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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1972

Page

8

Royals Rally Sweep Opening Series Amid Protest Recall

Royals win two and sweep their opening series as Otis drives in the first run and scores the winner in the rain-delayed set. Chicago A L actions and protest over players workouts sparked controversy. Minnesota, Baltimore, Texas and Oakland post wins in a busy Sunday slate.

Otis RBI Kansas City John Mayberry Steve Heynesota Oakland Ley Texas California Paul Schaal Baltimore Schaal York Doulfore Hariey Amos Otis Virginia Royals White Sox Bob Oliver Stan Bahnsen Ananal

Reeder Wins State AAU Title in Cedar Falls

Ron Reeder of Cedar Rapids boxing for Eltis YMCA knocked out Ferarda Parross of Davenport in 2 a 1st round finish at 132 pounds to win the state AAU championship and earn a spot at the national AAU meet in Las Vegas April 2 30. Reeder, a three time state AAU winner and current Golden Gloves champ, dominated with precise punching to finish the bout. Manchester’s Doug Moyle halted Ellis V’s Dave Stone in the heavyweight division to reach the national event. Only open division winners advance.

Cedar Falls Ron Reeder Cedar Rapids Eltis Ymca Ferarda Parross Davenport Las Vegas Nev Reeder Parross

YMCA Swim-a-thon Fuels Nationals Prep

Central branch YMCA dove swim team raises funds for nationals via Swim-a-thon at Central Y pool on April 9. Over 40 swimmers participated, totaling 270000 laps about 150 miles with top boys Ben Taylor and Glenn Prochaska each at 1000 laps and top girls Julie Baty and Pam Schupbach each at 400 laps.

Central Y Pool Ben Taylor Glenn Prochaska Julie Baty Pam Schupbach

Blalock wins Dinah Shore with back brace in tow

Jane Blalock, wearing a back brace, carded a final round 72 to win the Dinah Shore Colgate Winners Circle in Pittsburgh by three strokes, finishing 54 holes at 213 under par and earning $20,000. Judy Rankin and Carol Mann tied for second at 216. Groundkeepers at Three Rivers Stadium ratified a new pact ending a potential strike that threatened the Pirates home opener.

Cathedral City Calif Jane Blalock Miss Blalock Portsmouth N.H Judy Rankin Carol Mann Jo Anne Prentice Pittsburgh (Ap Three Rivers Stadium Rankin Pittsburgh Pirates

Gunter Beats Evert Again In Slims Masters Victory

Nancy Gunter defeated a young Chris Evert for the fifth straight time to win the $18,000 Slims Masters in St. Petersburg Florida. Blalock birdied several holes to pull within the final nine but Gunter maintained the lead securing a wire to wire victory.

Rankin Blalock Jeimue Wurmen Mise Mvert Sheld Vankroll Blatock ST. Petersberg Fla Nancy Richey Gunter Theis Evert Bamimia

Hill Wins $36,000 Champion Title in Tight Finish

Hill, tied for the lead entering the final round, saved his best on the last holes to win $36,000 and claim a spot in next week's Champions tournament. Blocker shot 69 to finish third. Goalby had a hole in one and ended fourth. Floyd took fifth as Hill overcame daily complaints about his form.

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