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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1971

Page

7

Juniors Key to Marion Season in a Safety Linebacker Story

Marion Indians rely on 23 juniors of 39 on varsity as head coach Les Dollinger plans a young offense and defense. Senior anchors Doug Wilson and others return, while Don Wishniewsky directs the sophs to a 6-2-1 mark. Early games include Benton Community and Anamosa at home.

Isafety Lancaster Mike Borst All-Metro Dan Bob Joice Mark Hess Marion Les Dollinger Indians Dollinger Ciha Rodger Baily Rich Delp Jeff Welch Mark Burgess Joel Cox Angelo Carillo Mike Travis Doug Wilson Wilson Steve Jensen Brad Kiburz Terry Skilling Jensen Kiburz Skilling Anamosa Tipton Benton Community

Ranson to Start Sports Programs at Mount Mercy College

Leonard Ranson Jr., former Washington and Lee track and cross country star, named director of student activities dean of men at Mount Mercy College. He will coordinate a recreation program with intramural and extramural sports for men and women, including instructional periods and a continuation of a club basketball schedule with 13 games listed against Calmar Ottumwa Heights and Mount Saint Clare pending more opponents after November 30.

Washington and Lee University Leonard Ranson Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids Ranson Virginia Washington and Lee Duke Divinity School Duke Mount Mercy Calmar Ottumwa Heights Mount Saint Clare Rawson

Want Ad Urges Quick Sale of Unneeded Space-Takers

A brief classified notice invites readers to sell unused space-takers by calling 369-1234. The ad emphasizes speed and simplicity to clear items no longer needed.

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Boxing results from AP report with multiple bouts

In Tokyo Ryu Sorimachi won on points over Fel Pedranza in a 146 2/5 to 145 4/5 middleweight bout. In Omaha Ron Stander outpointed Manuel Ramos in a 10 round heavyweight clash. Other results note Pat O Connor stopping Jak Nagaki in Minneapolis, Oscar Albarado beating Bob Williams in Los Angeles, and Bob Manes defeating Bird Williams in Memphis.

Tokyo Ryu Sorimachi Japan Fel Pedranza Sweet Sorimachi Omaha Neb Ron Stander Council Bluffs Iowa Manuel Ramos Mexico Minneapolis Pat O’connor Rochester Minn Jak Nagaki Fiji Islands Los Angeles Oscar Albarado Uvalde Tex

Cowboys Blitz Oilers for 28 20 Exhibition Victory

Dallas uses a safety blitz late to topple Houston 28 to 20 and reclaim the Texas Championship. Cornell Green seals it with a 40 yard interception return after Dickey passes for a late touchdown. Staubach and Dickey sparked early long scoring drives and a Hayes reception set up Garrison score.

Houston Lynn Dickey Kansas State Dallas Cowboys Texas Houston Oilers Cowboys Dallas Blitz Cornell Green Dickey Oilers Dal — Garrison DePoyster Hou — Frazier Lasise Keens Serrioon Boy Vest Bereen Dalewis Reeves Beirne Dickey Clostegen

Thursday's Results Dallas 28 Houston 20

Sports brief recaps Thursday's NFL game with Dallas Cowboys defeating Houston Texans 28 to 20.

Dallas Houston

Cowboys win fifth straight tuneup in Astrodome clash

Dallas everyman Dan Reeves ran a field goal fake for an eight yard pass to J D Lewis for the fourth TD as Dallas beat Houston 37 21 in an exhibition. Dickey completed 14 of 31 passes for 295 yards and two scores but criticized himself for a late interception. Landry lamented spotty play while Staubach started at QB and Morton directed a late scoring drive. Ed Hughes praised Dickey after sticking with him through the game.

Dickey Houston Willie Fraizer Jim Bierne Booth Lusteg Oilers Dallas Lusteg Spike Jones Cowboys Dan Reeves J. D. Lewis Astrodome Ed Hughes Lynn Dickey Hughes Charley Johnson Dan Pastorini Tom Landry

Majors Pleased With First Day

Ames AP reports Iowa State football coach Johnny Majors said midweek contact work outs will begin soon after a Thursday session he called highly successful. The Cyclones appear in good shape with Willie Jones arriving from Valdosta, Georgia after travel issues. Defensive back Barry Hill and tackle Jim Christensen were absent due to knee surgeries.

Ames Iowa State University Johnny Majors Majors Cyclone Willie Jones Valdosta Barry Hill Jim Christensen

Want to Sell Something Big or Small in Want Ads

Local want ads invite readers to place listings for any item or service. Call 369-1234 to place an ad and reach buyers quickly.

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Spitz Wins 200 Meter Freestyle at AAU Meet in Houston

Mark Spitz of Carmichael California, a two time world record holder, won the men's 200 meter freestyle at the National AAU Swimming Championships in 1 54 744 a fraction from the world record. Jerry Heidenreich and Fred Tyler of Canada Dry Jets finished second and third respectively. Gary Hall led a strong finals day in the 400 meter individual medley with 4 33 112, while Linda Johnson won the women's 200 meter freestyle in 2 08 036. Eight finals remain for Friday across multiple events including butterfly breaststroke backstroke and the 800 meter freestyle relay.

Houston Mark Spitz Carmichael Calif Spitz Jerry Heidenreich Southern Methodist Don Schollander Heidenreich Fred Tyler Canada Dry Jets Gary Hall Hall Rick Colella Cascade Swim Club Tim McKee Suburban Swim Club Linda Johnson Lakewood Swim Club Sandy Ann Simmons Jenny Bartz Santa Clara Swim Club Leslie Cliff Canadian Dolphins Swim Club

Auto Caravan Displays Plymouth Cars in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids display Friday and Saturday at First Avenue Plymouth features four customized Plymouth models. Highlights include a replica of Don Prudhomme's drag racing funny car, a 1971 Barracuda with a 1500 horsepower Hemi, a recessed hood 1971 Road Runner in candy orange, a heavily altered 'Cuda 440, and a 'Duster 340 with a rolled under front pan and rear roof spoiler. The caravan also shows two cut-away performance engines, a parts display, a 27 minute history film, and a two person briefing on performance, body customizing and parts availability.

Plymouth Cedar Rapids First Avenue Don Prudhomme

Drug Charge For Worster

Hamilton Ontario AP Steve Worster an all American back from Texas was arrested during a daytime raid by the RCMP and Hamilton police on a residence. He faces possession of one ounce of marijuana and a water pipe. Teammate Seth Miller was charged with possessing a water pipe.

Hamilton Steve Worster Texas Worster Hamilton Tiger Cat Seth Miller Royal Canadian Mounted Police Miller Arizona State

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