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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1962

Page

18

Dubuque Wins 7-6 at Decatur in Midwest League

The Dubuque team edged Decatur 7-6 in a Sunday night Midwest League game at the losers' park. Billy Carter earned the win with relief in the sixth inning as both sides combined for three runs in that frame. Decatur hit three homers while Dubuque’s Orlando Centallas doubled three times. Other scores: Clinton over Cedar Rapids 7-?. Waterloo 6-3 over Quad City. Burlington 10-9 over Keokuk.

Associated Press Dubuque Decatur Billy Carter Orlando Centallas Clinton Cedar Rapids Waterloo Quad City Burlington Keokuk Richie Waite Carter Withworth Bell Ryewelski Dunce Merced Dallor RicClain Wardle Dwo Bode Austinson Fone

Johnston Wins Hot Springs Open in Sudden Death

Al Johnston of Montreal defeated Bill Collins in a sudden death playoff at Hot Springs Open. Johnston sank a seven-foot birdie on the second playoff hole after Collins parred from six feet. Johnston tied with Collins at 273 after a final round 66. Collins a final 68 and missed a five-foot eagle try on 18.

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Braves Get Bell Schmidt's 3 From the Mets

Swingle win aided by Schmidt homers as Bell and Mets lose. Droste wins Tunis Speedway 20 lap feature after record time trials in front of 3,920 fans. Kratka leads A semi main and first heat. multiple drivers place in heats and semi mains.

Braves Bell Schmidt Mets Swingle Waterloo Red Droste Tunis Dick Kratka Dysart al Runyon Mary Dea Dubuque Carroll Jensen Dale Osborne de A Falls Harry Petersen Tully Meyer Big Rock Tom Hughes Manticella Bull Zwanzlaer Kratha Jensen Bill Finkle Cedar Rapids Vga Gene Petersen Aterious Oroste Zwanaiger Sedation T. Nera Baker Clarion Featura Broste Gene Peterson Jalka

Haven Schmidt Hits Three Homers in Swingle Win

Haven Schmidt, ex Reds catcher, slugged three 400 plus foot homers to lead Swingle to an 18-9 win over Gar wayville in Maquoketa Valley league play Sunday. Also: Epworth over Richardsville 4-5. Holy Cross beat New Vienna 9-8. Balltown defeated Sherrill 13-4. Bellevue over Guttenberg 13-7. Dyersville beat Loras 7-14. Homers credited to Epworth's Jim Dougherty, Garnaville's Jim Fiete, Bellevue's Tuite Roling, Guttenberg's Al Klinper, Loras's John Willenberg, and Dyersville's Ari Huinker who hit a grand slam in the first.

Haven Schmidt Cincinnati Reds Swingle Garwayville Maquoketa Jim Fiete Garnaville Tuite Roling Bellevue al Klinper Guttenberg John Willenberg Loras Ari Humnker Dyersville Humker Richardsville Eaworth Senmidt A. Coleman Davidson J. Coleman Kramer Rohwedder Mc Barmatt Zwingte Garnavilla Herkleman Qallinger Helle and Uehr New Vienna Holy Cross Kerper Bockenstedt Fessler Rouse Souse Borcherding Tangemann Cerson LOTUS Brersyllie Eggers Willenberg Schuster Hevinn Schemmel Meyer Huinker Willenbring Gigenann

Braves acquire Gus Bell from Mets in winter deal

Milwaukee adds 3 year old Gus Bell from New York in a completed winter exchange that sent Frank Thomas to the new National league club. To fit Bell, Mike Krsnich was optioned to Louisville while New York recalled outfielder Joe Christopher from Syracuse who is hitting .336 with six homers.

Milwaukee Wis Braves Gus Bell New York Mets Frank Thomas Bell Mike Krsnich Louisville New York Loutfielder Joe Christopher Syracuse

Drake Varsity Opens Lead, Beats Alumni 28 to 2

Drake's Varsity built a two touchdown halftime edge and coasted to a 28 to 2 victory over the Alumni in Des Moines. Johnny Bright, former Drake star, played but did not score. Doug Havlik sparked the Robinson attack with two runs, including a notable sprint.

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Robinson Company 9 Spills Greeley 6-2

The Boat Company of Cedar Rapids defeated Greeley 6 to 2 in a Sunday game at Greeley. Robinson Company 9 led early and held on for the win as Greeley’s offense struggled to respond.

Cornell's Ennis Heads Midwest Conference

Dr J Harrold Ennis of Cornell college Mt. Vernon is elected president of the Midwest Collegiate Athletic Conference. He will succeed Dr John Ketterer of Monmouth. Beloit's Clarence E Von Eschen is vice president, Dr John Houston of Knox re elected secretary treasurer, and Dr Robert Ashley of Ripon re elected conference commissioner. The 196% track and field meet will be held at Carleton College Northfield Minnesota.

Ripon Wis J. Harrold Ennis Cornell College Mt. Vernon John Ketterer Monmouth Clarence E. von Eschen Beloit John Houston Knox Robert Ashley

Flanagan's Homer Lifts Ryan In Delco Clash

Flanagan smacked a three run homer in the thirteenth inning to lift Ryan to a 9-7 victory over Earlville in the Delaware county baseball league. Hopkinton rode Bob Hardin's two hitter to a 14-0 win over Troy Mills as Center Point edged Delhi 5-3 in seven.

Phil Flanagan Ryan Earlville Delaware County Hopkinton Bob Hardin Troy Mills Center Point Delhi Arethings Central City Charles Rayment Carleton Alburnett Kari Goellner Coe Grant Gale Grinnell Vernon Roelofs Lawrence Robert Wilson Ripon Kenneth Bjork St. Olaf

Clarence Preps Rip Olin in Final Prep Game

Clarence topped Rip Olin 16 to 1 in its final spring baseball tuneup. Ron McDaniels collected a double a triple and a single in three at bats to lead Clarence. Other players amid the readable text include Sitios Ahrendson and Daniels on Clarence.

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Keon Wins Lady Byng Trophy For Leafs

Montreal AP reports Dave Keon, star center for the Maple Leafs, chosen winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the 1961-62 NHL season. Keon earns recognition for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct during the season.

Montreal Dave Keon Ecore Maple Leafs National Hockey’ League

Hardin and Center Point clash in 10 inning defeat

Hardin homered solo in the eighth while Flanagan doubled and tripled in four trips for Ryan. Buckner went four for four for Alburnett in the loss as Central City won with two walks an infield hit and a hit batsman. Ben Satchett and Bill Wall each had two hits for Center Point and Delhi respectively in FVAM action.

Hardin Flanagan Ryan Bob Buckner Alburnett Central City Ben Satchett Bill Wall Delhi Fvam Cas Geeeues Schulte Burke Woods Henderson Herrsz Cress Alain jMethi Bissell Gibbs Zeiser, Sarchett and Carondell_ Aiburnet Frank and Kirk Osborne Condran Robinson

Ralph LaCombe Tops Field in Sports Cars Rally

Ralph LaCombe won the annual event in Indianapolis area roads with a car labeled S00. Detroiter Joseph led by strong showing as Volkswagen and other entrants competed for top prizes. Billy Golembiewski took second for seven thousand five hundred dollars, while Salvino of Dallas earned four thousand for third.

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Berg Wins Muskogee Open With 73 Final Round

Patty Berg captured the Muskogee Women's Open title in Muskogee Oklahoma with a final round of 73 to end her two year victory drought.

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Lindale Sports Car Days Iowa Region Event Recap

The Lindale event on June 23-24 awarded First overall to Ralph Latombe. Sports cars results list A Peterson first, Chan man and Siete among top five, Crane and Brooks further down. Touring cars led by H Schweigholer with Swanson and O Rehder following. Ladies division topped by B Brooks with Swanson close behind. other entrants include Chapman and Davis with Hensley and Hale noted in results.

Iowa Lindale Ralph Latombe A. Peterson Chanman B. Siete Crane Brooks H. Schweigholer Swanson O. Rehder B. Brooks Petreigneter K. Chapman Davis Hensley Hale

Joe Joseph Nets 11 Strikes to Win Bowling Meet

Indianapolis bowlers report Joe Joseph of Detroit rolled 11 strikes in the final game to capture the $50,000 Tournament of Champions title staged in Indianapolis.

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