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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1966

Page

28

Dodgers take early lead. Mets rally past Giants in ninth

Dodgers stretch lead with 5 1 victory over Pirates as Koufax wins his 24th. Mets overcome Giants 5-4 in ninth with Bud Harrelson delivering key triple and steal of home. Gibson posts 20th win for Cardinals over Cubs with Flood driving in all three runs.

Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Koufax Lou Johnson Veale Gene Alley Willie Mays Sinffle Giants Mets Bud Harrelson Bob Gibson Curt Flood

Lights Out: A New Way To Cool A's Lights Out

Power outages at D.C. Stadium suspend the Athletics vs Senators game after four towers fail. The A’s had a seven game win streak and aimed for a first division finish. Repair crews say 43 hours to restore lights, game to resume before Sunday’s set. Other scores include Horlen and Aguirre wins, Boston over California on Yastrzemski double.

Kansas City Athletics Washington Senators Athletics A’s New York Jim Bouton Minnesota Joel Horden Chicago Hank Aguirre Detroit White Sox Baltimore Tigers Cleveland Horlen Orijoles Aguirrez Boston California Carl Yastrzemski

Washington Team Rally Seizes Second Half Lead

Washington scores 20 points in the first half then struggles with three rushing first downs as Sandy Waller returns after illness. coach Sheets praises Waller and notes the spot play paid off. The roster lists Washington players including Robb, Moersche, Schultz, Winfield, Somm ers, Nassif, and others.

Wash Waller Sandy Sheets Wally Washington E—Robb Moersche Schultz Winfield T—Sommers Natette Nassif Jensens Fawcett Tittle Gable Hubbard Doveda Wasik Dunnick Bassett Reeder Traynor Shephard Blitz Buck Brewster Harper Kacena Becker Lewis Matchett Peckham

National League Standings and Friday Results

National League standings show Los Angeles and San Francisco atop the table with Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cincinnati trailing. Friday results include St Louis 4 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 4 Houston 4 New York 5 San Francisco 4 Los Angeles idle. Sunday matchups list St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta New York Houston Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh at San Francisco.

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Montezuma Edges English Valleys in South Iowa clash

Montezuma rallied to topple the unbeaten English Valleys in South Iowa Cedar League play. A third-period 8-6 lead for English Valleys featured a Caskey touchdown and a safety before Russ Cox answered with a four yard TD for Montezuma. Joel Greer earlier caught an 11 yard pass from Jim Grimes.

Montezuma South Iowa English Valleys Caskey Russ Cox Joel Greer Jim Grimes Eran Wiouat Ens Velen Caske Eatrom Dim Grimes

BGM Rolls To Easy Win Over Tri-County

BGM of Brooklyn defeated Tri-County of What Cheer 39 to 12 in non conference action Friday night. Gene Doty threw four touchdowns, Dalmar Miller caught two, and Don Paynter scored twice on a 40 yard pass and an 8 yard run. Wendall Ridenour had a 69 yard TD for Tri County.

Brooklyn BGM Tri-County Gene Doty Dalmar Miller Don Paynter Wendall Ridenour Gene Thomas

Denver Edges Janesville in Cedar-Wapsie Thriller

Denver safety in the third quarter on a bad center pass led to a fumble recovery in the end zone, sparking a 6-7 win. John Knudson connected with John Andrew on a 57 yard TD pass while Mike Veary accounted for all Janesville points with a 3 yard run and extra point. Both teams move to 1-1 in the Cedar-Wapsie league.

Denver Janesville John Knudson John Andrew Mike Veary Den Opp Tumb Mike Henry John Andrews

Waterloo Ousted in Stan Musial Tourney

Waterloo Iowa was eliminated from the Stan Musial base mates in ball tournament in Battle Creek Michigan after a loss to Evansville Indiana. The result followed a schedule listing other games and upcoming matches including Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at Baltimore and Minnesota at New York.

Stan Musial Battle Creek Mich Waterloo Iowa Maniage Jann Baltimore Pal Evansville Ind Minngsata ¢Kaat W York F. Cehhlnaassta Kaden Peel Lacke Brunet Boston Jowans Cleveland Horgan Detroit Kansas City Washington Chicago Minnesota New York California

Lafayette College Football Woes Highlight Tough Three Seasons

In the last three seasons Lafayette College posted four wins in 28 games with two ties and is facing a bleak stretch across its football program. The record marks a challenging period for the team and its supporters.

Lafayette College

Flag Race WoL Pct GB Left 16 Los Angeles

Los Angeles at home against Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in late September. Pittsburgh hosts San Francisco and Los Angeles on the road with multiple dates. San Francisco plays at home against New York and Pittsburgh with a series of away games through September and October.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Avanta New York Houston Atlanta Cincinnati

Decorah tops Oelwein 28 19 in conference showdown

In a Northeast Iowa clash Decorah defeated Oelwein 28 19 to move to 2 0. Fretheim scored twice in the fourth quarter and Wicks added an eight yard TD pass. Oelwein's Teii Fortech and Jim Forth produced standout plays including Fortech's 85 yard kickoff return.

Oelwein Teii Fortech Tony Terce Craig McIntosh Chuck Gardener Decorah Mike Lowery Marland Fretheim Steve Wicks Dave Jaastad Northeast Iowa Becorah Jim Forth

Jefferson Cruises Past Moline with Dominant Second Half

Jefferson built a 20 6 lead in the second period as Baker and Schmickle scored and forced fumbles helped seal the win. Moline faltered with multiple fumbles late as the J Hawks pulled away, extending their dominance with a flood of substitutes in the second half.

Lawrence Baker Clark Malmer J-Hawks Rudd Jeff Schmickle J - Hawks Anders Moline Jhawks

Goalby Leads Portland Open After 36 Holes

Bob Goalby shot his second straight 67 to grab a one stroke lead at the Portland Open on the Columbia Edgewater course. Pete Brown is two back at 135, with Bert Yancey Gay Brewer and Dave Hill at 136. Goalby had seven birdies but bogeyed the 36th hole.

Portland Ore Bob Goalby Pete Brown Brown Columbia-Edgewater Bert Yancey Gay Brewer Dave Hill Goalby Ant Re Lbippee Eeannee Bob Goalbyes Stes Tegs Ce Sos Eenee Pete Esas Tee Emeeees Ans Bill Casper Steve Reid Laurie Hammer Jim Bo Boots Porterfield Mike Reasor Yout Paar al ‘Dehn Shies Billy Maxwell Coody Dim. Peterson Gene Counter Paul Bondeson Steve Opperman Seta

Benton Community Tops Center Point In Pinicon Tilt

Benton Community defeated Center Point 19-13 in a Pinicon football game Friday night. Jim Brecht and Bob Hepker each scored two TDs. Brecht added a 51-yard run and a 12-yard reception from Brian Kozlik.

Center Point Benton Community Jim Brecht Bob Hepker Brecht Brian Kozlik B.C Rassing Pep Fumb Eae Benton Kian Kozlik al Buch Kaz P—Kozlik Allen Bennison

Olin Wins 12 2 Over Midland on Defense and Passes

Olin eked out a 12 2 Pinicon conference victory over Midland as Tom Levsen connected twice with Ned Rob wedder for two touchdowns. Lance Hartwig John Lacock and Paul Levsen starred on defense despite only five net rushing yards.

Wyoming Olin Tom Levsen Ned Robwedder Midland Lance Hartwig John Lacock Paul Levsen Opp Fumb Rec UN Bert Beene Waaada Dees Ene Wetlethe Eigen Midland Nbeerie Ned Rohwedder

Monticello Defeats Independence 28-7 in Opener

Monticello opened Wai Mac action with a 28-7 win over Independence on Friday night. Glenn Kuhns scored on a four yard run and a nine yard pass from Tom Rieken, adding three extra points for the Mounts.

Monticello Independence Glenn Kuhns Tom Rieken

Vinton Beats Tipton 14-12 in Wamac Action

Vinton nips Tipton 14 to 12 as Tom Froning leads Vinton with eight points and Terry Edwards adds a touchdown. For Tipton Joe Kopsa and Jim Fuchomel score, with Kopsa also adding a run and Fuchomel a run.

Vinton Tipton Tom Froning Terry Edwards Joe Kopsa Jim Fuchomel NG Vinton Vos Yee Edwards Tom Eronina F Tipton

Anamosa Defeats Maquoketa 19-7 In Opener

In a Wamac conference opener, Anamosa beat Maquoketa 19-7 on Friday night. Dan Miller scored two rushing TDs, Dan Nesserli connected for a 2 yard TD pass, and Mike Lint added a 25 yard reception. Maquoketa substitutes Stead scored a 3 yard run and kicked the extra point.

Anamosa Maquoketa Dan Miller Dan Nesserli Mike Lint Nesserli Stead Matwoketa SED Tvidual Xp—Stead Osa Nescerii Messerli Lynn Osierkamp

M F L Triumphs 27-0 Over Edgewood-Colesburg

Monona M F L rolled to a 27-0 Upper Mississippi football win over Edgewood-Colesburg on Friday. Dean Montour scored twice on 9 and 13 yard runs, with Jeff Kling and Dale Goeke adding touchdowns. Kling and Montour each contributed points after, including Montour with kicks.

Monona Mm-F-L Edgewood-Colesburg Upper Mississippi Dean Montour Jeff Kling Dale Goeke Kling Montour Jett Kling Dale Aun XP Montour

Clay Cleared Of Contempt In Alimony Case

Miami AP Cassius Clay the heavyweight champion was cleared of contempt for court after posting 50 000 as security for a 1250 monthly alimony payment to his former wife Sonji The judge signed the order upon notice that the funds were deposited in a savings account for Mohammed Ali with interest to go to Clay per a negotiated agreement.

Miami, Fla Cassius Clay Sonji Harold Sapte Clay Chicago Mohammed Ali

Vikings Trade For Carpenter Tight End Trade

Washington Redskins sent 32 year old tight end Preston Carpenter to the Minnesota Vikings for a middle draft pick after waivers were posted then recalled.

Washington Preston Carpenter Washington Redskins Minnesota Vikings Carpenter

West Union North High tops Sumner 37 20 in conference clash

North High of West Union defeated Sumner 37 to 20 in an Upper Iowa conference game. Bruce Whitcher and Jim Knight starred for North with Whitcher passing for three touchdowns and rushing for two while Knight returned a kickoff 80 yards and scored twice. Sumner was scoreless in the first half but scored three touchdowns in the second half.

Decorah J Norse West Union North High Sumner Bruce Whitcher Jim Knight Knight Whitcher Upper Iowa Guarters Wa Eredt Whiteher Wittenent Ohne Grimes Me Fass Whitcher Whitther Tom Swale

Schweitzer leads Mt Vernon rout with 22 points

Schweitzer scored 22 points to pace Mt. Vernon in a 46 to 0 rout of Durant Friday night. Randall Vaughn Schweitzer had multiple contributions with 3 rushing touchdowns and a 20 yard pass from Steve Andrews.

Mt. Vernon Vaughn Schweitzer Durant Mike Brennaman Steve Andrews Tim Thompson Andrews Keith Burge Sodal Pes Iets Bell Keith Burger Jim Thompson Xp—Vausha Schweiter

U High Defeats Solon 25 to 0 in Iowa City

quarterback Dick Tucker led University High of Iowa City to a 25 0 victory in the East Iowa Hawkeye league. Tucker threw two TD passes to Denny Frederick and Dan Norton, ran for a score, with Steve Andrews adding a one yard TD run and Mitch Kaelber kicking the extra point.

Iowa City Dick Tucker University Thigh Tucker Denny Frederick Dan Norton Steve Andrews Mitch Kaelber Rf Brumb Sofan Fense Tcker Stevendrews Mitch Kaeiber

Tripoli Blanks Turkey Valley 13 0 In Cedar Wapsie Clash

Tripoli earned its second Cedar Wapsie league win with a 13-0 shutout over Turkey Valley. Sam Kehe and Karl Karumm each scored on short runs, Dan Biesterfelt added the extra point.

Torney Valley Samrene Graerub Art McArunn Biedertat Tripoli Cedar Wapsie Turkey Valley Sam Kehe Karl Karumm Dan Biesterfelt

Jeff Mile Team Defeats Marion in Dual Meet

Jefferson varsity mile track team won its second dual of the season Friday with a 6 15 victory over Marion at Kingston. The Jeff JV squad won an 880 event against Marion, 10 12, as part of the meet.

Jefferson Marion Kingston Jeff JV Dave Orvietis Jefass Migteve Hempel Jeff Greg Dennis Base Balvant Eff Mark Lertz Netty . Davis Marian

Postville and Valley Tie 7-7 in Upper Iowa Football

Elgin Valley High and Postville battled to a 7-7 tie Friday night. Valley scored on a 23-yard interception return by Curtis Bullhofer and Postville answered with a 16-yard run by Glenn Dean.

ELGIN Valley High Postville Upper Iowa Valley Curtis Bullhofer Glenn Dean

Waukon blanked by West Central in Upper Iowa clash

Gerry De Duhr propelled West Central of Maynard to a 12-0 shutout over Waukon on Friday night in the Upper Iowa conference. De Duhr scored on a five yard run and a three yard run, accounting for all scoring in the game.

Maynard Gerry de Duhr West Central Waukon Upper Iowa de Duhr Wae TC Ceitral Wes Nowioual

Elkader Dominates Fayette 40 0 in Conference Clash

Elkader rolled over Fayette 40 to 0 in Upper Iowa conference play to defend its title. Gary Patrick and Bob Cheesman each scored two touchdowns, with John Costisen and Deen Helming also contributing. Helming kicked four extra points.

Fayette Elkder Upper Iowa Gary Patrick Bob Cheesman Fayette Elkader Braes Whee Tatages Elkader John Costisen Deen Helming Helming

Big O Signs His 1966 67 Contract

Oscar Robertson and the Cincinnati Royals reached a 1966 67 contract accord estimated at 100000 dollars. Robertson and the Royals finalize terms for the upcoming season in Cincinnati Ohio per AP reports.

Big O Cincinnati Ohio Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals

Cedar Rapids Gazette Founded in 1883

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday at five cents. It lists address at Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates by carrier and mail including weekly and yearly prices. It notes public postage and carrier service limitations.

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