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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

8

Weaver Turns In Top Victory To Lead PGA Year

DeWitt Weaver won the United States Professional Match Play Championship by six strokes over Phil Rodgers at the Country Club of North Carolina. Weaver, who battled sponsorship troubles, posted a 71 to Rodgers 77, lifting his 1965 earnings to about 75 thousand dollars with Palmer, Nicklaus, and Player among early exits.

Pinewurst N.C Weaver Don Meredith Southern Methodist Philbour Rodgers United North Carolina Ken Stl Bruce Crampton Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player

Hawks Work on Kicking in Iowa City Practice

AP reports University of Iowa held a light Sunday workout focusing on the kicking game as fall drills continued. Sunderman and Frank Sunderman teamed with Kokolus as primary punters and kickoff specialists while quarterback Rob Fick and Sunderman impressed on passes during a two-hour scrimmage witnessed by about 300 fans.

Iowa City University of Iowa Frank Sunderman Harry Kokolus Konvius Soohomore Frank Lauterbur Rob Fick Sunderman Kyle Skogman Cedar Rapids Lauterbur

Horn and Zwanziger win Farley late model feature

Fred Horn of Marion took the regularly scheduled late model feature at Farley Speedway. Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo won the makeup late model feature. Both Horn and Zwanziger also won heat events on the dirt track, with Red Droste of Waterloo also taking a heat. Midget racing added to next week's program.

Farley Fred Horn Marion Farley Speedway Bill 12Wanziger Waterloo Horn Zwanziger Shallmile Red Droste

World’s Best wamng Gathoun sets 1500m record in AAU meet

Alhambra California swimmer 13 year old established a world 1500 meter freestyle mark at the National AAU championships. She touched in 19 minutes 19.2 seconds matching the existing record of 17 minutes 19.9 seconds.

Wamng Gathoun Alhambra Cali

Girl Tries Maquoketa High Football On Bet

Maquoketa high school welcomed Jaymie Roemerman a 120 pound student who joined a practice session on a bet. She borrowed her brothers gear and faced team rules for hair length in a light hearted debut joked about by Coach Francis Johnston and players.

Maquoketa UPI Jaymie Roemerman Jayme Francis Johnston Jaymie Johnston

Williams 93 Yard Return Sparks Rams in Preseason Win

Williams rushed 93 yards on the opening kickoff to spark the Rams 31-21 victory over the Patriots in Los Angeles. Atlanta beat Buffalo 35-24 as Berry threw two late TD passes helping the Falcons to their second preseason win.

Ted Meier Pries Spotra Travis Willams Los Angeles Patriots New England Foxboro Stadium Odell Lennon Roman Gebriel Bob Ktein T Rams Bob Berry Atlanta Buffalo Berry

Iowa City shines at State Indoor Hi Pitching Meet wins

Art Hampton of Iowa City posted a perfect 114 mark Sunday to win the State Indoor Hi Pitching tournament at Ellis Park during the Iowa State Fair. Dennis Kelly took a close second, with class winners including Carl Bennet Des Moines Ed Weber Dyersville Frank Robinson Jet Ottumwa and Randy Fite Floris across B D E and junior divisions.

Iowa City Des Moines Hampton Towa City Dennis Kelly Ellis Park Towa W. W. Uhlig Anita Carl Bennet Ed Weber Dyersville Frank Robinson Jet Ottumwa Randy Fite Floris

Dennis Kelly Scores Hole-in-One at Ellis Park

Dennis Kelly of 1557 Seventh Ave SE aced the 154 yard par three No 8 hole at Ellis Park golf course on Saturday. He used an iron during a four some with Joe Kelly Herb Rich tards and Chuck Swore.

Dennis Kelly Ave. SE Ellis Park Dennis Joe Kelly Herb Richtards Chuck Swore

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