Just Plain Willie Swats as Tigers Top Twins 8 3
Willie Horton slugged a double and his 32nd homer driving in five as Detroit beat Minnesota 8-3 for Denny McLain's 28th win. Horton homered in the first and knocked in three more in the seventh, lifting Detroit toward the pennant.
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Willie Davis
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Tony Taylor
Rick Wise
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Phils
Norway sweeps DR-Millersburg in baseball doubleheader
Norway improves to 3-0 with twin bill wins over Deep River-Millersburg 10-4 and 17-2. Ward and Ryan pitched a two hitter in game one, Gary Volz also threw a two-hitter in game two as Norway exploded for nine runs in the third inning of the nightcap.
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Local Minor League Standings And Playoff Result
A snapshot of scores and outcomes from several leagues. El Paso wins the best of five championship series in the Texas League. Reading at Pittsfield postponed by rain in the Eastern League.
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Blues vs Whites Intrasquad 41-6 at Kingston Stadium
Jefferson high school Blues defeated the Whites 41-6 in an intrasquad game at Kingston Stadium. Gary Martin led with two TD passes, Doug Keown ran well, and Walt Steggall added a pair of TDs on the rush and a 37 yard interception return.
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Scott Puryear
Henry Banke
Dick Barber
George Halas Faces Hip Surgery After Retirement
Chicago Bears founder George Halas, 73, said doctors recommend hip surgery following retirement from active duties. He has been undergoing daily therapy at Passavant hospital as pain persists.
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George Halas
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Cardinals Fall Twice as Giants Sweep Dodger Victory Looms
St Louis dropped both ends of a double header to San Francisco as Juan Marichal earned his 25th win and the Giants seized an 8-7 nightcap after a 3-2 opener. Frank Linzy saved both wins, Gibson took the loss, and Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Philadelphia posted separate wins across the league.
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Passing Game Pleases Majors in Scrimmage
Majors notes an improving air attack from Waterloo pair John War ider and Robert Tisdale while rest and time on the bench are planned for running backs. Buffalo opener Sept. 14 looms as key test.
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Heaviest Hawk Is Herman 247 at Iowa football weigh-in
The University of Iowa Hawkeyes averaged 206 pounds before Friday’s practice. The heaviest Hawkeye was Gary Herman of Cedar Rapids at 247 pounds, while Barry Crees of West Des Moines weighed 170 pounds. A 40 minute scrimmage followed and a repeat was planned for Saturday at Iowa stadium.
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Cedar Rapids
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Benton Gains in Girls' Softball
Plainfield Benton Community used pitcher Rita Tecklenburg to defeat Woden Crystal Lake 10-0 and reach the final of the Plainfield Invitational. Tecklenburg allowed only a second inning single, while Rosemary Ellis went two for three. Benton faces Nashua or Applington for the championship at 8 p.m. tonight.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Rates and Address Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Night and Sunday six issues cost 1.70 a month or 16 a year. afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues cost 1.85 a month or 17 a year. Mail subscriptions outside Gazette carrier areas cost 27 a year. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas with Gazette carrier service.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Casper Narrowly Trails Crampton in Hartford Open
Casper sits just one shot behind leader Crampton after a dramatic weather affected day at the Greater Hartford Open in Wethersfield Conn. Billy Casper surged with a stellar round despite near blustery conditions as play continued in the $100 000 event.
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Jamieson Leads Open in Davenport Iowa Open Round
Jamieson of Moline and Shortridge of St. Paul posted 70s to tie for first after the opening 18 holes at the Iowa Open in Davenport. Langert Emerson Ramsey shot 71 to tie for second as high winds and rain shaped the day.
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Frazer Wins Narrow Decision Over Ortega in Boxing Bout
In New York Alfonso Frazer, 140 pounds from Panama, outpointed Ernesto Ortega, 149 pounds from Puerto Rico, in a close boxing match. Frazer claimed victory on points despite Ortega's pressure throughout.
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Panama
Ernesto Ortega
Puerto Rico
Palmer and Nicklaus To Defend PGA Team Title
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus will defend the PGA team championship in Oklahoma City in September 1922. The event, a $200 000 affair, will be held at Quail Creek and Twin Hills golf clubs. Palmer and Nicklaus won the title in Florida two years earlier. The championship was not held last year.
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Jack Nicklaus
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