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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
22
Jeff Vets These sin Jeff le Hermen will play a big role in spring track plans. From top to bottom, Marty Hale, Steve Jones, Scott Fleming, Craig Aldrich, Kevin Jelinek and Kim Dufin.
Cathy Pontius won medalist honors with a 33 as Kennedy girls golf beat Twin Pines 247 238 at Twin Pines. Result featured Hench al and Going Perivus with notable scores while Lavsaina and Pam Macmeser also contributed in the crowded scoreline.
West Delaware captured the Class A championship at the 73 Team Wildcat Relays, winning seven events including five relays to total 73 points. Preston edged Lincoln for the Class B crown with 142 points behind a depth-filled squad. Steve McTaggart swept two events for Star Mont, winning the 2 mile and 50 yards, while Clark of Springville claimed the 220 and 440 in Class B.
Bob Meatton of the Buffalo Reaves was named rookie of the year in the NBA. The Republic of China beat France in Europe. Margaret Court and Billie Jean King won first round tennis at Jacksonville. Wales boxing team defeated Chicago Parks district in Chicago. Jin Brewer added to the U S basketball team to face Russia. Minnesota North Stars coach Jack Gordon offered a new multi year deal. Dave Adkins defeated Ronnie Wilson in Las Vegas. Pat O Connor beat Benny Barra in LaCrosse. Brian Gottfried upset Cliff Richey in Johannesburg. Seth Miller signed with Denver in the NFL. Frank Mahovlich named Life Saver athlete of the month. Mike Livingston injured in a Kansas car crash. Pele to play for Santos vs Lazio in Jersey City. Dayo Laf toche removed from disabled list and Tony LaRussa optioned to Wichita. Ace Hodkins dies at 67 in Hollywood. Larry Eaglin signs with the Laus ton Oilers.
The Eastern Iowa Lumbermen's Association hosts a sports night on Monday April 23 at Colony Market Place South Amana featuring Cedar Rapids Rapid Raiders head coach Frank Bates as speaker. Raider publicity man Tait Cummins and Raider president Wayne Farland attend. Social hour starts 6:30 dinner at 7:30 tickets 1.50 reservations Toscoe Phipps 363-8125.
Stock champion Sanger weighs racing at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids or Dubuque as new promoters Jack Hunt and Vern Weber set Friday April 27 season starts. He praises fans and press at Hawkeye Downs but prefers Dubuque track conditions though he may stay if unhappy. He omits closing the door on Hawkeye Downs pending track conditions and season results.
Verlin Sanger outlines 1972 racing plans and drivers in his stable, noting prior season feature wins, current car builds, and intended starts at Independence, Dubuque, and West Liberty. He mentions associates Stan Stover, Dr. Al Magner, and Gary Crawford, plus others aiming for Charlotte's World 600 and the Indy 500.
Iowa fishing reports describe cold water flood conditions and sparse Mississippi tributary fishing in the northeast. Lake Macbride and other central waters show walleye action, bullhead in several northwest lakes, and crappie with minnows in some ponds. Desoto Head largemouths, Green Valley dam crappie, and Rathbun minnow advice are noted. weather and road access affect stocking and fishing.
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