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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1965

Page

3

Quincy Tops Clinton With Six-Run Seventh Inning

Quincy rallied from a 4-1 deficit to score six runs in the seventh and defeat Clinton 7-4 in a Midwest League baseball game. Jim Vickers homered for Clinton, Woody Foster connected for Quincy, and Don Dillard added an eighth inning double for Wisconsin Rapids in a different game.

Clinton Quincy Jim Vickers Woody Foster Don Dillard Wisconsin Rapids Quad Cities Murphy Brump Heriman Heintz Terlicki Harvey Iresti Shoemaker W—Harvey L— Murphy Vickers Foster

Luther Harrier Honors Go To Thompson And Takle

Luther College honors go to Jerry Thompson and Gene Takle as next season captains. Thompson is MVP and Takle is most improved and top point contributor, with both holding multiple Luther records. Finanger named 35 lettermen as part of the 1960-61 Luther track squad.

Gazette Decorah Luther College Jerry Thompson Manitowoc Wis Gene Takle Walnut Grove Minn Norse Cindermen Kent Finanger Thompson Takle Luther Iowa Finanger

Dvorak Grabs Two State Hurdle Titles Avenging District Upset

John Dvorak of Washington wins both the 120 yard highs and 180 low hurdles at the state meet setting records for the two year span. He notes an earlier district loss by Larry McCready spurred the comeback, and plans a letter of intent to Iowa State.

Washington John Dvorak Cedar Rapids The Gazette Dubuque Larry McCready Mar Dvorak Larry John Iowa Wash Drake University of Iowa Dvorak Des Moines North Jack Carter Warrior Star Iowa State

Spahn Reaches Sixth on All Time Wins List

Warren Spahn of the Mets tied the all time NL wins record with his 6 2 victory over the Phillies lifting his career to 360 wins. The 21 year veteran now ties Kid Nichols for sixth place and trails Jim Galvin by five as he adds his fourth win this season.

Philadelphia Warren Spahn New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Spahn Charles Kid’’ Nichols Boston Milwaukee New York James Galvin

Pirates Acquire Frank Carpin From Columbus Club

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased left hander Frank Carpin from their Columbus International League farm team to join the major league roster. He will replace Tom Butters who was placed on the disabled list after an acute neck strain from a spring training car accident.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Frank Carpin Columbus Carpin Tom Butters Pirate Butters

Iowa Governor backs amendment on school athletic control

Gov. Harold E. Hughes endorsed a provision of a school standards bill to place the Iowa High School Athletic Assn and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union under the State Board of Public Instruction. He called the two groups independent empires and supported post season all star games for seniors, but remained against the full house version of the bill.

DES Moines UPI Harold E. Hughes Iowa Hughes Iowa High School Athletic Assn Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Board of Public Instruction House Senate

Mid-America To Hold Races At Monticello Air View Speedway

MARA officials announced a Friday night program at Monticello Air View Speedway starting May 28 at 8 p.m. Drivers will earn points toward the 1965 top point driver title across MARA tracks at Monticello West Union Marshalltown and Tipton. Double points apply for first timers. positions set by drawing for this race.

Mid-America Monticello Mid- America Air View Speedway, Inc Air View Speedway Patti McCurley West Union Marshalltown Tipton MARA

Reformatory Cats Top Greeley 12 7 In Softball Clash

ANAMOSA The Reformatory Cats softball team defeated Greeley 12 to 7 on Saturday afternoon. Lead hitter Dave Schawl went 2 for 4 with a two run homer in the fourth inning.

Anamosa Reformatory Cats Greeley Dave Schawl Schawl Jhits

Playoff decides runner-up in three-hole scramble

Jefferson repeats in a three-hole playoff for runner-up medalist. Tom Huiskamp of Keokuk and Steve Marsh of Sioux City Central tied for second. Huiskamp won the playoff. Carney and Smith appeared in the final tally after Smith signed Carney’s card. An unfilled score by Carney on one hole led to a possible disqualification, but officials corrected the error without penalty.

Jon Meskimen Jeff Weightman Jim Madden Regis Piether Norway John Fowler Marion Center Point Wash Dennis Smith Jim Brousard Jeff Golfers J-Hawks Smith Brousard Dick Melichar Warriors Dave Denny Price Linn-Mar Lions Alburnett Denny Tim Richeson Jim Wing Jeff Waterloo West Tom Gray Steve Greenfield Jim Carney Centerville Center C.R. Jefferson Carney Bill Ross Spencer Tom Huiskamp Keokuk Steve Marsh Sioux City Central Huiskamp

Dyersville Xavier Captures 1965 State Golf Title

Dyersville Xavier won the state class A golf crown in Des Moines led by Tom Bloung who shot 72 to finish with 311. Teammates Wayne Kuhl 76 Don Ament 79 and John Ovel 84 supported the victory.

Des Moines Dyersville Xavier Tom Bloung Bloung Wayne Kuhl Don Ament John Ovel Eric Rosecrans Primghar Kav Gary Miller Harlan Mark Miller Iowa Falls Tom Fischer Belle Plaine Steve Johnson Sumner Kent Opheim Clear Lake Dave DeHaven Marl Yingling Walsh Ottumwa Dick Kennedy Sibley Greg Gonnell Shenandoah

Valley Titles to West Iowa City Miss Valley tennis and baseball titles

Iowa City Valley and Davenport West won the Mississippi Valley conference tennis and baseball titles. Washington finished second in tennis with a 9-2 record, while the Warriors and Jefferson tied for second in baseball at 3-2.

Iowa City Davenport West Washington Warriors Jefferson Jefferson Washington Washington Clinton E. Moline Dubuque West

Purse Boosts Holiday Race at Fay ette County Fairgrounds

Mid-America Racing Affiliates announced a holiday program at the Fayette County Fairgrounds West Union for Monday May 31. A $1,500 purse goes to eligible drivers from Eastern and Central Iowa with events including three heat races a consolation and a feature race with a $250 winner’s prize. Time trials start at 2 p.m. and the full program begins at 7:30 p.m.

West Union Mid-America Fayette County Fairgrounds Iowa Mid-America Racing Assn West Union

West Gains State Final at Waterloo baseball showdown

Dubuque Wahlert crushed Floyd Valley 11 2 as rain ended the game after six innings. Davenport West edged ahead against Aston West in another semifinal to reach the state final, with Scott Lund driving in the go ahead run.

Scott Lund Joe Burkhart Davenport West

Buyer Positions for Livestock Market Training Opens

National Institute of Meat Packing in Minneapolis invites applicants aged 19 to 50 with farm or livestock experience to train as buyers. Include age, phone, and relevant experience. Direct from farms and at sale barns for cattle hogs veal and lambs.

National Institute of Meat Packing Dept Minneapolis Minn

Foster Stops Charlie Leslie in Third Round Knockout

New Orleans Bob Foster ranked sixth among light heavyweights scored his 22nd knockout with a technical knockout over Charlie Leslie in 2 56 of the third round.

New Orleans Bob Foster Charlie Leslie

C R Bowling Banquet Slated For Thursday

The Cedar Rapids Bowling Assn annual spring dinner is set for 6 30 p m Thursday at the Eagies hall All league representatives are urged to return their cards to the association secretary

Cedar Rapids Bowling Assn Eagies Hall Association

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