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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1967
Page
7
In Creston on Sunday two Cedar Rapids drivers topped divisions in a pro motorcycle hill climb. Bill Cook won first in the 80 novice class and Jim Whitney claimed victory in the expert division, marking a strong local showing.
Jim Carey of Centerville captured the Northwest Town Amateur golf title with rounds of 71 and 73, finishing three strokes ahead of J. D. Turner of Iowa City. The 11-year-old prelaw student at the University of Iowa led the final 36 holes by three strokes, after opening with a three-shot advantage.
Dick Hutcherson held off rivals to win the Dixie 500 at Atlanta in his first super speedway victory since joining NASCAR two years earlier. The Camden South Carolina driver, 36, survived minor crashes and mechanical troubles as seasoned competitors fell away, delivering his first major win after years on dirt tracks.
Jacobs led after Saturday and forced a playoff with a 70 to win. Wehde and Estes shot 69s to take second and tie for high finishes. Coe coach Dave Etienne earned a Master of Science in physical education at Northern Championship Tule and was honored in a separate note.
John Jacobs IV captured victory in a three way sudden death playoff finishing with a birdie on the first hole to seal the win. The event showcased clutch nerves as Jacobs edged a field of challengers to claim the title.
Six golfers at Jones Park led by Dave Stary who shot 39½ to win the handicap Beat the Pro event over pro Charlie Bough Sunday. R.D. Turdik took second, Scott Puryear third, Al Sturm fourth, George Gable fifth, and Harry Scanlan sixth.
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