Dome Stadium For Gophers Feasibility Considered
Pat Thompson reports on a feasibility study exploring doming Memorial Stadium for the Minnesota Gophers. The plan aims to determine whether a new domed facility or renovation affects attendance and potential relocation, with figures noted around $30,000 and a 57,000 seat comparison. Gopher athletic director Paul Giel remarks a dome could influence moving decisions.
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Pat Thompson
Minneapolis
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Minnesota Gophers
Paul Giel
Gopher Athletic
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Vikings
National Football League
Gophers
Bloomington
Richfield
Met
Cal Stoll
Bil Musselman
Herb Brooks
Big Ten
Memorial Stadium
Northwestern
Chicago Bears
Wisconsin Athletics
Flrey Hirsch
Burfeindt Wins Birmingham Classic With Four Birdies
Retty Burfeindt fired four straight back nine birdies to win the LG A Birmingham Centennial Classic at Spring Valley CC. The New York native finished four under par 284 after rounds of 71 70 and 71 to claim first pro victory and earn 4500 dollars.
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Birmingham
Ala
Retty Burfeindt
Jr Olympic Titles to 14 Cedar Rapids Boxers
Fourteen Cedar Rapids boxers won championships at the Town Junior Olympic tournament held at the K of C hall. In a highlight final Randy Kolbe of Fort Dodge stopped Des Moines’ Richard Wagner in the second round in the 1415 year olds 159 pound novice division. Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus took the novice team trophy while Davenport won the open. The meet featured 34 bouts Saturday night and 32 Sunday with many familiar fighters and clubs listed among finalists.
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Cedar Rapids
Ic. Hall
Randy Kolbe
Fort Dodge
Richard Wagner
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus
Davenport
4C R Racers Claim Classes at Cedar Rapids Trail Ride
Four Cedar Rapids racers won their divisions Sunday in the Cedar Valley Trail Riders cross event at Wendy Oaks. Winners included James Carter in 100cc, Don Hines in 175cc, Monty Murray in street, and Bill Foy in mini-bike.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley
Wendy Oaks
C. R. Winters
James Carter
Don Hines
Monty Murray
Bill Foy
Cedar. Rapids
Tee Waterton
Keith Ay Waterina
Are Hark "Feller
Ea ‘Peat Tchultz
Jesup
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Vie
Record Tying 273 Wins for Aussie Shaw
Bob Shaw won the Tallahassee Open to tie the record with 273 hits, earning $15,000. The Australian’s first PGA Tour win moves him into an automatic starting spot in the 1973 Tournament of Champions, though he won’t defend his title next year.
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Tallahasse
Fla
Bob Shaw
Shaw
California
Tallahas
Jim Thorpe’s Dog Tops Amateur Puppy in Tallahassee Event
Huck, owned by Jim Thorpe Shaw, won first place at Cedar Rapids’ amateur puppy class during the Tallahassee spring trial. Observers note the event’s strong lineup and praise the dog’s new home, with ongoing results and standings across the circuit.
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Jim Thorpe Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Tallahassee
Eastern Iowa
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Nara
Thempson
EE Witeen
Wallene Tesa
Dearest
Hea Funsein
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Ping
Vancy
Romana
Glenn Miter Haas
Eby Williams
Colbert Sar
Des Moines
Larry. Ziegler
Harry Ieee
HEE Iit
Grinme
Ante
Lg Mate Oui
George Lontoon
McCall Wins Demolition Derby at Hawkeye Downs
Manchester driver Dean McCall captured the demolition derby at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, outlasting Matt Stewart of Cedar Rapids for a $200 top prize. Dan Shonka of Cedar Rapids finished third, with Linda Unliedt of ICR fourth and Norm Parson of Ottumwa fifth amid chilly, sparse crowd conditions.
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Manchester
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
McCall
Matt Stewart
Dan Shonka
C.R
Linda Unliedt
ICR
Norm Parson
Ottumwa
Arla Becker
Atkins Hele Wendin de Heey
Ays
Weekend Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Across Leagues
A scattered set of results from multiple leagues shows Richmond beating Louisville 2 to 1 while Toledo edged Peninsula 4 to 0 after 10 innings. Tidewater vs Syracuse was postponed by rain, and Charleston and Rochester encountered more wet weather. Sunday results include Louisville 2, Syracuse 1, Rochester 7, Tidewater 5, and Richmond 6 to 9 in separate games. Other notes mention Savannah 7, Birmingham 3, Montgomery and Charlotte games, plus Jacksonville, Columbus at Asheville, and various minor league pairings. Additional Saturday and Sunday results cover Arkansas 1 2 San Antonio 4, El Paso 2, Memphis 5, Alexandria 1, Midland 10, and Amarillo 1 with mixed outcomes amid weather disruptions.
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Toledo
Peninsula
Tidewater
Syracust
Charleston
Rochester
Rainunday
Savannah
Birmingham
Montgomery
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Jacksonville
Iain Columbus
Asheville
War Grounds
Arkansas
San Antonio
el Paso
Memphis
Alexandria
Midland
Amarilig
Foiday's Mesuits
Shreveport
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Petty and Bettenhausen Triumph In Second-Generation Race
Second generation drivers Bobby Petty and Gary Bettenhausen won at North Wilkesboro in a 250 mile USAC event. Petty led most of the race, set a 146.211 mph average for the event, and secured $5,100. Bettenhausen, son of a former champion, finished strongly after maintaining pace and overtaking rivals in the closing laps.
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Aura Racine Weiter
Bobby Unser
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Gary
Guerney’s
Lee Petty
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Ony
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North Wilkesboro
N.C
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Trenton
N.J
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Isaac
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Sundberg's Homer Lets Iowa Split in Doubleheader
Iowa Blue Hawkeyes beat Michigan 1-0 in the second game as Jim Sundberg hits a home run to split the doubleheader after Michigan won the opener 9-3. Bill Heckroth pitched a complete game for Iowa, while Mickey Elwood went the distance for Michigan. Michigan produced an eight-run fourth in game one, led by Pat Sullivan's three-run homer and Jim Koppski's two-run shot. Iowa sits 15-16 overall, 3-? in the Big Ten. Michigan 8-4 overall, 2-2 in the conference.
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Michigan
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Wolverines
Iowa
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Mickey Elwood
Hawkeyes
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Jim Koppo Wski
Pete Helt
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Markwall
Elwood
Air Force Recruiter Offers Training and Promotion Path
A recruiter advertises good pay free training and guaranteed promotion terms. The message highlights job security 20 days paid vacation and travel opportunities with instruction to contact Lewis Orcutt at 319 362 9343 for an interview.
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Air Force
Lewis Orcutt
Zwanziger Wins at Vinton in Late Model Race Duel
Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo topped a late model stock car program at Vinton during the Iowa Monza championship races. Zwanziger defeated Glen Martin in a brief duel on the 20th lap to win the first heat. Dr. Al Mayner of Winthrop won the second heat, with Ed Sanger and Tom Bartholomew of Waterloo contending for runner up.
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Bill Zwanziger
Waterloo
Zwanziger
Glen Martin
al Mayner
Winthrop
Ed Sanger
Tom Bartholomew
Sanger
Bartholomew
Ace
Patatogt
Tedair
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