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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1964

Page

5

Independence Rolls Past Marion to Stay Undefeated in Wamac

Independence maintained its spotless Wamac record by defeating Marion 20 to 6. Mike Andorf sealed the win with a late 13 yard run after a 1 yard TD scamper. Ken Backsen connected on seven of 19 passes for 78 yards as Bob Frye and Duane Gates supplied solid ground work. The sophomore game also went Independence’s way, 13 to 0.

Independence Marion Anderf Ken Backsen Mustang Roehrkasse Lyle Lembaugh Bob Frye Duane Gates Cole Aneees Iater Charles Albright Ivan Cole Koehr Lasse Mike Andors Koehrkasse Ron Olson

J-Hawks Dominate West to Clinch Big Win

Jefferson powered past West as Knutson on two carries plus Stastny and Fulton connected for multiple touchdowns. McDonald added point afters as Jeff built a 27-0 lead, with key plays including a 55 yard strike and a blocked punt setting up Knutson’s late score.

J-Hawks John Knutson Tom McDonald Jeff West theHawks Stastny Bob Fulton Falcon Ted Knutson

Jefferson and Los Angeles Angels Reach Trade Deal

The Los Angeles Angels announced the purchase of right handed pitcher Bob Radovich from Spokane. The deal concluded after a late TD pass from Blevins to Elder and an interception by Knutson, with the price disclosed in the Friday move.

LOS Angeles Jeff Los Angeles Angels Blevins Elder Bob Radovich Spokane Ted Knutson

Monticello Routs Vinton in Wamac Game

Short touchdown runs by Paul Specht Charles Hubbard and John Rhatigan powered Monticello to a 20 0 victory over Vinton on Friday night in a Wamac matchup Specht and Hubbard also kicked extra points Monticello Vinton 07 6 7 20 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Monticello TD Paul Specht 1 run Lee Hubbard 2 run John Rhatigan run

Vinton Paul Specht Charles Hubbard John Rhatigan Monticello Specht Hubbard Monticello Vinton Lee Hubbard

Sikes Leads Sahara Invitational as Trio Closes In

Dick Sikes, 24, rookie pro, holds a three stroke lead entering the Sahara Invitational third round in Las Vegas. He sits five ahead of Ken Venturi, six in front of Arnold Palmer, and eight over defending Sahara champion Jack Nicklaus, with Iowa's Jack Rule tied with Venturi at 138.

Las Vegas Nev Dick Sikes Ken Venturi Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Iowa Jack Rule Venturi

Arkansas star Scrappy Moore dies at 71 in Little Rock

William Albert Scrappy Moore a renowned Arkansas athlete died in Little Rock. He excelled in baseball and was a noted sports figure in his era. The dispatch also notes John Savage was placed on league waivers by the Browns of the American NBA in Los Angeles.

Little Rock Ark William Albert Scrappy” Moore Arkansas LOS Angeles St. Louis Los Angeles Lakers Browns NBA John Savage

Indians stay in Cleveland as 1965 lease signed

The Cleveland Indians voted to remain in Cleveland for 1965 with a unanimous board decision. General Manager Gabe Paul cited offers from Seattle Oakland and Dallas to move the franchise but the team agreed to a 10 year lease with Cleveland for Municipal Stadium on the lakefront with a yearly option.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Gabe Paul Paul Seattle Oakland Dallas City of Lakefront Browns

Keane Rumored to Take Yankee Manager Job

The Associated Press reports strong talk that Johnny Keane will become the New York Yankees boss while Leo Durocher would replace him in St. Louis with the Cardinals. Keane edges Alvin Dark for the Yankee role, with Durocher favored by Gussie Busch but challenged by GM Bob Howsam’s push for Charlie Metro.

Associated Press Baseball World Johnny Keane Yogi Berra Keane New York Yankees Leo Durocher St. Louis Cardinals Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Durocher St. Louis Gussie Busch Bob Howsam Charlie Metro Chicago White Sox Yogi New York Daily News

Cedar Rapids Marion High School Football Results Mixed Scores

High school football results show Cedar Rapids Jefferson 41 Davenport West 0 and Cedar Rapids Wash 28 Waterloo West 19 among many games across Iowa and surrounding states. Several ties noted including Davenport Central 25 Des Moines Urbandale 14 and Lincoln 12 Olin 12.

Cedar Rapids-Marion C.R. Jeff Davenport West C.R. Wash Waterloo West Coggan Linn-Maron Independence Mari Dyersville Xavier R. LaSalle Rock Island Dubuque Clinton Bettendorf Iowa City East Moline Dav. Central Dav Assump Moline Allaman Algona Iowa Falls Atlantic Council Bluffs Jefferson Belmond Lake Mills Boone Nevada Burlington Quincy Bayard Coon Rapids Cedar Falls $.C Eldora Centerville Fort Madison Lincoln Central le Mars Des Moines Dowling Sioux City Heean Des Moines East Fort Dodge Des Moines Grin Sheldon Sibley Sergeant Bluff Woodbury Central South Hamilton Colo Story City United Community Swae City Armstrong West Bend Everly West Des Moines Valley Winterset Wapello Winfield Mount Union West Burlington Morning Sun Waverly Cedar Falls Tripoli Wapsie Valley North Tama LaPorte City Gladbrook Hudson New Hartford Clarksville Reinbeck Wellsburg Midland Central City Dike Beaman-Conrad Grundy Center Jesup Waverly-Shelbock Denver Dunkerton Lone Tree Danville Stormont South Winneshiek

Browns Fullback Jim Brown Plans Two More Seasons

Cleveland full back Jim Brown announced he will play two more seasons with the Browns and then retire. The 28 year old star said he had previous understanding with owner Art Modell outlining his retirement plan after those two campaigns.

Cleveland Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Brown Art Modell

Starmont tops South Winneshiek 30-0 in Calmar

Starmont wheels past South Winneshiek 30-0 in Calmar as Larry Bowers and Mike Connors score two touchdowns each. Connors adds four extra points. Sender is ruled for a safety. South Winneshiek suffers its third loss with Starmont remaining undefeated except for a prior game versus MFL.

Gazette Calmar Larry Bowers Mike Connors Starmont High South Winneshiek Connors John Sender Starmont MFL

Xavier Edges LaSalle 21 20 In JV Thriller

Xavier of Dyersville survives LaSalle second half rally to win 21 20. Gordon Goert Tom Wagner and Ledenbach scored for Xavier while LaSalle’s Rick Hayes caught two TD passes from Gordon Pisarik and Paul Hostak added another.

Xavier Dyersville LaSalle Gordon Goert Tom Wagner Ledenbach Rick Hayes Gordon Pisarik Paul Hostak Pisarik Hostak Xp—Hostak Steve Chrip Ledenbach Meyers

United States Boosts Medal Total at Olympics

United States vaults to 23 golds with records from Fred Hansen and Donna DeVarona, Henry Carr, and Dallas Long lifting the U S total to 51 medals. DeVarona set a 400 meter individual medley record, while Hansen extended the U S pole vault dominance as Dmitry Windle edged Nelson in the 1 500 free. Russia added a pentathlon world record by Irina Press, Belgium’s Gaston Roelants won the steeplechase, and Betty Cuthbert topped the women’s 400 meters.

Ed States Fred Hansen Donna DeVarona Henry Carr Dallas Long Miss de 51 Varona Santa Clara Calif U.S Australia Robert Windle John Nelson Pompano Beach Fla Russia Irina Press Gaston Roelants Belgium George Young Casa Grande Ariz Betty Cuthbert

Atlanta Offers Stadium Lease to Braves for 25 Years

Milwaukee AP Atlanta officials propose a 25 year lease on the city’s new $18 million Civic Stadium for the Milwaukee Braves. Braves board chairman William C Bartholomay cautions that no firm broadcast package offer exists. Reports of a $7.5 million five year offer are dismissed as wild.

Milwaukee Atlanta Milwaukee Braves Civic Braves William C. Bartholomay Wild Bartholomay

Drake's Valasek Ties Pass Reception Mark

Drake star Steve Valasek tied the Drake record with nine receptions against State College of Iowa in Des Moines. The Chicago senior already holds the single game yardage mark with 280 yards and owns the Drake single game receptions record of 12 set last season.

DES Moines UPI Steve Valasek Drake State College of Iowa Chicago Tom Bienemann Iowa Teachers Bienemann Valasek Omaha Midland, Tex Chuck McKinley

Top Seeded McKinley Wins Opening Match

Top seed McKinley beats Antonio Palafox of Mexico 6 4 5 7 4 to advance in the Racquet Club National tennis event. The match is part of the KCRG TV 9 Lloyd Invitation tournament.

McKinley San Antonio Antonio Palafox Mexico Kcrg-Tv Thaxton

Auerbach Criticizes Celtics Veterans Ahead of Title Bid

Boston coach Red Auerbach blasts veteran players led by captain Bill Russell calling him too fat and questions the team's conditioning. He predicts the Eastern Division winner will be the club with the best trainer and says injuries will shape the story.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Red Auerbach Bill Russell

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