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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1968

Page

12

Kunzman Aims for Indy Dream After Varied Racing Season

LEE KUNZMAN, a 24 year old from Guttenburg, has tried late models, midgets, sprints, and IMCA events, earning rookie of the year on the national tour. He sits fourth in IMCA points, five from third, and eyes a ride on the USAC circuit for a breakthrough toward Indianapolis 500 recognition after a record of steady progress.

EE “Stub” Kunzman Guttenburg Stub Kunzman IMCA Lee Kunzman United States

Prep coaches highlight early start in wrestling and basketball

Barry Holtgrewe of Storm Lake, a state champion coach, joins nine prep coaches at the state coaching school to push fundamentals from grade five onward. Wrestling grows with 257 last year and 280 expected this season, as Keith Young leads a new session. Montezuma hosts an early girls tourney showdown with Bennett featuring Linda La Frenz.

Pirit Lake Barry Holtgrewe Storm Lake Iowa Holtgrewe Bronser Barry Keith Young Bernie Saggan Iowa Association Iowa Board of Control Saggan Montezuma Bennett Linda la Frenz Carroll Rugland

Linda Rice Wins Iowa Women's Eclectic Title at Fort Dodge

Cedar Rapids golfer Linda Jordan Rice captured the Iowa Women's Eclectic title at Fort Dodge Country Club with rounds 79 81 75 and an eclectic score of 75. Coralville's Rayleen Tipton finished second in the championship flight with rounds 86 83 and an eclectic 77. Sue Harman of Cedar Rapids tied for fourth with 86 83 79.

Fort Dodge Linda Jordan Rice Cedar Rapids Iowa Fort Dodge Country Club Coralville Rayleen Tipton C.R Sue Harman Naney Tom Meryem Robertell W. G. Kruckenburs

Connelly Wins Late Model Feature at West Liberty Fair

John Connelly of Delhi dominated the late model stock car feature at West Liberty fairgrounds on Wednesday night, also taking a heat race. He edged Verlin Baker of Cedar Rapids for the win while Verlin Eaker won the trophy dash on the half mile dirt track. Other heats were topped by John Webb Independence and Jim Gerber Long Grove with multiple drivers noted in the results.

West Liberty John Connelly Delhi West Liberty Fairgrounds Connelly Verlin Baker Cedar Rapids Eaker John Webb Independence Verlin Eaker C.R Roger Dolan Jim Gerber Long Grove Bud Banting Jet Ernie K. Day Ind Shorty Bennett Moline Ill Stan Crooks

Kunzman Wins Davenport USAC Midget Feature

Kunzman topped Kenyon and Knepper to win the USAC midget feature at Davenport, clocking 15.17 seconds as his fastest time. He praised the USAC show, noting its champion-filled field and strong car count, and revealed Greg Weld will drive the car next in Springfield.

Stud Davenport Mel Kenyon Bob Tattersall Sam Sessions Arnie Knepper Gary Bettenhausen Kunzman Knepper Kenyon Stub East Moline Til Springfield Tll Greg Weld

Kunzman Eyes USAC Sprint Car Ride Next Year

Kunzman hopes for a USAC sprint car ride next season with help from Greg. Stud missed Independence due to a wreck en route and USAC opposition to a non sanctioned midget event. Kunzman favors a USAC midget race at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids with its top facilities.

USAC Greg Kunzman Stud Independence Indee Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids the Downs C.R

Rowell Named Luther Teaching Associate and Basketball Assistant

Decorah Luther College selects Alex Rowell as teaching associate in physical education and basketball assistant. Rowell, Luther’s all time basketball scoring leader and four year all conference baseball pick, graduated last spring and signed with the Minnesota Twins as the No 1 Draft. He currently plays for St Cloud in the Northern League.

Decorah UPI Alex Rowell Luther College Luther Rowell Decorah College Minnesota Twins St. Cloud, Minn

Minor League Scores From Pacific Coast and International Leagues

In the Pacific Coast League Tacoma defeated Slane 6 to 2 and Portland won 6 to 5 in a rain affected schedule. Tulsa beat San Dise- Phoenix 4 to 1 while Oklahoma City played Indianapolis in rain. Hawaii edged Seattle 2 to 1. In the International League Columbus topped Rochester 6 to 5 and Louisville beat Syracuse 6 to 4. Seesenville split a 3 to 4 doubleheader with Buffalo 2 to 3 in the first game. Only scheduled games listed.

Tacoma Slane Portland Tulsa San Dise - Phoenix Oklahoma City Igianapolis Hawaii Seattle Columbus Rochester Louisville Syracuse Seesenville Buffalo

Softball Tournament Opens Sunday at Cherry Hill Park

Cedar Hills hosts the first annual softball tournament with Allis-Chalmers meeting Cryovac at noon. IBM faces Me Too at 1:30, C R Gazette plays the Allis-Chalmers Cryovac winner at 3, IBM Me Too winner meets Specials at 4:30, and the championship is at 6:15.

Allis-Chalmers Cryovac Cherry Hill Park Cedar Hills IBM Me Too C.R. Gazette

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