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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1964

Page

3

Amateur Clyde McEntire Leads Iowa Open First Round

Marshalltown amateur Clyde McEntire shot 68 to take the first round lead at the Iowa Open on the Country Club course. Frank James Grinnell and Jack Rule Waterloo followed with 69 and 70 as 33 professionals and 82 amateurs advance to Friday 18 holes before Saturday 36-hole finale.

Ottumwa Clyde McEntire Marshalltown Frank James Grinnell Jack Rule Waterloo Steve Spray Indianola Rod Bliss Ill Des Moines Bob Fry Davenport Dan Braun Keokuk Dave Boliman Iowa City Joe Brown Bob Lavaecek Dubuque Leon Pounders Omaha Gary Lockie

Tama Golf Invitational Set for Saturday Start

The Tama-Tole do Invitational golf tourney is planned for this Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at 7 a.m. Entries are limited to 150 players for 18 holes, with a 27 hole championship flight. The $5 entry all goes to prize funds totaling about $900, with prizes including a 17 inch portable TV and various electronics and golf gear. Last year drew 150 entrants. this year numbers may drop due to the Saturday date affecting out of town professionals and businessmen.

Mary Mills Leads Eugene Ladies Open After 70 Round

Mary Mills of Ocean Springs Mass fired a two under par 70 in Eugene Oregon to take a two stroke lead in the $10,000 Eugene Ladies Open. Tied for second were several competitors as the field closed in on the early leader.

Eugene Ore Mary Mills Ocean Springs Mass

Eagle General Manager Resigns for New Opportunity

Vince McNally, longtime general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles since 1949, announced Thursday he is leaving the NFL club to pursue another opportunity. The club did not name a successor.

Philadelphia Vince McNally Philadelphia Eagles

Wanted shotgun sale ad bridges classification 22A

The 80c Gazette Wanted notices that 25 calls were received in one day and a gun was sold. With Mrs Eugene Sykora offering only one .410, at least 24 buyers remain for classification 22A. Call EM 2-1121 to place an ad.

Eugene Sykora

Coe Reports First Football Injury at Camp Wapsie Y

Ron Felpes, sophomore guard from Chicago, suffered a shoulder injury in drills and is out about three weeks. Coach Glenn Drahn praised the 44 man squad’s progress and the general condition and spirit after two days of drills.

Ron Felpes Chicago Coe Camp Wapsie Y Central City Felpes Glenn Drahn

Last Stock Race at West Union closes 1964 season

West Union hosts the 1964 season finale Friday night at 8 30 p m DST a 35 lap feature for Mid America Racing Affiliates super stock cars Heat events a trophy dash and a 20 lap consolation championship fill the program The West Union top ten drivers include Hovey Rueber DeKlotz Chenswold Lumbus Blue Cumberland Schubach Hurrie and Epperson.

West Union Icars of Mid-America Ron Hovey Decorah Darwin Rueber Oelwein John DeKlotz Shellsburg Leslie Chenswold al Lumbus Jerry Blue Gaylyn Cumberland Hawkeye Richard Schubach Postville Ben Hurrie Jerry Epperson Cedar Rapids

SCI Opens Season Hosting N. Michigan Clash In Cedar Falls

The 1964 season opener features SCI coached by Stan Sheriff with a veteran backfield and top line size facing Northern Michigan at O R Latham Stadium Cedar Falls. Tickets at 2 dollars reserved and 75 cents student bleachers. Bands from Charles City Oelwein and Grundy Center provide pregame and halftime entertainment.

Associated Press State College of Iowa Stan Sheriff Panthers Cedar Falls Northern Michigan Jim Miles Cedar Rapids Phil Roberts Merle Masonholder Ron Owen John Sunseri SCI Charles City Oelwein Grundy Center

Brooklyn draftsman wins world record Roosevelt payoff

Robert Froner, a 22 year old Brooklyn draftsman and part time student, hit a 4 1 8 8 double on Roosevelt Raceway races to claim a world record payout of 172716.80. He plans to buy a house for his wife Marie after the August 44 month wedding milestone.

New York UPI Robert Froner Brooklyn Roosevelt Raceway Westburh L.I Froner Roosevelt New Jersey Marie

Panthers Open Season With Sudden Victory Note

The Panthers have never lost an opener. They edged Northern Michigan 12 to 11 in last year’s curtain-raiser. Sheriff announced the starting offensive and defensive units with no surprises.

Panthers Northern Michigan

Mantle Shifts From Center Field As Berra Cites Legs

Detroit AP Yogi Berra declared Mickey Mantle through as a center fielder citing bad legs. Mantle will finish the season in right or left field depending on the ballpark, with Roger Maris moving to center as New York's regular right fielder.

Detroit Yogi Berra Mickey Mantle Berra Roger Maris New York

Henton Wins Stone City Horseshoe Tournament

Red Hen ton Maquoketa state horseshoe champion won the Class A division at the Labor Day tournament in Stone City. He defeated Cedar Falls’s H Rogers 50 to 45 after posting 80 percent ringers in the final and remained undefeated through the event. Other class winners include Hoffener Letts Class C L Cain King City Mo Class D H Andrew Center Junction and Dick Wherry Oxford Junction Jr Boys Gary Wilhelm Cedar Rapids and Woman Della Matheny Stone City.

Stone City Red Henton Maquoketa Henton H. Rogers Cedar Falls Red Heaton Hoffener Letts L. Cain King City Andrew Center Junction Dick Wherry Oxford Junction Gary Wilhelm Cedar Rapids Della Matheny

A Possible New Look in 64 Series

The 1964 World Series could have no travel day for certain matchups and may start Oct 7 in Philadelphia, then move to the American league park. If a 4 0 run occurs, it could end on Oct 11. A three way AL tie could trigger a round robin to Oct 10 with an Oct 12 start if weather delays and snow fears appear.

New York Ford Frick Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Phillies White Sox Yankees Orioles Frick Reds Cardinals San Francisco Giants Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore

Washington Gears Up For Season Scrimmage

Washington notes a productive full dress scrimmage with Van Dine and Galbraith at ends and improved passing. Bud Rainbow says more film study will reveal who did what. Halfback Ed Knapp misses the show due to pneumonia but is expected back soon. tackle Steve Schwanz is lost for the year with a shoulder dislocation.

Bud Ed Knapp Rainbow Knapp Warriors Steve Schwanz

Frank Thomas Faces Repair After Thumb Injury

Philadelphia first baseman Frank Thomas suffered a broken right thumb in Tuesday's game with Los Angeles. He spent a painful night Wednesday and had a large cast fitted on Thursday.

Frank Thomas Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles

Bowling Highlights Feature High Scores Across Leagues

UCILLE MARSH rolled 234 and Tillie Staub 224 in the Legion's Women's City Major league. Eleanor Frank 213 and 560 led in other events while Master Cleaners and Sheraton Montrose posted strong 200s to 2,585 in a 58-line summary of local bowling scores and standings.

Ucille Marsh Tillie Staub Legion Eleanor Frank Gloria R. B. Burch, Inc Sheraton Montrose Town & Country Bowlette Beverly Homsey Lucille Hamed Dick Feierisen Ray Tarver Legion Commercial League Draport Inn Merle Just- Walton Lucille Marsh Gloria Sweeting Lois Boyken Lee Toms Wanda Strab Lou Fink Ben Kohl Legion Women’s City Maijor Sheraton Montrose Hotel

Rams Progress Fast Under Coach Clark At Cornell

Mount Vernon Coach Jerry Clark reports Cornell college football is already scrimmaging and advancing quickly. Veterans dominate drills with Mike Vinyard standing out at halfback while Steve Miller adjusts his throwing. the line blocking shows two to three days of early improvement.

Mount Vernon Jerry Clark Cornell Clark Mike Vinyard Steve Miller

McKinley Seeks Third Straight Final Shot

McKinley, the top American, advances to the semi finals by defeating Roger Taylor 13-11 9-7 6-1 and faces Roy Emerson in the next round. Emerson reaches the Davis Cup challenge with a win over Tony Roche as the Australian team improves for Cleveland ties later this month.

McKinley Roger Taylor England Cleveland Emerson Tony Roche Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif

Three More on Olympic Team

Andrew Fitch a Columbia University French teacher won the 125.5 pound class by outpointing Marine Lt Larry Lauchle of Muncy Pennsylvania Pat Lovell a Redwood City California physical education teacher outpointed Jack Barden of Port Huron Michigan to take the 213.5 pound berth on the U S Greco Roman wrestling team

Annapolis, Md Andrew Fitch Columbia University Larry Lauchle Muncy Pat Lovell Redwood City Calif Jack Barden Port Huron Mich

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