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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
16
Quincy trailed 41 before erupting for six in the seventh to beat Clinton 7-4 in a Midwest league feature. Home runs by Jim Vickers for Clinton and Woody Foster for Quincy highlighted the contest.
Washington star John Dvorak repeated as state class AA track champion winning both hurdle events to set state marks in the 120 yard highs and 180 lows. He and rivals from Dubuque and Cedar Rapids highlighted a weekend of top performances as Iowa athletes pursued college signings and continued success.
Luther College track stars Jerry Thompson and Gene Takle were named team captains for next season and earned top post season honors. Thompson is most valuable for the year and Takle is most improved and highest point contributor. Both hold multiple Luther records and Takle holds two Iowa Conference marks.
Warren Spahn of the New York Mets tied for sixth on the all time wins list with a 6-2 complete game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a two night doubleheader. The win was his 360th NL victory, matching Kid Nichols, and he trails James Galvin by five wins for fifth place.
The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased left-hander Frank Carpin from the Columbus farm team in the International League to replace Tom Butters on the roster. Butters was placed on the disabled list after an acute neck strain from a car accident on the way to spring training.
Des Moines Iowa UPI governor Harold E Hughes attacked two state run prep sports groups the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. He endorsed an amendment to place them under the State Board of Public Instruction while opposing the bill’s original form. The governor supported post season all star games for seniors with degrees saying they aid college and pro scouting.
Mid-America Racing Affiliates will promote stock car racing at Monticello Air View Speedway starting Friday night May 28. MARA sanctions tracks at West Union Marshalltown and Tipton with points toward the 1965 top driver award and double points for first-time MARA entrants. Draws decide Friday positions. Air View officials praise MARA’s racing quality.
ANAMOSA The Reformatory Cats softball team defeated Greeley 12 to 7 Saturday afternoon. Leading hitter Dave Schawl went 2 for 4 with a two run homer in the fourth inning.
In a three hole playoff for runner up Medalist Jefferson shared second with Tom Huiskamp Keokuk and Steve Marsh Sioux City Central. Huiskamp won the playoff. Carney and Smith nearly missed final tally as Smith signed Carney's card and Carney missed one hole score. officials corrected the error without penalty.
Dyersville Xavier claimed the Class A state golf championship in 1965. Tom Bloung led with a 72 over par one over, pacing the team to a 311 total. Teammates Wayne Kuhl 76 Don Ament 79 and John Ovel 84 supported the victory.
Mid-America Racing Affiliates announces a Fay ette county fairgrounds program Monday May 31 with a 1500 purse for 19 drivers from Eastern and Central Iowa. Time trials start at 2 p m and the program includes three heats a consolation and a feature with a 200 prize for the winner.
In Waterloo AP report Dubuque Wahlert crushed Floyd Valley 11-2 in six innings while Davenport West beat Aston Valley 6-2 to reach the state final. Bill Burbach drove in four for Wahlert and Scott Lund delivered the deciding run for Davenport West.
West won the Mississippi Valley conference tennis and baseball titles, officially released Tuesday. Washington finished second in tennis at 9 2, while the Warriors and Jefferson tied for second in baseball at 3 2.
New Orleans AP reports Bob Foster ranked among top light heavyweights scored his 22nd knockout with a technical stoppage of Charlie Leslie at 2 56 of the third round.
The Cedar Rapids Bowling Association annual spring dinner is set for 6 30 p m Thursday at the Eagles hall. All league representatives urged to return their cards to the association secretary.
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