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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1975

Page

8

Lee Elders Caddie Builds Confidence For Masters Debut

Henry Brown, 36, a part time cab driver who has caddied since 13, backs Lee Elder in Augusta as the first black player in the Masters. Brown says Elder should stay calm, forget trouble, and let his boss decide strategy. Elder arrives amid huge media presence, plans brief press conference after practice.

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Knicks and Rockets spark opening NBA playoffs duel

The Knicks visit the Rockets in Houston while Seattle hosts Detroit in the West as opening round best of three series begin. Houston seeks home court edge, New York brings playoff experience, and Seattle aims for confidence against Detroit with key players Burleson and Haywood noted for front line impact.

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Golf Writers Association of America tourney winner named

James McAfee of Trumbull Coon assistant editor of Galf Digest shot a three over par 75 Monday to win the 22nd annual golf tournament of the Golf Writ ers' Association of America.

Myrile Beach S.C James McAfee Trumbull

DiBiaso Named Stanford Basketball Coach

Stanford appoints 34 year old Dick DiBiaso as head coach succeeding Howie Dallmar who retired after 21 seasons. DiBiaso comes from Notre Dame where he was an assistant for four years and faces a lean returning roster in 1975 76 with recruiting the priority and potential staff changes ahead.

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North Winneshiek girls win six-team track meet

West Union Monday saw North Winneshiek prevail with 13444 points in a six-team girls track meet led by double winners Janet Story Teresa Holm and Kathy Jones. Postville finished second, North Winneshiek third, South Winneshiek fourth, Sumner fifth, and Fredericksburg sixth with a final spread of points and several event finals noted.

West Union North Nigh Postville North Winneshiek South Winneshiek Sumner Fredricksburg North Janet Story Teresa Holm Kathy Jones

Washington Opens Tennis Season With Win Over Linn-Mar

John Locksley won the singles match against Bana Lyon then teamed with Dave Winte to win the No 1 doubles as Washington defeated Linn-Mar 94 on the Wash courts. Locksley beat Lyon in straight sets while Winte and Locksley won their doubles 4 0 1 2.

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Lowans to Tour Russia in AAU Team Action

Rhonda Penquite Sherri Luett and Kathy Woodyard from Sportsman's Ankeny were picked for a U S AAU sponsored squad to tour Russia in June after the national tournament in Galop New Mexico where Sportsman finished fifth.

Ankeny Low Rhonda Penquite Sherri Luett Kathy Woodyard Sportsman's

Nuggets Take 2-0 Lead In ABA Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets rallied from a 10 point late setback to defeat Utah 128 120, with Bobby Jones Mack Calvin and Ralph Simpson starring as Denver moved 2 0 up in the Western Division series. Indiana Pacers beat San Antonio 108 92 to take a 2 0 lead in their first round as George McGinnis scored 20 in the second half and Julius Erving earned MVP honors. The next games shift to Salt Lake City and Indianapolis, with Williams and Lenard comments reflecting the tight series.

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Lakers face suit as West blames ex-star on season collapse

Jerry West sues the Los Angeles Lakers for several million dollars alleging the team failed to honor promised pay after his retirement in 1974. West’s attorney claims a precipitous retirement harmed the Lakers who finished last, missed the playoffs, and saw lower attendance. CSI countersued for $2 million, saying West violated the 1974 75 season agreement.

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