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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

8

Nine AAU marks set as Meskimen leads Ames field

Special to The Gazette reports a record push by Iowa State and Ames athletes at a meet. Don Murray of Ames clocked 9.1 in the 440 yards, Perry Brown of Luther may have javelin 154-844 as officials verify. Chuck Uray of Cornell swept the sprints in the senior division, while Jack Stevens and Bob Covey of Ames starred in field events and relays.

Gazette Ames Towa AAU Iowa State Iowa Don Murray Luther Perry Brown Chuck Uray Cornell Cedar Hapids Wilson Jim Meskimen Sexton Division Jack Hill Ie Creeel Une Pag Murray John City Jim Smith Das ‘Moines Harry Blusys Des Mealace Ord del Dreger Wit Charles Hray Mt. Vernon Don Graves Dave Henschen Iowa City Delavan Brooke Founk Gen Watkins Drs Moines Richard Marsh Mel Olson Des Mathec Marino Cedar Falls Ban. Meyer Roloh Aoe Icon Allenbera bin Orrla Towath Dob Warren Roger Rivers Denincor Ho Voder Amer Marlow Eckholl Gee Mathea Dave [Enochen City Tirw Pear Récare hi-Bly Glyde Garuner Town ‘City Lash Jack Blev Larry ‘Thompson Hampton Fea Hop Wilbur Novilt Des Maines atic Bton_ Beholl Amens Ril ‘Ames Jerry Jordan Clinton Bleh Bordlea—I Larry Dudd Cliner Jim Buffing Eliner Charies Lanne Flowers Ho Turker Tex Broks Kialnea North Ia Beleeen Harald Ayram Herengo Reef Alcs Jack Burvenn Des Nine Penn Dea Maines North Anes Gary Nash Biarsnalitow Orahaltown Broanwell Liletan Wyant Relph Flach Marshalitan Diovan Werden Winterael Amex Hamberner Rhin Scholl Bill Blaarh End Core Tex Nooinea Lincoln Tiders John Nurray Jim Maskimen Cedar Anise Wilson Tom Wortzbere Wasne Hem den Agt Oakalousa Lra Aman Iavanport Ned Dump Jim van Werden Yin Aaenich Hensen Ri Autre Club Jamberger Baharatown Eee Minicna Tech Bink Fean Des Moines North Dy Lad John Murray Jack Stevens Bob Covey

Coast Loop Won't Fight Big Leagues Over Moves

Pacific Coast League president Leslie O'Connor says the PCL will not oppose a plan to move National League teams to San Francisco and Los Angeles but will demand compensation. He criticizes San Francisco Mayor George Christopher and other local politicians for not consulting the league during the NL's approval of moving the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles and the New York Giants to San Francisco.

SAN Francisco Pacific Coast League National League San Frandisco Los Angeles Leslie O'Connor PCL O'Connor George Christopher Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Christopher

Sporadic Scores From Various Leagues Across Regions

Scattered results from Minor Facets Southern Association to Midwest League highlight a day of play. Birmingham and Chattanooga show tight margins while New Orleans and Nashville post decisive wins. Pacific Coast and Western League scores reflect rain impact and close contests.

Uitie Hark Tihuratay Birmingham Uhattanooga Los Anselm Kee Vannauerrit Angeles San Francisco Duga Portland J. Bentele Butera Boy League W. Af Hilnecheater Bavane Taranta Miami Elchmond Columbus Charleston Wichlin Sd. Pan Minnesoti Denver G-vt Omahe Konlegieatt Widianapalia Pacbla Colorade Tapika Lincoln F Albnanergur Atari

Hogan Hikes Tourney Lead To Wyka Round Robin Lead

Beén Hogan, lean and confident, surged to a 12 point lead in the Wyka fy Round Robin golf tournament after a four under par 67. He aims for a record fifth National Open poll championship next month but admits ongoing yips and a new grip still trouble him.

New Rochelle Hogan

Mantle Breaks Pledge and Hits Into Double Play

In Washington the Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle failed to switch hit in the sixth inning of the second game against the Senators, batting right handed against Emilio Hernandez and grounding into a double play. Mantle had pledged to switch as a tribute to his late father, a plan he broke during the moment.

Washington Mickey Mantle Lather Washington Senators Mickey Emilio Hernandez

Elmcrest Golf Tour Finds Stitzel and Schmidt Winners

Stitzel and Schmidt won the Elmcrest Golf and Country Club event dominating the men’s and women’s divisions with rounds of 35 and 44 respectively. Bill Woita led men with 61 while Mrs. Oliver Splichal topped the women at 94 and Mrs. Schmidt hit the only Inside Circle on the fifth green. Other strong scorers included John Kehrer Charlie Curley Don Bradfield and Mrs. Taylor Hersey.

Bert Stiteety den Schmidt Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Bill Woita Oliver Splichal Schmidt John Kehrer Charlie Curley Don Bradfield Taylor Hersey

Demons and Season clash ends in 20–16 slugfest

Sioux City hosts Des Moines in a Western League doubleheader. In the opener, the Demons and Season combined for 39 hits with Des Moines prevailing 20 to 16.

Sioux City INS Des Moines Demons Demons

Bet 19 Million at 11 Race Tracks

Wagering surpassed three million dollars at each of eleven tracks on Thursday as 329,004 racing fans contributed a total of 19,433,775 through pari mutuel machines. Hollywood Park drew 64,704 fans, Belmont Park 60,455, with Belmont handling 7 770 468 and Hollywood 3 756 106 in the total handle.

Hollywood Park Belmont Park West Coast Belmont Holywood Park

College Baseball District Results Highlight Tenuous Matchups

Fragmented report covers NCAA District 2 and 3 results with unclear team names. Mentions Johns Brooklyn Lafarette A and Penn State Manhattan Northwestern entries, Notre Dane and Thomas Jefferson Mason City. Concludes with a prep baseball state tourney final scoreless innings reference.

John's Hyooklyn Lafarette Fenn State Manhattan jWeatere Mehle Notre Dane Thomas Jefferson Mason City

Peoria Sweeps Burlington to Extend Lead in Rain-Shortened Schedule

Peoria won both ends of a doubleheader over Burlington 5-4 and 4-2 as rain halted most league games. Joe Delfino homered and Jim Houston scored on Bill Carr's RBI single, while Johnston added a three run shot in the nightcap. Evansville Davenport game was halted by rain after five innings with Burlington fading in late action.

Associated Press Peoria Chiv Burlington Evansville Braves Davenport Bill Carr Jim Houston Jim Nichols Jane Fie Joe Delfino Johnston Evansville-Davenport Burlington Peatia Aaa Aifensberger I Mirpiy Addis Lt Bean Smuend Huffensberger Etters Rett Pignatella Tarantino

Council Bluffs Wins State Title in 12th, 1-0

Council Bluffs wins the state title 1-0 over Mason City in 12 innings as Chuck Ackerman scores on a wild pitch by Ike Chamberlin. Talbott pitched nine innings for Council Bluffs with strong relief by Byerly and Chamberlin in a pitchers duel that became the longest final in the spring tournament history. Mason City left 12 runners on base and October runners stranded in key innings while Thomas Jefferson stayed undefeated in the season with 20–3.

Council Bluffs Mason City Councerry Talbott Oil Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Johnson Ike Chamberlin Chuck Ackerman Chamberlin Bob Byerly Byerly Ackerman Bruce Johnson Jim Hahn Connel Bluffs Kanawe Hats Holland Dod Thomas Jeff Wlhams Byerly Ti Tinka ‘Talbott Johnsom Kon Ingersoll

Iowa Great Myers Dies. former BC coach dies of heart attack

Dennis E. Myers 52, once Boston College head coach, died of a heart attack. A Algona, Iowa native, he played all positions at Iowa and captained multiple sports in high school. He coached at West Virginia, Yale, and Brown before Boston College in 1941, with seven seasons including wartime service. His BC teams went 35 27 and 2.

Newton Mags Dennis E. Myers Boston Ccollege Myers Algona University of Itowa West Virginia Yale Brown Frank Sealy Boston College B.C ST. Etienne France INS Alabama

Indee Club Slams Volga Nine in Valley league win

Independence swept Volga City 13 to 2 as Carl Blumenshine and Rannia Black led with multiple hits. Rowland held Volga to a five hitter, allowing only runs in the second and ninth. Independence hosts Gilbertville in Valley league action Sunday at 2 p.m.

Volga Independence Volga City Carl Blumenshine Rannia Black Rowland Gilbertvile Owa Bowland Fenca Bolinger Savor Nyderger

Pirates fining Mazeroski for ground pass lapse

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Bobby Bragan fined second baseman Billy Mazeroski 25 dollars for failing to knock down a ground pass that led to a base hit by Gino Cimoli in the eighth inning against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Cimoli’s hit scored Junior Gilliam and gave Los Angeles a 1-0 victory.

Pittsburgh Billy Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates Bobby Bragan Bragan Mazeroski Gino Cimoli Brooklyn Dodgers Cimoli Junior Gilliam Frank Thomas Dodgers

Smith 16 Points Ahead of Field in Round Robin

VIRGINIA BEACH Va AP four of the seven leaders including front runner Wilfi Smith of St Clair Michigan were paired in the featured foursome in the third round of the five day 12000 Virginia Beach Round Robin Golf tournament Miss Smith fired a one under par 70 over the 6085 yard Cavalier course Thursday to pick up 24 points and boost her 36 hole total to 37 points 18 in front of runner up Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas

Virginia Beach Wilfi Smith St. Clair Mich Miss Smith Betty Jameson San Antonio Texas

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