Weissmuller dies after stroke in Mexico
The piece notes the possible death of Johnny Weissmuller, famed Tarzan actor, near Acapulco after a stroke. It recounts a Rose Bowl visit in Pasadena and a tavern story of Weissmuller racing a younger Oregon or Oregon State swimmer, with bets and a bounced check ending the tale. It also mentions golf course ash near Mount St Helens and Big Ten football camp tours, plus local clipping about Art Hough’s Rotary prize.
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Johnny
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Acapulco
Mexico
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Mer- Weissmuller
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Huntington-Sheraton Hotel
Paul Zimmerman
Los Angeles
Paul
Winfield
L.A
Times
Oregon
Oregon State
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood
Chicago
Butler National
Mount St. Helens
Jim Bourne
North Shore Country Club
Tacoma
Iowa Masters golf attracts 13 pros for July event
AMES AP J D Turner and Jack Webb of Des Moines and Don Bergman of Cedar Rapids lead 13 professionals entered in the 43rd Iowa Masters invitational to be held July 11 13 at the Veenker course Iowa State University Other entrants include Mike Katres George Mackan os Joe Hawkins Gary Louvar Mark Lemon Joe Reece and Kevin Burich Former champions Floran DiPaglia Bob Appenzeller and Bob Leahy also filed entries
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J.D. Turner
Jack Webb
Des Moines
Don Bergman
Cedar Rapids
Veenker
Iowa State University
Mike Katres
Sioux City
George Mackanos
Carroll
B.G. Campbell
Oskaloosa
Ken Dahl
Clear Lake
Chris
Royals Baseball Tryout Set at Boone Memorial Park
The Kansas City Royals announce a tryout for ages 16 to 22 on July 10 at Boone Memorial Park. Registration starts at 8:30 p.m. Bring own gear including glove and shoes. Legion players need coach permission.
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Kansas City Royals
Boone Memorial Park
American Legion
Skopec 2nd in big Indy race Friday
Cedar Rapids native Tim Skopec finished second in the INDEE 10,000-meter race as 203 runners competed during the Independence Fourth of July celebration. Todd Teverill won in 33:02 with Skopec at 33:12, and Kim Sprain was third at 34:12.
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Independence
Tim Skopec
Cedar Rapids
Todd Teverill
Evansdale
Skopec
Kim Sprain
Waverly
Stacy Roberts
Waterloo
Dodie Gull
Greeley
Ann Novak
Kiwanis Club
Independence Jaycees
Manchester 10 000 Meter Fun Run July 19
The Second Annual Manchester 10 000 Meter Fun Run set for July 19 at 9 a.m. starts at the county courthouse downtown. Medals for all finishers and trophies for top runners. Registration 7 to 8 30 a.m. on courthouse lawn. Entry fees 5 dollars for the 10 000 meter and 3 dollars for the two mile. Proceeds beyond expenses go to the U S Olympic fund.
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Manchester
County
U.S. Olympic Fund
East Buchanan coach departs for Newman High School
Dave Peters, longtime East Buchanan basketball and track coach, is hired as head basketball coach at Newman High School in Mason City. His Winthrop team went 43-34, with a 12-7 season best in nine years, and he will also assist football and coach boys golf at Newman. He previously student taught in Mason City schools.
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East Buchanan High School
Newman High School
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Peters
Newman
Nolting area coaches win Iowa track coach of year awards
Cedar Rapids Jefferson coach Larry Nolting named Class 3A Northeast Region coach of the year while Don Wallis of North Tama earns Class 1A coach of the year honors from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Other honorees include Ken Fearing Anamosa Jim Freeze Tri-County Jan Peterson Stormont Dave Fetterman Tipton and Bob Rinehart Valley of Elgin. Wallis also named Central region coach of the year.
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Don Wallis
North Tama
Iowa Association of Track Coaches
IATC
Ken Fearing
Anamosa
Jim Freeze
Tri-County
Jan Pederson
Stormont
Dave Fetterman
Tipton
Bob Rinehart
Valley of Elgin
Wallis
Lutheran Mutual Life Junior Tennis Tournament Set
Wartburg College courts host the second annual Lutheran Mutual Life Junior Tennis Tournament July 12-13 with entry deadline Thursday. Contact Matt Harms and Rich Hegwood for details.
Key games loom as Modern Piping chases second-half crown
Major Open Men action centers on Modern Piping and Collins Radio as week schedule features 7:45 p.m. clashes and 9:15 p.m. battles. Modern Piping leads second half at 4-0 with two pivotal games including a 7:45 showdown with Collins Radio while East Side Maidrite and King Richard's trail. Pitchers Al Rausch and Gregg Bosch stand 7-0 and 5-0 with strong strikeout totals, and Steve Calvert tops batting with .407 after 27 at bats.
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King Richard's
Thorp Finance
East Side
Maidrite
Marion Metres
East Side Maidrite
Modern
Collins Radio
Chappie's
Chapple’s
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Ellis Park
Mister Perfect
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Ellis
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Billy Greer
Tom Busch
Cal Ernst
Collins
Denny Place
King Richard
al Rausch
Gregg Bosch
Rausch
Bosch
Mount Vernon Kolache Day softball tourney entries
Mount Vernon hosts a July 12 13 double elimination softball tournament with 16 teams. Entry is 55 dollars and includes two restricted flight softballs. For more information contact Steve Sweeney at 319 895 6288.
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Steve Sweney
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