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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1976

Page

3

Trevino Seeks Masters Victory Amid Rain Prayer and Doubts

Lee Trevino, 36, arrives at Augusta National with a vow to win the Masters to complete a pro slam and joins Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player. He dislikes the course yet adapts his game citing rain as a potential equalizer. He talks about adjusting strategy, equipment, and focus as the tournament nears.

Augusta Lee Trevino Super Mex Augusta National Trevino U.S Ben Hogan Gene Sarazen Jack Nicklaus Gary Player LaCosta Calif Rochester N.Y Merion Philadelphia Tanglewood Winston-Salem N.C Jimmy Demaret Demaret Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Johnny Miller Weiskopf

Salty Parker Faces Task to Raise Cedar Rapids Giants

Francis James Parker nicknamed Salty answers to a tough task as he moves the Cedar Rapids Giants from Casa Grande Arizona to the Midwest League season. He vows an honest rebuild with new and seasoned players to change the team image and improve consistency.

Francis James Parker Salty Cedar Rapids Giants Casa Grande Ariz Cedar Rapids San Francisco Giants Salty Parker Parker New York Mets Fresno Ron Hodges Barney Wilson John Johnson C.R Jose Barrios Ed Schoenhaus Washington Lozando Lozando Steve Grimes Ken Barton Barton Grimes German de Los Santos Santos Jeff Yurak Wayne Cato Phil Cannucci Cannucci Arizona Sun

Coe Honors McCray and Petersen as Kohawks of the Week

Vic McCray freshman from Pleasant Valley named Kohawk of the Week for track after winning the 100 and 200 yard dashes and anchoring the 440 relay at Wartburg Knight Invitational. Steve Petersen junior pitcher from Durant earned Kohawk of the Week in baseball after pitching a shutout fifth inning relief in a 5-3 win over Grinnell.

Kohawks Coe Vic McCray Pleasant Valley Grinnell Relays Steve Petersen Durant Kohawk Grinnell Petersen McCray Wartburg

Stones Out Cancel Event At Drake Relays

Drake Relays cancel the planned high jump Friday April 23 due to Dwight Stones absence. A 440 yard relay for junior high girls in the Des Moines district replaces it. Relays Director Bob Ehrhart notes top jumpers are now in the regular events and the women’s program reaches ten events for 1976.

Des Moines UPI Dwight Stones Drake Relays Relays Bob Ehrhart

Final organizational meeting for women’s softball league

The final organizational meeting for the women’s 12 inch slow pitch league is set for 2 30 p m Saturday at the Ellis YMCA.

Ellis Ymca

Schumann Heads Iowa PGA Group

Ed Schumann of Sun Nyside Country Club Waterloo was elected president of the Iowa Section of the PGA at the spring meeting in Iowa City. Other officers include Hank Stukart Rock Island secretary treasurer and Al Huestis Clinton tournament chairman.

Iowa City Ed Schumann Iowa Professional Golfers Association Schumann Sunnyside Waterloo Hank Stukart Rock Island al Huestis Clinton Lyle McNeil Macomb Ill Dave Shakelford Cedar Rapids Emil Roewert Fort Madison

Snakenberg Named Morningside Wrestling MVP

John Snakenberg a Sigourney junior was honored as the outstanding performer for Morningside College wrestling after winning the 158 pound NAIA national title at the national championships last month.

Sioux City John Snakenberg Sigourney Morningside College Snakenberg

Iowa State preps spring football with 32 lettermen return

Iowa State coach Earle Bruce announces spring drills begin Wednesday with 32 lettermen expected among 85 candidates. The team will emphasize the offensive line and implement a slot offense for 1976 while adjusting guard tackle roles. Nine 1975 starters defend, including Mike Stensrud moving to middle guard. Cardinal-Gold intrasquad set for May 8. Fairfield's Joe DeSantis named New England basketball rookie of the year.

Bruce Cyclones Mike Stensrud Stensrud Maynard Fairfield, Conn Fairfield University Joe DeSantis New England

Northwestern plan to curb sports injuries gains support

Dr David C Bachman of Northwestern University Medical School outlines a new sports medicine center to reduce injuries in youth athletics. He notes water access, trainer shortages, and budget cuts heighten risk while urging programs that develop lifelong athletic skills and physician staffed practices.

Chicago David C. Bachman Northwestern University Medical School Bachman Illinois Northwestern University Medical School Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association

ATA Shoot Set At Otter Creek

A registered ATA trap shoot is scheduled Sunday at the Otter Creek club. Practice starts at 9 am and the shoot at 10 am featuring 300 targets including 100 16 yards 100 handicap and 50 doubles pairs. Everyone is welcome to participate in ATA rounds.

Otter Creek Club

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