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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1963

Page

2

Grand Jury Probes Ring Death Of Boxer Knox

Baltimore boxer's death spurs grand jury inquiry into weight discrepancies. Inspectors Leon Yarneth and Phil Jachelski, key figures in the case, faced the panel amid questions over a 25 pound difference between prefight weight reports and autopsy weight, raising allegations of a misring match and possible negligence.

Baltimore UPI Leon Yarneth Phil Jachelski Ernie Knox Yarneth Jachelski Knox Bethea Maryland State Athletic Commission Yarneth and Baltimore Grand Jury

Mexico City to Host 1968 Summer Olympics

The International Olympic Committee awarded Mexico City the 1968 summer games on the first ballot with 30 votes, Detroit second with 14, Lyon 12, and Buenos Aires two. This marks Latin America’s first Olympic hosting.

Baden-Baden Germany UPI Mexico City International Olympic Committee Detroit Lyon France Buenos Aires IOC George Romney John F. Kennedy U.S Los Angeles Tokyo Mexico

Newport Wins Football Skills Test at Hoover School

Larry Newport won the football skills event at Hoover School on Thursday with 1,656 points. Graig Wish niewsky placed second with 1,634 and Gregg Gongwerer finished third with 1,622 points.

Larry Newport Hoover School Graig Wishniewsky Gregg Gongwer

SCIFrosh Triumph Over Wartburg Frosh in 27 0 Victory

State College of Iowa freshmen defeated Wartburg freshmen 27 0 as quarterback Gordon Irwin threw two touchdown passes Thursday night.

Cedar Falls UPI Gordon Irwin State College of Iowa Wartburg Frosh

Bowling Highlights From Masters Pin League Scores

Bob Newlin rolled 233 222 231 for 686 high series in the Masters league while Jack Glessner had 247 and Ralph Briles 656. Others include Dave Vig 243 646 and Glora Sweeting 573 in the Women’s City Major.

Bob Newlin Jack Glessner Ralph Briles Dave Vig Glora Sweeting Mary Stewart Johni Stephen T&c Dave Via Gary Johnson John Vanda Red Pfeffer Lou Valliere Gary Weigand Warren Larsen Bob Neuen George Tscheschot Dayle Szabo Gene Hootman Clarki Bill Goddard Larry Elbes Elec Gil Johnson Bob Nelson Dean Becker Sun Up Pat Zimmerman Jones Miller High Life Masters Roy’s Boys Parlor City Keglers Franks & Sons Ce-Mar Ernie Robbins Hank Bell Bowlers Five Marion D-X Marion

Coe Veterans Clash With Vinyard Lead Cue Offense

Vinyard has rushed for 255 yards and five touchdowns in 45 carries and completed 28 of 68 passes for 309 yards and three scores. Coe’s Dick Toss, a flashy quarterback, has 16 of 45 passing for two touchdowns. Fullback Bill Johnson tops the Cue offense with 237 yards, ranking third in the conference.

Vinyard Coe Dick Toss Bill Johnson Ripon Jack Ankerson Winyard

Kohawks star fuels victory with four touchdowns

A Kohawks player powered the team to the win by scoring four touchdowns, building a significant lead and showcasing explosive offensive play.

Radatz Named AL Top Sophomore by AP Poll

Royal Oak pitcher Dick Radatz was surprised to learn he had been voted the American League's outstanding second-year player for 1963 in the AP poll. The 26 year old right hander from Boston drove home to Royal Oak when notified of the honor.

Royal Oak Mich Dick Radatz Boston Red Sox Boston Radatz Associated Press

Local Bowling Scores Highlight Three Players’ Marks

Connie Salyer posted 160 while Jodie Heigel shot 158. Vic Levnen converted a 5-7-10 split as Georgia Fox chose the 4-6-10.

Connie Salyer Jodie Heigel Vic Levnen Georgia Fox

Large poolhall scores list wide carom event results

A long OCR style record lists MEN and WOMEN game and series scores with numerous names and numbers. It includes participants such as Jack Glessner Gary Johnson Lou Valliere Bob Newlin Gloria Sweeting Rose Palumbo Pat Sherman and many club and business names with doted scores and phone numbers. The data resembles a bowling or billiards league standings page with multiple divisions and sponsor listings.

Gloria Sweeting Mary Stewart Johni Stephen Sue Huebsch Karen Deip Emily Trust Peg Hunt Marion Hop Margaret Daker Lee Fink Arlene St. Clair Mary Ann Farrington Rose Palumbo Susie Wawro Mary Rauch Joyce Moellers Helen Vizal Jerry Johnson L. Christian Wilma Cole Lorraine Phillips Evelyn Steffenhagen Phyllis Smith Eleanor Wendt Joan Tiedthe Lois McMurrin Maureen Gardman Jesse Clark LaVonne Morey Vi Janson Georgia Fox Pat Sherman Fran Veatch Marion Allen Betty Berg Eleanor DuBois

Lemon Dominates St Pius Grid Skills Test

Lemon won the grid skills competition at St. Pius on Friday with 1,628 points. John Hubler finished second with 1,535 points and Mike Wymore placed third with 1,506 points.

Douglas Lemon St. Pius John Hubler Mike Wymore

George Myatt Named Phillies Third Base Coach

Philadelphia AP reports George Myatt, 49, a 16 year baseball veteran, appointed third base coach of the Philadelphia Phillies confirming his long major league tenure and new coaching role.

Philadelphia George Myatt Philadelphia Phillies

Wisconsin Badgers favored to beat Iowa by AP and UPI writers

Wisconsin, ranked No. 2, is pegged to defeat Iowa with strong air and ground balance led by Hal Brandt while Fred Riddle drives Iowa’s attack. AP and UPI writers predict Wisconsin’s continued momentum and discuss other regional college gridiron picks.

Charles Chamberlain Wisconsin Iowa Fred Riddle Hawkeyes Hal Brandt Badgers Riddle Indiana Brandt Purdue Aeriel Harold Claassen

Texas Over Arkansas Highlighted in Week's Game of the Week

Oscar Fraley of UPI selects Texas over Arkansas as the game of the week. The note underscores a key matchup and national interest in the college football slate.

Oscar Fraley UPI Texas Arkansas

Easy Credit for Gazette Want Ads Opens With Ads

The Gazette notes a simple option to open a credit account when placing want ads. It highlights convenient approval and quick posting opportunities for advertisers seeking immediate listings.

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