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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1967

Page

9

Knudson Wins New Orleans Open In Thriller

George Knudson captured the $20,000 first prize at the Greater New Orleans Open after a final round burst at Lakewood Country Club. He beat Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke, marking his first PGA National Tour victory of the year.

New Orleans George Knudson Frank Beard Lakewood Country Club Knudson Canada Jack Nicklaws Ohio Nick Michele Morvant

Knudson Wins Greater New Orleans Open In Photo Finish

George Knudson, 29, captured the Greater New Orleans Open after a 70 second round to post 277 for 72 holes. Nicklaus and Beard tied for second and fourth place, while De Vecchi, former Italy soccer star, died at 73 in Milan.

Knudson Nicklaus Beard’s Milan Italy Renzo de Vecchi Jack Nicklaus George Kowdsen Frank Beerd Shaner K Yhemmy Lesane i Casper Arm Archer Jeclars Rodriaver Harold Henning An Stase Rudoish Allan Mencings Barser Derty Stents Bil Chris Siecher Say

Two Changes in Women's State Bowling Standings

After the 12th weekend Janet Woolsey of Des Moines climbed to first in Class A singles with 632 while Maxine Busick of Osceola overtook the Class D lead with 547. The Iowa Women's Bowling Association state tournament continues for three more weekends.

Council Bluffs Iowa Janet Woolsey Des Moines Maxine Busick Osceola

Birds Eye View Bartee Adds Speed

Jerry Michael Bartee born July 3, 1948 in Springfield Missouri now lives in Omaha Nebraska stands 6 1 180 bats left throws right is a speedy Cardinals minor leaguer and Central High batting champion 1964 65 66 He signed with Cardinal scout Cobe Jones in 1966 played for Sarasota in the Gulf Coast League batting .220 in 1 game with five steals He is described as one of the fastest players in the Cardinal system and provides speed for this year s Cardinals minor league outfit He has a brother and sister at Central High School and enjoys sports records and rock n roll dancing Big moment in sports Jerry

Jerry Michael Bartee Cardinal Springfield, Mo Omaha Neb Central High Orosha Chicago Bear Gayle Sayers Roger Central Cobe Jones Sarasota Gulf Coast League C.R Central High School Jerry

Player recalls high school hitting streaks and league play

The subject recalls three straight batting titles with averages of .427 as a sophomore .372 as a junior and .466 as a senior. He also enjoyed the Florida Winter League and credits Cardinal instructor George Kissell for significant guidance in eight months of knowing him.

Cardinal George Kissell

14 Year Old Wins Golden West Trapshoot Championship

A 14 year old boy Ed Long of Columbus Ohio broke 24 of 25 targets in a shootoff to win the Golden West Grand American trapshoot championship at Harold's Trapshooting club in Reno Nevada.

Reno, Nev Ed Long Columbus Ohio Harold

Loeffler 14 Wins Handicap in Otter Creek Traplines

La Balle student Mike Loeffler, 14, captured the handicap trap event at Otter Creek Sprisman's club with 96 of 100 targets. He also placed second in the singles behind L W Peterson of Maquoketa. Peter son hit 191 of 200. Loeffler 169. The winner claimed lawn furniture. Robert Martin and his son Denny led the 16 yard with 99 hits. Denny won the doubles with 47.

Mike Loeffler la Balle Franbrook Terrace Otter Creek Sprisman’s Club Young Loeffler L. W. Peterson Maquoketa Peterson Loeffler Robert Martin Denny

Local Track Meet Honors Multiple Winners

Jand led the day with high overall honors. Peterson captured the 10 pound shot singles title. Chuck Rankin won a leather gun case for the 21 23 yard event scoring 92. Everett Howe topped the 7 yard with 9 and young Martin earned a trophy for high overall performance.

Jand Peterson Chuck Rankin C.R Everett Howe Elberon Young Martin

El Paso Sun Kings No Hits Albuquerque in Texas League

Felipe Leal pitched a no hit game facing 27 batters as the Sun Kings defeated Albuquerque 8 to 0 in Texas league play.

Albuquerque N.M el Paso Felipe Leal Sun Kings

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