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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
16
The 220 Diesel uses direct injection, no spark plugs, or carburetors, with a 21 to 1 compression ratio. It promises lower running costs, improved fuel economy, and reduced maintenance, while offering comfortable seating, advanced suspension, and standard disc brakes. The model starts at 6020 dollars and includes options like automatic transmission and air conditioning.
Cedar Rapids shooter John Kepler topped the 24-27 yard division at the Iowa City Trap and Skeet Club with a 192 of 200 to win high overall. The event produced several close scores and a doubles-tie among competitors including Tom Giese and Mike Rigler.
Teenager Chris Evert surged from a 5-0 first set deficit to oust Evonne Goolagong 7-6 6-1 in the women's final at Indianapolis for the U S Clay Court title. Bob Hewitt defeated Jimmy Connors 7-6 6-1 6-2 to win the men’s singles as prize money totaled 60 000 dollars.
Cedar Rapids rider Jim Slife won first in the 100 c.c. division at Allison motocross held in New Hartford on Sunday.
Evansdale driver Red Dralle captured the late model feature at Tunis Speedway in Waterloo. Waterloo racer Bob Bennett won the Road Runner feature, with Ed Sanger and Curt Hansen also placing in the top ranks.
Cedar Rapids driver Darrell Dake captured the late model feature at the Farley speedway on a Saturday night program. Marion racer Fred Horn won the third heat, part of the same race night events at Farley.
Duane Lubbers of Monona won the high overall trapshoot title at Fayette County Conservation Sunday with a 190. He claimed four event titles across five classes and led Monona shooters including Dave Smith and Steve Setwein as top finishers in a day of skeet competition at the Monona range.
Larry Brooks of Cedar Rapids carded an 83 to win the American Institute of Industrial Engineers golf stag at Fawn Creek. Mike McClung of Cedar Rapids finished second with 84, while flight winners included Eldred Morgan Cedar Rapids 95 Ralph Struzina Hiawatha 98 and Dick Allemang Cedar Rapids 104.
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