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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1976

Page

13

Boxer Wilburn in coma after Sydney bout with Thompson

American boxer Chuck Wilburn lay in a deep coma near death after being knocked out by Hector Thompson in a nontitle bout in Sydney. Brain surgeons operated four hours and Wilburn, 22, from Cleveland, was stopped 45 seconds before the 10th round’s end. The bout for less than $2,500 took place at the Blacktown Returned Servicemen's League Club.

Sydney Chuck Wilburn Hector Thompson Wilburn Cleveland Thompson Blacktown Chuck Watkins Roko Spanja Spanka

Boston Ex Sox Fall as Expos Rally in 13th

Boston suffers a 6-5 loss to Montreal after a 13th inning rally. Reggie Cleveland pitched five innings with solid stuff but high pitches. Willoughby and House finished. Johnson weighs nine or ten pitchers as the spring winds down.

Boston Red Sox Darrell Johnson Johnson Reggie Cleveland Jim Willoughby Tom House Reggie Montreal Expos Innning Cleveland Mark Bomback Larry Bittner Montreal Expos Larry Parrish Butch Hobsen Tim Blackwell Cecil Cooper

Stamp Sparks Washington in Dual Meet Victory at Iowa City

Tim Stamp won both hurdle events and the pole vault as Cedar Rapids Washington defeated Iowa City 96 to 45. Dave Faclon claimed the 100 and 220. the Warriors opened outdoor season strong in Thursday’s meet.

Elgin Waukon Valley Zenke Randy Mack Gail Smith Spark Valley Kris Lehman Iowa City Tim Stamp Cedar Rapids Washington Dave Facion Warriors

Wiechers Leads Greensboro Open In Muddy First Round

Wet conditions and a new putter highlighted opening day as Jimmy Wiechers tied for the lead at five under 66 with Gay Brewer. Brewer, boosting his short game with a new putter, eagled two of his last four holes amid cold, windy, drizzly weather.

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NBA Totally Out of Balance Spars Playoff Prospects

Akron column argues the 1980s NBA season shows widespread imbalance with only a few teams above .500. It criticizes Western Conference parity, notes Milwaukee Bucks led Midwest with 33 wins and 42 losses, and proposes division champions plus top nonchampions by record as playoff qualifiers.

Akron Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers Phoenix Seattle Houston Golden State Warriors NBA Milwaukee Bucks

McMullen Shares Dinah Shore Lead At Mission Hills

Kathy McMullen and Susie Benning shot 68 to share the opening-round lead in the Dinah Shore Winners Circle at Mission Hills in Palm Springs. McMullen praised her improved ball striking while three-putting the 1st and 14th holes for bogeys. Benning putted well as she chased the 68.

Palm Springs Calif Kathy McMullen Miss McMullen Susie Benning Mission Hills Country Club Sandra Palmer

Central Y Swimming Awards Set Thursday

The Cedar Rapids Central YMCA Swim club will hold its awards night Thursday April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Central Y. It will be a polluck dinner followed by presentation of awards to swimmers and coaches. The event also will signal the start for organizing the Summer swim team program at them.

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