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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1972

Page

12

Gay Brewer Replaces Rodriguez at Amana VIP Tournament

Amana officials announced Gay Brewer, last week’s Canadian Open winner and former Masters champ, will compete in the 1972 Amana VIP at the Finkbine course in Iowa City, replacing Chi Chi Rodriguez who withdraws for dental surgery. Tickets cost 5 dollars in advance, 6 dollars at the gate. proceeds go to the Club Scholarship Fund.

AMANA Amana Ofucials Gay Brewer Amana V.I.P Finkbine Course Iowa City Brewer University of Iowa Club Scholarship Fund, Inc Jack Tuthill Assu Tuthill PGA Amana V.sp USGA Amana V.lp

Japanese Star Akira Tomon Dies From Injury

Akira Tomon, 19, Japanese All-Star baseball player, died in Tokyo Friday from a brain hemorrhage after a head injury suffered during the U S Japan Collegiate World Series. He was struck by a ball during a double play attempt.

Tokyo Akira Tomon Keio University Sai Tomon

Norway Boots Help Jeff In 6-1 Win

Norway's shaky defense aided Cedar Rapids Jefferson to a 6-1 baseball victory as nine errors, five in the third inning, helped Jeff score four unearned runs. Kent Clark pitched a two hitter with 12 strikeouts for the J-Hawks. Jeff tallied on Red Mefford's triple and Niehouse's sacrifice fly, with multiple fourth inning miscues and a seventh inning two-run burst.

Norway Cedar Jeff Red Mefford George Niehouse Mark Sickles Steve Snyder Sickles Clark J-Hawk

Garner's Rip Sparks Washington Victory Over Benton Community

Garner's two run double in the first inning drove Washington to a 2-1 win over Benton Community. Larson earned the win to improve to 7-1, with 4 hits allowed and a sixth inning run. Wilson, Schallau, and Garner starred for the game in a tight decision.

Gerry Garner Washington Ligh Washdiamon Garner Sven Larson Tom Wilson Benton Doug Schallau

Modell Hurt In Westhampton accident at summer home

Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell was hospitalized with severe cuts to his right hand and leg after an accident at a Westhampton summer home. He was taken to Eastern Island Hospital and was expected to remain hospitalized for several days.

Greenport N.Y Art Modell Cleveland Browns Westhampton Modell Re Island Sur- S Gourney Betty Moore

Moss Captures Feature Run At OsKaloosa Speedway

Iowa City's John Moss won the midseason super stock feature at the Southern Iowa Speedway on Wednesday. Dick Lewis of Ottumwa placed second after a scramble in the inaugural heat, with top finishers listed including Dan Dickey and Curt Hansen among others in the field.

Iowa City Moss Oskaloosa John Moss Dick Lewis Ottumwa Scram Hamid Cal Fars Bist Austrattan Dom Neviman Aoinep Nécona George’ Barnkeny

Holt Extends Lead in Olympic Star Trials

SAN FRANCISCO AP Alan Holt of Seattle extended his advantage in the U S Olympic Star Class sailing trials by winning the fifth race as 24 competitors remained. With two races left Friday and Saturday and only the best six finishes of seven counting, Holt held two firsts two seconds and a third.

Holt San Francisco Alan Holt Seattle Holé

Clarence Homers Beat Lowden In ACornbelt Victory

Clarence Grabs a 4-2 win over Lowden in ACornbelt league action. Warren Pike Terry Peterman and Jim Lin homered for Clarence while Gary Adkins struck out 17 to earn the win. George Pinnell also homered for Lowden.

Clarence Lowden Warren Pike Terry Peterman Jim Lin Jkenback Gary Adkins George Pinnell

Benn Leading Route In High-Scoring College League Game

Benn rapped two home runs including a grand slam while McNabb hit three straight doubles as John-Ed's Phil lips 66 defeated Boston Fish 19-2 in College Community Inter league action. Sandy's edged Welty Way 13-3 with eight players and Don Clark homering. All-American Transfer beat T K Roofing 13-11 and ICSA defeated May 15-14. Welty Way rallied from an early deficit to beat Safari 14-42 in girls softball second round.

Bob Benn Bill McNabb John-Ed Phillips 66 Boston Fish

McMullen Wins First Flight Title in DeMolay Golf

Kelly McMullen of Cedar Rapids wins the first flight championship at the National DeMolay golf tournament in St. Joseph Missouri. He secures victory with a 54 hole total of 242. Terry Hockenson of St. Joseph takes overall tournament by four strokes ahead of Wade Borg of Phoenix Arizona with 211 and 215 respectively.

McMullen ST. Joseph Kelly McMullen Cedar Rapids Terry Hockenson Wade Borg Phoenix Ariz Hockenson Borg

Berths Open for ASA Tournament in Mt Vernon

Berths remain open for the ASA district fast-pitched softball tournament to be held in Mt. Vernon July 21 30. Deadline for entry is July 17 with a $25 entry fee plus ASA fees if not already paid. The field is led by defending champions Kathy Whitworth and Judy Kimball.

ASA Mt.Vernon John Kathy Whitworth Millis Judy Kimball

Palmer's 1960 U S Open win fuels a legend

Arnie Palmer stunned a mass of nerves at Cherry Hills in 1960 to win his first U S Open title. He opened with four birdies in a row and parlayed a front nine 30 into a two-stroke victory over amateur Jack Nicklaus, launching Palmer's storied major career.

Associated Press Fairway Denver Cherry Hills Palmer Jack Nicklaus

Palmer’s dramatic rally to chase Souchak in golf lore

In a tense moment described by Arnold Palmer, the gallery watched a remarkable white ball travel high above the mountains as he faced Mike Souchak. Palmer recalled deciding to strike hard to close the gap, noting the first hole was a short par four where a ten-handled effort stood out as pivotal.

Arnold Palmer Mike Souchak Tie

Clinton's Hilgendorf Traded to Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Tom Hilgendorf from Clinton Iowa in a deal with Kansas City. Hilgendorf, 29, was purchased from the Royals Omaha farm club where he posted a 1-? record and a 2.5 ERA over 24 games.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Tom Hilgendorf Clinton Iowa Kansas City Royals Hilgendorf Portland Royals Omaha

Wife Watches Ace Then Duplicates Fete

Rome New York AP reports Paul Finn and his wife Jos played a foursome at Bea verbrook Country Club on May 18. Mrs Finn aced the 14th hole with a six iron, duplicating an ace seen earlier by her husband.

Wife Ace Rome N.Y Paul Finn Beaverbrook Country Club Jos Finn

Prairie Bats Blitz Marion In Nonconference Blowout

Prairie high upsets Marion 12 to 2 as Gary Pegump goes 4 for 4 with seven RBIs on five hits including a three run homer. Prairie builds an 8 run first inning and a 7 run second, aided by 14 hits and six walks. Gibney Fetter Ferguson and Pegump contribute multi hit games as Prairie improves to 15 4 while Marion falls to BS.

Prairie High Gary Pegump Marion Pegump Hawks Greg Gibney Greg Fetter Kevin Ferguson Harold Pegump Gibney Fetter Prairie Praire Marion Dew Rons Fee Neat ‘Youn Burt Pégurip

Kolar Griffin Fire No-Hit Regis In 1-0 Win

Springville Cedar Rapids Hegis pitcher Len Kolar and Steve Griffin combined for a no hit game against Regis, winning 1-0. Kolar pitched four innings and struck out three, Griffin held last three frames with four strikeouts as Regis’ lone run came on a second inning double and wild pitch. Regis had four hits total with Jeff Purdy collecting a single and double.

Springville Cedar Rapids Hegis Len Kolar Steve Griffin Kolar Griffin Regis Bill Nelson

Follmer to Replace Donohue in Can Am Series

George Follmer will replace Donohue for the rest of the 1972 Canadian American road racing series. Penske, a Detroit dealer and 12 cylinder Porsche owner, announced the move after Donohue suffered a fractured leg in a Georgia practice crash and required surgery. Doctors expect a 13 week sidelining.

Donohue Canada Detroit George Follmer Mark Do Nehue Roger Penske Follmer Road Atlanta Georgia Atlanta

Milwaukee Open leads set by wet greens in opening round

Four early birds posted 65s to take a one stroke lead at the Greater Milwaukee Open held at Tripoli Golf Club. Labron Harris Jr and George Johnson led with 65s, while Tom Alozas and Bruce Fleisher also played strong rounds. Bob Dickson and Jim Colbert shot 66, with nine players at 67 as conditions improved with sun.

Milwaukee Labron Harris, Jr George Johnson Tom Alozas Bruce Fleisher Tripoli Golf Club Tayout Jim Colbert Bob Dickson Dickson Bruce Crampton Rod Funseth Funseth

Follmer Tops Field for Sixth Trans Am Race at Road America

George Follmer, already clinching the 1973 Trans-Am and driver titles, leads the field for the sixth event at Road America in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. Milt Minter, the only driver to beat Follmer in five races, shares the spotlight as a top threat alongside Mark Donohue era rivals Roy Woods and Warren Ager in a double header weekend featuring the Continental 5,000 Grand Prix.

Elkhart Lake Wis George Follmer Milt Munter Follmer Road America U.S American Motors Mark Donohue Minter Warren Ager Fort Imer Roy Woods

Gleason and Porter Lift Maquoketa Valley to 14 1 win

Gleason doubled in Mark Supple for the only run in the sixth as Maquoketa Valley edged Center Point 1 4. Porter struck out 17 to earn the win for Maquoketa Valley. Rahd not readable.

Gleason Porter Maquoketa Valley Delh Mark Supple Maquoketa Valley Center Point Ken Porter Kaeactati Rahd

Minor Facts in Anecdotal National League Pennant Race

Fragmentary text references various sports figures and places including LeMans, Columbus, Charleston, and Montwomeri. The readable portions indicate mentions of all star selections, rain, and rule notes, but the event or outcome remains unclear. No coherent narrative or dated details emerge from the legible fragments.

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