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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1978

Page

21

Fastest Human Arrestd In Drug Case Nets Bond

Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes once known as the worlds fastest human was arrested in a north Dallas suburb on drug charges along with business associate Bob Adler. Hayes 35 and Dycon International vice president faced delivering cocaine and Quaaludes to undercover officers. Adler was charged with cocaine delivery. Hayes posted 30000 bond after three months of undercover work.

Bob Hayes Dallas Cowboys Bob Adler Dallas Hayes Dycon International, Inc Adler

NCAA rules cited in alleged scholarship aid violation

A Big Eight department allegedly allowed athletes to receive free typing services, flagged after a six week lead of distributing questionnaires to athletes on academic services use. Mark Roth surged from ninth to lead after four rounds in the Greater Hartford Open, a $70 000 event. Darlington Raceway faced a scorching, windy day turning the track slick as repairs and sand raised safety concerns for upcoming Rebel 500 qualifying. Houston McTear was named outstanding indoor season athlete while Mu Tieh chu, touted seven feet nine point seven inches tall, drew attention amid questions from officials about his height.

Mark Roth Houston McTear MU Tieh-Chu Mu Tiehchu China

Morgan drives Reds past Astros 11-9 in opener

Joe Morgan slugged a solo homer two doubles and five RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 11-9 on opening day at Riverfront Stadium. The game featured a seventh inning triple play by Houston and rain delays totaling 1 hour 42 minutes.

Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium Astros Reds Tom Seaver Morgan J.R. Richard Seaver Richard Dan Dreissen George Foster Houston Roger Metzger Terry Puhl Cedar Rapids Giants Minnesota Twins Seattle Mariners Baltimore Milwaukee Toronto Detroit Dale Murray Roger Erickson Seattle Roy Smalley Willie Norwood Minnesota Mariners Erickson Twins Tom Johnson Johnson Wild Ruppert Jones Smalley Norwood Rod Carew Erick

Nasty Impresses Scouts as Giants Add to Depth in Phoenix

CASA GRANDE Ariz Notes from Cactus League play highlight Phil Nastu a left hander who rose from Cedar Rapids to Waterbury and now joins the Phoenix Giants on the Class AAA roster He posted a 16 4 rookie season and aims to win 15 games this year while Rich Murray also trains with the big club and is noted as CR standout Mur ray later links to former CR star Eddie Murray Also recaps Cubs spring training misc including corrections and standout ERAs for Reuschel Sutter and Roberts up to 2.53

Casa Grande Ariz Buttner Pocahontas Larry Buttner Chicago Cubs Cubs Nastu Phil Nastu Cedar Rapids Waterbury C.R Lefty Phoenix Giants Rich Murray C.R. Giant San Francisco Giants RBI Eddie Baltimore Orioles Cub Corrections Chicago Wallis Cub Steve Ontiveros Manny Trillo Ivan DeJesus Greg Gross Bobby Murcer Mick Kelleher Dave Rader Dave Kingman Rader Kingman Rick Reuschel Paul Reuschel Dave Roberts Bruce Su

Washington Wins In Rare No. 6 Singles Duel

Dubuque Washington junior Charlie Wellso takes the No. 6 singles match and pairs with Doug Nemmers to win at No. 1 doubles as Dubuque Wah lert tops the Warriors 6-3. Washington heads to Muscatine for a Saturday dual meet.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Washington Charlie Wellso Doug Nemmers

West Union North Wins Triangular Over Corners

West Union North scored 95 points to beat Decorah and Oelwein in a triangular track meet on Thursday. Chuck Meyer and John Brubaker were double winners for North, with multiple event honors across sprints, jumps, and relays.

West Union West Union North Decorah Oelwein Chuck Meyer John Brubaker North

Coe teams open season with Cedar Rapids coaches

Two volunteer Coe coaches from Cedar Rapids lead the golf and tennis squads into the season opener. William Cass of Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage oversees a tennis team with five lettermen and a Saturday home match against Knox and Monmouth. William Fletcher of Rapids Chevrolet brings five returning golfers to two meets this weekend.

Cedar Rapids Coe William Cass Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage Knox Monmouth William Fletcher Rapids Chevrolet Grinnell Bill Shield Milwaukee Cass Roy Bryan West Germany Roger Pillsbury Galesbury Iowa Fletcher Wade Wagner Mark Dukes Kurt Lichty Mason City Mark Tappan Elkadeer Ken Arthur Marion

Linn-Mar Dominates Triangular Meet With 83 Points

Linn-Mar wins the girls track triangular with 83 points led by multiple event wins. Monticello takes second with 62 and Center Point scores 43 as Sprinters and relays set fast marks.

Linn-Mar on-Mar Monticello Center Point

Smiths rally seals UNI softball win over Luther

Teresa Kennedy belted a three run homer in the seventh and Pam Schneider added a run scoring single in the ninth to lift UNI past Luther 4 3 in game one while Angie Smith drove in Luther s lone run in a 1 0 victory in game two

Cedar Falls Teresa Kennedy Pam Schneider UNI Luther Angie Smith

Valley nnbs Fayette title caps Fayette County girls meet

West Union Valley Elgin took the team title with 103 points, edging Oelwein 81 as Gail Smith of Valley swept the hurdle events and led the 440 relay. Other results feature Kim Holm long jump and Lorie Arndt shot put with strong Valley performances.

Mary Soiko Kim Prusha Kim Gardemann Kathy Kenney Sheila Maas Benton Community Snelley Wandling Kennedy hurdies—Kenney Lori Hoddy Ann Middiekauff Hurdies Kim Hartkemeyer Pat Cunningham West Union — Valley Elgin Oelwein Fayette County Gail Smith Valley Kim Holm Wun Lorie Arndt Klunder Bennett Arndt Benter Foy Westphal Hillman Butikofer Blockhus Seitz Probert Markow Schneberger Rademaker Corkery Karen Steffens Burnan Lembke Amundson Smith Holm Morken

Moline Slo-Pitch Tournament Seeks Teams

The Shaft in Moline sponsors a men s class A 16 team slo pitch tournament May 5 to 7 at Beling Park. Entry is 65 dollars and includes two balls. For more information contact Larry Johnson at 762 4234 or Don Jones at 794 9721.

Moline Beling Park Larry Johnson Don Jones

Parker Boothe top Coe hitters in non-conference run

Coe College Kohawks post strong non-conference numbers with Parker hitting .459 and Boothe .500 leading a trio with 20 plus RBIs. Pitchers Milbert and Schnoebelen own sub 2.0 ERAs as Minder and Wagner show promise for Monmouth doubleheader weekend.

Coe Kohawks Monmouth Charles Boothe Mark Parker Parker RBI Boothe Jude Milbert Dyersville Steve Schnoebelen C.R Jack Minder C.R. Kennedy Dennis Wagner Monona Mfl Monte Heinemeyer Rockford, Jr Matt Novak

Summerside Named Omaha World-Herald Sports Editor

Don Summerside, longtime night news editor of the Omaha World-Herald, is appointed sports editor to succeed Bill Hord. Summerside, 38, has spent 14 years with the paper.

Omaha, Neb Don Summerside The Omaha World-Herald Bill Hord Summerside World-Herald

Ru dolph to help dedicate TSU's 300th Tartan track

Nashville AP reports Wilma Rudolph three time Olympic gold medalist from the 1960 Games will help dedicate Tennessee State University's 300th Tartan track this Saturday. The ceremony honors Rudolph's athletic legacy and TSU track program history.

Nashville, Tenn Wilma Rudolph Tennessee State University

Cedar Hills league seeks players for 1978 season

Cedar Hills announces a shortage of players in the Kids League baseball and softball programs. At least 150 more youngsters are needed. Cedar Hills area residents should contact their school for entry blanks. Deadline extended to Monday.

Cedar Hills

LaSalle High athletic banquet set for Saturday

LaSalle High School plans its annual athletic banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday in the school auditorium. Barron Bremner Coe Athletic Director will be the speaker. Public invited. tickets cost 7 dollars each.

LaSalle High School Barron Bremner Coe

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