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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1972

Page

6

Weiskopf Beats Nicklaus In Inverrary Classic Finish

Tom Weiskopf wins the Inverrary Classic at 278 to top Jack Nicklaus by two strokes. Weiskopf earns $52,000. Nicklaus takes $29,640 and vows to chase Arnold Palmer’s career money lead. McLendon finishes third at 280. Palmer earns $400 in a disappointing final rounds.

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Area wrestlers shine as Cedar Rapids area dominates Des Moines meet

The state wrestling tournament in Des Moines featured strong Cedar Rapids Marion placers led by Jefferson and Washington. Area champions included Craig Faldet and Dave Zidlicky of Decorah, Mike Furne of Durant, Mike McGivern of Town Valley, Larry Bergman of Turkey Valley, Jack Fiehler of Starmort, and several finalists and high placers from LaSalle, Jefferson, Valley, and Linn-Mar. Over 30,000 spectators attended the two day event, with Humboldt, Algotta, and Tripoli also earning titles. Norris of Ankeny stood out with a dominant AAA run and multiple pins. The Cleveland Open Golf Tournament was announced for June 20 to July 2 at Tanglewood Club.

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Hawkeyes Spark Second Season with MSU Win

Iowa coach Dick Schultz pushed the team into a second season and they answered by defeating Michigan State after a rough first half. Rick Williams poured in 25 of his 33 points in the crucial second half lifting the Hawks to a strong Big Ten win and a step toward better standing.

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Spoilers Aim For Upset Woeful Michigan Clash At Iowa

Spoiler's chance centers on Towa facing Pur due at home, Minors on March 7, and Michigan on the road March 11. Michigan State backlash over black athlete rights and Big Ten actions are noted, with recent MSU board split over administrators' statements. The piece references past Michigan impact on Iowa and a larger college sports rights debate.

Pexa Tops 27.7 Scoring Pace Ahead of Benton Clash

Washington high star Ron Pexa of Cedar Rapids Marion region basketball maintains a 27.7 scoring average after 18 games. The 6 foot 7 senior, listed at 1225 pounds in OCR, leads Cedar Rapids Marion area, as Pexa nears Class AA tournament action Tuesday versus Benton Community at Regis. The report notes other metro clubs in the circuit.

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Michigan Aggressive Turnaround Lifts Wolverines Against Minnesota

Michigan surged after halftime to beat Minnesota 46.52, with coach John Orr urging greater aggression as the Wolverines moved within one game of leading the Big Ten. Minnesota coach Bill Musselman credited his team’s strong first half, while Ohio State and Northwestern results echoed the conference’s competitive mix heading into tourney week. Scoring leaders include Greg Gibney and Mark Enright as Prairie and nearby schools contest the top spot.

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Wisconsin Clinches Big Ten Hockey Title in Michigan State Victory

Wisconsin clinched the Big Ten hockey championship with a 4-? victory over Michigan State in East Lansing. The Badgers improved to 8-4 in conference play and also claimed first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

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Alex Karras to Speak at Armar Ballroom

Former University of Town all American and Detroit Lions star Alex Karras will headline Collins Radio Technical Association annual gathering at Armar ballroom Monday night at 8 p.m. A social hour precedes his appearance. Karras, a late night TV talk show comedian, has acted in several films.

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Ohio wrestler nets third straight MAC title crown

Toledo AP report says Ohio University wrestler rolled up a 104 point total to claim his third straight Mid American Conference mat crown and emerge as a leading NCAA Wrestling Tournament challenger this season.

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