Dubuque Wins 7-6 at Decatur in Midwest League
Front runner Dubuque edged Decatur 7-6 in the losers park as Billy Carter earned the win with relief in the sixth. Orlando Centallas hit three doubles for Dubuque while Decatur blasted three homers. Clinton beat Cedar Rapids 7-6 Waterloo beat Quad City 6-3 and Burlington won 10-9 over Keokuk as part of a busy league night.
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Johnston Wins Hot Springs Open Playoff
Al Johnston of Montreal defeated Bill Collins in a sudden death playoff at Hot Springs Open to prevent the first two time winner. Johnston birdied the second playoff hole after Collins failed to convert a par save, erasing a two-stroke deficit with a final round 66 to reach 273 while Collins shot 68 ending with a missed eagle bid on 18.
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Braves Acquire Bell From Mets In Bell Trade
Milwaukee with AP report states the Braves received outfielder Gus Bell from the New York Mets in a winter completion that sent Frank Thomas to a new National League club. To clear space Bell was sent Mike Krsnich to Louisville, while New York recalled outfielder Joe Christopher from Syracuse. Christopher sports a .336 average with six homers.
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Droste Wins Feature At Tunis Speedway
Waterloo driver Red Droste won the Tunis Speedway 20 lap feature before a record opening night crowd of 3,920 after setting the fastest time trial. Dick Krafka led the A semi main and first heat while Gene Verene reeled in a B main win and others posted results for heats and consolation races.
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Drake Varsity Cruises Past Alumni 28 to 2
Drake's Varsity built a two touchdown halftime lead and coasted to a 28 to 2 victory over the Alumni. Johnny Bright, a Canadian professional star who played for Drake over 10 years ago, was held scoreless. His best run was a 32 yard sprint.
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Schmidt's 3 Homers Pace Swingle Win in Maquoketa Valley
Haven Schmidt, a former Reds catcher, hit three home runs over 400 feet to lift Swingle to an 18-9 victory over Garnaville in Sunday Maquoketa Valley league play. Epworth beat Richardsville 6-5, Holy Cross edged New Vienna 9-8, Balltown defeated Sherrill 13-4, Bellevue toppled Guttenberg 13-7, and Dyersville beat Loras College 7-4 in non-league action. Jim Dougherty, Jim Fiete, Tufts Roling, Al Klinger, John Willenberg and Art Huinker homered. Huinker's grand slam came in the first inning.
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Robinson Company 9 Beats Greeley 6-2 in Softball Showdown
The Robinson Company of Cedar Rapids defeated Greeley 6-2 on Sunday night. Doug Havlik led the 11-hit attack with two doubles, boosting the victors.
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Cornell's Ennis Heads Midwest Conference President
Dr J Har old Ennis of Cornell college in Mt. Vernon is named president of the Midwest Collegiate Athletic Conference. He succeeds Dr John Ketterer of Monmouth as faculty representatives elect officers including Dr Clarence E Von Eschen Beloit as vice president and Dr John Houston Knox re elected secretary treasurer. Conference also votes to hold the 1963 track meet at Carleton College.
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Clarence Defeats Rip Olin in Final Prep Game
Clarence buried 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. Others contributing included Moreland, Simmons, Ahrendson, Thien and McDaniels with varied hits.
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Maple Leafs Star Keon Wins Lady Byng Trophy
Montreal AP reports Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dave Keon earned the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct during the 1961-62 NHL season. Keon, noted for speed and clean play, topped the league in fair play honors.
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Delaware County baseball: Flanagan's three-run homer seals Ryan win
Delware County league action sees Phil Flanagan slug a three-run homer in the 13th to lift Ryan past Earlville 9-7. Flanagan adds a double and a triple while Bob Buckner goes four for four in Alburnett defeat. Center Point edges Delhi 5-3, Central City 7-6 over Hardin. Hopkinton remains unbeaten with Bob Hardin's two-hitter in a 14-0 rout of Troy Mills.
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Test fails to reveal accident victim's mental lapse case
A brief note about KCRG-TV 9's BEN CASEY Monday at 9 p.m. mentions a victim of a simple accident, but the report does not explain why the person collapsed mentally. The item reflects a local TV guide entry rather than a full feature.
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Ralph LaCombe Tops Field in Sports Cars
Ralph LaCombe driving a Volkswagen won the annual Iowa region educational rally on Sunday. First overall and top in sports cars. J A Peterson and A Cha man followed in second and third. Touring cars led by H Schweighofer, with C Swanson and D Rehder in second and third. Ladies results show B Brooks leading, with N Swanson and Moorenignensr close behind. Guest standings list R Davis and J Hensley among top finishers. Next Iowa region event is Lindale sports car days on June 23 24.
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Joe Joseph Wins 50,000 Bowling Tournament of Champions
Detroit bowler Joe Joseph struck 11 times in the final game to capture the Tournament of Champions in Indianapolis. The AP report notes a dramatic finish as Joseph clinched the $50,000 prize in the high-stakes event.
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Detroit Joesph Wins 500 Festival Prize Money Drops
Joseph from Detroit takes first prize of 15000 dollars at the Indianapolis 500 festival event. Fellow Detroiter Billy Golembiewski claims second with 7500 dollars. Car man Salvino of Dallas earns third prize of 4000 dollars.
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Berg Wins Muskogee Open with First Title in Two Years
Patty Berg captured the Muskogee Women's Open title in Muskogee Oklahoma with a final round of 73 to secure her first tournament victory in almost two years.
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