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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1966

Page

9

Spahn's Son Greg Eyes Pro Baseball Path

Hartshorne high school senior Greg Spahn, 17, a right handed shortstop who hits .400, may follow his father Warren Spahn into pro baseball. Greg credits his own choice and athletic leadership, eyes college ball at Oklahoma, while Warren notes his son’s natural ability. Greg’s future rests with major league scouts.

Hartshorne Okla Warren Spahn Greg Spahn Greg Hartshorne High School Dad Oklahoma Winford Smith Carl O. Butler Hartshorne High University of Oklahoma At Norman Warren Spahn Boston Milwaukee Braves New York Mets San Francisco Giants

Jaycee Net Meet Set on June 14 16

The annual Jaycee junior tennis tournament co sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Pepsi Cola will be held at Veterans Memorial tennis center June 14 16. It features three age brackets for both girls and boys and awards the top four in each division. The 18 and 16 under winners advance to the state meet in Des Moines, with possible national qualification in Tampa Florida. Entry deadline is June 7 and entrants under 18 as of Jan 1 1966 may compete by age group.

Jaycee The Junior Chamber of Commerce Pepsi-Cola Veteran’s Memorial Tennis Center Hal Broxey Des Moines Tampa Fla

Cedar Rapids Bowling Assn Meets Tuesday at Cedar View

The Cedar Rapids Bowling Association holds its annual meeting Tuesday evening at Cedar View Country Club located at Eleventh Street and R Avenue NW. A dinner at 6:45 precedes the session to discuss by law changes elect officers and handle other business. City tournament winners and Pat Finnegan will be on hand to present trophies for state doubles and singles.

Cedar Rapids

Conservation commission reshuffles officer eligibility list

The conservation commission canceled the old officer eligibility list and will issue a new one after upcoming exams. Applicants aged 22 to 38 with two years Iowa residency and at least a high school education may apply, with forms available at the commission’s personnel office and deadline July 6.

ECENT The Conservation Commission Iowa Commission Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Gettysburg's Ward Signs with Colts After Draft

The Baltimore Colts announced the signing of quarterback Jim Ward from Gettysburg College. Ward, a 14th round draft pick, will report to rookie camp in Westminster, Maryland on July 11, five days before his 22nd birthday.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Jim Ward Gettysburg College Ward Colts Westminster

Wilson Teams Dominate Junior High Track Meets

Wilson ninth graders win 75 39 over Franklin while seventh grade wins 45 19 and Franklin eighth grade takes 463 26.3 in a Saturday dual meet Roosevelt and McKinley youths also post multiple event titles with Chavez Martin and others leading with three wins apiece in junior high competition.

Wilson Franklin Roosevelt John Chavez Gary Martin McKinley

East Central Williamsburg North English add three teams

The East Central baseball league opens May 29 with three new teams joining Williams burg, North English, and Marshalltown. The schedule lists games from May 29 through Aug 7 with dates and pairings including Grinnell Kellogg Marshalltown Williamsburg North English.

Williamsburg East Central East Central Baseball League Marshalltown Grinnell Kellogg North English Williamsbrg

Harding Ninth Grade Leads Dual Meet Sweep Over Taft

Harding ninth grade posted a 91 23 dual meet win over Taft with the eighth grade at 53 20 and the seventh grade at 43 21. Individual winners included Steve Hines 10 7 in 70, Rick Freese 2 12 5 in the 880, and the Harding 880 relay team clocking 1 42 1.

Harding Taft Steve Hines Larry Schuller Rick Freese Rick Weeter Ron Cook Bill Berzinski Marty Bertelli Whard Jeff Woodard Loni Seitz Steve Malamphy Jerry Furness Ron Davis Paul Clark Bob Clapp Mark Votraubek Steve McDonnell Mark Vostraubek Gary Ryan Jim Duncan Gene Maire Mark Votroubek Tim Balbane Greg Gongwer Kevin Turley John Birnbaum John Stoklasa Bill Tinckney Ken Heth Jim Stewart Steve Cypra Brad Trickey Dave Lancaster Carl Snitker

Three Wins for McKinley Ninth Grade Track Team

The McKinley ninth grade track team squeezed past rivals to claim three wins in a close meet. McKinley dominated sprint and distance events with strong showings from key athletes.

McKinley

Neely Plans Southwest Conference Coaching Retirement

Jess Neely, longtime dean of Southwest Conference football coaches, announced Saturday his plan to retire in September 1967. The Charleston native led teams for decades and remains a prominent figure in college football.

Houston Jess Neeely Southwest Conference

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