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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1973
Page
8
Australian Ken Rosewall won the 39th River Oaks American General Invitational beating Fred Stolle 3-6 6-2 7-5 for the $10,000 first prize in Houston. Stolle pressured in the third set but Rosewall held firm with late breaks to clinch the championship.
The New York State Human Rights Division ordered Vernon Downs to stop discriminating against male patrons, asserting violation of civil rights rules. The ruling targets gender-based access at the Vernon venue.
The final round sees Snead briefly surge five under at the 11th before a water‑hazard mishap on the 12th derails his bid. Aaron edges Oosterhuis and Snead with a clutch birdie on the 15th to secure the victory while Palmer and others struggle. Aaron returns to Gainesville after his wife’s recent operation.
Augusta National guards the forest-green Masters jackets as crown jewels. Champions wear a jacket at the dinner and are draped with a close fit at the ceremony, then a tailored coat is kept for the next winner. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer each have four titles but only one coat between them.
Buffalo Bills obtain safety Chuck Detwiler and end Lee Thomas from the San Diego Chargers in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The deal includes a third player to be named after agreement on positions, with Detwiler to play free safety and Thomas to contribute as a defensive end.
Iowa City events suspended as the Hawkeyes postpone a home doubleheader with Northern Illinois due to snow. Coach Duane Banks indicated the next scheduled action is a 1 pm twin bill against Minnesota, while Saturday’s Iowa City game remains doubtful pending field readiness.
Soviet ace Alex Metrewell barely survives Jovanovic in a top seed upset bid as Jovanovic blisters on a damaging surface. The first round at the Cleveland Classic also sees Ross Case topple Richard Crealy, with top pros like Rosewall Ashe and Riesgen awaiting later matches.
Kansas City AP reports Dr Robert Davis of Georgetown College Kentucky has stepped down from the NAIA executive committee effective immediately. The resignation was announced Monday by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Harry Simmons, Southern Colorado State basketball coach and Rocky Mountain coaching dean, will speak at Coe's all-sports banquet May 3 at 7 30 p.m. in the Gage Memorial Union. The Mohawk athletic teams including football and wrestling will be honored, and tickets are on sale to the public.
ABC announces seven nationally televised games and several regional games for next season under a two year 27 million dollar pact with the NCAA. Highlights include Oklahoma at Nebraska on Friday after Thanksgiving and Notre Dame versus Air Force in South Bend.
Boston Red Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio said Venezuela police will place a 24 hour guard around his son Luis III after a Maracaibo gang threatened kidnapping for ransom. Aparicio noted he may travel home if needed but manager Eddie Kasko urged him to stay.
Jill and Joy Schwikert, 19 year old twins from Winchester now in Las Vegas, win qualifying matches in the Virginia Slims of Massachusetts tennis event at Boston Harbor Marina. Jill defeats Bessie Stockard 7 5 6 1 and Joy beats Sylvia Hooks 6 0 6 2 on indoor courts. Penney Moor and Cynthia Doerner also qualify with decisive wins over Sue Hale and Vicky Berner.
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