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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

Page

10

Washington Warriors eye balanced Valley title bid

Washington high coach Wally Sheets, entering his eighth season, says the Warriors rebuild with 11 lettermen, strong weight program, and a confident, disciplined attitude could yield a very respectable team. Key backfield players Blood and Phrollson loom as top scorers as injuries and quarterback depth shape a Wake-up season. The Valley race looks wide open with Jefferson, Kennedy, Iowa City, Clinton among contenders.

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Iowan Captures Trapshoot Title in Grand American Meet

N Pletee of Ollumwa won the veterans’ tie in the Grand American trapshooting tournament preliminary handicap, breaking 6 1 targets. Charles Hartwig of Cedar Rapids broke 92 100 in the 26 yard event, and John Holopp of Town City shot 90 100 in the wit yard competition.

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Johnny Kerr named executive with NBA’s Chicago group

Johnny Kerr, a 12 year NBA veteran and Bulls first coach, becomes general manager of the NBA team in Chicago. Kerr, who resigned as ABA Virginia Squires vice president, won ABA Coach of the Year in 1966 after guiding the Flying Balls to the playoffs.

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Roundup of trades and awards across pro sports

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Pro Hockey Teams Not About To Merge

The National Hockey League will not merge with the World Hockey Association and will adhere to a new league to sign top junior players. Governors decided at a closed meeting Thursday they will not stand by land and watch. If the WHA signs underage juniors they will change policy if necessary.

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Moorhead Wins in Legion Meet

Moorhead tops Williston in the 1973 American Legion Central Maine baseball tournament as Kris Guisvng fires a three hit shutout through nine innings. In boxing, Sugar Ray Scales, defending Munich Olympic champion, defeats Chu Chu Garcia of San Diego by unanimous decision in the welterweight division.

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Boulder still perfect in NBC competition

Boulder Colo remains one of three undefeated teams in the National Baseball Congress tournament with a 40 record after a 1-1 night. Boulder defeated Liberal Kan by a four-run finish as homers sparked a late scoring burst. Terre Haile Tr. shutout Tallahassee La 144 in a game ended by the run rule, while Wichita Bower Homes eliminated St. Keyis 2- to conclude the slate.

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Bidding for Match Play Spots Heats Up at MacGregor Downs

Raleigh AP reports top players vie for the $100,000 S&M Open at MacGregor Downs Golf Course. Stockton Allin and Dave Wichelberger lead early as eight players, including Nicklaus Trevino and Weiskopf, chase exemptions in the U.S. Pro Match Play Championship. Wadkins and Crenshaw falter on the 8th and 18th holes amid tough waters and large crowds.

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AstroTurf Helps Get Hawks in Condition

Iowa City report on University of Iowa Hawkeyes football practice on AstroTurf at Kinnick Stadium. Coach Frank Lauterbur stresses heat and turf aid conditioning for upcoming games including a Sept. 45 matchup with Michigan. Players Kyle Skogman and Andre Jackson discuss surface impact and stamina while the team plans most workouts on synthetic turf despite some road games on grass.

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Council Bluffs Stays Alive in Legion Meet

Richfield Minnesota edged Omaha 3-2 in 14 innings to stay alive in the American Legion regional, with Brian Denman delivering a two-out bases loaded single. Council Bluffs advanced to 16-2 and kept hopes alive with a 11% pound win over Moorhead, while other regional results included Williston’s visit to Rapid City and Cape’s 9-4 elimination.

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