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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1976

Page

8

Bucks Costello Says He Won't Quit As Rumors Swirl

Wisconsin basketball coach Larry Costello, facing rumors he will be fired, vows he will not quit and cites his and Wayne Embry's combined 38 years in the NBA. The piece notes Fitzgerald's bid to influence Bucks directors and his 30 percent stake.

James Fitzgerald Wisconsin Milwaukee Bucks Larry Costello Costello Bucks Milwaukee NBA Wayne Embry Fitzgerald Embry Bill Alverson

Oppenheimer Suspended as Security Risk in 1954

On this date in 1954 the father of the atomic bomb Dr. Robert Oppenheimer faced suspension by the U S Atomic Energy Commission amid security concerns and questions about his loyalty.

Robert Oppenheimer U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

Crenshaw Emulates Classic Rescue On Final Hole For Open Title

Crenshaw chased a record at the U S Open, birdied 12 and 15 to reach 14 under after four par fives, and risked a quirky finish by removing his shoe to play a shot from the water at 15. He narrowly missed breaking Jack Nicklaus's record as Ziegler and Floyd pursued.

Jimmy Demaret Jack Crenshaw Floyd Ziegler Shaw Tom Weiskopf Nicklaus

Gophers rout Cyclones in wild 23-4 cap

Minnesota exploded for 15 runs in the opening inning to beat Iowa State 23-4 in Ames. The Gophers won the weekend series with a 4th straight victory, following two wins Saturday and an 8-5 win in the first Sunday game. Cyclone pitchers issued nine walks and two hit by pitches amid a scoring storm as ISU finally retired the side after 42 minutes.

Ames Iowa Minnesota Iowa State Cyclones Gophers Gopher Cyclone

Nebraska-Omaha To Join NCC Conference

The North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference invited the University of Nebraska-Omaha to become its ninth member effective immediately. UNO acceptance awaits UNO board of regents approval, with details to be handled by a NCC committee chaired by Wayne Gutzman.

Minneapolis, Minn North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Nebraska-Omaha NCC UNO Wayne Gutzman University of South Dakota Nebraska-Omaha

Australians to visit China for tennis tour in May June

Australia plans a tennis team visit to China from May 27 to June 5 as announced by the Foreign Affairs Department. The trip aims to strengthen sports and diplomatic ties between the two nations.

China Canberra Australia Foreign Affairs Department

Masters Scores from Augusta 46th Championship

Augusta National figures show Rey Floyd winning $40 with uneven results across the field. Notables include Ben Crenshaw earning $25,009 and Tom Weiskopf $6,000 as players posted rounds in the 60s and 70s on the long course.

Augusta Augusta National Rey Floyd Ben Crenshaw Larry Ziedier Dock Nicklaus Tom Kite Hale Irwin Cheries Coody Billy Casper Tom Weiskopf Graham Marsh Roger Marble Jov Graham Kim Colbert Gene Littte Dave Hill Jerry McGee al Geiberger Curtis Strange Hubert Green Bus Alin Bruce Devlin Ccsn Dale Hayes Johnny Miller Guy Brewer Rik Mussengale Peter Oosterhuis Bruce Crampton Art Wall Lee Trevino Eddie Pearce Gary Ployer Bob Murphy Mosashi Ozaki Don Jonnery Sere Tom Watson Joe Inman Andy North T. Murokoki Bob Gilder John Mahottey Hob Shearer Tammy Aaron C. Snead Frank Beard Pat Fitzsimons J' u-Dick Sideraw Bobby Cole

Knox McMurray Jenkins Win Iowa Boxing Crown

Cedar Falls hosted the senior boys Iowa boxing championships with Darryl Knox and John McMurray of Cedar Rapids Jane Boyd and Robert Jenkins advancing to the national AAU tournament by winning their weight classes. Knox decisioned Jim Ackles Cedar Falls, McMurray defeated Don Smith CR Ellis, and Jenkins beat Randy Terpstra Cedar Falls. Doug Eden CR Ellis lost his final 178 pound bout to Kevin Bestwick Ft. Dodge.

Cedar Falls Darryl Knox John McMurray Cedar Rapids Jane Boyd Robert Jenkins Hwt C.R. Ellis Iowa Knox Jim Ackles McMurray Don Smith Jenkins Randy Terpstra Doug Eden Kevin Bestwick Ft. Dodge

Kirkwood's Hoffman claims medalist in Eagles win

Mike Hoffman shoots 71 to earn medalist honors as Kirkwood Eagles defeat Burlington 305 to 327 at Flint Hills golf club last week. Kirkwood improves to 1-1 in duals.

Burlington Kirkwood Mike Hoffman Eagles Flint Hills

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