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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1977

Page

14

Andy Bean Emerges as Golf's Colorful Pied Piper

Augusta profile of Andy Bean, a 24 year old Georgia native and University of Florida alumnus, who became a tour standout after winning the Doral Open. The piece highlights his outgoing personality, love of fun, charity to fans, and a temper early in his career, including a ball bitten in frustration and a bow to family support after his first Miami win. Bean’s background in Lakeland and Jekyll Island, his stocky 210 pounds, his father Tommy Bean, and the Beans’ close family dynamic are noted as factors shaping his rise.

Gene Sarazen Bean Waltons Tommy Lakeland Fla Andy Jekyll Island University of Florida Mom Dad Miami Georgia Jay Haas

John Naber Wins 15th U.S. Crown in Canton

John Naber captured his 15th national amateur title at the AAU indoor meet in Canton Ohio. The 21 year old lowered his 100 yard backstroke national mark to 49.31 seconds beating USC teammate Steve Pickell. Tracy Caulkins, 14, set American records in the 200 breaststroke and earlier won the 100 breaststroke. Alice Browne, 14, became the first girl under two minutes in the 200 yard butterfly with 1 57.84. Other winners included Greg Jagenburg, Scott Spann, and Linda Jezek. competition concludes Saturday.

Canton,ohio John Naber Tracy Caulkins Amateur Athletic Union Naber University of Southern California Steve Pickell Miss Caulkins Marsha Morrey Decatur Nashville Tenn Branin Alice Browne Mission Greg Jagenburg Newtown Square Scott Spann Auburn University Linda Jezek Santard

Iowa State Splits Twin Bill With Minnesota

In the opener Barry Barritt walked with the bases loaded to score the winning run as Iowa State beat Minnesota 7-6. Tom Meine hit a grand slam to propel the Cyclones to a 6-1 lead before the rally. Brad Barclay took the loss. Minnesota answered 4-0 in the nightcap with Paul Moliter a single and Jerry Ajdur a triple. The Gophers stole two bases and turned an infield out to seal the win and improve to 3-7. A second doubleheader is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Paul Moliter Jerry Ajdur Gophers Minnesota Iowa State

Softball Umpire Call Issued for Cedar Rapids Parks

Cedar Rapids Softball Association seeks umpires for Fast Pitch and Slo Pitch games at the stadium area Ellis Park and Noelridge Park. Pay is 10.00 per Fast Pitch game and 8.00 per Slo Pitch game. Call the recreation commission at 398 5065.

Cedar Rapids Softball Association Stadium Ellis Park Noelridge Park Recreation Commission

Two Hawkeye Tackles Injured in Spring Practice

Iowa City Iowa's football team suffers two injuries at spring drills. Sophomore Sam Palladino from Lindenhurst New York fractured dislocated his left ankle and will undergo surgery within a week. Senior Aaron Leonard of Pittsburgh sprained knee ligaments in his right leg and is out for spring.

Iowa City Iowa Sam Palladino Lindenhurst N.Y Bob Commings Palladino Aaron Leonard Pittsburgh Sam Commings

Burns To Speak At Hawkeye Football Clinic In April

Former Iowa coach Jerry Burns headlines the Hawkeye Football Clinic in Iowa City April 14 to 16. Now Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator, Burns led Iowa from 1961 to 1965. Other speakers include Bill Reichow, Vern Thompson, Frank Verducci, Bob Cummings, and staff. A game-type scrimmage will close the clinic, with advance or on-site registration. Bill Whisler serves as clinic director.

Iowa City Iowa Jerry Burns Hawkeye Burns Minnesota Vikings Bill Reichow Monmouth Vern Thompson Ellsworth Frank Verducci Barrington High Newark N.J Bob Cummings Bill Whisler

Williamsburg Dominates Raider Relays Title with Double Wins

Williamsburg led by double winner Norm Fowler captured the Raider Relays track championship with 13544 points while North Linn earned second with 86. Fowler won both hurdles becoming the meet’s sole double winner and Dennis Decker set a long jump record at 20 feet 7 inches. Meeker of L&M set a discus mark at 148-3 as Williamsburg led a field of Iowa area teams.

Williamsburg Norm Fowler North Linn Fowler Dennis Decker Tom Hanson Meeker L&m Feuerbach Preston North Linn Iowa Valley LAM New London Sigourney Belle Plaine Clear Creek Benton Snot Romsey Hirchberger Decker Meade Mediey North-Linn Lowe Valiev Hordie Rusk Crowbauga Sorenson Iowa Volley

Horne shoots ace at Jones Park hole No 4

Bob Horne of Cedar Rapids aces the par three 173 yard No 4 at Jones Park on Friday. He used a four wood and was witnessed by Ralph Ingels and Gary Widdel.

Bob Horne Cedar Rapids Jones Park Horne Ralph Ingels Gary Widdel

Washington Falls to Wahlert in Tennis Meet

Washingtonsson John Locksley topped Dave Eberhardt 12 10 in No 1 singles but the Warriors lost 6 3 to Dubuque Wahlert. Singles results include O’Connor, Wild, Farbstein, Gorske, Steele and McKillip with multiple 12 5 and 12 4 victories. Doubles saw Eberhardt O’Connor defeat Lockster Gorske 12 9.

Washington John Locksley Dave Eberhardt Warriors Dubuque Wash John O'Connor Wahlert Bill Wild Gary Wilming Wahl Steve Gorske David Fletcher Tim Steele Joe Charland Mike McKislip Bruce Farbstein Bill Wheeter Eberhardt-O'Connor Lockster- Gorske Wild-Fletcher Farbstein Wii Reine Gail Chariand Steele Det McKillip-Wheeler

Hawkeyes claim third straight conference tennis win

Iowa's tennis team defeated Michigan State to stay unbeaten in conference play at Friday's match in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes improve to 8-5 overall while MSU sinks to 0-9 in dual meets. Jeff Schatzberg and Kevin McNulty led with singles wins, and the doubles pairings fought through a tight three-set finish.

Iowa City Iowa Michigan State Hawkeyes

Knicks Edge Buffalo 104 102 In Tight NBA Finish

New York Knicks race past Buffalo 104 to 102 in a late game duel. Detroit over Philadelphia 116 112 while Chicago defeats Houston 113 109. Boston beats New Orleans 120 109 and Milwaukee wins 118 107 over Atlanta. College tennis UNI tops St John 9 6 in a balanced dual. College baseball results not provided.

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Mau earns Cornell tennis player of the week honor

Walt Mau a sophomore from Topeka Kansas named Cornell College tennis player of the week for seven wins 3 in singles and 4 in doubles through the first four meets His rise to number three singles and number two doubles is noted by Coach Rob Ash as a surprising success for the Rams early season with wins over Luther Loras Upper Iowa and a 5 4 loss to Wisconsin Platteville

Mount Vernon Walt Mau Topeka Kansas Cornell College Rams Mau Luther Loras Upper Iowa Wisconsin- Plattville May Cornell Walt Rob Ash

Mason City Coach Named Drake Relays High School Referee

Prep official Dave Long of Mason City high school is chosen as the high school referee for the 68th Drake Relays on April 29 and 30. He was 1973 state track coach of the year and led the state Track and Field Coaches Association from 1972 to 1974. He has served 13 years on the state track advisory board.

Des Moines UPI Dave Long Mason City Long

Brown sinks first hole in one at Squaw Creek course

Mike Brown of Anamosa aced the 109 yard par three 17th at Squaw Creek on Friday using an eight iron. Witnesses Juan Jose Debedout of Columbia South America and Harley Newell of Minneapolis Minnesota observed the shot.

Mike Brown Anamosa Squaw Creek Juan Jose Debedout Columbia South America Harley Newell Minneapolis Minn

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