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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1971

Page

9

Marion hosts tough meet as North Scott claims title

At Marion's Marion gym the Indians edged North Scott with 37 points while the Chargers earned a late surge. North Scott standout Dave Kluever claimed the 167 pound crown, and Anamosa, Monticello, Linn-Mar, Prairie and Marion filled state berths as 18 wrestlers from CR Marion schools advanced.

Mike Atakyuga Marion Beg North Sealt Dave Kluever North Anamosa C.r-Marion Linn- Mar Prairie Monticello Dan Dubishar Tom Eschen Lin-Mar Greg Snitker Anamasa Brent Bonebreak Aks C.r.marion Jefferson, Prairie Linn-Mar Kennedy Gary Flobbs Jim Blasingame Iowa City West Tonger Smited Srappler Bob McCue Dabishar Atate Wash Cedric Doolin Bailey Garnate Eschen

Dimaggio Reflects On Pro Am Play And Baseball Comeback

Joe DiMaggio speaks about leaving baseball, his readiness to take another role, and nostalgia for the game while competing in a Panama golf event. He notes talking with the commissioner's office, enjoying golf’s travel life, and the lack of offers to return to full-time play.

DiMaggio Tom Seppy Doltin Joe Panama Panama Golf/South Mopeia Dow Finsterwald Canal Zone Gong South Oakland Athletics Miami Commissioner’s Office Ferguson’ Jenk Chicago Cubs Jenkins Cubs Scottsdale, Ariz Auer Sooning Hughes Sport Network A’s Charles

Big league signings and offers loom in 1970 camp

Several clubs pushed for major raises as signs emerged of target figures near 100000 dollars. Players named include Tony Oliva and Jim Perry with the Twins while Cincinnati and Bob Howsam pursued Johnny Bench on a three year, 500000 dollar deal. Baltimore eyes a raise for Frank Robinson as Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar negotiate. The Yankees open camp without Fritz Peterson and Thurman Munson as talks continue. Pittsburgh confirms signings for Veale and Alley though Veale faces a 300 dollar fine for conduct in negotiations.

Bob Howsamn Cincinnmti Tok Wit Johnny Howsam Saurtby Reds Pete Rose Tony Perez Bal New York Yankees Fritz Peterson Thurman Munson Pittsburgh Bob Veale Gene Alley Veale Joe Brown

DiMaggio’s Bat Swing Spurs (notable text trimmed to fit)

The passage notes 200 years since DiMaggio’s era and repeats that fans, including those born after his playing days, still feel the impact of his bat. It reflects enduring admiration across generations.

DiMaggio

Ashe Ralston Playoff Sets Stage For Laver Match

In New York Madison Square Garden a Monday playoff between Arthur Ashe and Dennis Ralston will determine who faces Rod Laver in the Tennis Championship Classic semifinal. The event stakes include $15,000 per semifinal and $25,000 to the eventual winner, with Rod Laver slated to meet the winner. Roy Emerson and Tom Okker await the other semifinal date.

New York Arthur Ashe Dennis Ralston Roy Emerson Australia Tom Okker Netherlands Laver Emerson New Haven Conn

Celts guard Williams booked for contempt of court

San Diego police say Celtics guard Art Williams was booked on contempt in connection with alimony payment violation after a 128-118 loss to the Rockets. He was released on bail Sunday. Williams is a Cal Poly Pomona graduate listed at 185 pounds.

San Diego Calif Art’ "Hambone” Willams Boston Celtic Cal Poly Pomona Celtics San Diego Rockets

Durr Upsets King in Three Sets at Florida Meet

In Lighthouse Point France’s Francoise Durr, world No. 1, defeated Billie Jean King 6 3 3 6 3 to claim $2,000. It marked Durr’s first win of the season, lifting her year earnings to $6,600 while King’s season total rose to $18,000 with second place. Rosemary Casals beat Kerry Melville for third prize as part of the event.

Mrs. King Rosemary Casals San Francisco Kerry Melville Australia

Chorkowski Leads in Collins All Events Bowling Tourney

Dan Charkowski rolled 1858 to lead the all events division of Sailing Radio's 15th annual bowling tourney at Legion Lanes. The two weekend event wraps up next Sunday with first weekend leaders H E P ee Maintenance A acre ea eae se.

Dan Charkowski Sailing Radio Legion Lanes Walker

Wolverines Face Indiana and Ohio in Big Ten Bid

Michigan, 8-0 after a 108-96 win over Minnesota, must beat Indiana in Bloomington and then Ohio State at home to solidify atop the Big Ten. Henry Wilmore scored 33 as Michigan etched another double-digit victory while Ohio State beat Northwestern and Indiana beat Illinois to stay in contention.

Wolverines Michigan Minnesota Indiana Bloomington Ohio State Wolverine Johnny Orr Henry Wilmore George Henson Northwestern Illinois Purdue Iowa Michigan State Wisconsin Allan Hornyak Fred Taylor Buckeye Luke Witle Jim Cleamons Taylor

Graebner Cops Open National Indoor Open Win

Salisbury Maryland AP Clark Graebner known as Clark Kent to his tennis colleagues defeated Cliff Richey after saving two match points in the fourth set. Graebner won 2-6 7-6 16 7-6 6-0 securing the $50,000 U.S. National Indoor Open and the $9,000 first prize. The humor of the moment lingered as Richey joked about Graebner’s cape during the awards.

Richey Clark

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