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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1973

Page

12

Blancas Leads Monsanto Open With 67 As Aaron Withdraws

Homero Blancas fired a 67 to lead the Monsanto Open at Pensacola Country Club where Aaron withdrew after a 77. Doug Sanders stood second at 68, with Bob Charles and others at 69, underlining a tough first round in the $150,000 event. Aaron cited exhaustion after his Masters win as the reason for pulling out.

Pensacola Fla Tommy Aaron Aaron Homero Blancas Hombre Houston Doug Sanders New Zealand Bob Charles Chuck Courtney Bob Wynn Pensacola Country Club Bruce Crampton Dave Hill Blancas Augusta Doug Senders Boban Stilt al Gelberner Jim Barber Greg Edwards Mike Kallam Dan Sikes George Knudson Cesar Sa Picnare Rawford Baird

Marion thinclads aim to build on Wamac title

Marion track coach Jerry Skilling previews a strong spring with 15 lettermen and returnees from a 1972 Wamac title run. Freshman John Barkdoll won the high jump and senior Bruce Witte swept the 880 events, while Barkdoll and Dave Moore earned letters.

Marion Jerry Skilling Bob Joice Mike Borst John Barkdoll Todd Ewing Bill McElree Tim Begley Skilling Don Wishniewsky Dave Moore Feshman Bruce Witte Barkdoll Tim Jones Jon Morris Steve Hay Bill Davis Dave Williams Randy Wade Brad Kiburz Brad Pedersen Greg Anderson

Top Trampoline Performers At Linn-Mar Qualifying Meet

Linn-Mar high school hosts the 1973 mid American qualifying meet of the US Trampoline and Tumbling Association. The 16 year old world champion Marilyn Stieg from Rockford headlines a field of Midwest competitors. Prelims start 10 am and finals at 2:30 pm with winners advancing to the national in Rockford in May. Strong entries from Iowa and neighboring states, plus participants from Tennessee and Ohio.

Middlewest Linn-Mar Rockford Wayne Miller Marily Stieg Russia Miller Iowa Tennessee Ohio

Pro Sports Roundup NBA and hockey playoff notes

NBA playoffs update with Eastern and Western Conference semifinals schedules. Teams leading series include Boston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and Golden State with game times and networks noted. NHL Stanley Cup playoffs results show Montreal, Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago advancing with upcoming matchups and times.

Los Angeles Chicago Milwaukee Golden State Atlanta Boston Madison Wis

Roosevelt Girls Defeat McKinley Ninth Grade 36 33

Roosevelt girls beat McKinley 36 to 33 in ninth grade basketball on Thursday. Kim Wentzel scored 13 points for Roosevelt and Diane Schaefer led McKinley with 23. Roosevelt also won the B game 36 to 13. In Madison, Wis Iowa’s track meet with Wisconsin scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to snow.

Roosevelt McKinley Kim Wentzel Diane Schaefer Madison Wis Iowa Wisconsin

Puerto Rico to host two boxing cards with top contenders

San Juan reports that Esteban de Jesus, ranked fourth lightweight from Puerto Rico, and Victor Ortiz, ranked fifth junior welter, will headline separate boxing cards in the next two weeks.

San Juan Puerto Rico Esteban de Jesus Victor Ortiz

Thirty two Scout troops to contest benefit tourney

Thirty two Scout troops from the Eastern Iowa district compete Saturday and Sunday in a benefit basketball tournament at Washington high school and Coe college. Proceeds aid Scouts heading to the national jamboree with early rounds at Washington starting 9 am and later rounds at Coe beginning noon Sunday.

Iowa Washington High School Coe College Washington Cee Troop 25 Cedar Rapids Hasmington Trop Frode

Foreman to Hold Benefit Exhibition in Las Vegas

Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman will stage a benefit exhibition at Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas on April 28, announced by the venue on Tuesday.

Las Vegas Nev George Foreman Circus Circus Hostel

Morrall vows return as Dolphins quarterback this fall

Earl Morrall told about 1200 Miami Dolphins fans he will return as one of the quarterbacks this season. The 37-year-old said it is in his blood and he still enjoys the game.

Earl Morrall Miami Dolphins NFL Morrall

Miner and Hines Named to Outstanding College Athletes List

Blair Nebraska reports Terry Miner and Steve Hines, former Cedar Rapids Kennedy stars, are among five Dana College athletes chosen for the 1973 Outstanding College Athletes for America. Miner is a basketball player while Hines excels in football and baseball. Selection honors leadership service scholarship and athletic achievement.

Blair Neb Cedar Rapids Kennedy Terry Miner Steve Hines Dana College Miner Hines

Irish Pat Duncan Wins in Reno Knockout

Fight results from Associated Press show Irish Pat Duncan of Carson City Nevada defeating Eduard Coffey of Sonora Mexico by knockout in Reno. Chu Chu Alonso from Mexico City stopped Mar Yu zon of The Philippines in Los Angeles. Tony Garcia of Rico drew with JT Dowe in Tampa. Let want ads help you buy. Call 398 8234.

Associated Press Reno Nev Pat Duncan Carson City Eduard Coffey Sonora Mexico Los Angeles Chu Chu _ Alonso Mexico City Mar Yuzon The Philippines Tampa Fla Tony Garcia Care Rico Drew JT Dowe

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