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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1964
Page
2
Hy-Vee, 4-0 trailing clubs, faces Kessler's of Iowa City Monday at 8, then Robinson's Tuesday and Happ tims Wednesday in three straight tests that could shape the current race. Kassler's hosts winless 16th Avenue Merchants Friday.
The article lists multiple games across days with start times around 4 20 and notes participation by Ames and local churches and merchants. It mentions Penick and Ford from Ames Constats and industrial attendees, with various venues and open house events.
An obscured OCR note references Noelridge Church events on Thursday and Friday with Lutheran and congregation mentions. Includes parkname clashes and unspecified services or meetings. Significant readable items cite First Lutheran and community notices tied to church activities and locations in a fragmented text.
Knoxville hosts the 11th annual Town Junior Girls golf tournament June 14 to 19 at Pine Knolls Country Club with a June 8 entry deadline and a $7.50 fee. The event, open to Iowa girls ages 13 to 17 in selected grades, includes housing, meals, and transport. Entries go to Mrs. Dwight Mater, Knox ville. Carter plans to enroll at Upper Iowa University this fall in wildlife and conservation studies.
An Iowa update notes strong crappie and bass fishing with chubs showing good catches in secretive spots. Bluegills will spawn near June, and trout stocking continues with required licenses and stamps. Mexico fishing rules and a Dakota Cup hydroplane race are also mentioned alongside kid fishing days and wholesome outdoor ethics.
Sam Pollock was named general manager of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, succeeding retiring Frank J. Selke.
Regis golfer Locher shot a two over par 71 to medal in a dual meet against Dubuque’s Wahlert at Bunker Hill. Regis finished 305 to 317 as Wahlert claimed the win.
Keystone high shortstop Darold Luze, 8 years old, doubles as a pitching machine owner and aspiring major leaguer. He saved two summers by detasseling corn to buy the device, boosting his team’s spring batting and power while practicing after school and planning to continue at Keystone through summer and enroll at Iowa next fall with teammate Ji Junge.
Washington captured its annual sophomore triangular track meet against Clinton and Jefferson, totaling 64 points on the Warrior track. standout performers Van Dine Reed and Wilcox each won two events, with multiple athletes scoring in sprints and field events as the hosts edged rivals in a close meet.
McKinley varsity stormed back to overwhelm Wilson 8 to 1 at Wilson courts. Tiny Fowler led McKinley with early goals and reserves saw play as the team dominated the match with strong defense and cohesive team play.
Wilson's junior high track team competed at two of three meets with Roosevelt on Saturday. The Ramblers won the eighth and ninth grade events but lost the seventh grade races to Roosevelt.
McKinley defeated Franklin 78 23 in ninth grade track Saturday at Washington high field. The Golden Bears also won the seventh grade competition 30 25, but Franklin salvaged the eighth grade meet 41 24.
Iowa City Southeast junior high defeated Central and Marion in a three-way track meet at Marion on Saturday, finishing 76 to 60 over Marion. Southeast standout performances highlighted by multiple runners and relays, including several level-1 marks and near mile splits.
Drivers target world and track records at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids for the Hawkeye 250. Notable marks include Dick Hutcherson’s 25.25 lap and multiple IMCA distance records at Knoxville already under threat on the fast track.
The IC R Legion baseball team will start the 1964 season June 7 at Davenport, opening a schedule of 11 doubleheaders. The lineup includes the Ottumwa tournament July 3-4 and a two day Cedar Rapids series against Fort William Ontario on Aug 7-8. Coach Bill Birkicht announced additional games and the state tournament as part of the planned schedule.
Cedar Rapids fire department hosts a Thrill Show and fireworks night on June 24 at Memorial Ball Park. A pregame demonstration with a new snorkel apparatus and other gear precedes the game against Dubuque. Free ice cream for under 12 with parents, prizes during the game, and a postcard attendance guess with two $29 ticket books as prizes. Proceeds aid widows and orphans and families of injured firefighters. Tickets go on sale May 1 for 75 cents, from fire stations or at the gate.
Four free sessions offered by Jones Ellis and Twin Pines courses run May 18 21 26 and 28 with instructor Charles Hough of Jones Park guiding two sessions nightly at 6 and 7 pm The program aims to start a regular Monday girls golf activity from June 8 including tournaments mother daughter events and novelty activities Rentals of golf sets will be available at 25 cents per round for after school programs For more information call Charles Hough at Jones Park
A church group seeks to join an eight team Boys Church softball league and urges a representative to attend the final organizational meeting on Wednesday June 3 at 7 40 p m at the Ambroz recreation center. Entry fees are due at this meeting and further information is available by contacting the Recreation Commission at City Hell EM 48121.
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