new roles as the school system selects experienced, territory-savvy coaches.
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Jeff
Ted Lawrence
King
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Washington
Warrior
Clark McCleary
McCleary
Miami
Fla
Franklin Life
Springfield
Sheets
Newton To Join Big Six League
Newton high school will join the Big Six conference following a 43 vote by the Newton school board after about 90 minutes of debate on Monday night. The board had also considered joining a proposed new conference including Des Moines area schools.
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Newton High School
Ames
Marshalltown
Central Iowa Athletic Conference
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Des Moines
Norway Tips Marion in eighth to seal 1 0 win
In a tight affair Marion and Norway traded seven scoreless innings before the host school scored in the eighth for a 1 0 victory. Mercer allowed four hits and six strikeouts while McVay earned the win with four innings of relief.
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Jim Jamieson Wins First McGrane Open
Amateur Jim Jamieson of Moline Illinois won the first Bert McGrane Open golf tournament by sinking an eight foot putt on the second playoff hole. He tied with pro Larry Ramsey of Nevada at 69 after regulation play. Pro Steve Spray of Indianola and Bob Fry of Davenport tied for third at 71.
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Jamieson
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Nevada
Steve Spray
Indianola
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Davenport
Prairie Jr High Coe Splits Relays Lead by Souths Scot H
Monmouth hosts South division clash as Coe drops opening game 4-1 to Monmouth and then falls 7-1 in nightcap with Mike Elliott no-hitting Coe. Frisch spared losses with six hits allowed earlier. Coe and Monmouth standings tighten as Sun Moon leads.
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Hansen
Elliott
Frederick
Prairie junior bigo relays second annual meet set
The second annual Prairie junior bigo relays are set for Saturday morning with running events slated to begin. Five schools from Prairie will compete, including Jefferson Dubuane, Marien, Linn-Mar, Macuokeia and Tip ton, with seventh eighth and ninth graders eligible to compete.
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Mayo third in nation in all around standings
Denver reports Grinnell cowboy Mayo is third in the nation for all around standings in the Rodeo Cowboys Association. Mayo has earned 10.83 this year and sits behind Dear Oliver of Boise Idaho and Bob Ragsdale of Chowchilla California. Mayo leads bareback bronc riding with 7671 in earnings.
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Rodeo Cowboy Association
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Dear Oliver
Boise
Idaho
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