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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

2

Fisk Enthusiastic About Third Season For J-Hawks

Jefferson coach Jack Fisk previews his third season as J-Hawks head coach at Kingston stadium. With a 16-1-1 record in two years, Fisk welcomes 13 lettermen led by Tom Mullin and a veteran backfield including Gary Martin and Rick Fulton. The season opens Friday night September 13 against Rock Island.

Jefferson Henry Banke Toby Trickey Dick Barber Terry Sindelar Scott Puryear Tom Mullin Dan Davies Steve Powell J-Hawks Kingston Stadium Jack Fisk Fisk Ron Schirm Vern Bredeson Bob Ask Topman Gary Martin Washington Martin Rick Fulton Walt Steggall Bob Miller Tim Spacek Rock Island

World Series of Drag Racing Opens at Cordova Dragway

Cordova Dragway hosts the 15th World Series of Drag Racing with an $40,365 purse at stake. Over 800 machines expected as the new asphalt track debuts. Registration runs Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event highlights include 8 p.m. funny car clashes Friday and Saturday evenings, with eliminations Sunday at 2 p.m. for top fuel and other classes.

Cordova Ill Cordova Dragway

Quincy Tennis Meet Scheduled Aug 23 25

The Quincy Tennis Club will hold its tenth annual open tournament Aug 23 24 and 25 in Quincy Illinois. Junior matches begin Aug 23. Entry contact Dave Rombert 1212 St Charles Drive Quincy telephone 224 1351 by Aug 22.

Quincy Ill Quincy Tennis Club Dave Rombert St. Charles Drive

Kids Surprise In Net Meet at National Tennis Championship

In the 88th U S National Championships at Longwood, 17 year old Erik Van Dillen of Burlingame California upset top prospect Charlie Pasarell 6 4 4 6 3 6 4 in a third round match. Pasarell ranked number one by USLTA but seeded third behind Arthur Ashe and Graebner. Ashe then beat Chris Bovett 0 6 6 1 6 3 6 3 after a Davis Cup interzone match.

Brookline Mass U. S Longwood Erik van Dillen Burlingame Calif Charlie Pasarell America van Dillen USLTA Pasarell Arthur Ashe Graebner Ashe Spain England Chris Bovett

Garrison Tourney Seeks Teams for Cedar Valley Open

Four teams are needed to fill out the Cedar Valley Open softball tournament opening Friday Aug 30 in Garrison. Interested teams should call 472-4297 in Vinton. First prize money is 150 dollars. It pays to advertise.

Garrison Vinton

Legion Dinner Honors Hanford Baseball Teams Thursday

Hanford Post of the American Legion will honor its Legion baseball teams at a dinner at 6 30 p m Thursday in the armory of Veterans Memorial coliseum.

Hanford Post American Legion Armory of Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Grier Jones Applies to PGA School, Turns Pro

Grier Jones, NCAA golf champion, has mailed his enrollment application to the PGA school, moving from amateur status to professional. The step confirms his transition from collegiate competition to professional training.

Wichita, Kan Grier Jones PGA

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