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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1977

Page

15

Sleepy Tripp Aims To Spoil Hawkeye Downs Show

Sleepy Tripp, 23, of California, has faded after recent USAC Midget finishes but could surprise a strong Hawkeye Downs field on Tuesday night. The program features stars like Rutherford Kunzman Parsons and Kenyon, with Kenyon leading the points race as Tripp trails by 191 points entering the event. Box office opens at 5, gates at 6, hot laps at 6, qualifying at 7.

Ron Tripp United States Auto Club USAC Hawkeye Downs Johnny Rutherford Lee Kunzman Indy Johnny Parsons Mel Kenyon USCA Dana Carter Steve Lotshaw Kenyon Lebanon Ind Mel Chris Cumberworth Cumberworth Santa Ana Calif Gary Bettenhausen Winchester Parsons Bobby Jones Danville, Il Robin Miller Indianapolis Dave Winrow Greenfield Wis Ron Eden Crawfordsville Jerry Hipple Waterman Ill Gary Lynch Madison Warren Mockler Butch Turnquist Portage Eden Monticello University of Iowa al Miller Hawkeyes Indianapolis Star Cedar Rapids Rutherford Duane “Pancho” Carter Tom Bigelow Kunzman Gates

Swimming heats crown boys and girls team scores

The meet lists boys and girls team results with Marion Cedar Rapids and Greater Des Moines contending for top spots. Event winners include Steve Hugo Mason City and Tanya Roach Cedar Rapids in multiple strokes, with many relays and age groups across 10 and 18 year olds.

Marion Cedar Rap Steve Hugo Mason City Perry Valdez Cedar Rapids Lloyd Neff Richard Rodenbeck Hawk Gary Peterson Tom Daft C.R Tim Brown JesCharlie Hugo David LeBuhn D. LeBuhn Péterson Dave Symons Ames Ralph Gorton David Everett GDM Bill Hess KQAA Bob Barry Muse Dan Bartlett Scott Green Steve Miller Mike Brown Curt Hanneman Dolph Greater Des Moines Muscatine Iowa City Ottumwa Rick Gilbertson Jay Engel Murray Stanley Ft. Dodge Mark Box Burlington Gilbertson Paul Graetlinger Paul Hibbs Grant Friesth Steve Pritchard Pat Brian Thomas Jim Waterman Bettendorf Mark Storn Bett Dan Tucker Davenport Scott Robinson Kurt Benson Mike Boals Greg Stice Ft. Madison Boals Doug Cassemn Chris Richard Robinson Larry Thomas Ron Don Kadlec Darrin Timberlake Burl Jeff Vroman Timberlake Thomas Sean Ander Kadlec Brad Axel Craig Visser Jeb Bormish Tanya Roach Jo McCoy Anne Geraghty J.C Deeta Widmer Sue Reynolds Waterloo Janis Hamilton Leigh Thomas Susanna Barry Lorie Sherman Dorrie Gorman Jefferson Tammy Randleman Janet Lindstrom Gorman Donna Strilich Barb Minkler Widmer McCoy Hamilton Rene Sullivan Roach Sullivan Lindstrom Leslie Richard Blythe Powell Beth Rittler Amy Ruttler Lisa Smith Sherry Tucker Donna Rudy Debbie Ferguson NSC Suzanne Chaplik Powell Julie Pope Gina Sickman Sandy Gilbertson Carey Hall Diane Kellenberger C.A Kris Green Monica Hoffman Dawn Strauss Suzanne Figenshaw Ann Colloton Sally Lendt Diane Erstad Nicole Nachtman Nachtman Nancy Laven Robin Tucker Jodi Hovendon Lendt Amy Dufelmeier Erstad

Lowe wins two at Wentzville motorcycle races

Dan Lowe of Marion Iowa rode a 350 Yamaha to two firsts in the 410 Production and 650 Production divisions at Wentzville Missouri. He also finished second in the 410 Modified and 650 Modified events. Nate Thompson of Cedar Rapids ran second before crashing in Open Modified but escaped serious injury.

Wentzville Dan Lowe Marion Iowa Lowe Nate Thompson Cedar Rapids

Rival Cedar Rapids teams split tense County Legion twin bill

In Memorial Stadium, the Cedar Rapids Blue Legion and Red squads split a doubleheader in a County Legion tournament. Kennedy star Jon Kolb hurled a one hit, 4-3 opener win for the Blues, while Red’s Charlie Stumpff and Casey Knake matched zeroes until a 9th inning error altered fate as Red won 3-2 to force a deciding 8:15 p.m. game in Norway.

Kennedy Washington and Regis Cedar Rapids Washington County Legion Memorial Stadium Norway Jon Kolb Charlie Stumpff Ken Champar Dave Close Blues Kolb Jack Minder Minder Casey Kaake Loren Runde Red Brian Champar Kean Rich Tom Arp Casey Knake Reds Stumpff Mark Kramer Blue Benton Erin Janss Mark Bornstein Bornstein Rick Drahn Drahn

Metro Junior golf entries urged for Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids and Marion boys are urged to register for the Metro Junior golf championships with rounds at Squaw Creek Indian Creek and Elmcrest from August 8 to 12. Girls tourney follows August 15 to 17 at Twin Pines Ellis Park and Squaw Creek, with two age classes. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids and Marion East Rotary clubs.

Cedar Rapids Marion Metro Squaw Creek C.R Indian Creek Elmcrest Twin Pines Ellis Park Marion East Rotary Clubs

Becker Wins Feature At Benton County Fair Races

Steve Becker of Atkins won the sportsman feature at the Benton County Fair stock car races Sunday. Heat winners included Bob Jaeger and Gary Duggan with Dennis Ansel taking the top feature spot behind Becker. other classes listed winners and runners up from Dubuque Vinton Monticello and Belle Plaine.

Vinton Steve Becker Atkins Benton County Fair Bob Jaeger Dubuque Gary Duggan Hiawatha Duggan Dennis Ansel Bill Tharp al Vi LaPorte City Tharp Craig Linsey Rich Rupp Belle Plaine Ron Nestby Jay Iben Monticello Duane White Nestby Mike Stoneking

Waltons Sixth Year Filming Marks WWII Drama Turn

TV notes report The Waltons shifts tone as World War II era plot unfolds on Walton's Mountain in its sixth year. Jack Klugman of The Odd Couple has penned a pilot titled Friendly Fanny, crafting a role echoing his sportswriter persona.

Walton’s Mountain Waltons Jack Klugman Tony Randall

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Steve Allspach Gazette Tom Merryman Micki Schillig STATE Noelridge Park Jane Niemeier Jim Houghton Jeff Schatzberg C.R. Legion Scott Campbell Janss Rich Charlie Meier Mike Kaliban Dave Wise Meier Charipar Knake C.R. Red C.R. Blue Arp Fleagie Ruchotzke Knake and Ruchoizke Levenhagen Metro Girls Becker Hubler Blairs Ferry Jeff Eidel
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