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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1976

Page

10

Brother's Tips Pay Off for Rik Massengale

Rik Massengale rode a lesson from his brother Don to a second round 63 and a 36 hole total of 130 12 under par leading the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield Country Club JC Snead sits one behind after a 64 to reach 135 11 under par. Massengale credited his improved grip and corrected fade as key to the surge.

Rik Massengate Wethersfield Conn Rik Massengale Don PGA Rik Massengele Texas JC. Snead Snead Wethersfield Country Club

Whitworth Leads Patty Berg Classic With Course Record

Kathy Whitworth set a course record 6 under par for 36 holes at Keller Golf Course to lead the Patty Berg Classic by two over Sandra Post. Endicott and Bonnie Bryant shot 70s, while Sandra Palmer and Jan Stephenson were five back with 71s.

ST. Paul Miss Whitworth Keller Jill Endicott Bonnie Bryant Miss Endicott Miss Post Sandra Palmer Jan Stephenson Judy Rankin Mary Lou Crocker Mary Canney Jocelyne Bourassa Miss Bourassa Miss Berg

Sumerwell Wins Retired Men's Golf Low Gross Title

Sumerwell shot 36 at Twin Pines to win low gross in the Retired Men's Golf Assi. Wally Wittenberg had 29 for low net. Dan Sikes, Billy Casper, Gay Brewer and Mac McLendon led a pack at 135. Snead praised birdie pace and warned against missing putts, while Masters champ Ray Floyd stood at 140.

Ross Somerwell Twin Pines Wally Wittenberg John Watson Ray Prescott Snead Dan Sikes Billy Casper Gay Brewer Mac McLendon Sikes Casper Brewer McLendon Herero Blancas al Geiberger John Schlee Schlee Geiberger Blancas Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Sam Snead Don Bies Ray Floyd Dave Stockton Massengale Messengale Minth

Foster and Bench Fuel Reds Victory Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 3 as George Foster hit his 28th homer and Johnny Bench added his 13th solo shot. Gary Nolan earned his 11th win with Rolfe Eastwick recording the save. Bench noted Foster’s pursuit of a Triple Crown but Foster downplayed the race.

George Foster RBI Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Cubbie Rey Burris Bench Cincinnati Gary Nolan Rolfe Eastwick Foster Carl Yastrzemski Boston Foster Poo Hemers Coleaders Dave Kingman Mets Mike Schmidt Phillies Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Jefry Andy Hassler Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers George Brett Hassler Royals California Brewers Rumners von Joshua Robin Yount

McCuskey Named to Mat Hall of Fame

Iowa wrestling figure Dave McCuskey, ex UNI and Iowa coach, earns induction to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame alongside 13 charter members at Stillwater, Oklahoma on September 11. His past honors include Helms Hall of Fame, NCAA Coach of the Year 1969, and Olympic team coach in 1956.

Iowa Chy Dave McCuskey Iowa State Teachers College Northern Iowa U_ of Iowa McCuskey Wrestling Hall of Fame Stillwater Oklo Iowa Helms Hall of Fame NCAA

Saints Win In Overtime In 1980 Preseason Thriller

New Orleans Saints beat Baltimore Colts in overtime 23 20 after Strachan 3 yard TD with 11 20 left in OT. Bobby Scott subbing for injured Archie Manning passes 22 of 44 for 274 yards and hits Henry Childs. Colts tie late with 71 yard pass to Doughty then Linhart kicks twice but misses from 24 in OT.

Baltimore Mike Stachan New Orleans Saints Baltimore Colts Bobby Scott Saints Archie Manning Strachan Scott New Orleans Bill Troup Glenn Doughty Toni Linhart Henry Childs Chuck Muncie Tom MacLeod Doughty

Nelson Tied For 5th Spot At Tourney Opener

ATLANTIC AP Jim Scheppele of Waterloo led after the first round of the 18th annual Tournament of Champions golf at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club with a one under par 68. Burich Creston and Debuhr Ottumwa were second at 69, Olsen Des Moines fourth at 70, and seven golfers tied for fifth with Nielsen Belle Plaine among them.

Atlantic (Ap Jim Scheppele Waterloo Ared Beck Kevin Burich Creston Ross Debuhr Ottumwa Atlantic Golf and Country Club J.D. Olsen Des Moines Len Nielsen Belle Plaine Tis

Miller Beaten in Scots Double Diamond golf upset

Brian Barnes defeated Johnny Miller in the $35,000 Double Diamond golf tournament in Scotland as the U S team fell from contention. Barnes’ earlier fine from the British PGA and Miller’s prior hole loss framed a rough day for American players in Group 1. The U S finished last as Canada and others advanced in the event.

Johnny Miller Brian Barnes Miller Bares Scotland Barnes PGA U.S

Grid Officials Are Needed For IA High School Officials

The Iowa High School Officials Assn announces a first meeting for new officials on Tuesday August 24 at Washington high. Open to new officials and those interested in prep football officiating, the meeting starts at 7 pm in room 118. A state rules meeting is set for Thursday August 26 at Kennedy high at 7 30 pm and another area meeting at Washington on Monday August 30 at 7 pm.

Iowa High School Officials Assn Washington High Wash Kennedy High

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