Drake Relays see multiple records as Nelson and Ryun shine
In Des Moines Drake Relays day two saw four major records broken or tied. Van Nelson of St Cloud set a new three mile meet mark of 13 17 4 while Jim Ryun anchored Kansas to victories in the two mile and sprint medley relays. Trinity wind affected Clyde Glasson’s 100 yard dash record attempt. Andrew Hopkins tied the 100 with a wind below limit. Ohio U shaved 0.1 off the 880, Drake posted its first relay win since 1961, and Kansas State lowered the two mile relay mark. Other winners included Charles Benson, Parry O Brien and Hal Oswalt.
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Des Moines
UPI
van Nelson
St. Cloud
Jim Ryan
Kansas
Nelson
Drake Stadium
Drake
Ryun
Ryan
Georgetown
Robert Zieminski
Trinity
Clyde Glasson
Andrew Hopkins
Stephen F. Austin
Hopkins
Dave Sime
Duke
Bobby Morrow
Abilene Christian
Florida
Bob Hayes
Ohio University
Texas
Bulldogs
Kansas State
Texas Southern
Charles Benson
Southern Illinois University
Parry O'Brien
Oklahoma
Hal Oswalt
Mid-Prairie Pupils Register for Next Year Kindergarten
Mid-Prairie district reminds parents of upcoming kindergarten registration next week across multiple schools. West Chester Elementary hosts Tuesday April 30 at 1 30, Wellman Elementary Wednesday May 11 at 1 30, Washington Township Elementary Thursday May 21 at 1 30, Kalona Elementary at Snake Hollow School Friday May 31 at 1 30, Rural Schools Friday May 3 at 4 00. birth certificates required to verify age, children need not attend.
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Mid - Prairie
West Chester
Wellman
Washington Township
Kalona
Snake Hallow
Time Out for Ginger thrills high school crowd
Ten years ago a large crowd enjoyed this year's junior class play at the high school Friday evening. Harriet Kleese starred as Ginger who set out to prove football isn't entirely a man's game. Supporting cast included Garth Rustan Cathy Crone Carolyn Stewart Connie Schumacher Mary Helscher Don Hanson John Peterson Jim Morrison and Peter Bell.
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Ginger
Harriet Kleese
Garth Rustan
Cathy Crone
Carolyn Stewart
Connie Schumacher
Mary Helscher
Don Hanson
John Peterson
Jim Morrison
Peter Bell
Mantle Joins Historic 521st Homer Tying Williams
Mantle belted a two run homer in the seventh to tie Ted Williams for fourth on the all time list with 521. The homer sparked cheers in a 5-0 win over Detroit as the aging slugger remains a link to Yankee glory while the running game fuels the current club.
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Mickey Mantle
Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Mantle
New York Yankees
Ted Williams
Mel Stottlemyre
Detroit Tigers
Major Leagues NL and AL Standings Summary
National League standings show Los Angeles atop with 10-4, San Francisco 6-6, Pittsburgh 6-6, Atlanta 6-7, Chicago 6-7, Cincinnati 6-7, Philadelphia 6-8, Houston 5-9, New York 5-9, St. Louis 4-9. Friday results include Chicago 3 Houston 2 and Cincinnati 3 New York 1. AL listings place Detroit 9-3, Boston 7-4, Minnesota 8-5, Baltimore 7-5, Washington 8-6, Oakland 6-8, Cleveland 5-7, California 5-8, Chicago 1-10. Friday games saw New York 5 Detroit 0 and Boston 6 Baltimore 3. Schedule highlights: Drysdale vs McCormick in San Francisco, Ryan vs Pappas in Cincinnati, Wise vs Kelley in Atlanta, Sisk vs Briles in St. Louis, Giusti vs Nye in Chicago.
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Homer
Mantle
Earl Wilson
Babe Ruth
Willie Mays
Jimmy Foxx
Foxx
Chicago
Minnesota Twins
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Baltimore
Oakland
California
Houston
Cincinnati
New York
Atlanta
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Eddie Stanky
Stanky
White Sox
Pete Ward
Twins
Ed Stroud
Frank Coggins
Stroud
del Unser
Mike Answers
United Press International
W. L. Pet
St. L
Los Anges
Wea
San Franz
Cin
Phila
Pitts
Drysdale
McCormick
Ryan
Pappas
Wise
Kelley
Sisk
Briles
Giusti
Nye
Detroit
Wash
Calif
Hunter
Brunet
Carlos
Minnesota
Merritt
Tiant
Pascual
Waslewski
Phoebus
Quarry to challenge Ellis for WBA heavyweight title tonight
In Oakland California Jerry Quarry and Jimmy Ellis meet in a 15 round WBA heavyweight title bout billed as a title shot to fill the Cassius Clay vacancy. Quarry weighs 195 pounds to Ellis 7-5 underdog and both earn $125000. Quarry seeks revenge after past defeats and a path to the title while Ellis aims to solidify standings with a victory.
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Oakland
Calif
UPI
Jerry Quarry
Jimmy Ellis
World Boxing Association
Quarry
Bellflower
Ellis
Abc-Tv
California
Robert Turley
State Athletic Commission
WBA
Cassius Clay
Floyd Patterson
Thad Spencer
Clay
Leotis Martin
Oscar Bonavena
Joe Frazier
New York
Maine
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Eddie Machen
Barber Leads Byron Nelson as Dallas Classic Midpoint
Miller Barber sits one stroke ahead at 135 after a 33 35 68 second round to top Harold Henning and Jack McGown at 136 while Gary Player and Jack Montgomery post 137. McGowan surges with a 32 33 65 to reach 136. Henning fights back with 34 35 69. Barber, who lives in Sherman Texas, notes friendly foes on the course as he eyes the final rounds.
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Dallas
UPI
Miller Barber
Barber
Harold Henning
Jack McGown
Gary Player
Jack Montgomery
Sherman
Tex
McGowan
Henning
Player
Montgomery
Limited Ticket Sales Honor Washington High Athletes
Washington High School athletes and cheerleaders will occupy the chairs of honor at the All-Sports Banquet sponsored by the Washington De-Men on May 6 at the K.C. Hall in Washington. Henry Jordan of the Green Bay Packers will be the speaker. Tickets are $5 including meals for the purchaser and one young guest. About 145 athletes and cheerleaders are invited, with coaches introducing honorees and special recognitions planned. Limited tickets are available at Blake's Davis Paint Store, Store, and Paul's Shoe Store.
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Washington
Washington de - Mon
K.C. Hall
Henry Jordan
Green Bay Packers
Eldon Brake
Letter Club
Brake
Blake
Davis
Paul
Celtics Edge Lakers 127 119 to Lead Series 2 1
Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127 119 to take a 2 1 lead in the NBA playoffs. Havlicek 27, Siegfried 26, Russell 25 16. West 33 for the Lakers. Celtics opened second half strong, turning a 69 62 halftime edge into an 88 70 cushion.
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Inglewood
Calif
UPI
Bill Russell
Boston
Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
Forum
Russell
NBA
John Havlicek
Siegfried
Larry Siegfried
Larry
Baylor
Sam Jones
Bailey Howell
Archie Clark
Counts
Peppy Pals 4-H Meeting Reports Line Use Project Ideas
The April 22 Peppy Pals meeting at Carla Custer's home had eight members present. Lucy Gamon spoke on The Use of Line in Creating Beauty. Guest Mrs. Ed Wittetoe offered project ideas. Hostess provided entertainment and refreshments.
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Carla Custer
Lucy Gamon
Ed Wittetoe
Lane sets Drake high school mark at Drake Relays
Cedar Rapids Jefferson star Big Doug Lane won the high school shot put title for a third straight year at Drake Relays. He set a new Relays record with a throw of 67 feet 2.5 inches, defeating DuBuque’s Mike McReady. Des Moines Roosevelt swept sprint events with Larry Miller winning the 100 yards and Janet Miller the girls’ 110-yard dash, while Sioux City Central claimed the two mile relay in record time.
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Des Moines
UPI
Doug Lane
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Lane
Mike McReady
Dubuque
Steve Loupee
Newton
Dave McCurry
Grinnell
McCurry
Loupee
Sioux City Central
Larry Miller
Des Moines Roosevelt
Janet Miller
Des Moines North
Sioux City East
Drake
Valley of West Des Moines
Prairie of Gowrie
Des Moines Tech
Pythian Sisters Meet at Keota in April Gathering
Keota April 26 Pythian Sisters met at Mrs Walter Stoutners home with nine members present. Mrs Gerald DeLong led the meeting and Mrs Raymond Herr and committee served refreshments. May 28 meeting place to be announced.
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Raymond Trier
Lucille Royce
St. Marys Reading Circle
Alphonse Peiffer
Albert Sieren
Mary Statler
Annabel Stoutner
Joni Smothers
TTT
Eden Valley
Missionary speaks at Rubio church in April report
Mrs Easter Rockart of Haiti spoke at Rubio Friends Church on Sunday joined by Hubert Harriman a Vernard College student. The item also notes hospital stays for Lonnie and Jonnie Hesseltine and social visits across Rubio Keota and Ottumwa with weddings and local club luncheon coverage.
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D. H. Watson Rubio
Rubio Friends Church
Easter Rockart
Haiti
Vernard College
Hubert Harriman
Bolivia
Kenneth Johnson
John Cox
John Hesseltine
Lonnie
Jonnie
Iowa City
Children
R. E. Boswell
Keota
Ray Moorer
Pamela Stabler
David Vance
Ottumwa
Wesley Methodist Church
Joe Jones
Fairfield
Don Long
Davenport
Jeanie Heston
Elmer Derby
Rubio Ladies Club
Golden Buckle
Victor Parcell
Ray Mourer
A. E. Mourer
Maplewood Manor
Homer Morrow
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Mid-Prairie
Wei
Hal Wallis
Abel
Redford
Fonpa-Bover
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Rey Palance
Tt. LY Lamas
Williams
Lee Stange
Sal Bando
Ted
Ted Morgan
Jerry Smith Cycle Ranch
Fremont
Iowa
Major
McLain
Peterson
Sambles
New Ave
Columbia Pictures
Fred Zinnemann
Robert Bolt
Thnolor
Evening Journal
V.F.W
Keith Butcher
His Country Ramblers
Bob Brewer
Larry Duncan
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
East Main
Celtic
Peppy
Drake High School
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Rubio Church
Mortoi
Richard Embree
Mace Motor Company
Highway
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