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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1971

Page

2

Big O Confident Bucks Eye Friday Title Win

Oscar Robertson says Milwaukee will clinch the NBA title Friday after a 107-99 win over the Baltimore Bullets to take a 3-0 lead in the finals. Robertson scored 20 points with 12 assists as Bob Dandridge led Milwaukee with 29 and Lew Alcindor added 23.

Milwaukee Oscar Robertson Big O Milwaukee Bucks Bucks Baltimore Bullets Robertson Baltimore Milwau Kee Oscar Bob Dandridge Lew Alcindor Bullets Jack Marin Wes Unseld Unseld Alcindr Arin Dandrge Tresont Carter Mgirkin Robitsn Loughry Boozer Zeller Murrey Dunham Gordsn Allen Mlemre Ais Tresvan Milwaukee A Wes

21 Horses Odd Start Likely for the Derby

A 21-horse field entered the 97th Kentucky Derby with a possible outside start noted for Impetuosity, owner Wendell P. Rosso, and racing secretary Doc Lavin. Churchill Downs president Lynn Stone said an outside gate is a strong possibility pending starter confirmation. The field includes Bold and Able, Eastern Fleet, Unconscious, Twist The Axe, and other top contenders with post positions assigned.

Louisville Doc Lavin Wendell P. Rosso Lynn Stone Churchill Downs Jim French Frank J. Caldwell Arthur A. Seeligson Twist the Axe Foutulla Bold and Able Don Ball Oswaldo Torres Taylor Hardin Mio Eddie Belmonte Charles M. Day Bobby Parrot Bruno Ferrari Philip Teinowitz Royal Leverage Martin Froman Herman Adouj Vegas Vic Charles Fritz Betty Sechrest Howard Grant America Laffit Pincay Mickey Solomone Angel Cordero Garth Patterson Canonero Gustavo Avila Helio Rise Joe W. Brown

Nicklaus Tops Money List After Dominant Tour Victory

New York AP Nicklaus leads pro golf money winners after a runaway win at the Tournament of Champions in Rancho La Costa California. He earned 33000 for an eight stroke victory and lifts season earnings to 106775 and exemption points to 105607.5 Palmer is second with 103928 while Gary Player moves to third with 94775 after sharing runner up.

New York Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Rancho la Costa Calif Arnold Palmer Gary Player Dave Stockton

Nielsen picks Iowa in Big Ten track bid

Iowa City West star Dave Nielsen has accepted a Big Ten track tender with Iowa. A leading high school pole vaulter, Nielsen holds state indoor and Relays records and also starred in football as a runner and kicker and won wrestling championships this year.

Iowa City West Nielsen Iowa Iowa City Dave Nielsen West High School Francis Cretzmeyer Dickinson Drake West

Williams College names Jeffrey Vennell soccer coach

Williams College in Williamstown Massachusetts has appointed Jeffrey Vennell as soccer coach succeeding Jay Healy who served one year before leaving to take a seat in the Massachusetts legislature last December.

Williamstown Mass Jeffrey Vennell Williams College Jay Healy Massachusetts

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

American League East West standings show Balt, Bos, Wash, Det, Minn, Now, Mil, Cle, Chi. Schedule notes include Boston Milwaukee Washington Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Oakland Cleveland California Chicago New York. Wednesday results list Boston, Washington, Minnesota, Detroit, Kansas City, Oakland, Cleveland, California, Chicago with several extra innings. Thursday previews include multiple matchups and weather notes for games across leagues.

Boston Milwaukee Washington Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Oakland Baltimore Cleveland California Chicago Jes York Nagy Bradley Bosman Hargan Murphy Palmer New York

Baseball scores and schedule for the National League East

Results show Chicago 3 real 2, Pittsburgh 7 Los Angeles 5, Cincinnati 6 San Diego 5, San Francisco 5 Atlanta 3 New York 9 Louis Houston Philadelphia and more. Upcoming games include Montreal at Chicago and New York at Houston with several N designation matchups.

Mont S.F N.Y L.A Pitts Hous St. L Atla Chi Phil Chicago Monreal Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Atlanta New York Louis J. Houston Eniladionia Montreal McNally Pappas Phoebus Simpson Ryan St. Louis Reuss Bryant Robertson Jarvis N. Los Angeles Singer Downing Burgh Walker Ames Philadelphia Cincinati Houston

J-Hawk Netters Triumph Over Kennedy 5-2

Jefferson high improved to 7-1 with a 5-2 home victory at Memorial Tennis Center. Ed Lamb won the No 1 singles 12-3 over Dennis Fitz and partnered with Rick Jorgenson for a 12-4 doubles win over Fitz and De Wilcox. Randy Krejci claimed the No 2 singles 12-10 and paired with Weaver for a doubles win.

Jefferson High Kennedy Memorial Tennis Center Ed Lamb Jeff Dennis Fitz Rick Jorgenson Fitz de Wilcox Randy Krejci Rick Weaver Randy Kreici Vern Staiskal Ec Eerpett Jorgenson Rot Athey Larry Blackledge Lamb-Jorgenson Fitz Wilcox Weaver-Kreici Bartlett-Athey

Kirkwood athletics rely on local players and strong but area base

Kirkwood Community College awards praise to its athletic program while stressing that intercollegiate sports cost is covered by student activity fees and local contributions. Among 67 players, 59 hail from Area X seven counties. baseball, basketball and golf teams lean heavily local with only a few out-of-area players. The piece highlights Don Roby as basketball coach and notes plans for next season, plus rumors of Ray Nagel interviewing as athletic director at Washington State and staff movements at the Western Athletic Conference.

Kirkwood Community College Area X Area Linn Cedar Jones Washington Benton Iowa Johnson Chicago Cascade Dubuque-Jones Worthington le Grand Waverly Manchester Clear Lake Kirkwood Faye Naber Greeley Rich Koolbeck Don Roby Dennis Usher Cage Terry Moran Selby Ballantyne Ray Nagel Washington State Ray Pullman Wash Stan Bates Washington State A.D Western Athletic Conference Glenn Oman Iowa State Clay Stapleton Nagel I-State Jim Overturf Athletic Council O Iown Dick Schultz Fort Dodge Iowa City Fellowship of Christian Athletes Greg Olson Columbus Ohio Walnut Ridge High Ohio State Olson St. John’s Jim Cleamons Larry Harrelson Louisville Jerome Wight Trinidad Colo Abe Stewart Casper Wyo Schultz Andrew McCarter Philadelphia McCarter Philly Overbrook High Overbrook

Liberty Bowl Date Set for December 1

Memphis AP reports the Liberty Bowl football classic will be played on December 11 after the NCAA events committee in Fort Lauderdale designated the date. Bow director Bud Dudley had pushed for a December 20 nighttime slot at ABC television’s request.

Memphis

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