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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1963
Page
10
Grinnell’s John Bickelberg, injured with a leg in a cast, qualified in par 70 course play using a golf cart and crutches. He fired rounds last Wednesday and Saturday to secure a spot as match play commences.
The Associated Press notes the New York Yankees, missing stars Hector Lopez and Roger Maris, press into playoff stance with Al Downing promoted from the minors and a strong bullpen. They sweep Kansas City Athletics in a doubleheader as Downing earns his fifth win in a shutout, while Micke Mantle and teammates surge to an 11-6 opener victory. The Red Sox split against the Angels, and the White Sox split with the Orioles. Other major league results include the Twins sweeping Cleveland and Downing's standout performance.
Muscatine Swim Club swimmers coached by Charles Sonny Mitchell placed in 21 events at the Ola Rarawa Country Club Invitational in Ottumwa. Rodney Oberhaus won the boys 10 and under 10 yards backstroke, Tom Tadewald took first in the 15-16-17 led verd breast, and other Muscatine swimmers earned multiple medals across various age groups.
Dallas coverage details Charles, the New Zealand lefthander who won the British Open, arriving weary from 72 holes of pressure golf. He doubts repeating the feat at the National PGA in Texas, citing heat, adjusting to the American ball, and a new course. He notes he and Rodgers battled to a 277 total after 72 holes in the British Open playoff.
Rain and wet rounds push back the Durant Lincoln sectional tilts at Durant. Stanwood and Decant survive an 11 tie and will meet in the semi final at 8 p.m. Officials say finals feature Muscatine Muskies against the Durant winner on Wednesday night.
A quirky joke about Paul Jones and a garden club contrasts with marketing for a whiskey blend aimed at men. The ad touts bourbon, aged rye, corn whiskey, and neutral spirits, implying rugged appeal rather than garden club gentility.
Cleveland Indians ace Early Wynn, now 35, says he will continue pitching about every week as long as he can help the team after earning his 300th victory with a five inning stint against the Athletics. Manager Birdie Tebbetts confirmed Wynn will remain in a reduced schedule, aiming for a cautious 310. Wynn joins a dwindling 300-win club that includes Warren Spahn, Lefty Grove, Grover Alexander, and Walter Johnson, all from the lively ball era.
In Las Vegas Sonny Liston criticizes Floyd Patterson’s mental stance as the heavyweight title showdown nears. Liston insists his own attitude is uniform, while Patterson shows improved drills and flashes of knockout power against Richie Norden.
Bob Lunn, 21, from San Francisco, who had not taken golf lessons, defeated Steve Oppermann in a 26 hole final to claim the national amateur championship. Lunn carded 36-37-73 in the afternoon and 46-36-12 in the morning, finishing under par across 132 holes to earn his berth in the next major.
Burlington, Decatur and Clinton battle near the top of the Midwest League as Cedar Rapids sweeps, Waterloo rallies with 16 hits to beat Cedar Rapids, and Dubuque splits with Decatur in the latest games. Roy Raitz and Sam Parrilla power key rises while Doug Wilson drives in runs for the first-game victory.
Clinton’s Steve Spray of Indianola two time national small college champion won the Iowa Amateur title. He shot 69 Sunday morning and 74 Sunday afternoon to finish four under par for 72 holes, five strokes ahead of Rod Bliss and Bud McCardell who tied at 269. Meerdink and Rosevear tied for ath place at 306 in the couracy.
Major League. von Starssoe Major League. von Starssoe By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STCHING-Al Downing, Nantees. gave up four hits and struck out 10 in recording his third shutout and fifth victory since being called UP from the minors last month, 5-0 over Kansas City. HITTING-Dick Groat, Cardinals. collected six hits, including two doubles, in eight wins, proven three runs and scored three in doubleheader: split with Chicago Cubs, St. Louis won opener 10-3, lost second gate 7-3.
Yogi Berra, 38, rides a 10-for-18 surge over five games as the Yankees win with Mantle and Maris sidelined. He drives in eight runs, belts two homers and two doubles, and miscues no effort as he leads a Sunday win over Kansas City while hinting his playing future remains undecided. Manager Ralph Houk lauds Berra’s timely form and notes he’s a valuable asset when doubleheaders arrive.
Fox Merchandising in New York lists carp and Gino Beth at 77 Woodside Street. Details are limited to the address and names supplied in the OCR fragment.
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