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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

4

Sox Lose Wild 4-3 Includ The Ejections At Custer Park

Muscatine Red Sox fall 4-3 to Galesburg Warriors in a wild game at H T Custer Park. Ramseyer and Huff ejected after sixth inning dispute over a plate collision with bases loaded none out. Calvert subbed in to field as two regulars left bench, then Sox scoring comes from Ramseyer Freese on walks. Reifert allowed six hits with five strikeouts in six innings. Sheehan and Ampeck held the Sox to four hits. Next game June 20 vs Rock Island Nationals.

Galesburg H.T. Custer Park Muscatine Red Sox Galesburg Warriors Red Sox Gary Ramseyer Joe Hult Bob Harr Muscatine George Long Joe Huff Don Calvert Warriors Ramseyer Jim Freese Ron Reifert Weei Sox George Sheehan Jim Ampeck Rock Island Nationals

Little League Catcher Dies After Bouncer Snares Neck

In Cocoa Florida a 12 year old Little League catcher Burmit Estes of the Moose Lodge team was struck in the neck by a pitched ball during the third inning. The ball bounced off home plate hitting him between the chest protector and face mask. He fielded the ball and tossed it back before collapsing. Attempts to revive him failed. A doctor said the ball apparently punctured a large artery.

Cocoa Fla Burmit Estes Moose Lodge

Wilton High Names Miller as New Head Football Coach

Wilton Community High School announces Gerald McFarland has resigned as head football coach to accept a position in Mexico, Missouri. Marvin Miller, currently teaching science at Wilton, is hired as head football coach. Miller previously served as Danville assistant coach and was a standout player at Mt. Pleasant Iowa.

Wilton W. W. Murven Gerald McFarland Wilton Community High School Mexico Board of Education Marvin “Miller Wilton High School Miller Danville ML Pleasant Iowa Mt. Pleasant

Lake Boat Laws Set for Coralville Reservoir Rules

Des Moines reports the State Conservation Commission decided that Lake Boat Laws will apply at the Coralville Reservoir near Iowa City. A lake pool unit will be assigned on weekends and holidays. The reservoir, formed by a Mead dam on the Iowa River, stretches about 18 miles. natural lake regulations will govern this natural-merged reservoir.

Des Moines Coralville Iowa City State Conservation ‘Commission Iowa River

Askam Reaches Quarterfinals in State Junior Golf Tourney

Muscatine golfer Jerry Askam, medalist runner-up, advances to the quarterfinals after defeating Frank Grotto of Dubuque in the opening morning round. He faces Bruce Fisher of Manning in Wednesday's quarterfinal match following two prior wins.

Town City Jerry Askam Muscatine Bruce Fisher Manning Askam Frank Grotto Dubuque Ron McGarry Cincton Fisher Tom Troller Centerville Bill Thomas Cherokee Craig Proffitt Mike Hogan Skip Preston Spencer Jun Roy Carver John Jim Scheepele Waterloo Clayton Bob Tomhave Marshalltown Jerome Desson Atlantic John Figg Muscaline Scott Greggerson Terry Lorber Ralph Herring Iowa City Chris Clark Kim Glidden Glidden Teup Kim Evashew University of Iowa Favorn Tephy

Wilton Beats Durant For Loop Lead In Baseball

Wilton Beavers rallied from a 5-0 deficit, scoring seven runs in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Durant 7 5 for the league lead. Righty Roger Marolf pitched a complete game for Wilton, fanning nine in his fourth win. Durant used three pitchers and issued eight walks. Frisch homered and tripled for Durant. Hert tripled for Wilton. The Beavers host Mechanicsville and play Wapello next, then compete in golf action including Roy Carver and Muscatine qualifiers in a separate section.

Wilton Wayne Warner Willor’ Beavers Durant Roger Marolf

Dallas Rangers extend win streak to eight with 3-2 over Colonels

The Dallas-Fort Worth Rangers beat the Louisville Colonels 3-2 to extend their winning streak to eight games. Houston halted a seven-game drought with a 7-5 late-innings victory over Omaha. The Indianapolis at Denver game was postponed by rain, with a doubleheader planned for Thursday night.

Associated Press Dallas-Fort Worth Rangers Louisville Colonels Houston Omaha Indianapolis Denver

Conservation Group OKs Boating Laws Des Moines-1

The State Conservation Commission approved new boating rules for Iowa waters to take effect July 4 with the boat registration law. Rules require Coast Guard approved safety gear, painted passenger capacity, and lighting for night use. Speed and passing distances are set for state waters and natural lakes, with trimming for visibility and safety.

Des Moines State Conservation Commission Robert Buckley Commission Coast Guard Slate Wales

Muskies Drop Seventh In Bumpy Season After Clinton St Mary's Loss

Muskies suffer a 12-1 setback to Clinton St Mary's at Tom Bruner Field as starter Rueckert labors with 9 walks and Slack shines in relief. Potteatz holds Muscatine to three hits while Bentley belts a homer for St Mary's, and John Burmeister is ruled out for the season with elbow injury.

Lefty Schnack Muskies Clinton St. Mary's Tom Bruner Mike Berlin Burlington St. Mary's Muxkles Tash Dave Potteatz Bob Foot Rueckert Berlin Muscatine Potteatz Sam Childs Slack Pete Matron Perko Steve Smits MHS Clinton High Schack Schnack Muskées Thenhey RBI Matroni Iho J. Rinmner J. Petersen B. Bentley G. LaCourse J. McDermott B. Jensen J. Michelson B. Frame Seers Foor D. TeStrake Ao M. Rueckert RB. Bariett Childs J. van Nice T. Havemann J. Slack Rhe

All-America Bowl Teams Begin Drills

Practice sessions started for two 30 man college football squads ahead of the June 23 All-America Bowl clash. The game, sponsored by the American Football Coaches Association, features nine of the 13 players from the 1960 AP All America team.

Buffalo American Football Coaches Association Associated Press

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