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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1962
Page
2
Local items from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Saturday May 26 1962 include brief notices and city notes. Reported items cover community events, public affairs, and short summaries of ongoing local activities.
Detroit’s Don Mossi pitched a tough game as the Tigers beat the Yankees 5-4. Chuck Essegian’s hot bat for the Indians fueled a 2-1 win over Washington, tying Cleveland for a share of the league lead.
In Indianapolis AP reports 26 year old pros Joe Campbell and Dave Ragan share the halfway lead at 11 under par 131 after breaking the meet’s 36 hole record. The 500 Festival tournament saw both players surge to the top with strong rounds Saturday.
Gary Snook, standout quarterback at Iowa City City High, signed a Big Ten athletic tender with the University of Iowa. He drew interest from Wisconsin and Illinois, plans a California summer then returns for fall classes, and was named to the Mississippi Valley all conference squads and IDPA second teams in football and basketball. City High Athletic Director Bob White called him a take charge player.
MINNEAPOLIS AP The University of Iowa tied the game in the eighth on a costly Minnesota error and won 4-1 in 10 innings on Paul Krause s eighth inning homer Krause drove in Dennis Henning with a two out hit after a sacrifice and another run scored on an error Minnesota s Ron Buhrt carried a no hit bid into the eighth before the error ended his string Iowa narrowed the Gophers hold on seventh place in the Big Ten race with the win
Washington pounded out 12 hits Friday to defeat Jefferson 9-1 in a sophomore baseball game. Dennis Estling led with three hits including a triple and two singles, while Kit Segriff and Joe Leckington added two apiece. Schneckloth hit two triples for Jefferson as Bowles, Packingham, Anderson and Burns pitched for Wash.
League leader Dubuque stays atop with four-hit hurler George Pressley as they beat Burlington 5-1. Clinton wins 9-3 over Quad-Cities. Waterloo shuts out Quincy 2-0 behind Ernie Kummerow. Fox Cities hold off Keokuk 9-7 in a high scoring tilt.
Baseball notes recount Ernie Banks suffering a concussion after a Drabowsky pitch to key Cubs in a 2-1 loss to Cincinnati. Banks, 31, collapsed at the plate and was hospitalized in fair condition. The week’s Friday incidents also included Mantle and Minoso sidelined by injuries. Meanwhile Giants, Dodgers, and Braves posted wins as other scorers piled up.
Cedar Rapids dropped below the .500 mark with a 7-4 setback to Decatur at Memorial Park. Dennis Overby will start for Cedar Rapids against Quincy as the club plans a home stand including Sunday 2:30 p.m. and Monday 7:30 p.m. games. Overby, once a rookie star, faces arm trouble and says he may retire if unable to pitch like before. Rod Bode led Cedar Rapids with a double and a single in an eight-hit team effort, while Decatur’s Mike Blue held the line after an early 6-0 advantage.
The American League table shows Cleveland 23 14 6 22, New York 23 14 4 62, Minnesota 23 18 5 61, Los Angeles 21 7 4 03, Baltimore and Chicago with assorted records. Friday results include New York 4 Boston 5, Los Angeles 5 Kansas City 4, Chicago 5 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 2 Washington 4. Probable pitchers detail Set today with matchups Boston at Chicago, New York at Washington, and others.
Texas House crime committee heard strong accusations of basketball game fixing by Southwest Conference referees Odell Preston and Bill Johnson. Polygraphs were inconclusive on Preston and Johnson reportedly lied per testimony. Bookmakers named include Egghead Perry, Fingers Cooper, Peewee Sugarek, Pinky Roden, Sailor Roberts, Duck Mallard. Dixon linked to Preston via telephone records. Local authorities may prosecute based on the investigation's findings.
Washington junior varsity baseball beat Jefferson 8 to 1 behind one hit pitching by Lee Cole who struck out 19 in seven innings. Schneckloth had Jefferson’s lone hit while Jim Warren and Dennis Murphy each had two hits for Washington. Final line shows Wash 8 Jefferson 1 with Cole and teammates contributing strong offense.
New York AP report says Roger Maris faced hints from GM Roy Hamey to swing for home runs as Mickey Mantle injured, with Maris posting seven homers in 135 at bats and Joe Pepitone surging. The front office has suggested forgetting batting average to attract fans, echoing past advice during Maris slump.
Michigan defeated West Michigan 9 to 2 in college baseball. Iowa beat Minnesota 4 to 2. Bradley prevailed 9 to 5. Wheaton also played. In college track Iowa led Minnesota 75 to 57. Substate prep baseball results include East Waterloo 3 Mason City 0 at Mason City and D M Dowling 10 LaPorte City 0 at Des Moines.
Kilborn Photo Paper team of the M J league will hold three practices this week in preparation for its loop open er against Iowa Midland, Sunday, June 3, according to Manager Bob Lana. The team will practice Sunday May 27 at 2 00 p m, Tuesday May 29 at 5 00 and Thursday May 31 at 5 00. All practices will be held at Daniels park.
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