Mitchell C R Soap Box Derby Champions Crest Cedar Rapids
Mitchell leads Cedar Rapids in the All American Soap Box Derby at Akron Ohio with a clear win after the first round, earning his four $25 bonds. Kurt and John Banes of Fairfax finish strong as Norman Stuefen receives a craftsmanship trophy and Schmidt family is noted for future scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Akron
Obi
John Mitchell
Robert. G. Mitchells
Juniper Drive
Fairfax
Kurt
John Banes
John
Hanes
Norman Stuefen
Willard Brown
Mitchell
Schmidt
Brad Richard Schmidt
C.R
Anthony Schmidts
Waterloo
Cedar Tacer
Rapids
Chevrolet
Roosevelt
Ted Lawrence
Jaycees
Ohio
Akron Derby Feature Highlights Mitchell Rising in Heat
The report covers John Mitchell's progression toward the All-American Derby in Akron this summer with third place Cedar Rapids context. It lists multiple race heats, winners, and matchups including Packman, Schmidt, Banes, Scranton, and others, culminating in Mitchell edging Schmidt in the championship.
Hypnosis Aids Toomey in Vault at AALT Meet
Olympic decathlon champion Bil Toomey underwent hypnosis to tackle vault fears ahead of the National AALT championships in Los Angeles. He described post hypnotic relief and hopes the treatment will unlock a world decathlon record, targeting 14 feet in the pole vault and the world mark of 8,319. He faces Russian and British competitors next weekend at the Coliseum.
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Los Angeles
Bil Toomey
Toomey
Lake Tahoe
Calif
Colorado
Arthur Ellen
Ellen
Don Newcombe
Jackie Jensen
Maury Wills
Ruether
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
West Germany
Kurt Bendlin
Stanford University
Mykleby Leads C.R. Swim Team At Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Swim Club led by Jeff Mykleby won the boys championship at the seventh annual Dave Armbruster AAU meet in Iowa City. Mykleby swept the 15 17 and senior divisions, setting a state record in the senior 200 yard individual medley and winning the 200 back. Cedar Rapids tallied 253 points to edge Iowa City and Cedar Falls in diving. Cedar Rapids also earned several top finishes across events led by Mykleby, Wilson, Bell, and Carruthers.
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Iowa City
Jef Mykleby
Cedar Rapids
Dave Armbruster
Mykleby
Chrig Wilson
C.R
Cedar Falls
Rock Island
Lonality
Dim Willams
Jet MyKleby
Raehlaty
Eal Agian i Fens
Wileon
Del
Bill Cain Wins Over-all at Iowa SCCA Weekend
Cedar Rapids driver Bill Cain claimed the over-all sports car championship amid a two day Iowa Region SCCA event at Lindale Plaza. Results highlight concours d elegance and touring class finishes with numerous makers including Porsche Ford Volkswagen and Corvette noted among entrants.
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Bill Cai
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Region
Sports Car Club of America
SCCA
Lindale Plaza
Don Koulny
Lee Vetrowsen
Mailsback
Iowa
Ily
Aris Francis Bebeda
Ile “Ble
Merion
En Bruch
Bob Tadies
Feary Ea
Nt Kipp
East
Eist PO Cidak Dans Busay
R. Corvette Chip
Morning meet shows Matley victory and bond prize
Rick Gree notes two heats as Kevin Matley eyes the finish and smiles with pleasure after winning the sec and heat and receiving a $25 savings bond for his effort at the event.
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Kevin Matley
Haynie Opens With Canadian Women’s Open Victory
Toronto AP reports Sandra Haynie, 26, won the Canadian Women's Open at Bayview Golf and Country Club by five strokes. She shot 70 and 216 total, beating Mari Lynn Smith and Kathy Whitworth who tied for second at 221. Sandra Post led Canadians with 223, Birdied final hole to edge amateur Pam Miller for second.
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Toronto
Saundra Haynie
Miss Haynie
Bayview Golf and Country Club
Marilynn Smith
Stuart, Fla
Kathy Whitworth
Dallas
Beard Ends Drought With 15 Under 269
Beard, the Louisville golfer, snapped a two year win drought by finalizing a 269 total at Braetiar Golf Club. He led by six strokes after a birdie heavy round with five birdies and no bogeys. The victory worth $20,000 pushed his season earnings past $95,000 as Tommy Aaron and Hugh Riggs tied for second at 276.
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Edina
Minn
Frank
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Louisville
Tommy Aaron
Hugh ‘Riggs
Labron Harris
Baye Stockton
Braetiar Golf Club
Hiro
al Bess
Steve Estes Wins City Amateur Title at Indian Creek
Steve Estes captured the Indian Creek club title with a score of 67 70 04 to beat rival Josly Avashevski in a playoff. Estes will lead Indian Creek Country Club into The Gazette City Amateur next, aiming to extend his recent success and challenge for the overall championship. Other City Am teammates and results from the day include Larry Maron, Jive Howard, Tom Eicher, Bill Nogers, Barry Ilyduk, and a playoff for the No 7 spot against Rich Wall.
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Steve Estes
Indian Creek Country Club
Gazette City
Estes
Josly Avashevski
City Ant
Indiana Creek
Kunsidorf
City Am
Larry Maron
Jive Howard
Tom Eicher
Bill Nogers
Barry Ilyduk
Rich Wall
Maurice Estes
Tom Niegent
Bill Kanak
Steve
Maurice Estes 80 24 180S Pug —Tig Ainong Pal Hanan
Ire Yernan
Geang
Dan
Kone Agel Peste
Ar—Leary Armatrans
Semis Set In ASA Meet
ASA softball tournament heads toward the final two days as Happitime faces Kings Concrete at 8 45 PM and Welty Way meets Eagles. Sunday results include Welty Way edging Happitime 21 behind Severbach two hit pitching and Kings Concrete downing Bob's Super Valu 10.
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Mt- Vernon
ASA Metro
Happitime
Kings Concrete
Eagles
Welty-Woy
Ga Foy
Madd
eXoe
Stafford
Pike and Shaver
Kings
Bob Buh
Mano
Roeckman
Nda Eordrown
Eales
Johy
Calvett
Grehoret
Anderson
Al Shepherd Wins Elmcrest Golf Crown
Al Shepherd defeated Steve Kehrer after a second extra hole birdie to win the Elmcrest Country Club championship. The pair tied at pars on the A hole and again on the first extra hole. Shepherd will join Elmcrest's seven man City Amateur team for the Gazette City Amateur at Center Rapids Country Club. The squad includes Dr. Walter Benson, Wally Pinickney, Don Olson, Jack Weik, and Dr. Bert Stitzel.
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al Shepherd
Steve Kehrer
Elmcrest ‘Country Club
Shepherd
Elmcrest
Center Rapids
Kebrer
Walter Benson
Wally Pinickney
Don Olson
Jack Weik
Bert Stitzel
Kessell and Dicken Win Jones Park Golf Event
Kessell and Dicken combined for a 36 to win the Jones Park Men’s Golf Association event held at Twin Pines after flood damage to Jones Park. George Gable and Bob Rudd tied for second with 37, handicap winners were George Johnson and Dave Slone with 43-15-28, followed by Dennis Fitegerald and Mark Weede with 41-11-30. Next week’s beat-the-pro will be at Squaw Creek at 7:30 a.m.
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Roy Kessel
Nia Dicken
Jones Park
Bal Blind Partsners
Twin Pines
George Gable
Bob Rudd
George Johnson
Dave Slone
Dennis Fitegerald
Mark Weede
Iquaw Creek
Sweeney lauds Horna and Janey on IMCA circuit progress
Al Mae Sweeney praises Fred Horna of Marton and Irv Janey of Cedar Rapids as top newcomers in IMCA racing. Des Moines Iowa 300 saw Horna finish second and Janey fourth, with Derr leading the points as season progresses.
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L Sweeney
Iowa
Des Moines
Fred Horna
Marton
Irv Janey
Cedar Rapids
Horn
Janey
Sweeney
Fred
Ire
Rama Stott
Vertin Baker
Derr
Ernie
Keokuk
Hare
Janey Fowa 300 Notes and Racing Team Pep Talk
Pred Horn credits his brother Ed for second place after Ed returned from service and prepared the car engine. Trydanny looked strong in 95 degree heat as Irv and the Janey team stayed refreshed with Gatorade. Lenny Funk aided Ron Hutcherson with engine woes on lap 275 while Kane cheers from the sidelines. After 200 laps, Janey’s crew shouted You’re great.
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Horn
Trydanny
Irv
Janey Racing
Ron Hutcherson
Lenny Funk
Otis
Kane
Lenny
Mitch
Janey
Tiny Uses Dake's Car In NASCAR Race Incident
In a racing tale from Cedar Tapuls Darrel Dake, Tiny Lund drove a 1963 Ford after previously owning a 1987 Ford once owned by Dick Johnsor of Minneapolis. Lund faced brake failure and tire blowouts during laps, dropping from third after a late mishap. He contrasts GT cars with NASCAR stocks, citing politics and enjoyment, and questions when he will quit if the desire to win fades.
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Ford
Tiny Lund
Tiny
Fing
Tama-Toledo Wins in Soccer Exit Period
Special to The Gagene reports Tama-Toledo defeating Cedar Rapids 4-1 to win the junior soccer tournament championship. Joe Crawford Tim Bennell Nick Nuvelny and Steve Scharnweber scored for Tama-Toledo, with Mile Springer adding a goal. Cedar Rapids coach Hans Mueller led the runner up squad, and Waterloo hosts upcoming games at 6:30 p.m.
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Gagene Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Joe Crawford
Tim Bennell
Nick Nuvelny
Steve Scharnweber
Tama-Tateco
Mile Springer
Tama-Toledy
Uit
Hans Mueller
Waterloo Ils
Will Roste
Seasu
Kingston
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Steve Dackton
Steve Sanders
Dares Birky
Brad Thompson
Ranay Jackson
Kerala
Rosencans
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Kevin Davians
der Hut
Nell
Nan Christensen Peat
Gary Kckalz
William Cha
Jarry Anderson
Norman $Tuel
Tom Freres
Eal
Greg Hugnes
Kel Mahiey Neat
Kelly Scranton
Kurt Banes
Ert Gevaing
Eat Stave
Jackson
Richard Schiniét
West Trunk
Ach Inahamy
Joba Banes
Denn Christensens
Jerry Ardarson
Tom Pre
Bakersfield
Mexico City
Todmey
Wilson
Jim Bell
Dave Carruthers
Bill Cain
Tony
Falloring
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K. “Dick” Bauder
Rex
Wouths
Rick Gree
Whoopee
Haynie
Champ
Rob Brooks
KCRG
Lander
Ie Ybar
Frank Board
Labron
His
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Tarry Dil
Siti Warne Valve
Stata
Toot
Dudley Wysing
Indian Creek
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Dally
Vac
Kina Goncreter
Wellyway
Sis
woHers
Ertonn Oy
Wpiket
Shaiter
Lisbon
Hank
Arawe
Way
Mesper Sion
Eels
Wornimon
Ats Muldttef
Llabon Bank
Ings
Siger Wat
Nesper Sign
Ife
U.S
Goonswear
Bet Ce Eee
Meld
Uume Loul Pte
Perris le Td Cee
Sheahe
Hada
Waif Beeson
Pincknex Pag
Bon Ikon
Ipa
Jack Be
Bert Sturetweik
Ick Piel
Bob Biles
Young
Johne UN
Tessa and
Parele Laydien Ha
Si Cell Anand & v1
K Kessell
Dicken
KPC
Julin Printing Company
Dial
AL Mae Sweeney
Dake
Tama-Toledo
Cecar Tapids
Belle Plaine
Springer and
Din Mayor
Wagals
Mark Badger
Gait South Ane Rachary
Ove Alara
Frew
Lemos
Garage Opory
Ing
Munir
Overhead Door CO
Das Fauchler
8Th Avenue
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