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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1971

Page

2

Three Figure in Nine Gazette Net Crowns at Memorial Tennis

Randy Krejeci Dan Nemmers and Ginger Von Lackum led the Gazette City junior tennis tourney at Memorial Tennis Center, winning nine titles with one more possible. Krejci won the 18 under singles 6-3 6-3 over Craig Hakill and, with Nemmers, the 18 under doubles 6-1 6-4 over Moon and Athey. Nemmers and Rick Jorgenson captured the 16 under doubles 6-2 6-4 after Nemmers beat Jorgenson for 16 under singles 6-2 6-4. Von Lackum won both the 16 and 14 under singles and, with her sister Linda, 16 under doubles and with Julie Jansa 14 under. The 18 under girls final and mixed doubles final remained undecided.

Randy Krejeci Dan Nemmers Ginger von Lackum Gazette City Memorial Tennis Center Krejer Craig Hakill Nemmers Jeff Moon Jeff Athey Rhonda Allard Grant Lachar Linda Jansa Krejci Rick Jorgenson Jorgenson Miss von Lackum Linda Julie Jansa Charlie Edwards Barb Miller Linda Harney

Mayo Slips in Rodeo Riding

In Denver Mayo Grinnell loses his lead in the Rodeo Cowboys Association bareback riding standings. Joe Alexander Cora Wyoming leads the year with 18285, Mayo falls to second at 18147, T J Walter Iowa remains third, Bob Mayo Grinnell seventh. In all around Mayo slips to third as Phil Lyne George West Texas tops with 29032, Bob Berger Norman Oklahoma second at 26430. Walter sits sixth with 17121.

Denver Paul Mayo Grinnell Rodeo Cowboys Assn Joe Alexander Cora Wyo Mayo T. J. Walter Watkins Iowa Bob Mayo Phil Lyne George West Texas Bob Berger Norman Okla Walter

Hebner Delivers Walkoff Hit For Pirates Over Cubs

Richie Hebner returned from military duty to deliver a ninth inning single with bases loaded and two outs, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Dock Ellis earned the win as Pittsburgh extended its NL East lead and snapped a late Cubs rally.

Richie Hebner Pittsburgh Pirates Dock Ellis Hebner Pirates Chicago Cubs Ellis Cubs Chicago Glenn Beckert Beckert Joe Pepitone Jim Hickman

City Net Meet Starts Saturday

The annual City tennis tournament sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association begins Saturday and runs through August 22 at the Tennis Center. Events include men’s and women’s singles and doubles, veterans and novice divisions. entry fees are $2 for singles and $1 per player for doubles. Entries close Friday at 6 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Tennis Assn Darrel Bogner Tom Koranda Randy Krejer Tennis Center

Bowling Association Sets Two Meetings

The Cedar Rapids Bowling Association has scheduled two sessions for league officials to pick up materials for the upcoming season. The first is 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, in the Tally Ho room of the Town House, and the second is 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, in the Middle Dining room of the Holiday Inn.

Cedar Rapids Bowling Assn Holiday Inn

Red Wings Sign Niekamp And Hart To NHL Deals

DETROIT AP Ned Harkness announces the signing of defensemen Jim Niekamp and Gerry Hart to 1971 72 National Hockey League contracts.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Ned Harkness Jim Niekamp Gerry Hart

All-Star DeAn Faquette Seeks College Despite Size Limits

Portland AP reports Dean Faquette, the only athlete to play in Oregon’s three prep all-star games for football basketball and baseball, faces no college offers due to heredity. He will enroll at Oregon State next month paying his own way. Faquette led Pendleton football to state playoffs, averaged 18.2 points per game in basketball, and hit .334 in baseball while his coach praises his reliability and talent.

Portland Ore Dean Faquette Raquel Welch Oregon Prep Pendleton Oregon Faquette Oregon State University Dean Foquette Don Requa Requa Oregon State

Giants Owner Mara Refuses to Budge in Tarkenton Talks

Giants owner Wellington Mara holds a hard line over contract talks with Fran Tarkenton who says he wants to be reasonable. Tarkenton remains sidelined as preseason camp continues. Also, Duane Thomas seeks fair treatment and may join Washington or another NFL club. Bill Johnson and Francis Peay exit camp amid performance and criticism.

Fran Tarkenton Duane Thomas Tarkenton New York Giants Houston Wellington T. Mara Mara Dan Devine Jerry LeVins San Diego Chargers NFL Larron Jackson Denver Cleophus Johnson Giants Bill Johnson Johnson Oilers

New Passport Issued to Muhammad Ali for Exhibition Tour

Muhammad Ali receives a new passport after a 1965 draft evasion conviction lifted. Supreme Court rulings later exempted him as a conscientious objector. With the passport, Ali plans an exhibition tour of the Caribbean and Latin America and aims to stay active by sparring partners to prepare for a possible bout with Joe Frazier.

Philadelphia Muhammad Ali Supreme Court Ali Caribbean Latin America Joe Frazier

Duke vows Big Ten will keep spotlight from pros

Harbor Springs Michigan AP Wayne Duke new Big Ten commissioner says the conference will not surrender its customers or visibility to professional athletics. In an interview at Boyne Highlands he cited revenue challenges and potential options such as shared facility use and expanded schedules while defending non revenue sports. He noted losing 14 pounds during the decision process and stressed the conference's prestige.

Harbor Springs Mich Wayne Duke Duke

Vote to End No Repeat Big Ten Rule

Big Ten faculty representatives repealed the no-repeat rule preventing conference teams from appearing in the Rose Bowl in two straight years. The vote was taken at summer meetings in Boyne Highlands Michigan. Teams have 60 days after fall classes start to challenge the decision with a possible 1973 Rose Bowl berth if eligible.

Chicago Big Ten Boyne Highlands Mich Pacific Coast Conference

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Nae Kreici Charles Vasey Craig Hukill Larry Covington Shae Kreici Here Rick Dorsenson John Stuhr Pan Nemmers Tim Daugherty Jett Moon Stuhr Mark Fiala Ed Lamb Sine Rod Badnett Marty Mineck Doug Mackert Mike Merulla Somes Athey-Moon achar-Fiala Nemmers- Ater Kreic Athey- Moon Dave Bonsallaay Novak Jorgenson-Nemmers Gary Valanta Athey Moon Mike Oster Wassiem Khalid Dave Hittenmiller Sue Charise Edwards Ginger von ~ Lackum Nals Ger En Ackum le Charise Edwards Ginger von Vane Julie Janen Sue Jorgenson eFulle Holets Charles Edwards Barb Mgreh Sally Sharbo Oneer von Lackum Julie Jansa Lackum Edwards Sharbo Gineer von Lackim Kathy Conway Kimm Birkicht Chris Holets Laura Wilford Joni Lindquist Rick Weaver Glenda Fillenworth Barb March Randy Kreici Lachar-Jansa LACE Red Wing Shoes Debbis Halle Seattle Wash Air Force Academy Colorado Ken Rappoport Associated Press St. Louis Atlanta Montreal Expos San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros San Diego Padres New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Vic Davalillo Phil Regan Ferguson Jenkins Roberto Clemente C. Martin Regan Willie Stargell Davalillo Gil Garrido Braves Chris Zachary Hank Aaron Zoilo Versalles Garrido Moe Drabowsky Rusty Staub Steve Renko Montreal San Francisco Los Angeles Staub Renko Bowling Association Richard K Cooper 1St Ave En Baaegen Insurance Associates, Inc Olob TV TV Factory 16Th Ave Alex Sachare Minnesota Vikings Doug Sutherland New Orleans Bill Harris Mike LaHood Jim Hargrove Philadelphia Eagles Jimmy Corcoran Washington Redskins Mike Gaechter Skins Dick Arndt Pittsburgh Thomas Cowboys New England Patriots National Football League Washington George Allen West Texas Allen Francis Peay Green Bay Packers Aii Firestone Leonardo Detroit News Jerry Green Football Writers Center Point RD Paint & Supplies Ceiling Ogden & Adams 32Nd St. Dr. SE
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