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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1976

Page

8

Redskins dip into cage ranks in NFL draft picks

New York AP report notes the Washington Redskins used basketball talents Quinn Buckner of Indiana and Waymon Britt of Michigan as selections in the NFL draft. Britt is defense back and wide receiver. Buckner is a defensive back. San Diego picked Oregon star Ron Lee as a defensive back. Seattle used Larry Shipp, a Louisiana State hurdler, as a wide receiver in the eighth round. Shipp has Olympic hopes.

NEW York Washington Redskins Redskins Quinn Buckner Indiana Waymon Britt Michigan Britt Buckner Michi Gan San Diego Oregon Ron Lee Lee Chargers Seattle Larry Shipp Louisiana State Montreal New Orleans Craig Cassady

Ohio State and Cassady Family Ties in NFL Draft

The NFL draft features Cyclone brother acts and legacy names. Cassady, son of Heisman winner Howard Cassady, joins the Lions legacy lineage toward the Jets, while Louie Giammona from Utah State defies doubts to lead in rushing two years ago. Orrin Olsen from BYU follows, joining Merlin and Phil Olsen as pro peers. Washington makes a Canadian pick Brian Fryer and then picks Curtis Aking from Hawaii in a rare geographic swing.

Ohio State Cassady Howard “Hopajong Detroit Lions New York Jets Louie Giammona Utah State Giammona NFL Washington Redskins Brian Fryer University of Alberta Curtis Aking University of Hawaii

Stensruds No 1 Brother Combo Aims for Pro Dream

Iowa State stars Mike and Maynard Stensrud, Lake Mills farm boys, aim for NFL careers after proving health and skill. Coach Earle Bruce praises them as top Cyclones, with Mike moving to middle guard and Maynard switching to linebacker after injuries. Both emphasize faith and teamwork through Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Lowa State Stensrud Brothers Lake Mills Mike Maynord Ames Iowa Iowa State Maynard Stensrud Earle Bruce Cyclones Bruce Maynard Stensruds ISU UCLA Kansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fort Dodge Names New Fort Dodge High Coach Hanson

Dennis Hanson, 27, was named the new head basketball coach at Fort Dodge high school on Friday. He had served as Sophomore coach for the past three years and is a Luther College graduate. Superintendent Dr. Earl Berge announced the hire, succeeding Jim Freist who resigned.

Fort Dodge UPI Dennis Hanson Fort Dodge High School Hanson Luther College Earl Berge Jim Freist Don DeVoe Virginia Tech Wyoming Tom Purtzer Hattiesburg Miss Billy Hardwick Ernie Schlegel Toledo Ohio MacCorkle Aqueduct Bobby Orr Boston Bruins

Hargrave Picked by Raiders in 15th Round Draft

Hargrave Selected Upper Town defensive back Carl Hargrave by the Oakland Raiders in the 15th round Friday night. Green Bay chose Mike Timmermans guard from Northern Iowa in the 16th round. Town collegians previously picked include Rod Walters Joe Devlin Jim Jensen Rod Wellington Warren Peiffer Herb McMath Bill Salmon Bob Bos Greg Pitman Ferry Smith Randy Young.

Upper Town Carl Hargrave Oakland Raiders Green Bay Mike Timmermans Iowa Rod Walters Kansas City Joe Devlin Buffalo Jim Jensen Dallas Rod Wellington Warren Peiffer New Orleans Herb McMath Morningside Oakland

Canucks Lose Lalonde for Isles Playoff Run

Vancouver coach Phil Maloney announced center Bobby Lalonde will miss the remainder of the NHL preliminary round playoff against the New York Islanders. The absence could impact Vancouver's lineup as the series progresses in Uniondale, New York.

Uniondale N.Y Phil Maloney Vancouver Canucks Bobby Lalonde New York Islanders

Waukon boys trounce South Winn in dual meet

Waukon boys track defeated South Winneshiek 85-56 led by Russ Martin a quadruple winner and Bill Plein a triple winner. Waukon girls beat South Winneshiek 85-48 with Selma Kugel and Marsha Huffy as triple winners and Robin Sawyer earning two wins including discus and softball throw.

Waukon South Winneshiek Selma Kugel Marsha Huffy Robin Sawyer le Marsha Huffy

North High Edges New Hampton 3 2 in opener

Kendall Jacobson delivered the winning RBI in the bottom of the seventh as North High squeezed past New Hampton 3 to 2 in a season opener. Bases loaded two outs, Jacobson drove in the winning run for North High.

West Union Kendall Jacobson North High New Hampton Jacobson

Pro Grid Draft Picks in a Fragmented Roster List

A long OCR fragment lists numerous NFL draft candidates by team and college, naming players such as Terry Iveland Brien Murrow Brad Bowman and many others from Mississippi Florida San Francisco State Oklahoma and more, with multiple cities and colleges scattered throughout. The piece reads like a chaotic roster teaser, lacking coherent narrative but preserving many named players and institutions.

New Iors Terry W Iveland Brien Murrow Brad Bowman Mississippi Adlama Mike Eles Chi Ne Kasawski Sandena A. SS Cin Doe Brune Srn Sfens

Drake scrimmages set as spring practice ends

Drake football will hold two more controlled scrimmages before concluding spring practice on April 21. No formal spring game will be played due to Drake Stadium unavailability. Coach Jack Wallace praised the workouts and quarterback Jeff Martin, noting strong moments on both sides and his three year experience showing through.

DES Moines UPI Drake Jack Wallace Wallace Drake Stadium Jeff Martin

Wilson Eyes Return to Cyclone Baseball After Injury

Bill Wilson, former Benton Community star and ISU freshman starter, suffered facial injuries from a rising fastball last Saturday. He was treated in Omaha and Ames before transfer to Iowa City for surgery. He expects to return to the Cyclones soon after Easter if medical clearance is given by Dr. Robert Bumsted.

Bill Wilson C.R. American Legion Benton Iowa State University Isu-Creighton Bill Creighton St. Joseph's Hospital Omaha Ames University Hospitals Iowa City Wilson van Horne East Central Iowa Freshmyan Benton Community C.R. Legion Sports Writers Cedar Rapids Yakima Wash Cyclones Murray State Cyclone Central Robert Bumsted Iowa State Clair Rierson

Palmer and Mays Highlight Weekend Sports Roundup

Arnold Palmer refused to retire after an 81- for 155, eyeing a reevaluation of his schedule. Willie Mays and Joe McDonald discussed his Mets role as discontent grows, with Reggie Jackson placed on disqualified list until he reports. Also, Ernie Davis case, Bills talks, and other results from golf and bowling events.

Arnold Palmer Palmer Joe McDonald New York Mets Wille Mays Mays Mets New York McDonald Willie Baltimore Orioles Reggie Jackson

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