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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1977
Page
19
Mark Hayes, a five year veteran of the U S tour, fired a second round 63 at Turnberry to establish the all time British Open scoring record, finishing two under par and two strokes clear of the field.
Area All-Stars surge into second round with Hayes posting a 36-hole 139 after an eagle at the 17th. Gallardo fires 65 to climb to 141 while Miller struggles with a 73. Burrows and Clark trail at 141 and 143 as contenders thin out amid warm Scottish weather and a windy Irish Sea layout.
In heat at Memorial stadium Jack Minder fired a 4-0 shutout for Kennedy over Iowa City, striking out 10 on three hits as Washington defeated Jefferson 9-6. Minder’s curve work and stamina drew praise, with Hartman delivering a two-run double and Kennedy improving to 21-9.
Waterloo defeats Cedar Rapids 3-1 in a rain shortened Midwest league game. Tornado warning caused fans to leave as Cedar Rapids mistakes in the second inning produced all Waterloo runs. Henry Barton and John Sylvester were among CR players noted. German de los Santos on Waterloo roster previously with Jersey City.
Kent State hires Elliott a former Iowa defensive back and son of AD Bump Elliott as full-time defensive backfield coach. Dennis Fitzgerald remains head coach. Elliott had earlier taken a part-time Michigan staff role.
The report notes UCLA seeks a new head coach after Gene Bartow departs. Lute Olson denies UCLA contact and discusses recruiting pressure, others connected to the job, and Big Eight defense traditions under Norm Stewart.
Heavyweights Ken Norton and Jimmy Young are set to meet November 5 in a historic non title bout. Don King announced the site options, with ABC television coverage planned. The winner would likely challenge Muhammad Ali, with Las Vegas, the Capital Centre, and Madison Square Garden named as possible venues.
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